Throughout Sherwood’s history, God has used certain prayer initiatives to move His vision forward. One of those “vision moving” prayer initiatives has been House of Prayer. The weekly rhythm of House of Prayer has allowed believers an opportunity to write prayer cards, pray for church plants and mission partners, and pray for requests that impact the total life of the church.
But every ministry will face two logistical challenges: time and location. When a ministry happens at a certain time and in a specific location, it limits engagement to those who can meet those two criteria. We believe so much in the impact of House of Prayer that we want to bring it to everyone, at all times, and in every location.
House of Prayer is becoming Houses of Prayer. It will be the same basic content, same focus, and same overall format. But the new format will allow everyone to be involved, where they are, and at a time that works for them. That includes those who are traveling, sick, or just unable to get to a specific location.
Difficult Pregnancy Situations
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People Feeling the Effects of an Abortion
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The APC’s Ministry to Women and Families
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Sherwood OnMission Course
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This Is the Gospel
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Global Mission Engagement
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What We Do
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Where We Focus
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What We Measure
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Fulfilled Vision
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The theme would help fulfill the church vision, and God would use it in 2026 to strengthen the prayer ministry and the lives of those here at Sherwood
Fruit That Remains
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Church Strength and Development
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Budgeted Needs
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Budgeted needs are met and exceeded for Sherwood staffing, facilities, ministries, utilities and other day-to-day church operation needs
Meet the Need Giving Goal
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The Meet the Need goal is met and exceeded to help with debt reduction, greater gospel impact, investing in future leaders, and other key ministries
Increase in Giving Households
Pray that:
God increases the number of giving households at Sherwood and families understand the importance of giving and biblical stewardship
Jesus Is Magnified
Pray that:
The message of Christ comes through
The person of Christ comes through
The power of Christ comes through
Health for the Wonder Team
Pray that:
The singers and musicians stay healthy
The choir members stay healthy
The sound, lighting and tech team stay healthy
Many People Are Saved
Pray that:
People invite their lost friends, family members and co-workers
Hearts and minds are opened to the gospel
The gospel is clearly shared
God Reminds Us of Blessings
Pray that:
We are reminded of blessings personally
We are reminded of blessings professionally
We are reminded of blessings spiritually
God Reveals Areas of Ingratitude
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God prompts you in private
God creates a sensitive spirit in us
We are burdened for change
Our Gratitude is Expressed in Praise
Pray that:
Gratitude is expressed in worship
Gratitude is expressed on social media
Gratitude is expressed in conversations
Favor in the Community
Pray that:
God would open doors for partnerships
The Lord would draw more and more students to Himself
The Lord would give our students opportunities and boldness to engage with their peers
Student Ministry Leaders
Pray that:
God would give wisdom and discernment to leaders as they seek to invest in the students
The Lord would bless their relationships with the students
God would give them boldness and confidence
Disciple-Making Efforts
Pray that:
There would be fruitful engagement from the students
God would supply the needs that arise as we invest in students
There would be discipleship opportunities in the homes of students
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