What is the point of prayer? Prayer is how the Father forms His family. The Performance of Prayer Matthew 6:5 “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. Matthew 6:7 “And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. The Posture of Prayer Matthew 6:6 But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. The Pattern of Prayer Matthew 6:9 Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, Check out Starting Point 3/8: Starting Point Have a 6-12th Grader? Student Weekend March 6th Student Weekend Interested in Child Dedication March 15th: Child Dedication