Join us in prayer

At Hershey Free Church, we hope that you become people of prayer, not just people who pray. To that end, we want to embed prayer as a significant rhythm in all our ministry areas. We aim to create environments for children, students, and adults to engage in meaningful prayer that leads to a deeper transformational relationship with God and others.


We believe prayer makes a difference. We want to be praying with you and for you. We have several corporate prayer opportunities. You are invited to join us anytime.

What is prayer?

What is prayer? “Prayer is conversation with God about mutual concerns.” (Dallas Willard) This simple definition provides the context for prayer. Like talking with a friend in a give-and-take conversation, prayer includes both speaking to and listening to God. Just like one-sided conversations with friends don’t generally create deeper relationships, having only one-sided conversations can often feel like something is missing.


Scripture instructs us to make our requests known to God, which means praying about things that matter to us. It also tells us to be still and listen so that we can become aware of the things that matter to God.

Unique Prayer Opportunities

Listening Prayer

Listening Prayer is a place for individuals to sit with another person who listens to the Spirit on their behalf. It is a time when someone else in the body of Christ prays for you and encourages your soul as they speak words of blessing. It is a way of putting the words of Colossians 3:15-16 into action. We have trained teams that are available to pray for you. Listening Prayer may not be familiar to you, so check out this brochure that gives a more detailed explanation. Deb Hinkel describes listening prayer in this video.


Sign-up for Listening Prayer.


Prayer Room: Sanctuary Wing - Room 35

Did we know we have a prayer room? This space is dedicated to prayer and quiet reflection and is open anytime the church is open. Quarterly, we will provide a prayer station or rhythm allowing you to try something new and spend intentional time with Jesus.


Praise is an essential element of prayer. The prayer station in the prayer room for the Spring focuses on praise. You will learn the seven Hebrew words for praise and have participate in an action that creatively helps you express your praise to God. The praise wall is in the prayer room and ready to be used. Thanks!


Prayer & Fasting During Senior Pastor Transition

Our staff and elders encourage each of you to consider setting aside intentional time each Tuesday to pray and fast as we discern next steps for Hershey Free Church (if Tuesday doesn’t work, choose any time or day of the week that works best for you). Look for a verse of the day each Tuesday on social media for you to pray and reflect on.


  • Pray for church leadership as initial decisions are made based on advice from the NL Moore consulting firm.
  • Pray that God, first and foremost, is glorified above all else.
  • Pray for church unity, joyful expectation, and excitement about next steps.
  • Pray that all of us will continue to see God at work personally and corporately.

Resources

BOOK

When Prayer Becomes Real by Kyle Stroebel.


PODCAST

Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools Podcast by Tyler Station


BLOG

Is Anybody Listening?

How practicing listening to God helps you to be present in the lives of others.