“Prayer is the key to unlock all the storehouses of
God’s infinite grace and power.
All that God is, and all that God has is at the disposal of prayer.”

– R. A. Torre

Most of you are probably aware of the various prayer activities that take place in our church, however, some of you may wish to find out more details about each activity and its purpose.

Below are some information and an invitation to participate in one or all of the prayer activities that are taking place.

Pre-service Prayer
Every Sunday at 11.00 a.m., we come together for about 5 -10 minutes to
pray for the Service. We pray for everyone involved in the service - our preacher, bible reader, duty steward, pianist, choir, congregational hosts and most of all for everyone who attends the service.

The prayer is preceded by an announcement made by one of the prayer team members, inviting everyone to join hands at the front for the prayer. Anyone who would like to say a prayer, he/she may do so and one of us will close the prayer. Even if you choose not to pray, the fact that you make your way to the front is an effort, we believe, God will honor.

Q: How do I participate?
A: Just come forward when you hear the announcement. We usually wait for a couple of minutes after the announcement is made to allow people to make their way to the front to join us. So…next time you are there when the
announcement is made, make your way to join us!

Q: You mean I can be there but not say a word, except ‘Amen’?
A: Yes, it’s as simple as that.

After Service Prayer
At the end of the service, you will see 3 to 4 prayer team members standing on the dais. This has been going on for almost a year now. The prayer team will pray for you in confidence and team members are not allowed to share amongst each other. So it is just between you and God and we are there just to support, to serve and to pray for you.

Q: Why do I need to ask somebody to pray for me? I can pray on my own!
A: True, you can pray on your own, however, there are times when you are so burdened or distressed that you need someone to pray for you and with you. God called us to carry each other’s burdens (Gal 6:2). We do remember you during our own personal prayer time so our prayer with you does not just stop as a one time prayer.

Q: What type of prayers can I request for?
A: Anything. Even if your life is smooth sailing, you can still come forward to share the blessings and to give thanks to God by praying with the prayer team.

Thursdays Prayer Meeting
This is led by Jean Illsley, from 7.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m., and a time when we sing hymns, read a short passage of Scripture and pray for various activities that take place in the church. Each person is also given the opportunity to request for personal prayers or share answered prayers. There is no fixed structure on how the Prayer Meeting is run which makes the meeting a lively and a casual one with no pressure on anyone.

Q: Why do I need to come to a Prayer Meeting when I can pray at home?
A: There is a time to pray alone and a time to pray together as a church. When God’s people get together to pray, there is God’s special anointment. The Scripture says “For where two or three are gathered in My name, there am I in the midst of them” Matthew 18:20.

Q: Am I required to pray in the Prayer Meeting? I do not know how to pray!
A: Don’t worry, no one is required to do anything that he/she is not comfortable with, however, you are free to pray whenever you feel ready.

If you would like to know more about the prayer activities in our church, please feel free to contact:
Dina Chamberlain at dina@michk.org
Jacey Chiang at jlkc88@netvigator.com
Jean Illsley at jeanillsley@hotmail.com

Or talk to one of our prayer team members, who can be found on the dais every Sunday, each wearing an orange badge.