Prayer Ministry

THE PRAYER MINISTRY OF SHEPHERD OF THE DESERT

We firmly believe God is calling us to encourage His people to be more sincere and more fervent in prayer.  We ask God to speak with His Spirit to move others into closer relationship with Him.

If you need more information regarding prayer or prayer opportunities, please contact the church office at 480-860-1188 X400.

PRAYER SUPPORT- We have approximately 50 people committed to intercessory prayer.  Intercessors receive prayer requests via the telephone or through e-mail.  May we pray for you?  Prayer requests may be sent to: sotdprays@sodtaz.org.

When you join us for worship, PURPLE PRAYER REQUEST CARDS are located in the pews and the narthex. They may be used to communicate anything for which you would like our church community to pray.  Prayer request cards can be put into the offering plate on Sunday morning or into the "church box" on the table by the main doors in the narthex.

WEEKLY PRAYER LIST- Each week a list of the prayer requests submitted during the week, as well as the altar prayers offered on Sunday, is compiled and placed in the bulletin as well as the narthex.  Members are encouraged to use this list during personal prayer time.  The list is also made available to Bible studies, Elders, and Care Ministers and can be mailed to homebound members.  New lists are available each Monday.

PRAYER VIGILS are held periodically to support our congregation.  Prayer vigils are also held in response to community, national, and global needs.  Please contact the church office to see when our next vigil will be held.

JUST PRAYER is quiet time in the sanctuary.  Just ask and you shall receive.  Just listen for His voice.  Just open your heart.  Just praise God.  Just pray.  Just.....................

BIBLE STUDIES remain an important part of the prayer ministry.  They provide spiritual growth, prayer support and fellowship.  Checkout the Bible Study page on this site or contact Pastor Rosnau for further information on the groups now in session.

MOMS IN TOUCH, INTERNATIONAL is a group of mothers who meet for one hour each week to pray for their children and the schools they attend. We know our children face much pressure at school and to "stand in the gap" through prayer is the best gift we can give them.

Every Tuesday from 8:30 - 9:30 in Room B201 through the school year.

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."  Philippians 4:6-7

WEEKLY PRAYER LIST

August 11 , 2008

THANKSGIVING

With joy at the marriage of Cindy DeBow and Wayne Heus August 8.
Thanks to God for the baptism of Sophie Charlotte Kercsmar, daughter of Geoffrey and Carrie Kercsmar.
With Julie Johnson as she celebrates 15 years of life after cancer.

MOURNING

For Karla Widra and Leslie Brotherson and family, at the passing of their father.
For Ellen Lewis and family, who mourn the death of her father.
For Marlene Coleman, at the recent passing of her mother.
For Todd Newton and his family at the death of Todd's father.

HEALING

For Joe Wolfe, with health concerns.
For Doris Lechner, hospitalized with a serious infection.
For Mary Jo Cooper, recovering from surgery.
For Diane Moldenhauer, after shoulder replacement surgery.
For Nolan, Sue and Jim Berson's grandson, undergoing chemotherapy.
For Shelby Adams, Pat Conrad's father, after cancer surgery.
For David Conrad after out patient surgery.
For healing for Karl Sr. and courage and strength for Karl Jr.
For Walter Henkel after surgery.
For Naomi Greene recovering from surgery.
For Mike Keefe, Roberta Biers brother, in Hospice home care at the Biers home.
For Ruth Hutchison, recovering after hip replacement surgery needed after a fall.
For Carolyn Lichtsinn after esophageal surgery.
For Al Wolf hospitalized with complications from Parkinsons.
For Paul Newell, for healing and a positive diagnosis.

Service Men and Women

For Julianne Brannon's husband serving in Afghanistan.
For Jeremy, in Iraq.
For Rev. Tom Vanderbilt, serving in Iraq.
For GySgt. John Rodriguez, USMC, in Iraq.
For Ryan Hardy, a friend of Max Krueger's, in the Navy.
For Madelyn's cousin, Matthew, in Iraq.
For Christopher Lemoine, Lenore Filipczuk's nephew, awaiting deployment.
For Jamie, stationed at Baghdad Airport in Iraq.
For USMC Sergeant Clay DeValle, serving in Iraq.
For Joshua Cook, Rachel Macari's fiancé, at Fallon Naval Air Station.
For Ryan Constantinescu, deployed to Iraq.
For Lance Corporal Mike Murray, deployed to Iraq.
For Specialist Andrew Barto, an Army paratrooper, currently in Alaska.
For Chaplain Christine Blice-Baum, a friend of Lory Peters, serving in Iraq.
For Lester Morgan, a friend of Greg Neal's, serving in Afghanistan.
For Josh Butterworth, serving in Afghanistan.
For Matt Jolly, Ashley Tschetter's friend, deployed in Iraq.
Blessings on all those families that are without someone due to calls of the Armed Forces.

General

For Rebecca Brandt, traveling to Accra, Ghana as an exchange student.
For Lou Marson, nephew of the Makins, in China with the Olympic baseball team.
For Janet, Tonee, Steve, Barbara, Aunt Laura, Lindsay, Steve, Chris, Rosanne, Valarie, Cynthia and Beth’s sister.
For all who travel during these summer months.
For God's guidance and providence as we search for a new Youth Director.
For strength, clarity and guidance for all who attend the support groups that meet on our campus.
For all whom are unemployed, and those facing financial difficulties.
For protection and guidance for President Bush and those who advise him.
For our pastors and staff as they serve the Lord in our community.