Some people have asked "What do I pray for? I can't fill 30 minutes with prayer!" -- Here's a "starter" list of 30 prayer items. If you can spend just one minute praying for each thing, your 30 minutes will be up before you know it. Feel free to print this out and keep it handy, and visit the website to make known your commitment to pray!
*) For the Pilgrims
*) For the Pilgrim's families
*) For the Lay Director
*) For the Assistant Lay Directors
*) For the Spiritual Director
*) For the Assistant Spiritual Directors
*) For the Table Leaders
*) For the Silent Table Leaders
*) For the Support Team
*) For the Music Team
*) For the Board Representatives
*) For the Community who gather for Sendoff,
Candlelight, and Closing
*) For the families of those working on the
weekend
*) For our church leaders who benefit from those
on the walk
*) For the actions of those on the walk, that
Christ might be seen through them
*) For the "Fourth Days" of the Pilgrims
*) For safe travels for those participating and
attending
*) For pleasant night's rest, for those who aren't
used to sleeping on air mattresses
*) For those with dietary needs, that they might
be able to enjoy the food of the weekend
*) For those who only feel they're on they weekend
because they were cajoled by their spouses
*) For those who may not have a family to return
to after the weekend is over
*) For the weekend experience to not cause
disharmony in churches
*) For those who feel they are losing their
lifeline when they turn off their cell phones
*) For openness when discovering new friends at
the tables
*) For the conference room members, the ability to
just listen without offering solutions
*) For the SDs, to be able to gain some spiritual
renewal this weekend for themselves
*) For those in the prayer room supporting the
people giving talks
*) For the Heartland Emmaus Board members
*) For Pilgrims who are undecided about the
opportunities that a Walk holds
*) For those who are on their Walk, but have
unsteady feet.
*) (oh, there are so many more things that could
go on here!!)
May you find blessings and peace while in your prayer time.