Reflection on Eucharistic Prayer by Keith Clement
All Saints Prayer Ministry Leader
There is no more universally practiced discipline in the Christian faith than prayer. Nor is there any one practice more commanded in Scripture. As followers of Christ, we pray in many forms; alone, in groups, or during worship services.
In December of last year we began a form of prayer widely practiced in Anglican circles - that of offering prayer in conjunction with celebrating the Eucharist. Historically, the Eucharist has been and continues to be a special and heightened time for the work of the Holy Spirit in the hearts of the people of God. It is the "Gifts of God for the People of God!" In our experience, we have discovered that intentional and attentive prayer has become a powerful accompaniment to the Eucharist and a meaningful time of encounter with Christ.
When you come to receive Eucharistic prayer, you bring your requests to trained prayer counselors who will then pray with you according to the leading of the Holy Spirit. Consider the great opportunity you have to bring your needs before God with confidentiality and compassion on any given Sunday. There is power in prayer and this has been a powerful ministry to many at All Saints Church. We believe God will continue to use this time greatly in the life of our community.
So, when you are particularly burdened or feel a pull to ask for prayer, come and receive.