{"id":2878,"date":"2019-08-12T13:27:24","date_gmt":"2019-08-12T13:27:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/missions.nalcnetwork.com\/?p=2878"},"modified":"2019-08-12T13:27:26","modified_gmt":"2019-08-12T13:27:26","slug":"resources-on-the-topic-of-prayer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/missions.nalcnetwork.com\/resources-on-the-topic-of-prayer\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources on the Topic of Prayer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please enjoy these resources on the topic of prayer, originally published in the 2018 Lutheran Week Booklet: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Never Stop Praying<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Video resource from Rev. Dr. Gemechis Buba on Colossians 4 (originally broadcast live by Forkyndertv.dk at Hjallerup Bible Camp in Denmark, July 2017): <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"vimeo.com\/227663418 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/227663418\" target=\"_blank\">vimeo.com\/227663418<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Creative Prayer Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally inspired by creative prayer stations at past Mission Festivals, a collective formed to share these resources for free. To connect, please visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/abidaheartsonfire.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"abidaheartsonfire.com (opens in a new tab)\">abidaheartsonfire.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prayer Calendar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keith Strohm writes in&nbsp;<em>Becoming a Parish of Intentional Disciples<\/em>: \u201cIntercessory prayer disrupts the \u2018infrastructure\u2019 of the enemy, by which I mean it weakens and destroys the network of lies, fear, intimidation, and confusion \u2014 the tools and strategies<br>used by Satan to keep persons and situations away from God\u2019s peace, clarity, and redeeming love.\u201d Wrestling in prayer for our Ministry Partners, Recognized Ministries,Global Workers, and GCS Partners, we invite you to integrate this digital calendarinto your own! Each day of the month you will be given a name of an individual serving on the front lines to pray for. Additional information can be found by clicking on their website to receive updates about mission, ministry, and specific prayerneeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This calendar subscription will integrate into your current digital calendar: Google Calendar, Outlook (Office 365), iCal, etc. To access this calendar? Paste this calendar subscription link into your calendar of choice: http:\/\/bit.ly\/GCSPrayerUnfamiliar with how to add a calendar subscription? Please feel free to access the following tutorials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Adding an iCal feed to an Apple Calendar: http:\/\/apple.co\/2BLxjzm<\/li><li>Adding an iCal feed to a Google Calendar: http:\/\/bit.ly\/2aDk1qJ.                                     <\/li><li>Adding an iCal feed to Microsoft Office: http:\/\/bit.ly\/2Bh4xpk<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Additional Resources from the Renewal Team<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Books<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u2022 The Small Catechism\u00a0<\/em>by Martin Luther<br><em>\u2022\u00a0Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God\u00a0<\/em>by Tim Keller<br><em>\u2022 Prayer: Finding the Heart\u2019s True Home\u00a0<\/em>by Richard Foster<br><em>\u2022 The Renewed Mind\u00a0<\/em>by Larry Christenson<br><em>\u2022 Praying the Prayers of the Bible\u00a0<\/em>by James Banks<br><em>\u2022 Healing\u00a0<\/em>by Francis McNutt<br><em>\u2022 Diary of Private Prayer\u00a0<\/em>by John Baillie<br><em>\u2022 The Power to Heal\u00a0<\/em>by Francis McNutt<br><em>\u2022 Daring to Draw Near: People in Prayer\u00a0<\/em>by John White<br><em>\u2022 Deliverance from Evil Spirits\u00a0<\/em>by Francis McNutt<br><em>\u2022\u00a0On Prayer\u00a0<\/em>by E.M. Bounds<br><em>\u2022 The Centered Life\u00a0<\/em>by Jack Fortin<br><em>\u2022 A Powerful Joy\u00a0<\/em>by Joseph K. Acton<br><em>\u2022 How To Pray for Spiritual Growth\u00a0<\/em>by Theodore E. Dobson<br><em>\u2022 The Secret to Abundant Living\u00a0<\/em>by Herb Miller (https:\/\/goo.gl\/LfzBZS)\u2022 Psalms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prayer Rhythms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Faith5 \u2013 The steps include: 1) Share; 2) Read; 3) Talk; 4) Pray; 5) Bless. For more information on the Faith5, go to faith5.org.<\/li><li>Lectio Divina \u2013 The steps are: 1) Lectio &#8211; reading; 2) Meditatio &#8211; reflection; 3) Oratio &#8211; response; 4) Contemplatio &#8211; rest.