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Prayer Resources

from the NCCUMC Media Center

Last Updated: September 4, 2013

Purpose: The resources included in this subject guide focus on the history and practice of Christian

prayer. They could be used to observe a national, global, or church holiday of prayer, for a prayer group

at your church, or for a regular Bible study or Sunday School class.

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VideoResources

DVD55 Questions of Faith I

The classic first volume of this series now available on DVD. It presents a variety of contemporary

thinkers and religious leaders discussing faith questions. For use in small groups as discussion starters.

Questions asked: Who Is God?, What Good is Prayer?, What's God Got to Do with Evil?, What's Being

Good, Good For?, Who Needs Organized Religion?, What Matters Anyway?

DVD132 The Four Acts of Prayer

We Speak; God Listens; God Speaks; We Listen are The Four Acts of Prayer. Walter Wangerin explains

with stories these vital elements of a complete circle of praying. Eight sessions are outlined for studying

the material presented in the video.

DVD178 The Natural Way of Prayer

Are there rules and guidelines to the right way to pray? James Miller explains some thoughts about

these conversations with God. "Be in your heart", "Be Receptive", and "Be Honest". Practical suggestions

for prayer are provided for each of these guidelines.

DVD228 Deeper Connections: The Prayers of Jesus

This 6‐part Bible study for adults looks at Jesus' life of prayer, from his baptism to crucifixion, and covers

these Scriptures: Watch and Pray ‐ Jesus’ Model Prayer Life (Mark 1:32‐39; 9:9‐29; 14:32‐42), Our God

Listens ‐ The Persistent Widow (Luke 18:1‐8), Joining in Jesus’ Prayer ‐ The Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9‐

13), Praying to a Good God ‐ The Friend at Midnight (Luke 11:5‐13), Praying with Purpose ‐ Jesus’ Final

Prayer (John 17), A Friend in High Places ‐ Faith, Prayer, and Answers (John 14:13‐14). Each part is taught

by a different Bible expert, with historical background, biblical text study, and life applications.

DVD240 Prayer: Does it Make Any Difference?

Six sessions on our relationship with God. A leader's guide and an example of the participant's book are

included. The sessions are: The View from Above, Why Pray?, Keeping Company with God, How to Pray,

Prayer Problems, and Does Prayer Change Anything?

DVD249 Nooma: Open

Many of us have experienced situations where we've prayed and it felt like God wasn't listening. And

yet, other times we've prayed or known someone that prayed and the situation changed. Does God

answer prayer?

DVD314 Praying with the Body: Bringing the Psalms to Life

Popular retreat and workshop leader Roy DeLeon guides you step‐by‐step as you discover how to use

motion, together with the vibrant words of the Psalms, to reinvigorate your daily prayer life. This

informative, practical DVD will guide you through the process of Praying with the Body as it is detailed in

Roy DeLeon’s book (comes with the DVD). Each of the ten sessions includes an invocation, holy reading,


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silent reflection, and other easy‐to‐learn practices. For those who are older, or physically challenged,

many of the movements in this video can be followed from a sitting position. Watch a sample video at:

http://www.paracletepress.com/praying‐with‐the‐body‐dvd.html.

DVD496 Your Spiritual Life: Having Quiet Time with God

No matter how long it's been since coming to faith, dedicated believers seek to live intentionally and

stay on the path to spiritual maturity. With profound transparency, John and Nancy Ortberg share with

you the insights, resources, and benefits they've discovered through the spiritual discipline and

transformation of regular quiet time with God.

DVD497 Extraordinary Women: A Woman's Prayer Life

Beth Moore imparts the life‐enriching wisdom God has given her to help women realize all He intended

for them through prayer. The Extraordinary Women series is designed to help women help themselves

and others. Women today are doing more than ever before in history. This series will help women have

a better understanding of how to handle the pressures and complexities of life and offer them help and

encouragement during these times.

DVD520 BASIC 6: Prayer

From the creators of NOOMA comes Prayer, the 6th film in the new BASIC series featuring Francis Chan.

BASIC is a 7‐part short film series that invites us to reclaim the simple, full, and beautiful journey that

church was always intended to be. Is it possible that our prayers seem to go unanswered because we

are praying out of a sense of obligation, or maybe for the wrong things? Are our prayers supposed to be

a list of things we want, or are they really intended to be an ongoing dialogue with God about what He

wants? In BASIC Prayer, Francis Chan challenges us to align our prayers with God's mission. In doing so,

we might just see God answer our prayers in supernatural ways beyond our imagination. Includes

Personal Reflection Guide. Learn more about the series at http://basicseries.com.

