| “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.” (Ephesians 6:18) 
God has clearly commanded us to pray:“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.” (Ephesians 6:18-20 NIV)
“Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.” (Luke 18:1 NIV)
“One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice.” --- 20 Once, having been asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, "The kingdom of God does not come with your careful observation” (Luke 17:15, 20 NIV)
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. ---- 12 Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured.” (Colossians 4:2-4, 12 NIV)
“We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers. 3 We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. 4 For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, (1 Thessalonians 1:2-4 NIV)
The Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) is a Confessional Lutheran Church body begun in 1850 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The WELS has approximately 1,259 congregations with a total membership of 400,622 souls. See www.wels.net for details on the Synod and its various ministries. The WELS PRAYER INSTITUTE (WPI) is not an official organization of the WELS. WPI was introduced in November 2004 as another ministry “spun off” from Church and Change, an informal gathering of WELS pastors, teachers, staff ministers and lay leaders. “Church” refers to the one gospel ministry of Jesus Christ which he has entrusted to all of his people. The word “Change” refers to how we might proclaim the changeless gospel of Christ within the changing culture in which we live. Paul’s approach to 1st century ministry, which he explains in 1 Corinthians 9, was the biblical basis and inspiration for the “Church & Change” name. The WPI promotes prayer throughout the Synod in a variety of ways:
1) Prays for the advancement of the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world
2) Connects WELS prayer leaders to one another
3) Prays for WELS Synod leaders, church leaders, WELS ministries and institutions
4) Prays for local WELS pastors and churches
5) Sponsors Prayer Conferences
It is important to promote prayer ministries in the WELS. The WPI seeks to provide support to specific WELS congregations. The WPI is looking for individuals within WELS churches who are willing to receive materials and information from the WPI and is asking at least one person to pray for 30 minutes a week for the synod. Contact Information:
Pastor Steve Witte: Phone# 920-499-7405, email pastorwitte0906@sbcglobal.net
Reg Draheim: Phone# 920-497-1000, email regdraheim@hotmail.com
Shelley Mattes: Phone# 262-821-9056, email shelleymattes@yahoo.com “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.” (James 5:16) |
