Prayer

At Grace, we do not believe that prayer is "A" ministry of the church, but "THE" ministry of the church.  Knowing that prayerlessness is our declaration of independence from God, we seek to make prayer a vital part of every ministry.  Our goal is not simply to be a church with a prayer ministry - but a praying church.

Sunday Morning "Upper Room" Prayer
Each Sunday, we endeavor to bathe the ministry of Grace Church in believing intercessory prayer. No registration is needed, simply join us any Sunday. The following prayer times are available:

  • 6:15 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. - Prayer Room
  • 7:30 a.m. - 7:50 a.m. - Room M154
  • 9:30 a.m. - 10:35 a.m. - Prayer for the worship service - Prayer Room
  • 11:00 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. - Prayer for the worship service - Prayer Room

Weekly Corporate Prayer Times

  • Men's Tuesday Morning Corporate Prayer
    Tuesdays, 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.
    Room M209 (Terrace level above Door #4)
    This men's group focuses on worship-based prayer.  For more information contact Brian at     bdahl@atgrace.com.
  • Women's Intercessory Prayer for Church Leadership
    Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. • Prayer Room
    For more information, please contact Pat at     gogod4ura@msn.com.

Additional Intercessory Prayer Times

  • Missions Prayer Groups
    Prayer Groups dedicated to praying for missionaries and people groups around the world.
  • Intercessors Prayer Meeting
    Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. • Room M213
    This group of faithful "pray-ers" meets every week to pray for our nation, state, missionaries, church family and ministries of Grace Church. Contact Dave for more information at 952-926-8810.
  • Military Prayer Group
    2nd and 4th Thursdays
    7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
    For those who have a loved one in active military duty. Our group begins with a brief update on our loved ones in the military and is followed by a prayer time that includes 1) praise to the Lord, 2) silent confession, 3) thanks to the Lord, and 4) intercession. During our intercession, we pray for our nation, our nation’s leaders, our military, and our loved ones. For more information, contact Greg or Sue at 952-412-8256 or     sue_sunbend@hotmail.com.
  • Presidential Prayer Team
    Mondays, 9:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
    For women with a passion to pray for our country's needs.
    More info: Contact Marsha at divinelyknit@gmail.com.

Praise and Prayer Requests
Prayer requests may be submitted online at any time. You may indicate a request to include your name or be anonymous, and indicate if the request is to be shared with the intercessory groups, or with a pastoral ministry staffperson.  We would also love to hear praises about those who have accepted Jesus Christ into their lives, answered prayer requests, or something you would like us to know about. Click here to submit Praise Reports.

Prayer Room
A Prayer Room is available for anyone desiring to spend private time with the Lord, either by themself or with family and friends. It is located between the Welcome Center and the Ticket Booth near the Door #1 entrance.  It is open during regular building hours:
Sundays: 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Wednesdays: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Grace Church Staff Prayer Times
The entire staff meets together the first Monday morning of the month, plus each department meets seperately at some point during the week.

Prayer Summits
These three-day prayer events meet without an agenda and feature spontaneous seasons of scripture reading, singing in worship, quite reflection, and intercession for others in attendance. They are designed for individuals who take seriously their responsibility to corporately prepare their lives and church for an outpouring of God's blessing. Prayer Summits are at the core of our focus to be more like Him, rather than just talk about Him.

Seminars and Conferences
Throughout the year, periodic seminars or conferences are hosted in order to motivate and equip Grace Church members and others in the Christian community.