DVD619 Prayer Expression Package: Volume 3

This package includes materials to help churches implement local marketing plans using the United

Methodist advertising for "Prayer." Prayer encourages people to believe again in the power of prayer as

they explore that discipline of faith. This kit includes a DVD‐ROM with the television spot and other

videos; a CD‐ROM with radio commercials, other media options, and ideas for using the materials in

your church and community; and a viewbook with instructions.

DVD702 When God's People Pray

According to bestselling author Jim Cymbala, prayer can change lives and circumstances like nothing else

can. What are the keys that will help you unlock its power, turning prayer from a mere activity into a

vital link with God and all his resources? In this DVD with included participant's guide, Jim Cymbala,

pastor of Brooklyn Tabernacle, shows you, your small group, and your entire church the truths about

prayer that God has used to turn his own church from a tiny, struggling inner‐city congregation into a

vital, thriving community of believers who pray with passion, focus, and faith. Featuring teachings by Jim


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Cymbala and video interviews of ordinary people who have received extraordinary answers to their

prayers, these six sessions will help you pray with new confidence.

KIT96 Praying In Color: Drawing a New Path to God

Based on the book by Sybil MacBeth, with chapters on the following: Prayer Dilemmas, Praying in Color,

Prayer Frustration, Prayer Popping, Praying for Others, and Praying in a New Way. This exercise is not

about creating artwork, but it is about the process of giving things over to God in a relaxing and visual

way. A DVD for a workshop based on Praying in Color is included.

KIT121 Daily Prayer: A Simple Plan for Learning to Say the Daily Prayer of the Church

Daily Prayer is a planned approach to deepen your relationship with God using The Daily Office, ancient

prayers that Christ Himself prayed. This plan returns us to the prayer practices of early Christians and

unites us with Saints of the faith that include Saint Benedict, Saint Francis, Martin Luther, and John

Wesley. The beauty and simplicity of these prayers speak to the longings and yearnings of your heart,

bringing joy, peace, and comfort that is a blessing beyond words. Robert Benson has brought all of this

together in any easy to use form that will enrich and enliven your prayer life and bless your spiritual

journey. The kit contains: DVD featuring Robert Benson telling you all you need to know to get started,

60‐page breviary books containing all the liturgy for daily prayers, CD with Robert Benson leading you

through the prayers, and a handy bookmark with special prayers. Each class participant will need their

own breviary book. To view a sample video or for more information, visit DailyPrayerLife.com.

Resources that begin with VC are on VHS tape and require a VCR.

VC12 A Place to Pray: Conversations on the Lord's Prayer

This seven‐part video study lead by author Roberta Bondi reflects on the meaning and importance of the

words of the Lord's Prayer.

VC765 Movement Meditations to the Songs of Taize

Fourteen dance meditations presented as a prayer service in the style of Taize. Includes a booklet with

descriptions of the movements.

VC1175 Workbook of Living Prayer

Maxie Dunnam leads this updated version of his often used study on prayer. Each of the six discussion

sessions are enriched by 10 minutes of video presentation. Titles of the six sessions are: Getting Our

Bearings and Beginning the Adventure, With Christ in the School of Prayer, When All Else Fails, Follow

the Directions, Basic Ingredients of Prayer and Discovering Your Pattern, Fray Without Ceasing, and

Resources for Praying. Includes an example of the participant workbook.

VC1229 Faith & Reason: What Can We Expect from Prayer?

From the Living Your Faith series of the Faith and Reason program, discussion leaders are Joan Chittister

and Charles Kiblinger.


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VC1384 Lord's Prayer

A dramatic portrayal of a troubled young woman praying the Lord’s Prayer. “Find out what happens

when you were expecting to leave a voice mail, and God personally answers the call.” Especially good

for use in groups of young adults. A leader’s guideline is included.

Books

BK186 Surrendering to God: Living the Covenant Prayer

Methodist Pastor, Rev. Keith Beasley‐Topliffe shares his experience of praying the Covenant Prayer‐a

classic prayer that calls us to surrender completely to God. Written first by Richard Alleine then abridged

and used by John Wesley and adapted into the covenant renewal hymn of Charles Wesley. This book

includes line‐by‐line reflections by the author.

