Do you need prayer? Please join us this Sunday, February 5 from 9:45-10:45 am for our monthly Encounter Sunday. We will meet in the church near the Mary statue.
What is Encounter Sunday Prayer Ministry?
Encounter Sunday is an opportunity to encounter God by receiving prayer. Our prayer teams consist of trained parishioners who are here to pray with you and for you as you make your needs known to God. Requests of all types are welcome including prayer for help in life’s circumstances, physical healing, emotional healing, help forgiving yourself or someone in your life, or any other kind of spiritual request.
What to expect:
1) When you approach a prayer team you will be greeted and asked to take a seat.
2) A team member will then ask you to briefly describe your spiritual request.
3) They may ask a few brief follow-up questions.
4) The team may ask if they are able to lay a hand on your shoulder (or injured body part if you are asking for physical healing prayer). You have the right to say no.
5) The team will then invoke the Holy Spirit and begin to pray for you.
6) Please just relax and let the team pray for you. Instead of praying for yourself at this time, it is best if you simply focus on what the Holy Spirit is doing.
7) There will be moments of speaking and moments of silence. There is no need to feel uncomfortable.
8) You may be asked to share what you are receiving from the Holy Spirit. You are always in control and will never be asked to share more than that which you are comfortable sharing.
9) The whole time of prayer will take just a few minutes.
Encounter Sunday is a time to experience the healing power of God. You are welcome to share as you wish. However, Encounter Sunday is not a time of confession. Our teams do not need details of past sins in order to pray for you.
Confidentiality: The Encounter Sunday prayer team will hold all your requests confidential. However, it should be noted that we are praying in an open space and other individuals will be present during your time of prayer.
Protecting God’s Children: All Encounter Sunday prayer team members are mandatory reporters and have completed diocesan training regarding the protection of minors.