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

October Prayer Theme: Respect for All Life

Every human life is a gift from God, created in His image and likeness, and therefore worthy of dignity and respect from conception to natural death. To honor life is to honor the Creator, who entrusted it to us. When we pray for all life—unborn, young, elderly, sick, or marginalized—we join our voices with God’s desire that all His children flourish in love. Respecting and praying for life not only safeguards the vulnerable but also transforms our hearts to live with greater compassion, justice, and reverence for God’s creation.

Scripture reminds us: “There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” - Galatians 3:28