Prayer opportunities at FSC by Phyllis E.

I was observing my new community of Christian friends listening to everyone’s God stories at a team BBQ shortly after we returned from a mission trip. Serving and praying together had drawn us all closer to the Lord and each other. Though I knew the importance of prayer, I often struggled to be disciplined in prayer. So, I prayed “Lord, how do I keep this deeper relationship with you going?” He then gave me a picture in my head of bicycle racers. They can increase their pace when riding in the pack because the group produces a draft.
Then He said to me “keep pedaling”. Whether I am alone or am with fellow Christians I needed to persevere in prayer. I have come to love praying with others, I do not neglect my own prayer time, but praying with others has many benefits including how the time speeds by and the joy and relief found in praying for others and sharing my burdens.
I have been told one objection to corporate prayer is that it was a personal time with God. While this is true it is also very much a part of Christian community. When we pray together, we know from Matthew 18:19, He is right there with us. We see He wants us to pray together as the disciples did in Acts 1:14. James 5:16 shows being vulnerable in prayer breaks strong holds, and we become one as described in John 17:21.
Feather Sound Church has many prayer opportunities including personal and corporate prayer. Visit Feather Sound Church - Prayer for events, monthly and weekly prayer times.
Since community is so important, we have scheduled three prayer adventures. Two Day Trips, The Tabernacle in the Wilderness; The Bible Museum in Tarpon Springs this Fall and The Jesus Film Project in Orlando in the Spring. Full details will be available soon on the FSC website.
The third adventure is on January 23-24, 2026, we are having a 24hr Prayer Retreat at Lakewood Retreat in Brooksville. It will be a time to focus your heart, renew your spirit, and restore your vision for all God has in store for 2026. The cost is $95/person includes lodging and meals. Registration and full details will be posted soon.
At the beginning of this article, I mentioned how a mission trip can draw us closer to the Lord through prayer and serving. Serving is another important part of growing as a Christian. Will you please consider joining us in prayer on Sudays once or twice a month? We pray over the message and congregation in the prayer room during the 1st and 2 nd service. Charles Spurgeon said the secret of his ministry was “My people pray for me.”
Every week hundreds of people prayed in his church basement which he called his “boiler room”. Pastor Art would love for our prayer room to overflow with people praying for him like Spurgeon’s boiler room during each service.
In closing, have you downloaded the FSC app? In the app sign up for ”Prayer Requests”, this is where you can leave your prayer needs and pray for others. Thank you for helping the prayer culture at FSC grow!