The Prayer Team is available on Sunday mornings as prayer partners. For emergencies, call the church office or use the prayer request lines. The Prayer Team holds all prayer requests in positive prayer for 30 days and then forwards them to Silent Unity for an additional 30 days.
	Dial-A-Thought (850) 432-4252 Prayer Request Line (850) 438-2277 Silent Unity Prayer Request Line (800) 669-7729
	Prayer for Protection: “The light of God surrounds us. The love of God enfolds us. The power of God protects us. The presence of God watches over us.  Wherever we are, God is, and all is well!” Blessing Prayers Prosperity: "My heart overflows with thankfulness for the abundant blessings of God.". Healing: "Aglow with God’s healing light, I am an expression of radiant wholeness." Guidance: "Divine wisdom guides me in the fulfillment of my soul. I am wise and confident." Inner Peace: "In the stillness of this moment, I rest in God’s love."
	Silent Unity: The Light That Shines for You There is a light that shines in Silent Unity 24 hours a day. This light represents a spiritual light generated by years and years of constant prayer. It is the light of thousands of voices who join in speaking words of faith and blessing. It is a light lit by many decades of faith in God and by many hearts and minds united in the love of God. Whether you’re seeking prayers for peace, healing, prosperity, forgiveness, or another prayer need, we invite you to experience this light of prayer. Use the prayers and affirmations below to deepen your awareness of God within and to expand your faith. Experience the power of prayer and pray in a quiet place now, or print them out to pray at a more convenient time. Blessings await you! Call Silent Unity Now for affirmative prayer and peace. Call the prayer line: English: 1-816-969-2000 Spanish: 1-816-969-2020 Write us: Silent Unity 1901 NW Blue Parkway Unity Village, MO 64065-0001 Fax us: English: 1-816-251-3554 Spanish: 1-816-251-3508
	Prayer Chaplains Wanted! Patty Bossa and Mary Garrett completed Chaplain training in Phoenix, Arizona. One of these ladies, if not both, will be available at functions to pray with you if you have need of prayer. Chaplain activities include hospital visits, home visits, hospice visits, and phone calls. Prayer Chaplains: ~ Maintain a personal prayer life. ~ Commit to monthly assignments as Prayer Chaplain. ~ Make visitations as needed and when available. ~ Communicate regularly with their Prayer Chaplain Trainer. ~ Attend a MANDATORY orientation, training sessions, and monthly training meetings. Punctuality and participation in discussions is required. Requirements of Prayer Chaplains: ~ Have a willingness to acknowledge and call on the presence of God. ~ Have willingness to consistently and empathically listen. ~ Have a willingness to pray with others. ~ Hold all that is shared with you in the strictest of confidence. ~ Have a willingness to stand in faith, trusting in God. ~ Demonstrate a commitment to your ministries’ teachings. ~ Show genuine interest and respect for the well being of all congregants as well as your fellow Prayer Chaplains. ~ Be a current active member of your ministry. Contact Patty Bossa or Mary Garrett for more information on becoming a prayer chaplain.
	Prayer Shawl Ministry No experience necessary! The purpose of prayer shawls is to provide a visual symbol of the surrounding protection and healing nature of the prayers behind them. The shawls are created with knitting or crochet techniques. Instructions are provided, and a limited amount of material is available for those who are just learning this wonderful craft. The prayer shawl ministry meets the first Saturday of every month. You are all invited to join us in Fellowship Hall on Saturday, May 5th from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Lunch will be provided. For more information, to donate materials or supplies, or for those who know of a need for a prayer shawl, please e-mail Patty Bossa at pbjpens@cox.net Prayer Shawl Ministry News Our Prayer Shawl Ministry, headed by Patty Bossa, visited Century Care Center and distributed prayer shawls to residents. I just wanted to thank you one more time. The residents are nuts about their shawls and throws. Some of them are never seen without theirs. This lady is particularly fond of hers. She guards it as if it was gold. Thank you again. Mae S. Hildreth Activity Department Century Care Center