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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.
Gennifer Benjamin Brooks
Gennifer Benjamin Brooks is Ernest and Bernice Styberg Professor of Preaching and director of the Styberg Preaching Institute, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Evanston, Illinois. Her Ph.D. is in liturgical studies from Drew University, and she is an elder in full connection, New York Conference, The United Methodist Church.
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