Intercessions Handbook
Creative ideas for public and private prayer
Intercessions Handbook
Creative ideas for public and private prayer
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Paperback
£10.99
Publisher: SPCK Publishing
ISBN: 9780281065028
Number of Pages: 176
Published: 01/08/2011
Width: 14.8 cm
Height: 21 cm
The bestselling Intercessions Handbook is designed for use in a wide range of formal and informal settings. In two introductory chapters, John Pritchard considers the importance and challenges of the vital task of intercession. He then offers practical examples of intercessions in traditional services, all-age worship, small groups and personal devotions. Material for seasons, major festivals and special events is also included.
1 THE CHALLENGE OF INTERCESSION
2 SOME FAMILIAR PROBLEMS
3 INTERCESSION IN PUBLIC WORSHIP
Practicalities
Using the prayers of others
Notes for those who want ideas to develop themselves
Notes and prompts
Examples
(i) Standard intercessions
(ii) Seasonal material
(iii)Special events
(iv)Creative ideas
(v) Prayers from the life and work of Christ
(vi) Using music
4 INTERCESSION IN ALL - AGE WORSHIP
Practicalities
Examples of different methods
5 INTERCESSION IN SMALL GROUPS
Practicalities
Examples of different methods
6 INTERCESSION IN PERSONAL PRAYER
Practicalities
Examples of different methods
Further resources
Index of subjects
CONTENTS
'Gives a wealth of ideas for praying, in different types of services, for different situations.' Church Times 'An excellent resource taking us through the problems and challenges of intercessory prayer. It has humour and helps us to clarify our thoughts on how we ought and ought not to pray.' Magnet 'Packed with a rich selection of prayers and practical ideas intended to breathe new life into prayer.' The War Cry
