Vertical Resources

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Vertical Resources

Vertical Resources are sourced here to help each individual develop a vertical relationship with Jesus.


Vertical Conversations With God - 2024


10-Days of Prayer Devotionals:

10 Reason's Why God's Word Is Essential

PDF File of devotionals 1-10 Share freely


Sign up for the Daily Devotional Email, go to:

www.uccsda.org/vertical

Printable UCC Prayer Ministries Calendar


Promotional Resources

Flyers

Vertical Conversations With God: Bible Reading Room Flyer

2-up on 8 1/2 by 11 paper (vertical) final size 4.25x11

2-up on 8 1/2 by 11 paper (horizontal) final size 5.5x8.5


Posters

8 1/2 by 11 poster (horizontal)

8 1/2 by 11 poster (vertical)

11x17 poster

Power Point Slide


Videos

Videos from David Jamieson

Promo for Vertical Conversations with God

https://youtu.be/G-VCMLeWx_E?si=I1mkD5Z51ZLJ6hW9


Promo's for UCC In The Word

Promo 1: https://youtu.be/2tNRGK88wgg

Promo 2: https://youtu.be/Wh1gHOsEYss


Vertical Conversations with God Introduction

January 1-10, 2024



Morning Prayer Room

PDF File of Morning and Evening Prayer Rooms


The links below work quickly with most browsers. If your are asked for a password, use the PDF file above


Morning Prayer Room 5-7 a.m.

Evening Prayer Room 8-10 p.m. (until January 11, 2024)

Bible Reading and Prayer Room 8:30 to 10:30 (beginning January 12, 2024)


Vertical Conversations With God Archives


UCC Digital Prayer Ministry

Start Here: Four Page Handout

Youtube: Video from NAD Year-end Meetings about Digital Prayer and AIM

UCC News: Article about Digital Prayer Ministry

Central California Training 3/9/24 Youtube Video

Training Link: https://www.dmissionary.com/technology

UCC Digital Prayer Ministry Form: news.uccsda.org/digitalprayerform 


Other Prayer Resources

Revival and Reformation Daily Readings 

Sign up here for this daily inspiration. It is highly recommended by David Jamieson. This is on-going.


Praying for Rain - A Mini Handbook for United in Prayer*

Recommended for each member and especially for prayer leaders. Free PDF to read online. Free while they last by emailing kathym@uccsda.org.


Pray the Word, by John and James Ash*

(Updated June, 2023) This powerful booklet is ready to print and comes with a how-to video link that describes how people can confidently use Bible promises to pray through the word. New Promises!

(Print landscape on 8.5 x 11 paper)


Prayers that are Always Answered Positively

Prayers that are Always Answered Positively - Answer Key

This resource is a PDF file and teaches practical steps to make sure your prayers are unhindered and based on the Holy Spirit working in our lives.

(Print vertical on 8.5 x 11 paper)


ACTS A Personal Guide to Prayer by John Stafford

A Guide to Prayer Walking

Anointing Brochure

Armor of God graphic

Becoming a House of Prayer

Being a Prayer Partner 

Bible Prayers

How to Pray for an Hour

How to Pray for My Church*

How to Pray for My Prayer Partner*

How to Pray for Your Spiritual Leader*

How to Pray for Yourself*

Praying for Your Household Bookmark NEW*

Quick Start Guide- Prayer Ministries Coordinator

Read the Bible Through in a Year

Welcome to Prayer Partner Ministry*

Why Prayer Walk

Why We Pray and Fast*


Prayer Meditations

Thank you to Ron Hessel, pastor of Summit NW Ministries, and his team for creating these.

Prayer Meditations Explained

  1. A Short Good Morning Prayer (7:07)
  2. A prayer when struggling with serious illness. Kathy was in her 2nd bout of cancer when she recorded this prayer. (19:08)
  3. A prayer to cope with the pressure of being too busy — and overwhelmed by time pressures. (13:03)
  4. A prayer for parents. (13:23)
  5. A prayer for men who are trying to figure out how to commit to God and what that means. (17:59)


Past Materials and Archives


Archives

Vertical: Conversations With God

24-10 Vertical Experience — September 15, 2023

40 Days of Prayer Sept1 - Oct 10, 2022

31 Days of Prayer Jan 1 - 31, 2023

Print edition of 31 Days of Prayer for Renewal (English)

Print edition of 31 Days of Prayer for Renewal (Spanish)





Vertical Support Materials

The Moravian 100 Year Prayer Movement

When Count Nikolaus Von Zinzendorf and the Moravians prayed 24 hours a day for 100 years, (Christianity Today) (Count Zinzendorf: The rich young ruler who said yes)

The Benefit of Fasting: Gaining by Denying Part 1

The Benefit of Fasting: Gaining by Denying Part 2


Top Vertical Prayer Resources

50 Days of Prayer to Prepare for the Latter Rain and Christ's Return 


This is our daily prayer book for Vertical: 24-10 Prayer Experience


We will use the first 10 days, but invite all who desire, to continue through the book.


