Presbyterian Mariners calls for family prayers on Sept. 20 By Julian Shipp and Nancy Borst Presbyterian News Service |
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 LOUISVILLE
- In response to the ongoing changes in, disruptions of and
stresses on the nation's families, the Presbyterian Mariners
has issued a call for all people of God to join in a special
time of prayer for families on Sept. 20. The call was issued
during the Mariners' annual conference this summer. In an effort to strengthen families spiritually, the call was issued by newly installed Mariners national skippers Larry and Kathie Knehans of Blue Springs, Mo., during the Mariners' 60th Annual Family Conference, July 22, at Joplin, Mo. Presbyterian Mariners is a family ministry of the Presbyterian Church (USA) with approximately 8,000 members nationwide in local congregations. "The object of family ministry, of Mariners in the local church, is to encourage and strengthen families," Larry Knehans said. "Today members of Christian families, and all families, find they are in need of special support as they face the changes, disruptions and stress in our culture." Kathie Knehans said there is no set duration for the time of prayer, but that families and individuals should pray "as long as you desire to pray." Prayers actually will be offered over several hours across the country's many time zones, but organizers ask that the time of prayer be 7 p.m. local time in each location. "At 7 p.m, pause in whatever you are doing, stop wherever you are, and pray," Larry Knehan said. "Pray by yourself or pray with the people you are with." The event coincides with the Mariners' conference theme, "Fitness for the Soul: Strengthening Families Through Spiritual Formation." Suggested prayers include those for families struggling with pain, illness, abuse, addiction, homelessness, poverty, financial difficulties, faith issues, imprisonment, or brokenness of mind or spirit. Participants are also encouraged to pray with thankfulness for all the joy that is found in families. |
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