By Cathy Cryer - Ahwatukee
The National Day of Prayer is one of my favorite times to pray because it offers the opportunity to join in united prayer with people across the U.S. for our nation, her culture, and her leaders at all levels from federal to local. Since God calls us all to do that anyway – all the time – and Scripture shows us how powerful the prayer is when it is united with many praying at once, it thrills me to be able to join in every May.
For Central’s Ahwatukee Campus this year, it meant several opportunities to participate. AND, from Ahwatukee, NDP even went global!
First, just one week before NDP, Ahwatukee hosted a night of worship and prayer for the Women’s Ministry. About 200 women from all our campuses joined together that night. Many took home with them a tent stake embossed with Scripture passages that they promised to use in prayer for our country on NDP Thursday. They agreed to “Stake a Claim for Jesus” wherever they “planted” the stake: at home, work, a favorite hiking path, the kids’ school, their grocery store parking lot…wherever.
Secondly, we offered a time and place for prayer at 7 pm the evening of National Day of Prayer. We started in the Prayer Room for a cozy time of prayer, but we grew to a group of 14 and had to move into a larger space.
Our attendees were mainly from our Ahwatukee campus, but we were joined by prayerful friends from two other congregations as well. They found our location on the National Day of Prayer website, where all our campus prayer offerings for the day were listed.
The privilege was praying in unity with brothers and sisters beyond Central’s attendees, joining locally in a way that echoed what was happening around the nation.
Our prayers focused on concerns for the military, education, business, government, media, churches, and families of America, not just for ourselves and our nation, which followed the National Day of Prayer theme this year, “For Your (God’s) Great Name’s Sake!”
Participants took tent pegs with them to “Stake a Claim for Jesus” wherever they went that night or through the weekend. Among them were a prayerful husband and wife team who were headed to Central Europe. They took three extra tent pegs for prayer in the three countries they were about to visit. Even as I write, the couple texted me that they have just prayed and Staked their first Claim for Jesus in Prague!
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By Kurt Stromberg - Mesa
Up until this year I had not participated in an event on the actual National Day of Prayer, so this time spent with 30+ other brothers and sisters was special. The energy was fantastic, but had a sense of purpose. That purpose of course, was prayer.
It was great to see some familiar faces and it was even better to meet a couple of prayer warriors from other churches. We said a quick hello and then Paul explained the meaning of the stakes that were handed out. We placed stakes in the corner of the property, praying over the street and the six closest homes. We were challenged to get to know our six neighbors by the book, The Art of Neighboring written by Jay Pathak and Dave Runyon.
We then got busy praying over the church, the government, our families, the family’s relationship with the educational system and our brave warriors who have served and are currently serving. Overall, an amazing experience and I look forward to next year’s National Day of Prayer gathering at Central. |
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By Lisa Henry - Gilbert
"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14
What a privilege it is to have the freedom in a nation that has dedicated a “National Day of Prayer.” May our hearts turn from wicked ways and toward God to heal our land.
Attendees at the Gilbert Campus called by His name, were humbled, prayed and sought His face in the early morning hours of National Day of Prayer. It was less about the coffee and more about the prayer! It was the early morning commuter and the mom with children who chose to walk the campus in prayer as a wonderful witness of prayer to her two young children.
Dozens of tent stakes were taken to “Stake a Claim for Jesus”. One woman shared that her Life Group took the scripture on the tent stakes, read them as they prayed His word back to Him and then put the stakes around their community where they hope to see many other stakes.
If you want to read more about NDP, check out thisarticle. |
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By Jerry Burke - Queen Creek
Queen Creek celebrated National Day of Prayer by setting up a prayer station underneath a tent on our new property. It was open from 7 am until 7 pm.
That evening, about 30 people showed up to attend “Stake Your Claim for Jesus”. One visitor who came to our campus looking for a building, but not a tent, brought her Shofar (musical ram’s horn) and gave a few of us who were there a demonstration.
Our campus pastor, Duane Boyett, brought his guitar and opened up a mini service, leading us in worship by singing “Holy Spirit” and “How Great is Our God”.
Jerry Burke read part of an article explaining sanctification. Everyone participated in a reading of John 17. Each individual was given a verse from John 17 and they each read their verse aloud in order, so the group heard the entire chapter. Jerry then said a prayer asking God to transform the land into a different kind of farm where His love would be sown, nurtured, grown, and harvested – sending ripples of His Kingdom throughout the community.
At the end of this service, council members and life group leaders led four groups of people to each corner of the property where they prayed and claimed the land in Jesus’ name, symbolically driving the stakes into the hard, hard ground. Many people took stakes home to do the same thing.
I’d like to note that one person, Dee Goodban, was there almost the entire 12+ hours. She helped set things up, brought decorations for the prayer station, manned the station for 8 long, hot hours by herself, and helped pack things up at the end. As hot as it was, I don’t know how she managed it but she did, and she did it with a smile on her face all day. She is such a trooper.
