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

September Prayer Theme: Labor Rights and Economic Justice

With Labor Day being in September, this prayer reminds us that work is more than a job—it’s a reflection of our God-given dignity. By lifting up workers in prayer, especially the poor and unseen, we ask God to guide society toward justice, compassion, and the common good.

Scripture reminds us: “Behold, the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you kept back by fraud, cry out; and the cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of hosts.” (James 5:4).