Cornerstone’s Vision and Mission: Leading Prayer
Cornerstone’s Vision and Mission: Leading Prayer
What does prayer mean to you? What is the difference to private prayer and public prayer? What does prayer mean in the context of Christ the Cornerstone? These were some of the questions discussed during a workshop at the Church on Saturday 22nd August.
The workshop was open to anyone in Church who is interested in leading prayer in worship. It began with a discussion about the use of music and images in prayer and how they can be used to stir the imagination and awaken the senses. to see more click on title
Most striking, was an image of “The Angry Christ,” which comes from the Philippines and places the historical reality of the Marcos regime in the biblical context of the overturning of the tables in the Temple (Mark 11:15-19). The painting captures and reflects the anger of the people whose lives are manipulated by forces outside their control.
This was followed by lengthy table top discussions led by two of our ministers, Brenda and Ernesto. They were lively and thought provoking and what came up time and time again, was the word relationships. Prayer was about our relationship with God but what did it mean in the context of Cornerstone’s Vision – to be a church that lives the Gospel, and Mission – to recognise and release the God given potential in individuals and communities.
It was important to have this discussion because it begins to shape who we are as a Church and what we have to offer, which is unique to us. Cheryl, who was interested in leading prayer, said she was both excited and anxious by the conversations. Last I saw her she was heading towards the worship area to stand behind the lectern to see what it felt like to look out over the rows of chairs.
Hilary, who leads the Worship Group said, “I am very pleased with this morning’s discussion. This will be the first of many. Prayer is at the heart of our Church. We are starting to realise what it means to us and how we should work with prayer.”
If you are interested in joining this debate, talk to Brenda, Ernesto or Hilary or better still, come to the next workshop.
