Forever the same ... sharing prayer through Lent

a new Lent Course on Prayer

If you have ever felt you needed to learn more about prayer you are in good company: the very first followers of Jesus felt exactly the same! ‘Lord, teach us to pray,’ they said to Jesus. One of the best ways to learn is to share. This year Churches Together in Cheltenham are offering churches a new Lent Course all about sharing prayer. By sharing friendship, reflections on the Bible … and by sharing in prayer we learn from one another, come closer together, and come closer together with God. The Course makes use of the five prayer meditations Jesus forever the same which are the third part of the Video Jesus ... today, tomorrow, forever? It explores five dimensions of prayer …

For ever the same - an introduction to the Lent Course for group leaders

1. Friendship - sharing prayers of concern for a world in need

2. Conflict - sharing prayers of longing for a church too often divided

3. Betrayal - sharing prayers of confession for our own betrayal of Jesus

4. Death - sharing prayers of love with those who are bereaved

5. Resurrection - sharing prayers of praise in celebration of life