Prayer Team
Scripture
“The prayer of a righteous man has great power in its effects.” (James 5:16)
Mission Statement
The mission of the Social Concerns Prayer Team is to lift up those in need through intentional, faith-filled prayer—interceding for the suffering, the lonely, and the vulnerable, and trusting in God’s healing mercy to reach hearts and lives through the power of united prayer.
Ministry Description
A Ministry of Intercessory Prayer
- Offers intentional prayer support for individuals and families facing physical, emotional, spiritual, or financial hardship
- Partners with the Mary Queen Social Concerns Ministry by lifting up specific needs and intentions in prayer
- Receives regular email updates that include:
- Names and intentions (first names only or anonymous as needed)
- Monthly prayer themes
- Scripture passages to guide reflection and intercession
- This is a no-meetings ministry—just a shared commitment to pray intentionally for those we serve through Social Concerns. Prayers can be offered from home, at your own pace, and in your own way
- Open to anyone who feels called to compassionately intercede for those in need
- Trusts in the power of united prayer to bring comfort, hope, and healing through God’s grace
How to Participate
- Send an email to chrisaustgen@maryqueenchurch.org to receive monthly email updates and prayer intentions
February Prayer Theme: The Gift of Cultural Diversity
“After this I had a vision of a great multitude, which no one could count, from every nation, race, people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb." Revelations 7:9
This verse affirms that cultural diversity is not erased in God's Kingdom, but gathered, honored and made radiant.
We pray for the richness of cultural diversity because it reflects the creative abundance of God, who formed humanity with many languages, traditions, and ways of life. Cultural diversity is not an obstacle to unity, but a gift that reveals the fullness of God’s beauty and wisdom. When we pray for this richness, we ask for hearts open to learning, respect, and gratitude for one another.
