Prayer
One of our four values at Gold Hill is “Expectant in Prayer.”
The most important activity that any individual or church can perform is to pray.
What is Prayer?
Prayer is simply spending time with God — either on our own or with others. We can tell Him what’s on our mind (the good and the bad), listen for His voice, and invite Him to act in situations that concern us.
We believe that God changes situations and people by the power of His Holy Spirit as His people pray.
Prayer is so simple that anyone can pray, anywhere, at any time. Yet it is also so deep and mysterious that we can spend a lifetime growing in it. At Gold Hill we believe God wants us to spend time with Him, growing in relationship with Him.
How We Encourage Prayer at Gold Hill
- We encourage everyone to develop a personal prayer life.
- We build prayer into the regular rhythm of church life.
- We provide resources to help people go deeper in prayer.
Developing Your Personal Prayer Life
Any important relationship requires time and attention — our relationship with Jesus is no different. We encourage you to build regular one-on-one time with God into your daily routine.
A simple place to start is with the prayer Jesus taught His disciples.
Matthew 5:9-13
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
Helpful tools for developing prayer:
- The Prayer Course — explore with a friend or small group. prayercourse.org/
- Lectio 365 App — daily devotional prayer. www.24-7prayer.com/resource/lectio-365/
- PrayerMate App — reminders for intercessory prayer (praying for others). www.prayermate.net/app
365-Day Guide for the World
The YouVersion Bible App a plan which allows you to pray each day by name for workers in the 110 most unreached cities in the world. These labourers are sharing the gospel, planting churches, translating Scripture, making disciples and/or ministering to the poor and broken!
Start the plan by following this link: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/64200-365-prayers-to-change-the-world
Opportunities to Pray With Others
Praying on your own is important. Praying with others is also an essential aspect of being a disciple.
After each Sunday Gathering there is an opportunity to ask someone to pray with you.
Acts 1:14
They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.
Ways to pray with others:
- Ask one or two friends to meet regularly for prayer.
- Join a weekly prayer meeting:
- Mon–Fri 9:00–9:30 am – Prayer Room
- Wed 12 noon – Prayer Room
- Fri & Sat 7-7.30am – on Zoom at www.goldhill.org/prayerzoom
- Mon, Wed and Fri 7.30-8.30am – on Zoom at www.goldhill.org/prayerzoom
- Sun 9:00–10:00 am – Prayer Room
- Friday 6.30-7.30 am Early risers’ prayer meeting in the Prayer Room
- Pray with your Life Group.
Monthly Day of Prayer and Fasting
On the first Tuesday of each month we dedicate a day to fasting and prayer for revival.
- Make time in the day for extra prayer (e.g. use a meal time for a prayer walk, or switch off TV to pray).
- Join our prayer gatherings in The Hub at 12:30 pm and 8:00 pm.
Seasons of Prayer
Several times a year we set aside a week or longer for concentrated prayer. These are exciting times where we seek God’s voice together.
Watch and Pray
Watch and Pray is a small intercession prayer group which specifically listen to God and discern how our Father is leading us to pray for our leadership at Gold Hill, the local community and beyond. For more information please email jennyoliphant@yahoo.com.ar
Resources from Gold Hill to Help You Pray
Daily Prayer Prompts
Each weekday we send a short prayer prompt including:
- A Bible verse to read and memorise.
- A prayer topic linked to personal, church, national, or global life.
These are designed to inspire your morning and stay with you through the day.
Going Deeper Prayer Prompts
Issued at the same time as the short prompts, the Going Deeper prompts provide more reflective content to help you engage with Scripture and with Jesus.
How to receive Prayer Prompts
To receive Prayer Prompts, join the Gold Hill House of Prayer WhatsApp Community at www.goldhill.org/houseofprayer
- Everyone receives the daily prompts.
- To get Going Deeper prompts, join one of the groups within the community:
- Going Deeper (Adults) — ages 18+
- Going Deeper (Youth) — ages 13–17
You can comment on the prompts in WhatsApp to share reflections and encourage others.
The Prayer Room
Within The Hub is a room dedicated to prayer. You can book it for personal use or for a small group.
Etiquette: If the room is occupied when you arrive, please knock and wait before entering.
