Ministers' Prayers

Abstract

"On a recent afternoon of thought and prayer arranged by the ministers of our Sale and District Group, I was asked to lead the devotions. It occurred to me that others might like to follow the same line of thought as we did. Our group consists of five churches in our area which, in the years between the wars, formed themselves into a small group for our mutual help. A pulpit exchange takes place for one service on the second Sunday of each month, following a rota. Half-yearly group meetings are held to report on the work in each church and to discuss it and the possibility of mutual help. The minister, church secretary and treasurer of each church are the representatives at these meetings. If any church is without a minister, the others render help to that one for visitation, funerals or weddings, and baptisms. We share baptismal gowns. A united service and communion is held once a year. A joint effort in a college evening is held on a Saturday evening also annually, one church being responsible for both in rotation"