The authorised service book of the Baptist Church in England and Wales contains complete service outlines for holy communion, weddings, funerals, presentation of infants, adult baptism and much more. Introductions to the origins and significance of the rites are included. A CD version is to follow for use with Powerpoint and other media.
This versatile collection provides a wealth of supplementary material to help you customize Common Worship services for any locality, age group, special occasion or festival. It offers: • Advice and guidance on planning, preparing and structuring services. • Over 250 pages of prayers and liturgy, conveniently organised by function, e.g. Gathering and Greeting, Praise and Thanksgiving, Action and Movement. • 22 easy-to-adapt sample services for eucharistic, non-eucharistic, all-age worship and seasonal services.
"First printing, 2008" t.p. verso.Series from back cover. Introduction -- Basic prayers -- Daily prayers -- Days and seasons -- Family prayer from birth to death -- Prayers for Catholic living -- Prayers for the Church and the world -- Litanies -- God's word in times of need -- Stations of the cross -- Calendar of the Saints.
Do you desire to have a more dynamic prayer life? Or do you lead a small group, or larger church prayer gatherings and want to make them more engaging? Then 52 Creative Ways to Pray is for you! Filled with simple, yet stimulating ways to engage in prayer, 52 Creative Ways to Pray can freshen up your personal prayer life, or the prayer lives of those to whom you minister.
Dr. Stamm integrates the biblical, theological, and pastoral insight fitting of a liturgical scholar-pastor as he attempts to improve and deepen the church's congregational practice of intercessory prayer. In Devoting Ourselves to the Prayers: A Baptismal Theology for the Church's Intercessory Work, Dr. Stamm points to the strong biblical and historical connections between baptism and intercessory prayer, suggesting that intercessory prayer is a vocation—a calling—rooted in our common baptism. Imaginative, informative, and deeply committed to the idea that prayer is an essential practice of the church, this book not only addresses what has become the church's neglect of intercessory prayer but the difference such praying makes.
Praying together has the power to transform you and the world around you. Drawing from decades of ministry experience, this practical guide for group prayer from Carolyn Carney offers stories and practices for corporate prayer, reflection questions, and supplemental resources to help pastors and ministry leaders build powerful intercession groups.
The Prayer-Saturated Church provides step-by-step, practical help for mobilizing, organizing, and motivating believers to make their church a house of prayer. Written by a veteran prayer leader with hands-on experience in local church prayer, The Prayer-Saturated Church will enable any church to take prayer to the next level.
In the depths of the Utah desert, long after the earthhas been scoured clean, a monk of the Order of Saint Leibowitz has made a miraculous discovery: holy relics from the life of the great saint himself, including the blessed blueprint, the sacred shopping list, and the hallowed shrine of the Fallout Shelter. In a terrifying age of darkness and decay, these artefacts could be the keys to mankind¿s salvation.
"Prayer of the Soul: How to Open Your Heart to God" invites readers into an enriching odyssey, transcending religious boundaries to explore the transformative power of prayer. This soulful guide delves into the essence of prayer, unraveling its myriad forms—from supplication to meditation, gratitude to contemplation. Through diverse practices, readers learn to design sacred spaces, incorporating rituals that deepen their connection with the divine. This illuminating journey navigates the depths of the soul, uncovering the soul's intrinsic relationship with divinity. The book emphasizes the importance of prayer in nurturing a personal relationship with the sacred, guiding readers to recognize its significance beyond mere ritualistic practices. Chapters unfold like petals, exploring the tapestry of prayer forms, the art of creating personal prayer spaces, and the role of rituals in fostering a deeper connection. Overcoming obstacles in prayer, cultivating gratitude, and surrendering to the divine will become integral aspects of the prayerful life. The book also sheds light on the often-overlooked facets of prayer, such as the art of listening, intercessory prayer for others, and the practice of journaling as a means of spiritual reflection. It extends the tapestry of prayer to embrace families, communities, and the universal aspects of prayer across cultures and religions. As readers progress, they encounter the mystical dimensions of prayer—a sacred dance with the divine where the soul experiences ecstasy, union, and a transcendent connection beyond the boundaries of the known. The language of silence, unveiling the unseen, and the profound beauty of dissolving into the cosmic embrace are explored in depth. The journey concludes with a chapter offering encouragement for a continuing prayerful life, urging readers to embrace the fluidity of their practice, find joy in simplicity, and cultivate gratitude as a wellspring for the soul. It assures them that, like a tapestry continually woven, their prayers can be a beacon of light, contributing to the cosmic mosaic of existence. "Prayer of the Soul" is not just a book; it is a guide, a companion, and an invitation to a lifelong journey into the sacred realms of the heart. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a novice seeker, this book opens the door to a prayerful life, offering insights, practices, and wisdom that resonate across the diverse landscapes of the spiritual journey.