We, the congregation of Center United Methodist Church, in Indianapolis, Indiana, are seeking the Holy Spirit's direction in understanding what Jesus actually meant when he said "My House Shall Be Called A House of Prayer!" Yes, we know what it means to "pray." But what is a house of prayer? We already have a beautiful prayer chapel that is often used through out the week and not just on Sunday. We have two groups dedicated to prayer throughout the week and they meet in the church at least once a week other then Sunday. We have had a seminar on the basics of prayer. We have a pastor dedicated to prayer and discipleship. Most Sundays we have at least one person come forward to be anointed and prayed over for various issues and illnesses. Our prayer shawl ministry has prayed over and given away at least 115 prayer shawls. And yet we continue to feel God calling us to be a house of prayer. We want desperately to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit and we seek a clear biblical understanding of what a house of prayer is.
1. We believe that a house of prayer is a place where the Holy Spirit of God makes his presence known.
2. We believe that a house of prayer is a place where grace through the blood of Jesus is extended.
3. We believe that a house of prayer is a place where healing of all kinds takes place.
4. We believe that a house of prayer is a place where the Holy Scripture is revered and studied faithfully.
5. We believe that a house of prayer is a place where worship is designed to give God glory.
6. We believe that a house of prayer is a place where seeking the face of God is a priority.
Pray with and for Center UMC that we will discover God's meaning of a house of prayer and implement it to his glory.
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