Heidelberg Catechism – Lord’s Day 45 116. Q. Why is prayer necessary for Christians? A. Because it is the chief part of the gratitude which God requires of us, and because God will give his grace and Holy Spirit only to those who sincerely beseech him in prayer without ceasing, and who thank him for …

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First Sunday prayer service at mgpc tomorrow night. J.D. Greear provides an extended quote from Charles Spurgeon. An excerpt: Keep up the prayer-meeting, whatever else flags; it is the great business evening of the week, the best service between the Sabbaths; be you sure to make it so. If you find that your people cannot …

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Dr Michael Spence, Vice Chancellor of the University of Sydney, spoke at the Sydney Prayer Breakfast on the subject of prayer and the death of his wife Beth. The talk and a transcript have been posted at The Bible Society. It is a very powerful testimony of the way that God has provided a “great …

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