Stephen Series Workshop

On October 13, Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Rochester, NY will host a Stephen Series Caring Ministry Workshop from 8:30 am, to 1:00p.m., which will feature three sessions highlighting Stephen Ministry.

Is your congregation committed to lay ministry and caring ministry? Would 10 or 20 trained caregivers make a difference at your church? Experience a sample of the training Stephen Ministers receive, such as “Ministering to Those Experiencing Grief” and “How to Care in a Distinctively Christian Way.” Learn why more than 9,000 congregations representing more than 100 Christian denominations use the Stephen Series for training and organizing laypeople to do one-to-one caring ministry.

The cost of this workshop is $15 per person or $50 for a group of four or more from the same congregation. Put together a group from your congregation to attend this outstanding workshop. For more information or to register for this half-day Caring Ministry Workshop, call Stephen Ministries at (314) 428-2600 or click here to register online.

Praying for Jerusalem

DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE PEACE OF JERUSALEM

The International Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem, instituted with the endorsement of hundreds of Christian leaders from around the world, representing tens of millions of Christians, will be held annually on the first Sunday of every October, until the coming of Messiah. Our call is for sustained, fervent, informed global intercession for the plans and purposes of God for Jerusalem and all her people. This global grassroots prayer initiative coincides with the season of Yom Kippur, and for the first time in Church history, makes an effort at linking the Christian liturgical calendar with the Biblical, Jewish calendar.

On October 7th, this coming Sunday, thousands of worshipers from around the world will be lifting up their voices in prayer on behalf of Israel as they pray for the Peace of Jerusalem according to the scriptural mandate given in Psalm 122: 6–9: Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May those who love you be secure. May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels." For the sake of my brothers and friends, I will say, "Peace be within you." For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek your prosperity.

Would you consider taking a few minutes during your Sunday morning service to pray for the Peace of Jerusalem and all its inhabitants? For further information, please contact Diane Beaudoin, Rochester Coordinator for the Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem.