Prayer Chain

To become part of the prayer chain or to join the email group call the Office.

Prayer Information

The Sterry Church makes prayer a important part of our church life.  Following worship each Sunday a prayer team is available for a time of personal prayer. Each Tuesday at 9 AM the Prayer Circle meets in the library for prayer.  The church Prayer Chain (phone) has a contact group of  people and the e-mail prayer chain reaches more. We invite you to be a part of the Ministry of Prayer at Sterry by being a participant in the Prayer Chain.

  HOW TO SIT AT THE LORDS FEET :

Here is one set of simple steps to take as you sit at the Lords feet in your own personal communion with him.

1. Find a time where you are not distracted.  Early in the morning or late at night might be the best, depending on what type of person you are.  It might be in the car as you wait for the kids to have baseball practice.
2. Find a place where you will not be distracted.  Get away from radios, televisions, computers, and telephones.  Have the secretary hold all calls, if that place is your office.
3. Begin with a time of silence and stillness.  Sit comfortably and close your eyes.  Start with a minute, and build up each day as you become more used to doing this.  It can be a shock to our systems when we are so used to go!go!go!.  As Jesus to speak to you in the time you will set aside for him.
4. Open your Bible.  If you aren't sure what to read, I suggest a Psalm, or some place in the Gospels or letters of the New Testament.  For example, take the letter to the Philippians.  Read a chapter, or portion, or even just a few verses.  Reflect on what you believe those words are saying to you.  Sometimes it helps to
1. Write down your favorite verse.
2. Write your insights into the passage.
3. Write how you believe it applies to you.
5. If something strikes you, that is most likely Jesus speaking to you.  Pay attention to that, and pray about why those words hit you.
6. Sometimes, reading a devotional guide or book also allows Jesus to speak to us. Our Daily Bread is available at our church.  Books like My Utmost For His Highest by Oswald Chambers, or The Imitation of Christ by Thomas A Kempis, provide wonderful writings that challenge and stir us.
7. Spend time in prayer.  Reflect on what you read in the Scripture. Bring your needs and concerns before the Lord, but also be quiet so that your heart can hear what he might say to you.  You will be surprised at how the Lord can speak to your heart and life.
8. Don't rush this.  Take 15-20 minutes or even longer!
9. As you develop this habit, you will find you long for it more, and it centers your life.  Be patient.  It will take time to develop this time if it is new to you.  Different days will bring different things.