PRAYER PAGE

SCRIPTURE

Be persistent and devoted to prayer, being alert and focused in your prayer life with an attitude of thanksgiving. - Colossians 4:2 AMP

CORPORATE PRAYER

Reflection: As we enter our prayer time,sit before the Lord for 5-7 minutes. Slow down to allow your body, soul, and spirit to be quiet before the Lord. Psalm 46:10 says “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations.I will be exalted in the earth!”

Adoration: Psalm 34:8 tells us to taste and see that the Lord is good. Praise God for how you have experienced His goodness, kindness, and faithfulness towards you and your family.  Take the next 5-7 minutes to praise God personally.

Confession: Acts 3:19 reminds us that if we repent and turn to God for our sins, a refreshing time will come from the Lord and bring healing and restoration. Take 5-7 minutes to confess any sin dishonoring your walk with God in words, deeds, or thoughts.

Thanksgiving: 1 Chronicles 16:14 admonishes us as believers and followers of Christ to thank the Lord for his goodness and steadfast love. Take5-7 minutes to thank God for His goodness, mercy, and everlasting kindness and for all that comes to mind about how good God has been to you.

Supplication: Mark 11:24 encourages us to come to God boldly with our prayer requests. We can trust that God hears and answers them. Take 5-7 minutes to make your request known to God. Be Bold! Pray for God's guidance and for His intervention in life situations and circumstances. Pray on behalf of others who have needs and need salvation.

PRAY FOR OUR CHURCH

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and signs were being performed through the apostles. Now, all the believers were together and held all things in common. (Acts 2:42-44)

Pray for our senior pastor, elders,deacons, and ministry leaders as they serve and lead the church.

Pray for our members' spiritual, physical, mental, emotional, and financial health.

Pray for the youth summer camp,our youth, our leaders, their safety, and experience with Jesus.

Pray for our mission trip to Kampala, Uganda, June 5th - June 16th. Safe travels & effective ministry.

Pray for our Sunday School, for whole classes, that God would raise leaders for kids & youth.

Pray for graduates, high school, college, and postgraduate students.

Pray that marriages will be strengthened and serve as a light of hope to others.

Pray for our young adults,singles, and senior members to be connected to a place to serve at HEC.

Pray for new ministry initiatives happening this summer and staff alignment.

Pray that God will continue to provide generous financial support for all we do as a church family.

Pray for our community, city,county, and country that God would be exalted.

GROUP PRAYER

Gather in groups of the same gender and pray together over personal requests.

HEC FAMILY

Higher Expectations Community Church is a place for all people, from all walks of life. Our desire is to reach people and see lives transformed, while making Jesus famous.  Join us for the highs and lows of life together, because that's what community is all about!