What is a “Prayer List”?

Often when people pray they create a list of the people, organizations, and events for which they want to pray to ensure that no one and nothing is missed.  People sometimes share their lists with others.  In a community your concern is my concern and my concern is your concern.  Prayer lists can be used for both urgent requests and ongoing events.  Family members and friends become a permanent part of our prayer lists even if there is not an event currently happening to warrant an immediate prayer. God wants to hear from us about our friends and family members when things are going well.

Our rector created such a prayer list.  He broke down the parish into thirty parts, one for each day of the month.  He prays for every member of the congregation every month.  He shared his prayer list with the parish prayer group.  Members of the group have reported that they feel a new connection with their fellow parishioners since using this list on a daily basis.  Parish groups are also included in the prayer circle.  We will remember our Anglican brothers and sisters in our deanery and across the diocese, as well as the other faith parishes in our community.

We also include birthdays and anniversaries.  Birthdays can be exciting or lonely times.  It is important to remember our friends on such days which are special.  Anniversaries are important, unfortunately long-lasting marriages are rare.  Each year that passes for a marriage should be celebrated and remembered with a prayer of thanksgiving.

If you would like to be included in our prayer circle, or wish to be excused, feel free to contact the Rector.  We will respect your wishes.