We Believe in Prayer

At MUMC, we believe in the importance of prayer both in the life of our congregation and in the everyday lives of our members. We believe that prayer is communion with God. Prayer is the resource God has given us whereby we can enjoy the closest, most intimate relationship with our Heavenly Father. Our Savior Jesus Christ repeatedly urged His disciples to pray, and all four Gospels show Jesus in frequent prayer before His Father. Most of the New Testament epistles also urge believers to pray. We believe that prayer must be an essential element of our church life. In addition to worship services, we begin and end meeting, Sunday School classes, and study groups in prayer. From the earliest stages of planning, we pray for God's blessings upon special events from Vacation Bible School to annual revivals. We believe that in order to grow in our relationship with God, our members should engage in regular daily prayer. To that end, we invite and encourage memebers to learn how to pray in our educational study programs.

Prayer Opportunities

Prayer Groups

Each Sunday, members and visitors may request prayer for themselves or loved ones by filling in prayer request cards, located in the pews, and placing them in the collection plates. Prayer requests are compiled into a prayer request list on Sunday, and beginning with Monday morning, prayer groups begin interceding for the persons named. Prayer groups, open to anyone interested in joining, meet as follows:
Monday, 6:45 a.m., Choir Room
Monday, 9:00 a.m., Choir Room

Prayer Chain

Also open to anyone, the prayer chain enables partcipants to pray in their homes for prayer needs. Requests are passed on by phone from person to person each week. If you would like to joing a prayer group or prayer chain, please call the church office, (864) 288-4728, for more information.

Prayer Studies

Would you like to join others in learning how to grow in your prayer life? From time to time during the year, prayer studies are offered at various schedules - morning, evening, or Sunday School hour. To join the next study, please call the church office, (864) 288-4728, and provide your name, phone number, and time preferred.

How to Pray

Find a quiet place, free from distractions, and a time during which you will not be interrupted. Realize that when you pray, God is actually present with you. Your prayers should include the following:

Praise

Praise God for His omniscience, His omnipresence. Praise Him for His work in your life and in our church. Praise Him for His perfect plan of salvation through His Son Jesus Christ.

Intercession

Pray for family members, friends, fellow church members, co-workers, anyone you know needs prayer. Pray for God's grace in their situation and especially pray that this person will see His love at work in his/her life.

Confession

We have God's assurance that when we confess our sins and truely repent - turn away from our sins - He will forgive us through His divine grace. Be specific in confessing your sins of thought, word, and deed. Ask for forgiveness and pray that the indwelling Holy Spirit will help you overcome sin in your life.

Thanksgiving

We are to give thanks in all circumstances, the good and the bad. Give thanks to God for all his precious gifts of love in a kind word, a beautiful sunset, a child's smile, whatever brings you joy. Then give thanks for God's grace to help you through difficult circumstances.