Thanks Paul, for coming up with this idea. The Queen Creek campus is beginning a transition period and this gave us the opportunity to sanctify and consecrate the land and ourselves to God’s purposes and will. It was a great day. |
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By Mike Fleming - Glendale
We had a prayer workshop at our Glendale campus on May 28th. We discussed quite a few topics. Like, What is the point of prayer when God knows the future and is already in control of everything? If we cannot change God's mind, why should we pray? We want to help you explore what prayer is — and what it isn’t. And as we explore how God designed prayer and modeled it for us through Jesus, we can understand how to better approach this conversation with a holy and loving God. It was a great time together to learn and grow. I hope to see you at the next one. |
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By Paul Covert and Kim Butts
Praying the scripture is a wonderful and powerful way to pray. My friend Kim Butts wrote this great piece entitled 27 REASONS TO PRAY THE WORD OF GOD. I think you will enjoy it.
Praying Scripture is powerful and effective because:
1. Jesus is the Word. (John 1:1-2, 14)
2. It is the example of Jesus. (Matthew 4:1-11)
3. It is the example of the early Church. (Book of Acts; Acts 4:23-31)
4. His Word is His will. (Timothy 3:16-17)
- Scripture teaches us to know and fulfill God’s will. (John 5:14-15)
- Scripture teaches us God’s will for His Kingdom (knowing what is on God’s heart). (John 6:38, John 14:10, John 13:34-35, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Matthew 9:37-38, John 17:20-26)
- Scripture teaches God’s will for our place in His Kingdom. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-17, Philippians 2:13, Isaiah 30:21, Isaiah 48:17, Psalm 86:11, Psalm 119:105, Romans 12:2)
5. God’s Word allows us to pray the blessings and purposes of God for ourselves and others. (1 Timothy 4:12, Numbers 6:24-26, 2 Thessalonians 3:5, 16; Romans 15:13, 2 Corinthians 13:14, 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17)
6. Praying the Word gives us confidence and power in our prayer. (John 15:7, Matthew 21:22, 1 John 5:14-15)
7. The Word of God gives us a beautiful, full, rich vocabulary of prayer. (Psalm 145 and the rest of the book of Psalms)
8. The Word of God helps us to keep our prayer lives fresh and exciting. (Hebrews 4:12, John 15:7)
9. The word of God is flawless. (Psalm 12:6, Psalm 18:30)
10. The Word of God will stand forever. (Luke 21:33, 1 Peter 1:25, Psalm 119:89)
11. Praying the Word of God helps us to develop an intimate relationship with Him and a desire to know Him better. (Psalm 63:1-8)
12. His Word reminds us to stay focused upon Him in prayer. (Psalm 141:8a, 2 Chronicles 20:12c)
13. Praying the Word, which is the sword of the Spirit, gives us authority to stand against the enemy. (Ephesians 6:10-18, Psalm 44:5, Psalm 8:2)
14. Praying the Word of God and hearing it prayed, builds our faith in God’s ability to hear and answer. (Romans 10:17, James 5:15)
15. Praying the Word of God allows the Holy Spirit to work in and through us. (Ephesians 6:17, John 14:26)
16. Praying the Word of God gives us an expression of confession for our sinful natures. (Luke 18:13)
17. Praying the Word of God protects us from sin. (Psalm 119:11)
18. Praying the Word helps us to pray about our own obedience to the Word. (Psalm 119:33-37, James 1:22)
19. Praying the Word out loud brings blessings when we obey what we hear. (Luke 11:28)
20. His Word will always accomplish what He desires. (Isaiah 55:11)
21. The promises of His Word encourage and uplift us. (Joshua 1:5, Jeremiah 29:11-13)
22. Praying God’s Word is powerful because it is the TRUTH. (John 17:17, John 8:31-32, Psalm 33:4, Ephesians 1:13)
23. It pleases the heart of God to respond to prayers that delight Him, and we know that His Word gives Him pleasure. (1 John 3:21-22)
24. The boldness of praying the Word strengthens our witness to unbelievers. (1 Peter 2:15)
25. Praying the Word helps us to stand on a firm foundation. (Luke 6:47-48)
26. Praying the Word of God helps us to receive all that God has created with thankfulness and to set these things apart as holy. (1 Timothy 4:4-5, Psalm 33:6, 1 Chronicles 16:23-36)
27. We should pray Scripture SO THAT God is honored and glorified. (John 11:4, John 14:13, Psalm 145:10-12).
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Prayer in the News
By Mark Merold
Answered Prayers: More Of The 276 Abducted Chibok Girls Released
It’s been over three years since the girls were taken from their school in Borno by Boko Haram fighters. Many were forced to convert and marry. Christians around the world have continued to pray for their safety and release. Recently, for 82 of them, those prayers have been answered. Read an article at the opendoorsusa.org.
Prayer: A Protective Barrier During Spiritual Warfare
An article at lancasteronline.com reminds readers to gird themselves with prayer when doing battle with evil. Read it!