<\/li><li>Luther\u2019s version \u2013 Oratio, Meditatio, Tentatio.<\/li><li>ACTS \u2013 Adore; Confess; Thank; Supplication<\/li><li>SOAP Bible Study method<\/li><li>Drops From the Well and Drops in Focus\u00a0\u2013 See resource list for more information. Use the \u201cDrop\u201d each week to:<br>\u2022\u00a0Turn the \u201cdrop\u201d into your prayer.<br>\u2022\u00a0Write the \u201cdrop\u201d on a notecard and keep it in your pocket so that when youtouch it, the \u201cdrop\u201d is brought to the forefront of your mind.<br>\u2022\u00a0Set the alarm on your phone to ring at a 4:14 PM ET each day (a referenceto the general theme verse of John 4:14). When the alarm goes off, read the week\u2019s \u201cdrop\u201d again, as the entire NALC gathers to read Scripture and pray together at the same time every day. (Or choose a Bible verse and corresponding time for your congregation and Mission District.)<\/li><li>Navigators\u2019 Resources on Prayer\u00a0(http:\/\/bit.ly\/2IB1Fv4)151<\/li><li>Pray As You Go\u00a0\u2013 An online guided Taiz\u00e9 service on your phone that includes music, Scripture, reflection, questions and prayer. Available on Google Play, the App Store or online at http:\/\/bit.ly\/2s4a6Ur.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prayer Ministry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We encourage congregations and\/or Mission Districts to have a prayer ministry. Wewanted to share two examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>A New Thing Christian Church in Lithonia, Georgia. Each day, they gather via conference call at 12:00 pm ET for a devotion and time of prayer. If you\u2019re interested in learning more or would like to join, please feel free to dial in! Dial1-641-715-3680 and enter code 816322 when prompted.<\/li><li>The town of Midlothian, Texas, has a wonderful prayer movement that has transformed their community. NALC pastors, Joel and Wendy Berthelsen share that for 18 years Christian communities have come together weekly, led by<br>Rev. Edsel and Beverly Dureus, to pray with associated people at a local school,business, government entity or church. They gather in Midlothian every Friday night from 10 to midnight. If you are interested in learning more or joining them, please contact Pastor Wendy Berthelsen at pastor.wendy@sbcglobal.net.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>We will be featuring other types of prayer ministries throughout the fall. To share about the work in your congregation or Mission District, please send a message to missions@thenalc.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Please enjoy these resources on the topic of prayer, originally published in the 2018 Lutheran Week Booklet: Never Stop Praying Video resource from Rev. Dr. Gemechis Buba on Colossians 4 (originally broadcast live by Forkyndertv.dk at Hjallerup Bible Camp in Denmark, July 2017): vimeo.com\/227663418 Creative Prayer Resources Originally inspired by creative prayer stations at past &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/missions.nalcnetwork.com\/resources-on-the-topic-of-prayer\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Resources on the Topic of Prayer&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2881,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"image","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[7,13],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/missions.nalcnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/58807_hands_together.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/missions.nalcnetwork.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2878"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/missions.nalcnetwork.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/missions.nalcnetwork.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/missions.nalcnetwork.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/missions.nalcnetwork.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2878"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/missions.nalcnetwork.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2878\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/missions.nalcnetwork.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2881"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/missions.nalcnetwork.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2878"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/missions.nalcnetwork.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2878"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/missions.nalcnetwork.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2878"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}