Two of the most important reasons people come to church are to build relationships and to pray. Good Shepherd has developed an opportunity to do both, but in a new way!

Become A “Prayer Buddy!”

The goal of the “Prayer Buddy” program is to build intergenerational relationships at Good Shepherd through prayer and friendship. Interested adult parishioners will be paired with a child or youth parishioner (with parent’s approval). Each Prayer Buddy team will be asked to pray for one another on a regular basis and mail greeting cards to each other on holidays and on their birthday.

For young children, having a Prayer Buddy may be a great opportunity to start a prayer routine at home! Parents may also assist their children with sharing artwork or drawings with their child’s Prayer Buddy. For adult parishioners, having a Prayer Buddy may enable them to get to know children and families at Good Shepherd who they may not already know; and they may enjoy watching their Prayer Buddy grow up in the church. For youth, having an adult parishioner pray for and be interested in them may help them realize they are part of a loving and supportive church family.

Adults parishioners are encouraged to register by clicking the link below and parents of children and youth are asked to sign up on behalf of their children. Once you sign up, you will be paired with a buddy and will be provided general information about your buddy (birthdate, interests/hobbies, prayer requests, which service they typically attend, etc.). You will also receive a card with your buddy’s photo and contact information.

Need ideas on how to support your Prayer Buddy?

Include them in your prayers
Send them a “thinking of you” card or a birthday card
Greet them during the sign of the peace
Sit together during the church service
Share a treat together during coffee hour

Sign up online today to be a part of this wonderful program! Go to gshep.org/prayer-buddy-program or contact Rachel Whipp for more information.