BK194 The Art of Prayer

This little book is packed with information about prayer. It describes types, explains methods and

supplies examples.

BK401 Praying with John Wesley

A Collection of Forms of Prayer for Every Day of the Week compiled by John Wesley in 1733. This

booklet is an adaptation for modern readers with an introduction which includes suggestions for use.

BK403 Prayer & Devotional Life of United Methodists

Designed for personal reading and small group study, this book has eight sessions. The themes in the

book are divided into four sections and the book concludes with an appendix. It includes further study

ideas and a bibliography. The themes are: Living from Heaven, Read and Pray Daily, Get Connected, and

Go On!

BK416 Jesus and Prayer

Eight self‐contained sessions for adults, including study helps and discussion questions. Participants

examine the Scriptures, study the subject of prayer and learn to establish the practice of prayer.

BK497 The Lord's Prayer for Today

The author approaches a study of the Lord's Prayer from how the prayer would have been understood

by the disciples hearing it in Jesus' time. Discussion questions help the study group reflect on this and

how those familiar words speak to them today.

BK597 What Every Leader Needs to Know About: Leading Prayer

"Wherever you are in your prayer life, God invites you to a deeper prayer life. Whether you are a

beginner or a more experienced pray‐er, it is helpful to evaluate you current practice and search new

ways to communicate with God." Thoughts on personal prayer as well as a practical guideline for praying

out loud on behalf of a group are provided in this booklet.


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BK780 Does Your Church Have a Prayer?

Does Your Church Have a Prayer? presents a model of revitalization, transformation and discipleship for

congregations to fulfill Jesus' prayer. Your church can move from maintenance to mission, from

defending current realities to living into a joyful future. The authors provide pastors and church leaders

with a step‐by‐step planning guide that will equip them for the task of leading the church in a

scripturally grounded visioning and strategic ministry planning process. One copy of the six‐week study

Participant's Workbook is included.

BK781 Prayer: Finding the Heart's True Home

Best‐selling author Richard J. Foster offers a warm, compelling, and sensitive primer on prayer, helping

us to understand, experience, and practice it in its many forms ‐ from the simple prayer of beginning

again to unceasing prayer. He clarifies the prayer process, answers common misconceptions, and shows

the way into prayers of contemplation, healing, blessing, forgiveness, and rest.

BK821 A Praying Congregation: The Art of Teaching Spiritual Practice

“I believe that God is calling all of us into deeper prayer and is longing for our congregations to become

places of prayer,” writes Jane E. Vennard. Pastors and others who want to develop their skills as

teachers of prayer and spiritual practices will find in this book not only wisdom for themselves but easily

accessible lesson plans, so that they can share Vennard’s insights with others while infusing the activities

with their own spirit and creative ideas. Readers are invited to gently explore questions such as, Who

taught you to pray and how? What do you believe about prayer? What is your image of the God to

whom you pray? And, What is prayer anyway? Through this book, readers’ hearts are made ready to

explore the wonder of strengthening their relationship with God through prayer.

BK873 With Open Hands (Photographic Edition)

Henri Nouwen's reflections on prayer with black‐and‐white photographs.

BK897 When You Pray as a Small Group

Leading a small group on prayer can be daunting. After all, it’s not easy to be an expert on the subject.

When You Pray as a Small Group is a resource that will help leaders guide their groups through

developing a deeper prayer life. Used in conjunction with Rueben P. Job’s When You Pray, leaders are

provided with prayer activity ideas, example sessions, and five session templates for groups with

different needs and interests: Discussion‐based groups, Activity‐based groups, Introspective groups,

Arts‐focused groups, Habit Breaker groups. Through this study, not only will your group be encouraged

as a whole, each individual’s prayer life will be enriched and strengthened.

BK904 Becoming A Praying Congregation

Becoming a Praying Congregation is designed to help leaders teach, inspire and example deeper prayer

life for the entire congregation through worship, study, ministry teams and individual devotion. Using

ideas and examples from congregations with active prayer ministries, leaders will be inspired to develop

deeper prayer practices in: worship, decision‐making, groups, prayer ministry team, age‐level classes,

households. Tools include: worship prayer activities DVD, planning ideas for Sunday School or small


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groups for children, youth and adults, guidelines for building or reviving a prayer ministry team, help for

special services like healing prayer services, meditations, prayer for the church and its mission. Rueben

Job's "When You Pray" can be used as a daily devotional for individuals and small groups participating in

the program.

