Pre-Service Prayer in Apostolic Churches? - Page 15

PMBrown · #**141** 09-29-2008, 08:20 PM

There are very little grounds, if any, from which to base a church service on anything in the OT. Not because it isn't relevant, but simply because it isn't addressed. And neither the Tabernacle nor the Temple prefigure church services. Pelathais is right.

tv1a · #**142** 09-29-2008, 10:23 PM

Sometimes I have difficulty with corporate prayer, especially if music is playing. I usually try to find an obscure corner where I can sit in my Budha pose.

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Originally Posted by RandyWayne

I pray when driving in the car, walking, and even just sitting around. How is this different than pre-service prayer (prayer room)?
(And I cannot concentrate in a prayer room -never could. Too many people trying to be louder than the next person.)

ChTatum · #**143** 09-30-2008, 09:23 PM

One last thought, the bible also mentions the "ministry of the saints"...

1Co 16:15 I beseech you, brethren, ye (know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)

A little more study would show that you are taking this one out of context. Do saints have ministry? Of course, but this passage refers to a group of people who are dedicated to meeting the needs of the saints.

Scott Hutchinson · #**144** 10-01-2008, 08:52 AM

We do have a pre-service prayer meeting at the church I attend,the pastors does ask us if we can make it to come 30 minutes before the service and pray.
Also we have that before the mid-week service.

theoldpaths · #**145** 10-01-2008, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ChTatum

One last thought, the bible also mentions the "ministry of the saints"...

1Co 16:15 I beseech you, brethren, ye (know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)

A little more study would show that you are taking this one out of context. Do saints have ministry? Of course, but this passage refers to a group of people who are dedicated to meeting the needs of the saints.

You are right. Thank you for pointing that out.

theoldpaths · #**146** 10-01-2008, 11:26 AM

Isa 56:7 Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called a house of prayer for all people.

Luk 19:45 And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought;
Luk 19:46 Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves.
Luk 19:47 And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him,
Luk 19:48 And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him.

revrandy · #**147** 10-01-2008, 11:29 AM

Just a note...

the Prayer Room is packed out with standing room only before service...

We also have about 5 minutes of worship with everybody as service begins....

Very Powerful!!!

#**148** 10-01-2008, 01:13 PM

We have one... but I wouldn't say it's "mandatory", although it is highly encouraged and the rewards have been great when the participation is high.

theoldpaths · #**149** 10-01-2008, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by revrandy

Just a note...

the Prayer Room is packed out with standing room only before service...

We also have about 5 minutes of worship with everybody as service begins....

Very Powerful!!!

Awesome - great testimony!

All4one · #**150** 10-01-2008, 09:00 PM

Manditory? If it is forced its not a loving relationship! Like telling your wife she has to kiss you every morning at 7:30 before you go to work. If she loves you it wont have to be made manditory!