Prayer Vision Statement: To help accomplish our church’s vision to connect with the Living God, with one another and with the world for whom Christ died. We pray for the needs in the family of God and provide prayer opportunities to develop a deep and intimate relationship with the Triune God.
“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” (1 Timothy 2: 1–2)
PRAYER REQUESTS
FPCB is a compassionate and faithful community of believers, and your concerns and needs for prayer are very important to us. We encourage you to reach out to us—visit, call or e-mail us—so that we can come alongside you in your faith journey.
Prayer requests can be made in several ways. One way is through Connect Cards that can be found in the Sanctuary pew racks or by the prayer box outside of the Kirk Center Rotunda. Write down your prayer request and place the Connect Card in the prayer box at the rear of the Sanctuary’s center aisle or in the prayer box outside of the Kirk Center.
In addition to the Connect Cards, you can make a prayer request known by calling our church office and speaking to a pastor or prayer ministrant. You can also
Trained prayer ministrants can be made available in the prayer room and at the monthly Healing and Wholeness service. After receiving a prayer request, we will offer prayers on your behalf to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Prayer e-Chain
A group of approximately 87 people will offer intercessory prayers on behalf of your prayer request. Each member will remain faithful in praying for you over a two-week period. Your prayer request is always kept confidential.
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Prayer Concerns List
A weekly publicized list of names is made available to the entire congregation to use during their prayer time. The list can be found in the information rack outside of the main church office and Kirk Center Rotunda, North Link, and the Prayer Room. Names are listed for four weeks. To make a request for the Prayer Concerns List,
Pastoral Prayer
As prayer requests come to pastors via Connect Cards and other means, they are lifted up during their weekly meeting and during their personal prayer times.
Prayer Room
Our Prayer Room is available for you whenever the church is open. It is located in the Narthex area in the back of the Sanctuary.
Experience a quiet and sacred time alone or with pastoral staff or trained prayer ministrants. Additionally, prayer forms such as Lectio Divina, Breath, Centering, etc, are featured regularly in the Prayer Room. Stop in and spend time with God.
Healing and Wholeness
This is an informal service held in the Chapel on the third Sunday of every month immediately following the second traditional worship service. A team of prayer ministrants will be available and will collectively pray for any concern you bring.
“Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.” (James 5:13-15)
PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES
There are many ways for you to get connected, experience the presence of God in your life and be transformed. You may want to volunteer or participate in various events, activities and workshops that the Prayer Ministry offers. Below are some opportunities that are offered through FPCB. If you have something to offer as it relates to the Prayer Ministry, e-mail Prayer Deacon
Prayer Shawl Ministry AND Prayer & Square Quilt Ministry
Do you know how to or do you want to learn how to sew, knit or crochet? Does the hum of sewing machines, the click of knitting or crochet needles and the sound of happy voices sharing the love of God with each other interest you? Join in the fellowship while working on special prayer gifts that offer hope and comfort for anyone in need. Knitters and crocheters meet the second and fourth Friday of the month in Room 408, from 10 a.m. to noon. Quilters meet the second Friday of the month in Room 408 from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. If interested in quilting, e-mail
If interested in knitting/crocheting, e-mail
Prayer is...
This is an annual five-day event where you can grow deeper in relationship with the Living God. If you want to know more about this event and how to be part of this team, e-mail
Deepening Our Prayers
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is a ministry that provides prayer opportunities throughout the year that are designed to continue the development of your spiritual prayer life. If you want to know more about this ministry, e-mail
E-prayer chain
Do you have a strong desire to present intercessory prayers on behalf of our church family? Training is provided. If you are interested in becoming a member of this ministry, e-mail
Healing & Wholeness
Prayer ministrants offer prayers on behalf of those seeking healing and wholeness in their lives. Training is provided. If you are interested in becoming a member of this ministry, e-mail
Prayer Room
Consider being a prayer ministrant by providing prayers before, during or after worship services for our pastors, leaders, children, parents, marriages or for anyone seeking prayer. Training is provided. If you are interested, e-mail
“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. For where two or three come together in my name, there I am with them.” (Matthew 18:19–20)
Lastly, you may have a story about how God has transformed you, how He met you, how He changed your thinking because of prayer. It may be that you were on the giving end or the receiving end of answered prayer. E-mail your story to Prayer Deacon