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The Green Monks ™

Are You Already a Monk in Your Heart?

 

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"Tada gan iarracht." ("Nothing without effort."  -Old Gaelic Saying)

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Photo: of Monk Linda. Copyright 2003 S.G.P. All Rights Reserved.

The Knights of Prayer ™ Monastic Order is a ministry of The Prayer Foundation ™. 

 The Knights of Prayer ™ Monastic Order) is the first of all Christian monastic orders to ever give full monk status to non-resident lay persons (Ordinary Christians as Monks). 

    It is also the first to give full monk status to women.  And one of the first to give full monk status to married persons.   _____________

What We Believe:

Statement of Faith

 Plan of Salvation _____________

 

A New Evangelical Monasticism

A Total, Bible-based, Christ-centered, Born-again Evangelical Monastic Lifestyle

The Prayer Foundation ™ Knights of Prayer ™ Monastic Order was Incorporated on July 19, 1999 as the original, very first 100% born-again Christian monastic Order in the world.

You can become a Lay Monk with our Knights of Prayer ™ Monastic Order while remaining in your own home, job, career, life.  You can do so whether you are single, married, male or female.

Historically, this has been known as "Oblate" status.  We are the first Christian Religious Order to give full Lay Monk Status to our "Oblates."

Your Goals must be to Grow in Christ, to Become a Man or Woman of Prayer...to Draw Closer to God, that He might Draw Closer to You

Requirements:

  • (1.) Agreement With our Statement of Faith.  Our Board of Directors have determined that one of the Requirements for Monks in the Knights of Prayer ™ Monastic Order shall be complete acceptance and agreement with our Statement of Faith, and that this is also required for anyone wishing to host/lead (and/or be listed on our Web Site as an affiliated Prayer Foundation meeting: Film Night, Prayer Meeting, Bible Study, "Hours" Service, Witnessing Team,  etc.).

  • (2.) Prescribed Course of Study.  We have posted a prescribed course of study that includes reading the Bible, recommended readings by Christian writers and teachers, scripture memorization, prayer, and other Christian disciplines (see our: Growing In Christ Monastic Training Course).

  • (3.) Observance of Daily Hours of Prayer.  We invite you to join us in observance of Morning, Noon, and Evening Prayers (Actual Times of observance are flexible.  See: Daily Prayer: Praying the Hours).  Postulant, Novice, and Full Lay Monks who live outside of the monastery (Oblates) are required to observe That those Monks who reside outside of our monastery observe a minimum of "The Basics" of the three Daily Prayer (Hours): The Lord's Prayer, The 23rd Psalm, Psalm 117.

  • (4.) Pray for Prayerchain Requests and this Ministry.  We ask that registered Monks spend a minimum of 15 minutes per week in prayer for the daily prayer requests made to The Prayer Foundation ™   (see: 24-hour Prayerchain), and additionally make mention each day in your personal prayers for The Prayer Foundation ™, its Ministries, Monks and leadership.

  • (5.) Support This Ministry (and Receive a Monk Certificate & Card).  Support this ministry by making a regular monthly contribution in support of our global outreach ministry of Prayer Teaching and Evangelism.  Unlike most ministries, we do not send out mailings asking for donations or do fund-raising, but only go to the Lord in prayer for the needs of this ministry.  

  • Those who are "already Monks in their hearts" who desire a formal recognition of this fact, and who are supporters of The Prayer Foundation ™ may, if they so choose, upon making a (Registration) donation of $30.00 or more, may request to receive a Monastic Registration Wall Certificate and Wallet-sized Registration Card, both inscribed with their names (see: Monk Certificate and Card).  Please specify exactly how you wish your name to appear on your Certificate & Card.

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Image: The Prayer Foundation logo (with white Celtic cross on a green shield).

"See the incense of the Lord’s intercession and your prayer will rise up with and in His prayer."

-Adolph Saphir, "The Hidden Life"

New Monks for the New Millennium! ™

Photo: of Monk Preston, President of The Prayer Foundation.

Note: It takes two years to attain "Full" Lay Monk Status, but you receive "Postulant" Monk status immediately, progressing to "Novice" level status in your second year.

Photo: of Monk Danny in our monastery yard.

(Additional explanations of monastic terms can be found on our page: Monk Certificate and Card)

Photo: of Monk Bob, wheelbarrow, and our monastery's strawberry garden. _______________________________

Necessary Legal Information (U.S.; Other Countries):

Re: Contribution of $30.00 or more for work of The Prayer Foundation ™.  (Amount listed is in U.S. Dollars.  Outside the U.S.: check with your bank on obtaining an International Money Order in U.S. Dollars).  Checks or Money Orders should be made payable to: The Prayer Foundation ™. (Contributions are tax-deductible to U.S. taxpayers).

Please specify that you are requesting a Monk Certificate & Card (so that we don't send you a Prayer Certificate & Card!) when mailing your Contribution to:

Mailing Address:

The Prayer Foundation ™     

      P.O.  Box 17482

Portland, OR  97217-0482

Allow 4-6 Weeks for Delivery

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