encountering god
Devotion and Prayer Calls
Our Next call:
16 March 2025 8:00 PM EST
Encountering God Through His Love
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Prayer Life
How you start out, can be how you end. We want to start our year off in a positive way and ask God to help us continue to end on a positive note.
Missed Opportunities
Don’t allow excuses to cause you to miss an experience/encounter with God.
Why Should You Join
Our prayer calls offer a unique and transformative opportunity to deepen your spiritual journey and foster a meaningful connection with God and others. Each call is centered around the annual theme of “Encountering God,” with monthly topics such as “Fresh Start,” “Intimacy with God,” and “No Greater Love,” guiding participants to experience different facets of God’s presence in their lives. These gatherings provide encouragement and practical teachings to help you align your life with God’s Word and grow spiritually.
Joining the calls allows you to become part of a supportive and welcoming community where like-minded individuals share their faith journeys, offer encouragement, and lift each other in prayer. The interactive format, which includes your prayer requests and shared testimonies, fosters a deeper sense of connection and accountability. You’ll find comfort in knowing you are not alone in your walk with God.
Conveniently scheduled bi-weekly on Sunday evenings via Zoom, the calls are designed to fit into even the busiest of schedules, offering a concise yet impactful 30-minute session. Whether you are seeking spiritual growth, community, or guidance, our prayer calls are a powerful way to Encounter God, gain encouragement, and be equipped to live out your faith with renewed purpose and hope. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, grow, and be inspired.
Prayer calls schedule
For instance, we will delve into themes like Encountering God Through His Love, Encountering God Through Intimacy, Encountering God Through Prayer, and Encountering God Through His Blood, among others.
Our prayer calls offer a meaningful time of collective prayer, during which we allow the Word to speak to us and encourage us to Encounter God.
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April

Associate Minister Mary Howell
First Baptist Church, Glenarden MD
Encountering God For The New Year
The January Prayer Calls will focus on the theme of Encountering God Daily as we begin the new year. This is an opportunity to start the year with God at the center of our lives. While many resolutions and goals may fade over time, building a daily habit of encountering God through prayer, scripture, and gratitude leads to meaningful and lasting transformation. By dedicating time each day to seek His presence, we can align our lives with His purpose and experience His guidance throughout the year.
Prayer Call Details
- Date: 5 Jan 2025 and 19 Jan 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST
- Location: Online via Zoom
- Meeting ID: 817 7691 3031
- Passcode: 382758
Call to Encounter
January’s prayer call is an opportunity to draw closer to God and experience His love in a new way. Share this moment with someone by inviting them to Encounter God alongside you.
Lamentations 3:22-23 “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.”
This verse is a perfect reminder for starting a new year with God. It highlights the fresh mercies and unwavering love that God provides daily. As we step into a new year, it encourages us to trust in His faithfulness and to embrace the new opportunities He offers for spiritual growth and renewal. It inspires hope and motivates us to encounter God afresh, knowing His presence is constant and His grace is abundant.
Invite someone to experience God’s love with you. Share this month’s prayer call with a friend, family member, or loved one. Encourage them to sign up for our monthly prayer calls by clicking the button below.

Pastor Katina Holmes
Bethel Church, Bowie MD
Encountering God Through Love
Though February is designated as the month of Valentine’s, it is also a time to reflect on the transformative power of love—both God’s unconditional love for us and the love we are called to share with others. Join us for this month’s prayer call as we explore the profound depth of God’s love.
Prayer Call Details
- Date: 2 Feb 2025 and 16 Feb 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST
- Location: Online via Zoom
- Meeting ID: 817 7691 3031
- Passcode: 382758
Call to Encounter
February’s prayer call is an opportunity to draw closer to God and experience His love in a new way. Share this moment with someone by inviting them to Encounter God alongside you.
Invite someone to experience God’s love with you. Share this month’s prayer call with a friend, family member, or loved one. Encourage them to sign up for our monthly prayer calls.

Dr. Monica L. Holmes
Encountering God During Difficult Times
Encountering God in difficult times can deepen faith and strengthen our connection with him. Pain and hardship may bring isolation, but they also foster reliance on God’s love and guidance, leading to greater trust, hope, and peace in the midst of struggle.
Prayer Call Details
- Date: 2 Mar 2025 and 16 March 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST
- Location: Online via Zoom
- Meeting ID: 817 7691 3031
- Passcode: 382758
Call to Encounter
March’s prayer call emphasizes James 4:8: “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”
The verse starts with a clear call for us to take intentional steps toward God. This aligns with the theme of intimacy because true closeness with God requires active effort—spending time in prayer, worship, and reflection.
Invite someone to experience God’s love with you. Share this month’s prayer call with a friend, family member, or loved one. Encourage them to sign up for our monthly prayer calls.

Pastor Billy T. Staton
Providence St.John Baptist Church
Upper Marlboro, MD
Encountering God as He Got Up
Join us in April as we delve into the transformative power of the Resurrection. In this special session, we’ll explore how Encountering the risen Christ can renew our faith, restore our hope, and reshape our lives. With a brief teaching on the significance of Jesus’ triumph over death and a time of powerful prayer, this gathering will inspire you to rise above challenges and live victoriously.
Prayer Call Details
- Date: 6 Apr 2025 and 20 April 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST
- Location: Online via Zoom
- Meeting ID: 817 7691 3031
- Passcode: 382758
Call to Encounter
Let us celebrate the Resurrection together, encountering God’s love and grace in profound ways. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your connection with Him as we commemorate the greatest victory in history.
Invite someone to experience God’s love with you. Share this month’s prayer call with a friend, family member, or loved one. Encourage them to sign up for our monthly prayer calls.