Growing in Prayer

Prayer Groups meet at various times during the week at Christ Memorial Church. You are welcome to join at any time!

Join us!

The CMC Prayer Ministry Team is hosting monthly prayer events throughout 2026.

Prayer Ministry Team:
Volunteer members plan and coordinate a range of gatherings, including weekly meetings, monthly events, devotionals, and occasional congregational services.

Team: Marylin Bright, Ken Disselkoen, Michael Edmondson, Barb Kiekintveld, Stephen McCarthy, Paul Vryhof

Everyone is welcome. Interested in joining or learning more? Please contact Doris.

Event Calendar

The CMC Prayer Ministry Team has planned AFTER-SERVICE PRAYER EVENTS, preparing for fall programming, July 14, August 18 & 25, and September 1 from 10:55 a.m. to 11:40 a.m., in the Chapel. Join us for a time of Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication for Christ Memorial Church. There will be times for silent prayer, responsive prayer, and individual prayer.

SUNDAY | 7:30am - Pre-Service Prayer (meets in Prayer Room)

MONDAY | 10:00am - Women Praying on Mondays (meets in Prayer Room)

TUESDAY | 8:00 am - Praying for Your Workplace (meets virtually, via Zoom link).

TUESDAY | 10:00am - Moms/Grandmas in Prayer (meets in room 160-161)

WEDNESDAY | 4:15pm - Women Praying on Wednesdays (meets virtually)

THURSDAY | 11:00am - Thursday Prayer for Men (meets in Prayer Room)

Weekly Prayer Groups

SUNDAY: 7:30am - Pre-Service Prayer. The Prayer Room. David Lamberts

SUNDAY: 8:55am - Pre-Service Prayer. Sanctuary. Worship Leader

SUNDAY: 10:30am - Post-Service Prayer. Sanctuary. Prayer Ministry Team Members

MONDAY: 11:15 am - Women Praying. The Prayer Room. Marylin Bright

TUESDAY: 8:00 am - Praying for Your Workplace. Virtual. Mari Martin / Gary Veurink

WEDNESDAY: 4:15 pm - Women Praying. Virtual. Barb Kiekintveld

THURSDAY: 10:00 am - Thursday Prayer for Men. The Prayer Room. Ron Wolthuis

Prayer Ministry Team Vision

Our vision is founded on the principle of prayer. It is aligned with the mission and values of our church. Prayer is essential; without it, we cannot be Rooted in Christ, Real in relationships, and Reaching out to all in Jesus' name. Prayer is essential; without it, we become an organization driven by human efforts, guided solely by logic, reason, and desires.

We must acknowledge the prayer warriors within our congregation at CMC and enable them to exercise their gift. The Prayer Team exists to ignite a passion for prayer throughout our entire congregation, collaborating with others who have the gift of prayer. Together, we share our needs and concerns; together, we celebrate answered prayers and discuss the goodness of the Lord. We also offer prayers for our congregation, staff, leadership, and special teams. Prayer serves as the conduit with Jesus that allows us to be rooted in Him and real in our relationships which enables us to reach out to others in His name.

Advise and coordinate with the Consistory and Staff about their efforts and activities to support prayer.
Encourage CMC members and staff to keep consistent practice of both private and group prayer, to support our community's focus on prayer.
Support, encourage, and pray for all groups, leaders, staff, and mission partners of CMC with participation from the consistory.
Emphasize that prayer is a priority, seeking the Lord's guidance in all decisions and expecting the Holy Spirit's intervention.
Offer educational resources and materials to support CMC members and groups in developing their prayer practices.
Foster the development of trust among members to help the growth of sincere group prayer. Recognize individuals who have the gift of prayer and encourage them to take part actively

Organize and oversee prayer gatherings that provide opportunities for members to come together and pray, thereby supporting all ministries of CMC.
Identify a team of “Prayer Partners” who have a passion for praying to minister to people in prayer before and after worship services and at other times of need.
Organize workshops and prayer training sessions as needed.
Offer materials and resources to individuals and groups to support and enhance their prayer initiatives.
Organize an annual event on the National Day of Prayer.
Evaluate involvement in local and national events.
Manage content on the CMC website and other church communications on prayer and prayer events.
Enhance prayer visibility with a "prayer kiosk" and support materials in the narthex.
Provide regular updates, typically via email, on congregational prayer needs to individuals who have expressed their commitment and interest in praying.
Request input, feedback, and suggestions from C2 Elders for the ongoing work of the Prayer Ministry Team.
Regularly communicate with prayer group leaders for support.
Organize, monitor, stock, and update the Prayer Room as necessary to ensure it stays a sacred space for prayer and study.

Resources Available for Your Use

Prayer is an integral component of the Christian faith, and we are committed to assisting you on your spiritual journey. Accordingly, we offer a range of resources designed to support the development of your relationship with God. Whether you are new to prayer or have extensive experience, we encourage you to explore our continually expanding collection and make use of these materials to enrich your practice.

YouVersion Prayer

Words of Hope

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