10 May 2007
Beautiful pictures and inspiring prayers from The Methodist Church
New booklet launched at Christian Resources Exhibition.
72% of Britons pray at some point, even though they may not believe
in God. But many people struggle with prayer. A new publication
from the Methodist Church is encouraging people to pray in all
circumstances.
Prayer in Your Pocket is a beautifully illustrated 16-page booklet
featuring prayers from all over the world. It is a follow-up to the
very successful Peace in Your Pocket, 75,000 copies of which were
distributed through health clubs, bars and play centres over
Christmas and New Year.
The Revd Michaela Youngson, Secretary for Pastoral Care and
Spirituality, drew prayers from a wide variety of sources to
compile the booklet. She says; 'Prayer is for everyone, but so many
of us struggle with it. Prayer in Your Pocket has prayers for times
of distress, times of abundance and need, prayer for times of joy.
We hope this booklet will empower, uplift and comfort people in
their daily lives.'
In Prayer in Your Pocket, readers will find prayers old and new. A
Kenyan prayer cries out for peace and justice, while Julian of
Norwich reminds the reader of God's everlasting love. Some will be
familiar, such as the Lord's Prayer from the Gospel of Matthew and
others are new, including some written by Michaela.
The publication will be launched at the Christian Resources
Exhibition, 15-18 May at Sandown Park, Esher. Methodist Church
staff will be available at the stand to discuss all aspects of
Church work and life.
To purchase copies of Prayer in Your Pocket at £5 for 50, contact
MPH: www.mph.org.uk, 01733
325002
You can also
download a PowerPoint version of Prayer in Your Pocket
for use in church services.
Download a PDF
of Prayer in Your Pocket (3MB - Large file)