The International House of Prayer is just 20 minutes from my house in Grandview, Mo. The ministry's main teaching is a 24/7 prayer room where ANYONE can visit and hear spiritual music or leaders of the church preaching. Furthermore, the room is wired to be broadcast throughout the world 24 hours a day--seven days a week!
Quite an intriguing concept so my gal pals and I took a field trip.
I learned of this "mission base" through Brandon. While working at Chic Fil A, he met some girls who were studying at IHOPU and prior to his mission, he visited the 24/7 Prayer Room out of respect to his new friend. He had an interesting experience and learned about scripture in the bible that inspired the concept of 24/7 Prayer and Fasting.
In turn, his friend participated in an LDS 3-hour church service and even attended Brandon's mission farewell address.
While visiting the prayer room, we listened as a Christian band performed. Participants either listened quietly, danced, or browsed the internet available to anyone in the room with a laptop. Their appeared to be no formal speaker on a Wednesday at noon, simply worship through music.
...A member of our group remarked concerning the experience, "The philosophies of man, mingled with scriptures."
...Another member remarked that it reminded her of the peace she feels in our LDS temples.
...We all were impressed with the number of young adults participating and praying and felt they were focused on doing good on a Wednesday afternoon in place of other activities that may intrigue that age bracket!
...I questioned the authenticity of their "service" to others and serving your fellow man.
We were all grateful for a new experience that makes us aware of our community.
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