The first administrative decision made by the apostles was to “give (their) attention to prayer and the ministry of the word” (Acts 6:4).  This first example of local church prayer had dramatic results: “The work of God spreads” (Acts 6:7). When Jesus rode triumphantly into Jerusalem, He painted a picture of how God would bring His full authority and reign to earth when He said, “My house will be a house of prayer for all nations”.  (Mark 11:17)

While becoming a “house of prayer” is modeled and mandated in Scripture, getting there is not an instantaneous act in today’s church.  We at MCC understand that to become the powerful “house of prayer” God calls us to be, prayer must be foundational to and saturate every aspect of our individual and corporate life.  Significant prayer must be priority at every gathering, whatever its purpose.  Prayer must be taught from the pulpit, in Sunday school classes, and in small groups.  People must go to prayer first in all circumstances.  To follow God’s plan, every member of the congregation would be involved in prayer to some degree.  God is growing our church to be the “house of prayer” He wants us to be!  Please be encouraged to seek a deeper prayer life with Jesus and his Disciples at MCC!

If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

2 Chronicles 7:14