The 2021 Prayer Service, written by past LWML Pastoral Counselor Rev. Robert Mundahl, is "He Prayed with Them," based on Acts 20:36b.

When was the last time you prayed with someone?

Not for someone, but with someone?

We are encouraged in Scripture to be people of prayer, and prayer marks us as children of the heavenly Father. He has promised to hear us and to answer our prayers. May the 2021 Prayer Service encourage and expand our life of prayer to include praying with others.

How to use the Prayer Service

The 2021 LWML Prayer Service is designed to be used at any time by large or small groups. It is an abbreviated worship service with optional discussion questions. This material is copyrighted by the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and users agree to use the service in full context.

2021 Prayer Service Downloads

Prayer Service — Full Page Format

• Cover — 8.5" x 11" full page
• Script for service — 8.5" x 11" full page
• Editable script for service — 8.5" x 11" full page (Word doc)

Prayer Service — Leader's Guide

• Editable Leader's Guide Script for Service - Letter Size (Word doc)
• Non-Editable Leader's Guide Script for Service - Letter Size

Prayer Service — Letter-size Bulletin Format

• Bulletin Cover — 8.5" x 11"
• Bulletin Insides with full service, no cover — 8.5" x 11"
  • NOTE: When printing, in the print settings, select "booklet."

Prayer Service — Legal-size Bulletin Format

• Bulletin Cover — 8.5" x 14"
• Bulletin Insides with full service, no cover — 8.5" x 14"
  • NOTE: When printing, in the print settings, select "booklet." You will also need to change the paper size to "legal" in Page Setup.
• Editable bulletin script for service, no cover — 8.5" x 14" (Word doc)

Prayer Service — Ledger/Tabloid-size Bulletin Format

• Bulletin Cover — 11" x 17"
• Bulletin Insides with full service, no cover — 11" x 17"
  • NOTE: When printing, in the print settings, select "booklet." You will also need to change the paper size to "ledger" or "tabloid" in Page Setup.

PowerPoint

• NOTE: Right click to save to your computer
• PowerPoint of Full Service PPT (18.5 MB)
• PowerPoint of title slides PPT
• PowerPoint background slide template PPT

Publicity

• bulletin insert text (Word doc)
• cover image JPG

About the Author

Rev. Robert L Mundahl recently retired after 40 years of service as a parish pastor in Missouri and Minnesota. Beginning as a Zone Pastoral Counselor in 1983, he concluded many years of service to the LWML as an LWML Pastoral Counselor in 2019. He was also an LCMS Minnesota South District Vice President and has volunteered as a hospital and a police chaplain. Pastor Mundahl writes, “I am enjoying worshipping again alongside my wife, Peg. God blessed us with two children and, at present, three grandchildren. The theme of this year’s Prayer Service is one in which I’m currently engaged — praying with everyone God places in my path. I am still ‘Serving the Lord with gladness!’”