Prayer Concerns

Prayer Ministry

Power Of Prayer - How powerful is it? The power of prayer should not be underestimated. God most definitely listens to prayers, answers prayers, and moves in response to prayers. Jesus taught,

…I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you
- Matthew 17:20

The previous excerpt is from www.allaboutprayer.org.

Did you know that Zion has a powerful prayer ministry? Do you have a joy or concern you would like to lift up in prayer with your church family? You can:

1. Add your prayer requests to the Zion Prayer Chain. Simply call Zion’s Prayer Chain leader, Eva Dean at 301-371-6453. She will set the prayer chain in motion. With the Prayer chain...
   • Requests are immediately dispersed to those on the Prayer Chain.
   • Requests are kept confidential by those on the Prayer Chain.
2. Add your prayer request to the Prayer List included in the weekly Bulletin Announcements. Simply call contact the Church Office to have your prayer requests included in the weekly announcements. With the Prayer List...
   • Requests are included on the weekly Saturday and Sunday bulletin announcements.
   • Specific concerns are confidential, only names are listed.
   • The announcements are available to your entire church family who cares for you and prays for you.

Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven.
- Matthew 18:19 (NIV)

Prayer Chain Frequently Asked Questions

What is a prayer chain?
A general prayer chain is a network of individuals who will receive prayer requests, joys and thanksgivings, forward them to the next available person in the network, and will pray immediately for each request.

Does Zion have a prayer chain?
Yes! Zion has a prayer chain of approximately 60 members. Our prayer chain is a phone chain.

What do I do if I have a prayer request? Who do I contact?
Simply call Zion’s Prayer Chain leader, Eva Dean at 301-371-6453. She will set the prayer chain in motion.

Who does Zion’s Prayer Chain pray for?
Zion’s Prayer Chain will pray for anyone in need of prayer, member or non-member.

What about confidentiality?
Zion’s Prayer Chain is strictly confidential. Any need shared with the Prayer Chain will be kept in strictest confidence.

How do I become part of the Prayer Chain Ministry?
Simply call Zion’s Prayer Chain leader, Eva Dean at 301-371-6453. Also, suggestions for improving Zion’s Prayer Chain Ministry are always welcome!

Father, when you were on earth, you prayed.
You prayed in the morning, you prayed at night,
You prayed alone, you prayed with people.
In your hours of distress,
you retreated into times of prayer.
In your hours of joy,
you lifted your heart
and hands to the Father in prayer.
Help us to be more like you in the way…

Help us to make prayer a priority in our daily lives.