William David Stone

A Book of Prayer for Baptists William David Stone

As lifelong baptists and pastors, we have experienced the need for truly formative (and sustainable) spiritual practices - in our own lives and in the lives of our churches. This book is a "new" resource for Baptists, but it is drawn from a very ancient tradition of common prayer and scripture reading in community. We hope it can help Baptists to experience the formative power of that kind of worship - both with friends and in the home with family. A Brief Survey of the BookThis edition of A Book of Prayer for Baptists includes: -Why a Prayer Book?-How to Use This Prayer Book-An Introduction to the Church Year-Daily Prayer: Including "A Brief Order for Morning Prayer," "The Full Order for Morning Prayer," "Midday Devotion," "A Brief Order for Evening Prayer," "The Full Order for Evening Prayer," & "Prayers at the End of the Day"-Written Prayers-The Psalter--Pointed for responsive readings-The Journey of Discipleship: A book in itself of ministry aids, in rough order of life occurrence, for the various seasons in the journey toward and through a life of discipleship. Including--Dedication of a Child, A New Baptist Catechism, Believer's Baptism, Holy Communion, Group Bible Reading, Individual Bible Study, The Ministry of Confession and Consolation, Holy Matrimony, Ministry to the Sick or Suffering, Ministry to the Dying Believer, & Christian Burial.-Worship on Holy Days--Including Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, & The Great Vigil of Easter.-Benedictions -Our own 4 Year Reading Schedule-A Rule of Life for Christian Communities-Prayer Journal