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@sotdaz.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.

A QUIET SANCTUARY 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.....................The sanctuary is set aside twice a week for you to enjoy a time of intercessory prayer in one accord... Or quiet reflective personal prayer. Make this quiet sanctuary your quiet place...Please join us on Tuesday afternoons from 12:30pm to 1:30pm and/or Friday mornings from 8:30am to 9:30am in the church sanctuary.

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. Some of the bibles studies take a break during the summer, but all are back in the fall.

"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- Jan. 11, 2010

MOURNING
For Alisa Hoffman, at the passing of her father.
For Pat Conrad and family at the passing of her dad, Shelby Adams.
For Lynn and Jeff Hollahan and family, as they mourn the loss of Devon. 
For Jean Gilbert, at the passing of her husband, Pete.
For Carolyn and Mike Andrews and family, at the passing of Carolyn’s stepfather, Bill Thompson.
For Kristine Hedlund and family after the death of her father.
For the Esquivel family at the passing of their father.
For the family of Willard Heilmann, especially his wife Jeanne.
For the family and friends of Ethel Pfeiffer who passed away recently.
For Pam Schimke and family at the passing of her father.
For Chris Clement and family after the death of her mother.
For Andy Benscoter after the passing of his grandfather.
For the Pawling family after the death of Bob Pawling.
HEALING
For Lee Miller after a fall.
For Diane Hickson’s friend, Lisa Ahumada suffering from brain cancer.
For Tad Seiler, recently diagnosed with cancer.  Prayers for healing.
For Jerry Conwell for healing after surgery and prayers of praise that he is cancer free!
For Karl Nehammer,recovering from back surgery.
For Roger Mumper, fighting cancer.
For Mary Lou Case, who is dealing with a lengthy illness.
For 5 year old Nolan Johnson, grandson of Sue and Jim Berson, with a reoccurrence of cancer.
For Jim Rose, undergoing chemotherapy.
For 11 yr. old Julia Hillebrand, diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer.
For Edythe Kelly, undergoing chemotherapy.
For Pat Conrad after a hospitalization.
For Laura Comstock, Gary Hart’s mother, after a heart attack.
For Bonnie, a friend of Kris Andresen’s after cancer surgery.
SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN
For Casey Hawk, serving his 2nd tour in Afghanistan.
For Ryan Consantinescu, being re-deployed to Iraq.
For Ensign Jay Lichtsinn, grandson of Bill Lichtsinn, serving on the USS Boxer.
For Eric Jungels, grandson of Harry and Mary Lou Case, on his 2nd tour of duty in Iraq.
For Marine Randy Zahorik, grandson of Orv and Althea Krueger, stationed in Hawaii.
For Justin Lepage, serving with the Marines in Iraq.
For James Mantay, on active duty with the U.S. Military.
For Julianne Brannon’s husband serving in Afghanistan.
For Jeremy, in Iraq.
For GySgt. John Rodriguez, USMC, in Iraq.
For Ryan Hardy, a friend of Max Krueger’s, in the Navy.
For Christopher Lemoine, Lenore Filipczuk’s nephew, in the Army and stationed stateside.
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 Sergeant Andrew Barto, serving with the 173rd Airborne Brigade.
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.
Blessings on all who are without someone due to calls of Armed Forces.
GENERAL

For guidance and protection for President Obama, and all who advise him.
That God would guide our nation’s leaders to be instruments of His will.
For all who are unemployed, and those facing financial difficulties.
For our day school staff and students—that God would bless their efforts.
For strength, clarity and guidance for all who attend the support groups that meet on our campus.
For our pastors and staff as they serve the Lord in our community.