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Prayer chain

SUPPORTING YOU THROUGH A PRAYER CHAIN

What can we do for others in great need?

Something we can do is to share these needs, not just listen and walk away but, in praying together, let God's love and grace work through us.

Within the life of the Parish Church it is important that the needs of individuals, for prayer, are met as quickly as possible. The prayer chain at Holy Innocents came into being some years ago in response to those needs. We pray on our own but together with others we know we are part of something much bigger. We cannot hear others' prayers but know that they are directed to God in love.

How does the chain work?  If you seek prayer for yourself or someone else,
please speak either to Pat Chapman on 730420 or, if Pat is not available, to
Godfrey on 730229, who will initiate the chain. The request will be dealt with
swiftly and carefully and the need for confidentiality is fully appreciated.

The wording of the request is totally personal : it can include a name,
but doesn't have to and it can include as much or as little as the person making the request feels appropriate. We do ask however that wherever possible requests are made with the full knowledge of those being prayed for.

What about intercessions in church? ‐ The prayer chain is not an alternative,
but is a way of responding to needs as quickly as possible. Prayer requests
given to the prayer chain are not included in church service intercessions or
written down on the pew sheet, unless the person making the prayer request
so desires. Requests are of course treated completely confidentially: once
received they are passed to as many on the prayer chain as possible and as
quickly as possible, so that within minutes prayers can be said. In this way the
prayer chain has brought comfort, support, love and healing to many over
the years.

Who is the chain for? ‐ It is for anyone who has a particular or urgent prayer
need.