BK917 Rezando en Colores (Praying in Color)

Dibujando un camino nuevo hacia Dios. Praying for the right side of your brain… Now in Spanish! It is

rare to find a book that is so simple and profound. Praying in Color has forever changed the way that

tens of thousands of people pray. This prayer form can take as little or as much time as you have or

want to commit. Drawing is half the prayer, the other half is transporting the visual memories or actual

physical images with you to pray throughout the day.

BK933 When You Pray: Daily Practices for Prayerful Living

Prayer is one of the most important areas of a Christian's life. In When You Pray, Bishop Rueben P. Job

explores the daily practices of living a prayerful life with this thoughtful devotional. When You Pray is an

excellent tool to use in daily prayer time and, while linked to the Revised Common Lectionary, non‐

lectionary users will feel comfortable reading this as well. This stand‐alone devotional can also be used

for churches participating in Becoming A Praying Congregation (BK904) as the leader, team members,

congregation, small groups, families and individuals will be encouraged to use this resource in their

prayer time.

BK1051 Spirit Windows: A Handbook of Spiritual Growth Resources for Leaders

This book is brimming with spiritual enrichment ideas and practical suggestions for leaders of retreats,

prayer groups, church school classes, Bible study groups, church officer events, and any other time

people are gathered to focus on life with God. It is filled with sample prayers, retreat ideas, meditations,

musical suggestions, inspirational quotations, and a wide array of supplemental resources to discover

fresh ways of opening ourselves to God's presence.

BK1062 Companions in Christ: The Way of Prayer

The Way of Prayer expands on our knowledge of prayer through a ten‐week exploration of different

forms of prayer practices. Through this exploration, small‐group members embark on a journey of

genuine discovery—the discovery of different dimensions of God’s grace and love. Prayer is explored

through music, dance, gazing, silence, or acts of service. The Way of Prayer teaches us how to respond

to God’s invitation into the divine Presence, and it brings a deeper sense of spiritual vitality and

encouragement to seek out new ways to pray. Following a prepatory meeting, the weekly explorations

include: How do you Pray?, Images of God?, Praying by Heart, Praying with Music, Praying by Gazing,

Praying with Our Bodies, Scriptural Prayer, Contemplative Prayer, Praying with and for Others, Prayer

and Social Transformation.

BK1071 The Word is Very Near You: A Guide to Praying with Scripture

Prayer is not an act we perform, but a response to God's reaching out to us. In this introduction to the

practice of praying with Scripture, Smith shows how the Bible can guide our response in prayer. Many


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scriptural passages thematically arranged help us move from ordinary conversation with God to

meditative prayer.

BK1138 The Workbook of Intercessory Prayer

Intercession is neither simple nor easy. So we don't walk this path without questions, doubt, and

reticence. This seven‐week study will give you an opportunity to experience the impact you can make on

other people's lives through prayer.

BK1237 Unbinding Your Soul: Your Experiment in Prayer & Community

Has your church finished the Unbinding the Gospel experience and doesn’t want to stop? Unbinding

Your Soul is for small groups that meet in homes. Four short chapters, three weeks of personal prayer

journal, prayer partner activities & group exercises prepare church members to invite unchurched

friends interested in spirituality and faith issues into a second three weeks of prayer with four group

meetings. The full group can opt to continue for an additional four weeks. Includes facilitators’ guide.

BK1301 Leading in Prayer

While a mystery, prayer can and should be taught. It is our primary means of communicating with God,

yet most Christians join the church and only learn how to pray by listening to others. And if ever called

on to pray in public, it becomes a real test of faith for most people. After all, isn't this better left in the

hands of the professionals?! Benedict's deep passion for teaching Christians how to pray grows from her

awareness of prayer as an intimate connection with God. This short course on public prayer will help

you grow in confidence and skill, while encouraging a deeper and more vital prayer life in your personal

life. This title serves as the advanced course for Let the Whole Church Say Amen!

