Myebook - Praying The Pattern
PS it was interesting to note that the first posting of this post had "Praying the Patter" 'Freudian' slip?
Nous like scouse or French -oui? We wee whee all the way ... to mind us a bunch of thunks. Too much information? How could that be?
As I've been thinking about the difference between group processes for intercessory (rather than 'merely' petitionary) prayer me...
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I hope it's okay to put a link to this book of yours from my site. Thank you for work.
Rachel Re vis.e re form
Of course it's okay Rachel. Thanks for letting me know.
I am very excited to discover this resource. Recently, the Lord has recalled me into ministry as I prayed "Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us" WITH a representative of the church hierarchy. (I am a retired clergywoman with 24 years of active service in the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church). I have begun to answer this call by seeking ways to revitalize the prayer ministries of the church I have been attending since my retirement. I prayed for months about how to do this, when suddenly it dawned on me that the Lord's Prayer is the key! So, I have been working with the church's associate pastor in developing a "Walk Through the Lord's Prayer" during Holy Week. I have gathered various artists and designers within the church, and I am coordinating a rather unique event. A painter has painted 6 pieces of art to represent 6 portions of the Lord's Prayer. We will post the six paintings in our family life center on the doors of 6 meeting rooms. Then another team of people have worked on designing a appropriate creative meditation space for each of the petitions of the Lord's Prayer in the room behind the painting. I have developed a meditation guide, so people who participate will first pray the Lord's Prayer using the paintings as a visual meditation tool (rather like the stations of the cross). Participants will then enter one or more of the rooms to engage in a deeper meditation of each petition.
I am also teaching a small group (with 6 students) class on "Praying with Power" using a new study book by John Ortberg and Bill Hybels.
There are a few normal logistical hitches as I prepare for the upcoming prayerwalk. But I'm not too worried about most of them. I AM seeking inspiration and possibly your help. The meditation I have developed for the praying of the Lord's Prayer is designed for an individual to accomplish with silent prayer and reflection. I want to develop a GROUP liturgy so a GROUP can pray each petition of the Lord's Prayer. I have ordered your book, but I do not think it will arrive soon enough. And I have seen your e-book, but the print is so small I can barely read it. Could you please contact me at my email address so I can consult with you about this project? halehawk@cfl.rr.com
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