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When Christians meet together, they often make time to pray. This is because Jesus said that when Christians agree to pray together about something, God hears and answers. Sometimes it is just a group of friends praying for one another, or for something that concerns them. |
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In church, public prayers are often led by one person, who may read a set prayer, or pray out loud on behalf of everyone. Usually this is the Vicar or a church leader, but sometimes others may do this, like the ladies in our picture. |
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Everyone joins in by thinking about what is being prayed, and then saying 'Amen' at the end. Sometimes all will say a prayer together. One of the best known is the prayer Jesus taught his followers, called the Lord's Prayer. A lot of churches have special prayer services, when everyone who attends is invited to take part in prayer. |
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