Morgan Derham - European Christian Bookstore Journal April 1994
"The title precisely describes the contents of the book. Noting the way in which 'lay' people are being encouraged to take a fuller part in church services of all types, as well as in leading different activities outside the traditional church services, John Gunstone has written a selection of prayers for almost all conceivable occasions. Under each heading he gives 14 different prayers for specific situations; and each major section begins with a helpful introduction. The language is simple and straightforward, there are relevant allusions to biblical reference points, and the prayers are helpfully sub-divided into short paragraphs. A useful tool which will enrich Christian ministry at every level."
Book Description
A collection of prayers which aims to support those serving in any capacity, from leadership to cleaning: prayers about leaders' loneliness, family responsibilities, but also for vision in, say, the drama group.
From the Publisher
An original contribution to your worship resources section.
From the Back Cover
A practical and pastoral handbook, for all church members of any denomination. "Today we have a fresh expectation that each Christian has a ministry or ministries. What matters in praying for such ministries is discerning what God wants us to do and allowing the Holy Spirit to shape our prayers as he leads us. No printed prayer can do that for us. But what such prayers might do is to put us on the road to obedience." John Gunstone
About the Author
The author is an Anglican clergyman. His writing specialty has been on healing and he has been editor of Healing and Wholeness Magazine.