    New Resources from North American Division

    Eight Reasons to Start an Adventist Prayer Ministry

    Start a Prayer Walking Ministry

    Pointers for Intercessory Prayer

    Building a Vibrant Prayer Ministry

    Guidelines for Congregational Prayer

    Prayer Coordinator Job Description

    Ellen White on United Prayer

    The Daniel Fast

    Clearing the Way for the Holy Spirit to Work - 12 part study


    Fasting and Prayer Resources

    The Daniel Fast

    Biblical Fasting

    Why We Pray and Fast*



    Other Media, Audio and Video Resources

    How to Begin a Prayer Circle

    by Jared Spano

    Invite Three to Pray for You

    by Laurinda Cutlip


    How to become a Prayer Warrior?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZnnlxzZXRU


    Prayer walking - a man’s practical advice on ways to prayer walk https://youtu.be/PmunPbOhq0E 


    Prayer Walk -perfect short to show how to prayer walk to a group https://youtu.be/VgCjz_1T27U 


    Virtual prayer walking through Google earth

    https://youtu.be/ACgKqoM8f9w


    The lords prayer for children

    https://youtu.be/O78UfDkGhRs


    A prayer of blessing for your children and grandchildren

    https://youtu.be/hgToCffLv3w


    Prayer tips by Petra Dotson Petra was on our prayer team and she is a great resource. 

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbzch5Gy0zUQoauc_LfcXTyWTbvXdxD-R


    Great short prayer video to lead into more prayer 

    https://youtube.com/shorts/Q756VqIAbQE?feature=share


    Prayer Blanket Ministry

    Prayer ministry to hurting people can make a greater impact when you combine intentional intercessory prayer with tangible evidence of God's loving care.

    How to Start Prayer Blanket Ministry

    Tutorial on Prayer Blankets

    Personal Prayer Sessions


    Vertical Resources for Kids

    The Lord's Prayer for Kids*

    This lesson teaches the meaning of the Lord's prayer for children with activities and links to practical teacher resources.

    (Print vertical on 8.5 x 11 paper)


    Adventurer Prayer Warrior Award

    Teaching children the importance of prayer, how to pray, who to pray for and why pray. They can earn an Adventurer Award through the UCC Pathfinder Department. PDF Version


    Pathfinder Honor on Prayer

    Pathfinder Honor on Prayer Advanced 


    10 Ideas for Teaching Children to Pray*

    Ways to teach all ages of children how to have a conversation with Jesus and to be comfortable praying in public,


    Jelly Bean Prayer*

    Daily Prayers for Families and Children*

    How to Make a Hug Craft*

    Family Prayer Walk 

    This resource gives permission to use in a classroom


    United in Prayer

    Let us continue to join in prayer at 7 in the morning and 7 in the evening, 7 days a week for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. This site keeps prayer stories posted. click here.  For Kids


    Book Recommendations

    Praying for Rain - A Mini Handbook for United in Prayer*

    Recommended for each member and especially for prayer leaders. Free PDF to read online. And free while they last if you email kathym@uccsda.org


    Steps to Personal Revival by Helmut Haubeil

    Being filled with the Holy Spirit — how do you experience this?

    Free PDF to read online.


    Books to Purchase

    Each of these books are highly recommended by prayer ministries and UCC leadership and are offered at a discount. 

    • Revive Us Again, by Mark Finley $7.99
    • Closing Prayers by Randy Maxwell $10.99
    • In the Spirit and Power, by Pavel Goia $12.99

    These special prices are available through the Upper Columbia Adventist Book Centers through September 15, 2022 by using the coupon code: Vertical.


    Jared Spano, pastor of Pasco Riverview recommends the Roger Morneau books on prayer. "We went through them as a family when I was just a kid, and I've read through them again many times since. They are excellent!"


    More Books on Prayer

    Prayer Works by Kurt Johnson

    ABCs of Prayer by Glenn Coon

    40 Days Prayer and Devotion Books by Dennis Smith

    The Answer is Prayer by Morris Venden

    The Radical Prayer by Derek Morris

    Journey to the Heart of God by Joseph Kidder


    Books on Prayer for Kids

    Prayer Promises for Kids by Kay Kuzma

    100 Creative Prayer Ideas for Kids

    Unlocking Children's Hearts for Intimacy with God

    Guide's Greatest Prayer Stories


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