If a family member is too young, or too ill to request prayer for him– or herself, then the family member requesting prayer for that individual should choose the time, pray for the one who is ill, and pray for others. All of the prayer concerns we have for others become a personal responsibility. The Prayer Services department exists so that we can pray with others in a cooperative effort.

     If you are concerned about a family member who has a problem but who would not want to be on the prayer list (e.g. a problem with drug or alcohol addiction), we will be happy to put that individual on our unpublished “surround” prayer list for a month. We will keep that individual on the list every month that a family member requests it.

     The due date for receiving names for the prayer list is the fifteenth of each month. When your name appears on the list, you will be sent the list for you to work with. In between the publication of the prayer list, all names that are submitted are given to the Glad Helpers Prayer Group each Wednesday. The group continues praying for these names for a month, until they appear on the International printed List. In addition to the weekly lists, the Glad Helpers also prays for two months of the International prayer lists each month; e.g.. during April, for the April and the May list. For your information, each month the next month's prayer list is mailed on the first, e.g.. May list is mailed April 1st, because it goes to Canada and 26 other foreign countries.

     The department also maintains an emergency phone chain. Anyone who has an emergency situation, such as an accident, surgery, or emotional trauma can call and ask for immediate help. A dozen members of the Glad Helpers Prayer Group participate with us in prayer for those who have an emergency request.

     Each month approximately 4,500 individuals around the world receive our International Prayer List. These individuals have generously agreed to meditate daily and pray for others on the prayer list. In addition to the listing of names, the prayer list consists of a two page Prayer letter with inspirational healing stories, or information about how to work with the list, or other pertinent healing information. There is also a prayer request blank included each month. People can also request prayer by phone: (757)- 428-3588 x. 7551.