BK1303 Let the Whole Church Say Amen!: A Guide for Those Who Pray in Public

Stookey seeks to relieve the anxiety of inexperienced leaders of public prayer and the discomfort of

those with and for whom they pray in this practical guide to the art of praying in public. The book has

three parts. First, Stookey offers reflections on the nature of prayer, utilizing the image of a flow of

energy. Second, he discusses the forms, mechanics, and vocabularies of prayer. His analysis brims with

insight and practical application. Third, and most importantly, he provides concrete exercises in editing

prayers. The reader is challenged to mark prayer texts and then to compare her or his own work with

the author's as Stookey points out the particular issues that the exercises highlights. The book is clearly

organized, economically written, and easy to use. Those who read carefully and complete the exercises

will gain significant experience in crafting prayers to which the whole congregation can respond with an

enthusiastic "Amen".

BK1317 How to Pray: The Best of John Wesley on Prayer

Let John Wesley guide you into a deeper prayer life‐these excerpts from his prolific writings will

motivate and challenge you to greater communion with God. In approximately 45 readings, Wesley

explains the why and how of prayer for believers at any stage of the Christian life. Lightly edited for ease

of reading, Wesley's insights are sure to improve the way you pray!


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YouthVideoResources

ROM8 Worship Feast: Prayer Stations

A video introduction to prayer stations and how to set up a youth prayer room. The instruction video,

printable instructions and meditation sheets, 8 original songs, and photos for worship slide shows are

included.


VC859 Questions of Faith for Youth 2: 1 Why Pray?

The panel of youth discuss questions including: Why Pray?, What's the value of praying?, What do you

pray for?, What do you think God does when opposing sides pray to win?

KIT18 Prayer in Motion

A multi‐media kit to help youth learn about and lead prayer. Prayer in Motion offers your students four

interactive training sessions that culminate in a church‐wide "concert of prayer" event that your kids will

put on themselves. Kit includes a VHS video, audio CD, leader's guide, and two journals.

YouthBooks

BK41 Plug Into the Power

Subtitle: Helping Younger Youth Make Faithful Choices. This teaching guide offers 6 sessions of

programing. Sessions are: Family, World, Jesus, Prayer, Morality, and Service. Each session is based on

Scripture and highlighting the Ten Commandments.

BK237 SkillAbilities for Youth Ministry: 10 booklets

10 booklets on topics designed to help youth leaders. Brief and to the point. The book titles are: Big

Differences (Various Ages), The Bottom Line, Caring from the Inside Out, Helping Youth Pray, How to Use

Music with Youth, It Takes a Congregation, Let's Talk About It, Open Doors, Open Arms, Overlooked

Allies (Parents), Setting Boundaries, and Youth in Charge.

BK377 Questions Senior Highs Ask: Volume 4

A leader's guide with complete plans and handouts for sessions. This volume is divided into 6 units:

Sacraments, Vocation, The Holy Spirit, Prayer, Music, and Biology as Theology. Reproducible handout

sheets are included.

BK384 Connect: Volume 5

Themes in this volume of Connect: Bible‐The Big Picture, Family, Discovering Our Gifts, Prayer, and

Shaping Our Faith.


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BK425 Closer to God: Youth Experiencing Prayer

Six step‐by‐step sessions to use with youth to encourage practice and participation. This is the leader's

guide.

BK455 Worship Feast: 100 Readings

"Creative ideas and language to help youth know themselves and discover who they are before God."

Prayers, Guided Meditations, Rituals.

Children'sVideoResources

DVD315 Praying in Color: Kid's Edition

Imagine a group of kids on the floor of a gym, or filling a classroom, or on a weekend retreat, praying in

a whole new way‐‐so silently that you can hear a pin drop! It happens every day with Praying in Color.

And now, there's Praying in Color Kids' Edition and Praying in Color: Kids' Edition DVD ‐ a visual tool that

guides you, the leader, step by step, in creating a simple workshop. This first‐of‐its‐kind resource will

forever change the way kids prayer ‐ and how adults try to teach them to do it. This is prayer that makes

sense to kids. One minute a day will do. Any time of the day will work. Drawing with markers or crayons

is half the prayer; the other half is carrying the visual memories throughout the day.

DVD650 Connections: The Power of Prayer

CrossTrainer, a DVD‐based program, provides a solid path for faith and discipleship in children ages 8–

11. CrossTrainer is easy to teach and filled with fun, flexible lessons. Hands‐on activities are sure to keep

children active, challenged, and on‐track as they develop lifelong relationships with God and become

followers of Jesus Christ. Connections: The Power of Prayer teaches children ages 8‐11 about how to

connect with God through prayer, learn about great prayers from the Bible, and explore several prayer

models that will strengthen their faith.


