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New booklet launched at Christian
Resources Exhibition
72% of Britons pray at some point, even though they may
not believe in God. But many people struggle with prayer. A new publication from
the Methodist Church is encouraging people to pray in all circumstances.
Prayer in Your Pocket is
a beautifully illustrated 16-page booklet featuring prayers from all over the
world. It is a follow-up to the very successful Peace
in Your Pocket, 75,000 copies of which were
distributed through health clubs, bars and play centres over Christmas and New
Year.
The Revd Michaela Youngson, Secretary for Pastoral Care
and Spirituality, drew prayers from a wide variety of sources to compile the
booklet. She says; “Prayer is for everyone, but so many of us struggle with
it. Prayer in Your Pocket
has prayers for times of distress, times of abundance and need, prayer for times
of joy. We hope this booklet will empower, uplift and comfort people in their
daily lives.”
In Prayer in Your Pocket,
readers will find prayers old and new. A Kenyan prayer cries out for peace and
justice, while Julian of Norwich reminds the reader of God’s everlasting love.
Some will be familiar, such as the Lord’s Prayer from the Gospel of Matthew
and others are new, including some written by Michaela.
The publication will be launched at the Christian
Resources Exhibition, 15-18 May at Sandown Park, Esher. Methodist Church staff
will be available at the stand to discuss all aspects of Church work and life.
To purchase copies of Prayer in Your Pocket
at £5 for 50, contact MPH: www.mph.org.uk
<http://www.mph.org.uk>,
01733 325002
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BOLTON
AND ROCHDALE METHODIST
DISTRICT