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Send a prayer intention, or write to us

IntentioFor the sick, the dead, the lost, and yourself
You need not give a name. Write what you would say if a friend asked, what shall I pray for? A prayer intention is read by the people of this church and, if you allow it, placed on the prayer wall where everyone who visits prays for what is written. A question about Scripture or the site is answered by email. Nothing you write is sold, shared or shown without your leave.

While you wait for a replyHOW TO PRAY

  1. Sign of the crossIn the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
  2. Psalm 130Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord. Read it once.
  3. The intentionSay aloud, in one sentence, what you have written.
  4. The Lord's PrayerSlowly. Stop at forgive us our sins.
  5. SilenceOne minute. Then close.
Who reads what I send?

The people who run this church. Not a machine, not an outside company.

Will my prayer intention be published?

Only on the prayer wall, only if you allow it, and only in the words you chose. Names are never added.

Can I ask for a sacrament?

You can ask about one, and we will explain it and help you find a church that gives it. We do not administer sacraments ourselves.

Can I write in another language?

Yes. English, Latin, Japanese, Italian, French, Spanish and Portuguese are read here. Choose the language you would like a reply in.

Is there a cost?

None. There never will be.

Cast all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

— 1 Peter 5:7

HOPE HEALING HOUSE

Sacramenta

The sacraments, explained. Not administered.

Introduction GREETING

Peace be with you. This page explains the sacraments as the historic churches understand them, so that anyone who is seeking baptism, communion, confession, marriage or anointing knows what they are asking for. IHS Bethlehem Church is an independent, non-denominational Christian church; it explains the sacraments and does not administer them. A church near you will.

Sacramentum was the Roman soldier's oath; the Greek Church says mystery. Augustine's definition has held for sixteen centuries: a visible sign of an invisible grace. Water, bread, wine, oil, the laying on of hands, the spoken vow. The Catholic and Orthodox churches count seven; most Protestant churches count two, baptism and the Lord's Supper, and call the rest rites or ordinances. All agree that baptism makes a Christian and that the bread and cup are what Jesus told his friends to do in memory of him.

What people ask about CASES

Baptism: water and the Name, entry into the Church. Confirmation or chrismation: oil and the gift of the Spirit. Eucharist, Communion, the Lord's Supper: bread and wine, this is my body. Confession: sins spoken, absolution given. Anointing of the sick: oil and prayer. Holy Orders: the laying on of hands. Marriage: a man and a woman before God and witnesses.

How it works FLOW

  1. Use the form below.
    Questions are taken by email only. Take the space you need to explain.
  2. Your message is read carefully and answered by email.
    You will be told plainly what the Church holds, what is required, and what comes next.
  3. If a call would help, we will arrange it after the first exchange.
    After reading your email, and only when talking is better, we'll call you at the time you prefer (from 080-6232-2868). We never make unsolicited sales calls.

None. Explanation is free. The sacraments themselves, in every historic church, are given without charge.

🕊 For registered membersPaid plan Asking is always free, for everyone. There is no members-only channel.

What we promise PROMISE

  • We will tell you what each church teaches, in its own words. We will not tell you which church is right. We will not pretend to give what we do not give. What you write to us is read by people, kept private, and never sold.

Ask about a sacrament MAIL ONLY

Tell us more

Write as much or as little as you like. More detail means a more useful answer. is required.

A copy is kept for our records. A reply may take a few days.


Store and giving

The store is not the centre of this place. It exists so that good books, pictures and study materials are within reach of those who read and pray here.
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Abraham, Father of Many Nations — What Jews, Christians and Muslims Share, and Where They Part Study & Formation Abraham, Father of Many Nations — What Jews, Christians and Muslims Share, and Where They Part 2026/09/05 One Faith, Many Rooms — Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant and Independent: How the Christian Families D Parish Network One Faith, Many Rooms — Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant and Independent: How the Christian Families D 2026/09/03 Hear, O Israel — The Shema, the Greatest Commandment, and the Prayer Jesus Prayed Every Day Scripture Hear, O Israel — The Shema, the Greatest Commandment, and the Prayer Jesus Prayed Every Day 2026/09/04
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