The Commitment

A prayer pal partnership is a commitment to do 2 things for 1 year:

1. Pray daily for your new pal

2. Let your pal know you are praying for them via the provided church mail system

Important Safety Note:

- Any contact between the senior and the child must be approved by AND supervised by the parent of the child involved. This includes in person contact as well as phone, email, or any other form of contact.

- A background check will be required of all seniors for participation.

The Prayer Pal Match Day

July 9 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

(attendance is strongly encouraged, but not required)

The Reason

Scripture reminds us that praying for others is not just a kind gesture, it is a meaningful and powerful act of love for another person as well as an act of obedience to God. In James 5:16, we are told that “the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” Your prayers truly matter and can make a difference in ways we may not always see right away. When we lift others up to God, we are inviting Him to work in their lives according to His will. Jesus Himself modeled this for us. In Luke 22:32 He told Peter, “I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail.” If Jesus saw the importance of praying for others, shouldn't we follow His example! In 1 Timothy 2:1, Paul urges believers that “petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people.” This shows us that interceding for others is meant to be a regular part of our faith. We may not always know exactly what to pray, but our simple heartfelt prayers are pleasing to God and we can trust that our small act of faithfulness carries eternal significance!