Sermon Series - KNEELING WITH GIANTS - Fall 2023

WOW (Worship On Wednesday): SPECIAL FALL SERIES

“KNEELING WITH GIANTS – Learning to Pray with History’s Best Teachers”
Based on the book of the same name by Gary Neal Hansen
September 13 – November 15, 2023
12:10–12:35pm Service of Word and Prayer; Service of Holy Communion on 1st Wednesday of the month
12:35-1:00pm Lunch Fellowship
Each week, the service will include Scripture reading(s) and a reflection on prayer from a Church Father or Mother. There will be a weekly resource sheet providing information about the prayer discipline outlined in the homily (available on site and on the website).

Tuesday Oct. 10 & Nov. 14 12:10pm Online Group Discussions (online only)
On the 2nd Tuesdays in October & November, there will be an opportunity to talk about the prayer methods and to share about experiences of engaging in these disciplines. 

All videos in the series are available in this YouTube Playlist
 

09/13/2023 - Praying with St. Benedict

Watch the recorded video on YouTube

09/13/2023 - Bulletin and Prayer Resources (PDF)

Additional Resources:
Luther's Small Catechism Online - Daily Prayers
Hymn - Lord of All Hopefulness - Each verse addresses a period of the day

 

09/20/2023 - Praying with Martin Luther

Watch the recorded video on YouTube

09/20/2023 - Bulletin and Prayer Resources (PDF)

Additional Resources:
Luther's Small Catechism

 

09/27/2023 - Praying with The Pilgrim: The Jesus Prayer

Watch the recorded video on YouTube

09/27/2023 -  Bulletin and Prayer Resources (PDF)

 

10/04/2023 - Praying with John Calvin

Watch the recorded video on YouTube

10/04/2023 - Bulletin and Prayer Resources (PDF)

 

10/11/2023 - Praying with Ignatius of Loyola: The Prayer of the Senses

Watch the recorded video on YouTube

10/11/2023 - Bulletin and Prayer Resources (PDF)

Additional Resources:
Ten Commandments Handout (PDF)
Ignatian  Spiritual Exercises


10/18/2023 - Praying with St. Teresa of Avila: Recollection of the Presence of God

Watch the recorded video on YouTube

10/18/2023 - Bulletin and Prayer Resources (PDF)

Additional Resources:
Biography of St. Teresa of Avila on Wikipedia
The Way of Perfection, available in various formats to read/listen to for free

Christ the Saviour Icon - Unknown Artist
This is the oldest known icon of Christ Pantocrator, encaustic on panel (Saint Catherine's Monastery). The two different facial expressions on either side may emphasize Christ's two natures as fully God and fully human.

 

10/25/2023 - Praying with the Puritans

Watch the recorded video on YouTube

10/25/2023 - Bulletin and Prayer Resources (PDF)

 

11/01/2023 - Praying with The Cloud of Unknowing: Contemplation in the Dark

Watch the recorded video on YouTube

11/01/2023 - Bulletin and Prayer Resources (PDF)

 

11/08/2023 - Praying with Agnes Sanford: The Healing Light

Watch the recorded video on YouTube

11/8/2023 - Bulletin and Prayer Resources (PDF)

Additional Resources:
Biography of Agnes Sanford on Wikipedia
 

11/15/2023 - Praying with Andrew Murray: The Ministry of Intercession

Watch the recorded video on YouTube

11/15/2023 - Bulletin and Prayer Resources (PDF)

Additional Resources:
Biography of Andrew Murray on Wikipedia