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Portals of Prayer

(Men Age 13+)

Take an inspirational and faith-

building look at the Portals of

Prayer daily devotional. This a

rich resource full of God’s Word

and a source of prayers with

which to deepen your faith.

Leader: Ted Voss

When: Saturday Mornings

starting Sept.

24th; 7:30am

Where: St. John’s Room 110

Call: 815-923-2733 or

Email: [email protected]

to sign up!

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Prayer Together

(Women Age 13+)

You will discover one powerful idea. You can become a

person of prayer. You—just as your are today, with

your upbringing, your

knowledge, your values

system, your quirks and

foibles and fears—can be

a person of prayer.

Someone who talks and

listens to God. You don’t

have to go back to school

or go on a diet. You don’t

have to get older or get richer or get wiser. You don’t

have to be better or be stronger or be anything, anyone

other than who you are right now, today. Just decide

that prayer maters and that there is a God in heaven

who hear your prayer that you say.

Leader: Lani Murray

When: Thursdays starting Sept. 22nd;

10-11:30 a.m.

Where: St. John’s, Room TBD

Call: 815-923-2733 or


to sign up!

Before Amen: The Power of Simple Prayer

(Women ages 13+)

In this 4 week session, Max

Lucado explores the very heart

of Biblical prayer by offering

distilled, hope-filled prayers that

will help you turn your heart

towards the One who longs to

speak with you.

The daily duties of life crowd in,

filling our days with activity and

we don't communicate with our

heavenly Father. Thankfully, we

aren't the first followers of Jesus to struggle with

prayer. The disciples did too. In response to their

questions, Jesus gives them, and us, a simple, beautiful

example to follow.

Leader: Norma Karsten

When: Thursday Evenings 7:00 pm

start date: TBD

Where: 657 Mohawk Tr. Marengo

Call/Text: 573-855-9359 or


to sign up!

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A Praying Life

(Men, Women, Couples)

Author Paul Miller shares his insights

and conclusions about how to

connect the broken pieces of your life

and allow prayer—even poorly

delivered—to fill the gaps with

meaning and substance. Miller's down

-to-earth approach and practical

nature will help you see that your

relationship with God can grow and

your communication with Him can get better.

Leader: Deaconess Lauren Olsen

When: Sunday Evenings; Time: TBD

Where: TBD

Call 815-923-2733 or


to sign up!

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The Prayers of Jesus

(Teens, Men or Women)

Take an inspiring and faith-

building look at the prayers

of Jesus in these

components of the Deeper

Connections series. Each

DVD and participant's guide

contains six sessions led by

a different teacher filmed in

various settings. Taught and

written by Bible professors,

this unique study series explores the historical

background of the Bible, its text, and its application

for your life today.

Leaders: Carlos and Jenny Arevalo

When: Every Other Sunday

starting Sept. 25th;

7:00 p.m.

Where: 530 Locust St. Marengo

Call: 815-382-2514 or


to sign up!

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Praying through God’s Word

(Women Age 13+)

God’s Word is deep with

prayers. Why not shape

our prayer life by praying

God’s Word back to Him?

Bring your bible and let’s

pray deeply, intimately,

and fervently.

Leader: Peggy Sue Brasile

When: Wednesday evening 7:30 p.m.

Where: 17706 Kunde Rd. Union

Call: 815-923-4165 to sign up!

Moving Mountains—

Praying with Passion,

Confidence, and Authority


In this 8-session DVD study, New York Times bestselling author

John Eldredge draws on his 20 years of teaching people how to

pray to offer a step-by-step guide on why we pray, how we pray

effectively, and what we can expect to receive when we pray.

Leaders: Dan and Beth Reineking

When: Wednesdays starting

Sept 21; 7:00 p.m.


Call 815-923-2725 to sign up!

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Moving Mountains—

Praying with Passion,

Confidence, and Authority

(Women)

Leader: Deaconess Lauren Olsen

When: Thursday Mornings, 9:30 am

Where: St. John’s, Room 103

Call 815-923-2733 or


to sign up!

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The Power of a Praying Woman

(Women Age 13+)

Discover the power of God through

prayer, as a wife, parent, neighbor,

friend, and intercessor for the needs of

this world. Be prepared to be changed

and to change the world.

Leader: Melanie Schauer

When: Sunday Mornings; 9:15 a.m.

Where: Pastor Caleb’s Office

Call 815-923-4394 or


to sign up!

Prayer—Does it Make Any Difference?


In six thought provoking and inspiring sessions

award winning author, Philip Yancey helps you

experience the very heart beat of our

relationship with God: Prayer. What is prayer?

How does it work? Or more importantly does

it work? If God knows everything, why pray?

Why does God seem close and sometimes far

away.

Leaders: Don and Denise Huntington

When: Tuesdays starting Sept. 20th; 7:00 p.m.

Where: TBD

Call: 815-378-3363 or

Email:[email protected]

to sign up!

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The Lord’s Prayer


Praying the Lord's Prayer with New Insights. We often say the

Lord's Prayer rather than pray it, frequently reciting it without

thinking about its meaning. Topics include: Is He My Father?,

What's in a Name?, Are we ready for it?, Wants or Needs, Me,

Forgive? and God Wins! Yes!

Leader: Mark Manninen

When: Sunday morning; 9:15 a.m.


Call: 815-482-3227 or


to sign up!

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The Lord’s Prayer

(Women Age 13+)

Leader: Linda Zumpf

When: Friday Mornings, 7:00 a.m. starting September 16th.

Where: 713 Mildred Dr. Marengo

Call: 815-236-6726 or


to sign up!

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