Praise The Lord: Litanies, Prayers And Occasional Services - Paperback

by Gennifer Benjamin Brooks (Author)

This book will become the most used resource in the pastor's library when looking for help in preparing a worship service that has a fresh approach.

Liturgies and occasional services for...
- Advent, Christmas Eve, Epiphany, Ash Wednesday
- Baptism, Confirmation, Appointment of a pastor
- Celebration of music ministry

Worship services for...
- Morning, Noontime, Evening
- Healing
- Death and resurrection
- Funeral, memorial

Celebrations and observances...
- Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.
- Service of Christian unity
- Thanksgiving Day
- Renewal of wedding vows
- Blessing of a home
- Church anniversary, Men's Day, Church leaders

Many pages of thoughtful, inspiring prayers for every gathering and occasion...
- Opening a church meeting
- For successful surgery
- For success in school
- For a new job, new car

Intercessory prayers...
- For comfort in time of grief
- For relief from depression
- For healing a broken relationship
- For safe travel

Prayers for times of fellowship and celebration...

Gennifer Benjamin Brooks is pastor of Bethany United Methodist Church, Brooklyn, New York. She received her M.Div. degree summa cum laude from New Brunswick Theological Seminary. She has served churches throughout the state of New York. Prior to ordination she was a data processing professional, employed as a manager in computer systems development.