For a Christian, prayer is the means to be in communion with God.
Prayer is the the expression of a Christian's relationship with God.
And prayer has two dimensions - the personal and the communal, and both are equally important.
For the early Christian Church, the communal prayer is vital for the growth and the mission of the Church.
With prayer and fasting and worship, the Lord provided the Church with prophets and teachers.
With prayer and fasting and worship, they followed the promptings of the Holy Spirit and sent Barnabas and Saul off for mission.
May our personal prayer also be in union with the prayer and worship of the Church community so that the Light of Christ can shine through each of member of the Church.
May others see that Light in us and come to believe in Jesus as Saviour and Light of the world.