Prayer Bench

Purpose: Prayer Bench Exists to evangelize the campus of Texas A&M. We are a group of friends who are learning how to encounter people in prayer. We are driven by the desire for others to know the Love that we have found in Jesus and His Church.

Meetings: We Meet Monday nights at 7:00-7:30 on the couches of the Student Center. Formation takes place afterwards every week at 7:30.

Write all prayer intentions here.

Need a sub? Check out the phone list that was handed out at the training meeting at the beginning of the semester. If you don't have one email prayerbenchstmarys@gmail.com.

Method: “And He summoned the twelve and began to send them out in pairs” - Mark 6:7 Prayer Bench is done in pairs somewhere on campus (generally on military walk). After praying together, the two will being to wave and smile at people offering ”Could you use a prayer for anything today?” Some chose to use a small handheld sign (“Free prayers” or something to that effect). There are as many valid ways of doing prayer bench as their are participants. Participants quickly discover the ways they reach out best.

How do I join?: Come to one of our monday meetings! or email at prayerbenchstmarys@gmail.com.

What’s the commitment level?: Weekly meetings are highly encouraged but not required. We typically share glory stories from the week, hang out and build our community, and then it’s on to formation. Typically we prefer that participants sign up for semester weekly slots. It’s much like adoration where one signs up for a time, and then is expected to be there every week unless there’s an unexpected issue. Slots are an hour long (and typically feel like 20 minutes). You may also sign up as a substitute. As such, you will be contacted by daily captains when gaps arise in the schedule.

What if this Scares Me?: Evangelization can be a frightening prospect. Anything worth doing is often difficult, and nothing could be more important than leading souls in Love to Jesus Christ. However, Prayer Bench as an organization takes good care of new members. We will never send you out without an experienced partner who is comfortable with the ministry, or without proper preparation. We do not pressure. Ever. Only invite. Come give us a try. God is never outdone in generosity and Prayer Bench is typically the most rewarding hour of our week.