Prayer

• What is liturgical worship?


  A form of worship that follows a set order or ritual.
• What is non-liturgical worship?


  Non-liturgical worship is spontaneous or free-form worship that does not follow a set order or ritual.
• What is informal worship?


  Informal worship is a type of non-liturgical worship, sometimes spontaneous or charismatic in nature.
• What is private worship?


  Private worship is when a believer praises or honours God on his/ her own, often in their own home.
• “God is spirit, and his worshippers must worship in the spirit and in truth”
• “For those who are led by the spirit of God are the children of God”
• What are two characteristics of Liturgical worship?

  1. The people receive forgiveness from God through a priest
  2. The people receive the living presence of Jesus in Holy communion
• What are three characteristics of liturgical worship?

  1. Bible readings follow the Christian calendar and teach Christian history and faith
  2. There is a world wide set order of service that is familiar to all
  3. The ritual has been passed down through generations, giving a sense of tradition
• What are two characteristics of non-liturgical worship?

  1. The style of worship follows that of some early Christians
  2. Faith is expressed in a variety of ways
• What are three characteristics of non-liturgical worship?

  1. Christians share personal interpretations of the Bible
  2. People can take an active part in the church by praying aloud or speaking without formal training
  3. The service may have an emotional impact with a feeling of personal revelation to God
• What is prayer?

  Communicating with God in silence or aloud, with others or alone, using set prayers or informal prayers.
• Why do people pray?

  • God will answer prayer
  • Can help those suffering
  • Used to express their needs or feelings
  • Pray for others
• Why is prayer important?

  • Worship affects their whole lives
  • Private worship builds up discipline which gives them strength to cope with hard situations
  • Encourages routine and allows time for reflection
  • They find a sense of communication with God
• What are the types of prayer?

  • adoration

  •confession

  •thanksgiving

  •supplication

  •grace

  •intercessions

  •praying in spirit

  •chants
• “I will pray with my spirit, but i will also pray with my understanding”
• “The eyes of the lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer”
• “Give thanks in all circumstances“