Intercessor's Guide: How to Plan,Write, and Lead Intercessory Prayers by Raymond Chapman (11-Apr-2013) Paperback

by Raymond Chapman

Intercessory prayer is a key part of the liturgy of the Eucharist. Intercessory prayers need to reflect a response to the preached Word and topical concern for the world and need to be prepared afresh for each service. Intercessory prayer is also known as 'the prayer of the people' and is often said by a member of the congregation, not a priest.For anyone with this ministry in their local church, here is a complete companion handbook that a simple theology of intercessory prayer; an explanation of its purpose within the liturgy and its relation to the readings of the day; the difference between public and personal prayer; a guide to writing intercessory prayers that connect with the whole service; technical use of language, addressing God, vocal expression; common errors to excessive length or detail, breaches of confidence; prayerful preparation; using other resources; developing a personal style; and, ready to use intercessory prayers.

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First published May 24, 2007

Reviews

[Denise · Rating 3 out of 5]

Compact in size, and useful for equipping the intercessor. This book gives an overview on the theology of intercession and how, this writer proposes, intercession should look like. Some chapters were definitely more engaging than others i.e 1,2,3 & 5.