Prayer for Power

Sunday night may very well be one of the most significant evenings ever at Lighthouse Baptist Church.  In a bold new approach we ventured into a different format for our Sunday evening service.  We wanted the relationships of the small group format but couldn't bring ourselves to give up another night of the week for it.  Furthermore, with a challenging vision to make a difference in more lives than ever, we knew it would take extra prayer.

So, last night we began the Prayer for Power service.  We begin with a great evening of singing and Bible preaching and then we break off into small groups for an hour of prayer.  When I introduced the concept, I must admit that I was amazed at the instant enthusiasm.  Most changes in a Baptist church come with mild to widespread resistance.  So even with a positive reaction, I was still reserved in my optimism until actually seeing what the first night would bring.

Even with the holiday season still upon us and the children not yet back in school, we had one of the largest turn-outs for Sunday night service in several weeks.  Moreover, when the preaching was over and it was time to go to small groups almost everyone stayed to pray.  The groups developed with little confusion and everyone had a great attitude.

I really believe that in days to come we will look back at this and realize the God did something miraculous last night.

Just Saying