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Originally Posted by Pilgrum
When I was in the UPCI when we prayed in church services or prayer meetings typically everyone prayed simultaneously. If you've been there you know what I mean. Every where else I've been people pray one at a time which seems awkward to me. At a prayer meeting they will take turns praying one at a time while everyone else listens quietly.
What do you all think about this?
Is there a right or wrong way here?
What is your preference?
Is praying simultaneously a oneness or apostolic thing?
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The one at a time thing has been the standard format since the 1700s if not longer, especially among Reformed, Baptist, Congregationalist, and current United Methodists. The old school methodists often did like Pentecostals do (all together).
Both have been used in revivals of historic proportions. Both seem to be impotent these days in bringing real revival. So my conclusion is the format is not as important as the authenticity of the heart.