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service and fellowship and sharing the love of Christ with all.
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When the disciples said, “Lord, teach us to pray,” they weren’t just asking for a script—they were asking for a way of life. They were seeking connection, guidance, and formation. And Jesus didn’t give them a formula. He gave them a rhythm of trust: “When you pray, say, ‘Father, hallowed be your name...’”
This Sunday, we’ll sit with that same question: What does it really mean to learn how to pray? Not just once, but over a lifetime. Because prayer isn’t about saying the perfect words—it’s about showing up. It’s about becoming honest before God, staying persistent in faith, being aware of the shape of our desires, and opening ourselves to the Spirit’s quiet work within.
Jesus invites us to ask, to seek, to knock—not because God is reluctant, but because God delights in drawing near. The true gift of prayer isn’t just answers—it’s God’s presence, forming us from the inside out.
Together, we’ll explore how prayer becomes the ground of our courage, the anchor of our love, and the place where we discover we are never alone. Come ready to ask boldly, seek deeply, and trust fully—because God is already listening, already moving, already with us.