Prayer & Prayer Cells

What exactly is Prayer?

Prayer is a unique connection between each of us with the God of the Universe….He who created the universe….the sun and moon and all animals and people. The God who wants us to know Him and Who loved us first that we might love Him.

Prayer is asking and listening and understanding. It is like sharing time with a best friend over coffee or a soda. It could be the single word “JESUS” as your car is swerving before a crash. It can be a petition for something that is of great concern to you, such as the life and health of a friend, a child’s protection, healing, restoration of a marriage, or friendship.

The most important thing you need to know about Prayer is that God loves you so much he gave his Son Jesus to die in order for you to be forgiven for your sin. He will always and forever be there for you because he loves you so much.

The greatest Prayer is the one you pray telling God you are sorry for the bad things you have done and asking Him to forgive you and be your savior and Lord. You can be assured HE will do that and you will be a new person.

First Presbyterian Church has many opportunities for Prayer.

Prayer Group: Meets every Wednesday at 4:00 PM

Prayer Needs can be E-mailed to: Prayyior@LloydAnn.com

Or Text to 701-833-9017

If you wish to have a prayer need listed in the Sunday Bulletin call the church office at 701-852-0315. These names will not be sent to the pray-ers unless you specifically ask for that.
There are prayer partners who pray as soon as they get the message if you will text or e-mail your prayer request to Prayyior@LloydAnn.com . If you would like to be one of those who will answer the call to pray, just send your e-mail address to Prayyior@LloydAnn.com with Yes…I will pray in the subject line. You will be added to those who receive every prayer request received.

The e-mail prayer group is a no-guilt prayer group. Because so many work outside of home and because of the busy-ness of our lives you may not be able to pray at that moment. Just ask Jesus to handle this, and when you get time pray then, or not.

We have Prayer Cells who pray for specific needs of the congregation.

These Prayer cells pray over the phone or by e-mail. Send an e-mail or call to be added to the group of your choice. If you have another area that is not listed you are welcome to contact Lloyd Ann Caston to get you listed in that area:

For Marriage: Laurie Dannewitz

For Schools and kids : Terry Johnson

For the men of the community: Marv Wierenga

Government Officials: Pastor Bob

Family Finances: Yvette Lowman

Children and youth: Steve Oster

Domestic Abuse: Irine

Prisoners and those with Psychological problems: Lindy Saunders

Pastors and their families/ church leaders and families: Kay Gregurek

Men of the church: Reed Soderstrom

If you are sick and would like prayer for healing or any other problems, there is a group that will pray for and with you. Contact Lloyd Ann Caston

For Home Blessing, or you would like someone to come to your house to pray for you: Lloyd Ann Caston


We encourage all members to pray for each other, as the Lord brings them to mind, and to pray for themselves and to pray for the church and the community.

Send questions to Prayyior@LloydAnn.com