Our vision at Emmanuel is that prayer underpins everything we do both together and in our own lives.
At the start of each term, we take 24 hours to pray.
Church is open for you to drop in at any convenient time. We pray in many ways:
• Quiet individual prayer
• Gathered times when we worship and pray together
• Small groups coming together
• Reflective times using resources to help us pray about a theme
This time the 24 hours falls within the Global Week of Prayer, we are joining over 1750 prayer rooms as we pray and focus on the theme – At the Name of Jesus.
Jesus being found in appearance as a man, humbled himself by becoming obedient to death — even death on a cross!
Therefore, God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2: 9-11
Church will be open for 24 hours from 9am on Wednesday 9th September until 9am on Thursday 10th. We invite everyone to come in and pray.
The gathered prayer times at the front of church are scheduled for:
From 10am to 10pm, you can simply turn up. For security for the hours between 10pm and 6am you need access information. To get the access details please email: alison.lawton@emmanuelcroydon.org.uk or stuart@emmanuelcroydon.org.uk
This day is for everyone, whether you have been praying for decades, or if you are completely new to prayer. The activities are very straightforward, and there will be people around to support you if that would be helpful.
FAQs
If you have any questions: You can ask Stuart or Alison. Catch us after church or contact us by email: stuart@emmanuelcroydon.org.uk alison.lawton@emmanuelcroydon.org.uk
We believe that the Lord is calling us to come together again, to listen to what He wants to say to us as a church and as individuals. To pray for the World, our nation, Croydon, Emmanuel and ourselves.
We plan to run a 24 hours of prayer events at the start of each term.
It is in the main church. During the day both doors will be open.
No, you can just turn up and stay as long as you like.
For security, the doors will be locked from 10pm Wednesday until 6am on Thursday. If you want to arrive during these hours please email alison.lawton@emmanuelcroydon.org.uk or stuart@emmanuelcroydon.org.uk
You will then be sent the access instructions.
No! You are welcome to come and sit quietly and pray on your own. However, there will be many suggestions that you can use.
· Prayer installations, this time based on At the name of Jesus
· Gathered times of prayer when we meet together in the front of church
· Quiet spaces around church to pray and to listen to God
Absolutely not! Everyone is so welcome. Prayer at its most simple is a conversation with the Lord. Using any language that you are comfortable with.
There will be people around if you want to chat about prayer. Each stand will have suggestions and guidance for you to use of you find it helpful.
No! Church is a workplace for the team. People will be carrying on their everyday work during the day. There will be quiet instrumental background music playing. In addition, as you see below, there will be times of gathered prayer and groups are being encouraged to come together to pray together.
Please see timetable at the top of this page for gathered times.
The prayer activities focus on exploring the verses in Philippians 2.
We will focus on At the Name of Jesus as we praise, worship and pray for our friends and families, the world, Croydon, Emmanuel and ourselves.
If you are involved in one of the teams at church, working with young people, hospitality, adults, the grounds and anything else, this is a great opportunity to come as a team and pray.
Our desire is that everything we do at Emmanuel is underpinned by prayer. We really encourage teams to come together to pray together. Choose a convenient time, come in and find a space to pray together.
PATC is scheduled from 8-9pm on Wednesday. We will be running this as part of the 24 hours. Come and join us in the front pews of church as we pray for a. mission partner and activities at Emmanuel.
Yes! We hope that you will share what you think the Lord is saying to us, your prayers of thanksgiving, your prayers for Emmanuel, the world and anything else. There is great encouragement from shared prayers.
There will be a space for you to add any prayers that you would like people to pray on your behalf.
Yes! Everyone is welcome.
You are welcome to make yourself a drink. Tea, coffee, herbal tea and squash will be available. We would be grateful if you wash up your cup and put it away at the end. There will be some biscuits. We will not be providing food.
If you would choose to fast during the 24 hours please do so. This will be left to personal choice.
If you are not available for these 24 hours but would like to join us you can pray from your home.