VC836 Praying With Children

Creative ways of teaching children about prayer. Traditional ways of praying are demonstrated as well as

creative activities to engage even the youngest child. Six 10‐minute sessions.

Children'sBooks

BK59 Holding Children in Prayer: A Lenten Guide

Devotions for the season of Lent focusing on the joys, needs, and concerns about children. Scripture

reading, a short devotional, and prayer for each day.


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BK68 My First Prayers: Help Me

A board book with primary colors and friendly‐faced illustrations showing times when we need God’s

help.

BK336 Children and Prayer: A Sacred Pilgrimage

This volume provides concepts for teaching children about prayer and includes prayers written by

children, prayers that caregivers can pray with children, interviews with children and resources for

further study.

BK437 Learning the Lord's Prayer

Divided into phrases, this study of the Lord's Prayer for children provides the information needed to

develop a teaching plan using learning stations. Filled with activity ideas and craft examples.

BK457 Teaching the Lord's Prayer

Each of the 6 lessons in this teacher's book looks at one part of the Lord's Prayer. For children ages 7‐9,

each lesson includes activities and experiential learning times. Reproducible handouts, puzzles and

music are included.

BK512 What Is? Booklets

A set of 4 small booklets that have puzzles and activities to help children learn: What is the Apostles'

Creed?, What is Baptism?, What Is Communion?, and What is the Lord's Prayer?

BK924 Teaching Your Child How to Pray

How much do your children know? We teach our children academics. We give them instruction in the

arts and physical fitness. We show them how to swim, skate, and ride a bike. But have we forgotten the

most basic and necessary skill of all? Have we taught them to pray? Prayer is the foundation for

communicating with God, growing as a person, and receiving help and wisdom for every other part of

life. Teaching children to pray is one of the most important tasks parents have. Inside Teaching Your

Child to Pray you will find: Answers to your children's questions about prayer; Practical tips, helps, and

activities for teaching the discipline of prayer; What the Bible says about children and prayer; Stories

and examples of how prayer works; Ways to reap the benefits of prayer for your children and see it

affect their lives. Give your children a real head start. Teach them to communicate with the Savior. It will

make an eternal difference.

BK1004 Journey to the Heart: Centering Prayer for Children

This loving book makes it easy for children ages 3‐10 to share in the spiritual nourishment of centering

prayer through age‐appropriate illustrations and text that provide clear directions and encouragement

in simple, fun language.

BK1035 The Secret Weapon: Teaching Kids to Pray

In Ephesians 6:10‐18 we see a description of the armor of God, but most of us remember it only through

verse 17. We talk about the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of peace, the

shield of faith, and the helmet of salvation. But, verse 18 tells us about our Secret Weapon prayer! It


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encourages us to have this weapon with us at all times and on every occasion. This is the weapon that

clobbers the enemy and leaves him wondering what in the world hit him. In the pages of this book you'll

find lots of ways for kids to use their Secret Weapon. They are intended to tap into a variety of multiple

intelligences so that kids can experience fervent prayer and understand the potential of their Secret

Weapon.

WebsitesrelatedtoTheUnitedMethodistChurch

Apportioned Funds – Interdenominational Cooperation Fund ‐ World Day of Prayer

http://www.umcgiving.org/site/c.qwL6KkNWLrH/b.3897339/k.8284/Apportioned_Funds__Interdenomi

national_Cooperation_Fund__Overview.htm

General Board of Discipleship – Prayer Initiative

http://www.gbod.org/site/c.nhLRJ2PMKsG/b.6195985/k.BCBE/Prayer_Initiative.htm

General Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns – World Day of Prayer

http://www.gccuic‐

umc.org/index.php?option=com_events&task=view_detail&agid=78&year=2011&month=03&day=04&I

temid=1

MethodX – Prayer Methods

http://www.upperroom.org/methodx/thelife/prayermethods/

Soul Changing Prayer

http://www.umc.org/site/c.lwL4KnN1LtH/b.5610353/k.6EAE/Soul_Changing_Prayer.htm

Upper Room – Living Prayer Center

http://www.upperroom.org/prayer_center/

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