Weekend Worship 1/17 – Prayer Emphasis Week

So here we are in the new year already!  At Harvest we want to start off the year by coming boldly before the throne of God.  This Sunday we kicked off our Week of Prayer.  Our people have been praying around the clock and then corporately on Wed. night.  On Sunday, one of the elements we used in our service was an elder prayer time.  This is where the body can share requests and one of our elders will pray on the spot with them about that request.  It’s an humbling and encouraging element to our service.  It also shows that the elders are really serious about seeking God for direction in our church.  I’d be interested to know other ideas that you have used for your prayer emphasis services.   Sunday ended up being a little more traditional musically, but it’s what the Spirit laid on my heart.  Here’s Sunday:

1. Sing for Joy
2. Greeting
3. Announcements
4. Offering – Sweet Hour of Prayer (Inst. Violin and band)
5. What A Friend We Have in Jesus (w/ a new chorus I wrote)
6. Elder Prayer Time
7. Special Music: Heal Our Land (Mark sang)
8. Message: Pastor Dan
9. Closing – We Will Seek You First, Lord (Oh, Lord, to You)