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Prayer Week Sun 15th-22nd Sept

Prayer is lots of things! It's asking, it's listening, it's crying out to God about the things we are overwhelmed by, it's hard work at times and then sometimes it's exhilarating and time flies whilst we pray and we wonder why we don't do it more!

Jesus prayed, he taught his disciples to pray, "When you pray....." (Matt 6:6) and assumes prayer will be part of the rhythm of our lives as we follow Him.

So, why have a week of 24-7 Prayer at Woodies? Well, 'Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labour in vain.' Ps 127:1. Dave loves this verse, it's a real bedrock to life at Woodies and it sums up why we pray. We need God to build our church and we want to keep in step with his Holy Spirit while we're joining in.  

Prayer Week is us saying to God in a corporate way at the beginning of a busy term, "We need you, we have plans and dreams for Woodies and the city but we want to seek your perspective and power first and foremost." There are 3 opportunities to join in, could you choose 1?
 

1. Sign up for a 1 hour slot in our 24/7 Prayer Room via this link; we have 168 hours to fill! The Prayer room is a quiet space for you to encounter God’s presence as you pray. There are lots of creative ideas to help you pray through the hour.

2. We are gathering on Thurs 19th Sept with Pete Greig. Pete will be sharing about prayer from his latest book, and we’ll have time to pray together.

3. Come along to early morning prayer watch each morning from 7.15-8.15 am in the Foyer. There will be fresh coffee and pastries, worship and prayer. 

The prayers said this week will change situations and usher in God's kingdom in new ways, lets expect our faith to increase as we focus on our amazing God and his incredible power. And lets allow ourselves to be changed as we spend time with Jesus and welcome his Holy Spirit to revive us, our church and city.  

Have a great 24-7 prayer week, find a way to join in and lets pray!

Love Rachel x

"Prayer is not overcoming God's reluctance. It is laying hold of his willingness." Martin Luther.

Voice: Shepherd's Voice - David Mitchell and Laura Harris

July 28th 7pm: Voice: Shepherd’s voice (John 10:4). The Love language of God.

Sometimes we project our fears on to God and think his voice is harsh. These verses speak of the tenderness of God. They speak of His knowledge of us and our ability to know Him. When we hear the voice of God, we know we are known by him (c.f. Hagar in Genesis 16:13). That is why prophecy and word of knowledge can be so powerful. That is why the prophetic is for encouraging and comfort. The voice of God is a love language, sometimes a love song, and one where we are fully and deeply known. Download Discussion notes

Voice: Shepherd's Voice - David Mitchell and Laura Harris (7pm Sermon)

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July 28th 7pm: Voice: Shepherd’s voice (John 10:4). The Love language of God.

Sometimes we project our fears on to God and think his voice is harsh. These verses speak of the tenderness of God. They speak of His knowledge of us and our ability to know Him. When we hear the voice of God, we know we are known by him (c.f. Hagar in Genesis 16:13). That is why prophecy and word of knowledge can be so powerful. That is why the prophetic is for encouraging and comfort. The voice of God is a love language, sometimes a love song, and one where we are fully and deeply known. Download Discussion notes

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