Monday Prayer Group

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The Monday Noon Prayer Group is busier than ever, lifting you and your loved ones, friends and neighbors, both local and global.

Click here if you have a prayer request to be added to the weekly prayer list.

Click here If you would like to receive a confidential phone call, email, text or video call from a pastor, Stephen Minister or church member.

Click here if you would like to receive a copy of the weekly prayer list like the one we offer in print in the worship bulletin.

Click here if you would like to pray with us Mondays at noon in the church library or on zoom.

Today's Prayer, Friday

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A great way to pray is to look for God’s presence in your life. More than 400 years ago St. Ignatius Loyola encouraged prayer-filled mindfulness by proposing what has been called the Daily Examen. The Examen is a technique of prayerful reflection on the events of the day in order to detect God’s presence and to discern his direction for us. For the next few days try one of the aspects of this version of St. Ignatius’s prayer.

5. Look toward tomorrow. Ask God to give you light for tomorrow’s challenges. Pay attention to the feelings that surface as you survey what’s coming up. Are you doubtful? Cheerful? Apprehensive? Full of delighted anticipation? Allow these feelings to turn into prayer. Seek God’s guidance. Ask him for help and understanding. Pray for hope.

Today's Prayer, Thursday

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A great way to pray is to look for God’s presence in your life. More than 400 years ago St. Ignatius Loyola encouraged prayer-filled mindfulness by proposing what has been called the Daily Examen. The Examen is a technique of prayerful reflection on the events of the day in order to detect God’s presence and to discern his direction for us. For the next few days try one of the aspects of this version of St. Ignatius’s prayer.

4. Choose one feature of the day and pray from it. Ask the Holy Spirit to direct you to something during the day that God thinks is particularly important. It may involve a feeling—positive or negative. It may be a significant encounter with another person or a vivid moment of pleasure or peace. Or it may be something that seems rather insignificant. Look at it. Pray about it. Allow the prayer to arise spontaneously from your heart—whether intercession, praise, repentance, or gratitude.

Today's Prayer, Wednesday

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A great way to pray is to look for God’s presence in your life. More than 400 years ago St. Ignatius Loyola encouraged prayer-filled mindfulness by proposing what has been called the Daily Examen. The Examen is a technique of prayerful reflection on the events of the day in order to detect God’s presence and to discern his direction for us. For the next few days try one of the aspects of this version of St. Ignatius’s prayer.

3. Pay attention to your emotions. One of St. Ignatius’s great insights was that we detect the presence of the Spirit of God in the movements of our emotions. Reflect on the feelings you experienced during the day. Boredom? Elation? Resentment? Compassion? Anger? Confidence? What is God saying through these feelings?

Today's Prayer, Tuesday

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A great way to pray is to look for God’s presence in your life. More than 400 years ago St. Ignatius Loyola encouraged prayer-filled mindfulness by proposing what has been called the Daily Examen. The Examen is a technique of prayerful reflection on the events of the day in order to detect God’s presence and to discern his direction for us. For the next few days try one of the aspects of this version of St. Ignatius’s prayer.

2. Review the day with gratitude. Gratitude is the foundation of our relationship with God. Walk through your day in the presence of God and note its joys and delights. Focus on the day’s gifts. Look at the work you did, the people you interacted with. What did you receive from these people? What did you give them? Pay attention to small things—the food you ate, the sights you saw, and other seemingly small pleasures. God is in the details.

Today's Prayer, Monday

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A great way to pray is to look for God’s presence in your life. More than 400 years ago St. Ignatius Loyola encouraged prayer-filled mindfulness by proposing what has been called the Daily Examen. The Examen is a technique of prayerful reflection on the events of the day in order to detect God’s presence and to discern his direction for us. For the next few days try one of the aspects of this version of St. Ignatius’s prayer.

1. Become aware of God’s presence. Look back on the events of the day in the company of the Holy Spirit. The day may seem confusing to you—a blur, a jumble, a muddle. Ask God to bring clarity and understanding.

Devotional Resources

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MPC Daily Prayer

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Daily Prayer

We invite you to set an alarm for 1900 hours (7 pm) every day.

As the MPC family, and with other families, we will join in prayer for all the needs of the world in this wilderness time. While our prayers will rise from different parts of our community they will be heard by the God who draws all things together. We are a people of prayer, and in this time, we will fully live into our identity.

Pray with us for peace, hope, courage and compassion for:

  • State and national leaders and their families, looming decisions and constant scrutiny

  • Health care workers and their families

  • Those who are ill and their families

  • Those who face the unknown with preexisting conditions

  • Emergency personnel and first responders and their families

  • Social workers and judges

  • Service providers who continue to serve at their own risk

  • Those who are losing their jobs and income

  • Children without childcare options, unsafe and hungry

  • Parents trying to be full time teachers and part-time providers

  • Parents and children who are separated from each other

  • Those whose mourning has been altered by physical distancing

  • Those for whom natural disasters continue to devastate

  • Churches trying to continue ministry  to congregations and communities seeking God

  • All of us who have increasing anxiety about health, exposure, food, shelter, protecting family and what comes next

Our Daily Bread

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The church has placed an order for 100 copies of Our Daily Bread. Delivery is expected in less than three weeks. Once received, we will distribute copies via mail. However, you can visit the website now to subscribe to their daily email or to download a digital version of their devotional.

Our Daily Bread is now also available as a daily video series. Millions of faithful people all over the world rely on Our Daily Bread for comfort, encouragement, and a deeper understanding of their faith. Now, you can do the same each day, with our short (just a minute or two) videos.

Resources for Prayer & Devotion

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