Power Of Prayer: Baseball Legend Recounts How Christ And Prayer Changed His Life Forever
A news segment called “Power of Prayer” features a story about Darryl Strawberry, who was one of the biggest names in baseball during the 80s and 90s. During the interview, Strawberry shares how Christ changed his life. Read and watch on the website for ABC affiliate, Channel 7 in Tyler TX. |
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Wow! What a School of Prayer! One hundred and eighty seven people crowded into the Outback for the fall School of Prayer in Gilbert, Sunday, September 22. This is a record attendance for a School of Prayer and displays a desire by many to learn to pray better.
Here's what people who participated said:
"It was awesome!"
"Thanks for inviting other churches!"
"I feel so much stronger in prayer."
"Can you do these more often?"
"I never knew you could have prayer and fun in the same sentence."
The featured speaker this time was Andrew D. from the Middle East who described his journey of prayer. Though his work in prayer for some time was not effective, he kept trying hard and was patient. He tried all the methods and tricks, but nothing worked. After decades, he finally decided to ask God how to do the work. The rest is history. His work blossomed, and he has been able to start houses of prayer in many places in the Middle East that would appear impenetrable.Time Alone with God?
Jesus, Moses, and countless others have in the Bible set aside time to be alone with God. They did so because they believed that it was valuable.
Mark 1:35 says "Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed." Have you set aside a special time in which you set out to seek God in prayer at a specific time and has God made Himself known to you in ways you didn't expect?
In our culture we sometimes feel like prayer is a luxury that we would love to take part in if we just had the time. Here is your chance and the weather is perfect.
Mesa
When: Meet no later than 7 a.m. on October 12th in the West parking lot of the Mesa Campus.
Where: We will be going to Usery Pass. We like to carpool in a church van because entrance fees are charged per car.
Can I drive myself: Yes meet us at 7:30 a.m. at the entrance of the park and be prepared to cover the 6 dollar per car fee.
If you attend the Ahwatukee campus, you can also experience Time Alone with God on South Mountain (Pima Canyon Entrance). It starts at7:30 a.m. on October 12.
What should I bring: A Bible, Journal, a comfortable folding chair, a pen, worship music on a small aportable device, a calendar, and any items you and the Lord need to discuss.
What comments do we hear the most as we debrief this event:
"I thought this time would drag by, but it didn't. Actually I couldn't believe it was over. It was very inspiring...can't wait to do it again."
If you would like meet God in the desert, come join us. For more information and to register click here.
Central Members Create 24/7 LIVE Stations
24/7 LIVE starts in November and the group that develops the stations has received help from several life groups wanting to contribute to the experience.
If you would also like to help, we will need hosts and security at all campuses.
This year's topic is 1 Peter and we will be on all campuses as well as online through Virtual 24/7. Learn how to draw closer to Christ through prayer. Sign up for just one hour to help us pray as a church 24 hours, for 7 days in November. To serve, please contact Jasmine at Jasmine.Faccone@CentralAZ.com.
To register for one hour, go to www.centralaz.com/247prayer.
Coming to the Elevate Prayer Conference
in February 2014!
"Do you ever sense that there's far more to prayer, and to God's
vision for your life, than what you're experiencing?" Mark Batterson says there is.
Mark Batterson, the renowned author of best-selling books: In A Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, Wild Goose Chase, Primal: A Quest for the Lost Soul of Christianity, Soulprint. and a favorite of Central's, The Circle Maker: Praying Circles Around Your Biggest Dreams and Greatest Fears, will be speaking at the Elevate Prayer Conference on February 7, 2014 at the Mesa campus. He will be sharing inspiring stories about drawing prayer circles around our dreams and watching God move through them. Mark your calendars now. Don't miss this opportunity to grow in prayer.
Prayer for Saeed Abedini, American Pastor Held in Iran
An article at Christiantoday.com states:"According to a news release from The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), if the Iranian regime has its way, Abedini will spend the next seven years behind bars on charges related to his Christian faith. The ACLJ is a constitutional and human rights law advocacy group representing Abedini's wife and two children. It has called his eight-year prison term "a virtual death sentence." Read the full article and join the many Christians around the world who are praying for Saeed and others who are being persecuted for their loyalty to the cause of Christ.
Did a Woman's Prayer Help Prevent Terrible Harm?
A young woman in the Tampa, Florida area faced an intruder who threatened to rape her. There was also great potential for harm to her seven year-old son who was sleeping in the next room. The woman made a quick and crucial decision. She prayed and asked the man if he believed in God. Read the full story and watch a dramatic newscast at abcactionnews.... You can also read more about it atChristiannews.net.
30 Christians Arrested at Prayer Meeting in Eritrea
In Eritrea (a country that is about 60% Christian and 40% Islamic) 30 Christians were arrested during a prayer meeting in late August. The Christians are being held at a local police station where authorities are pressuring them to deny their faith. Read more at worldmag.com.
Pastor On 1,600 Mile Cross Walk to Pray with President
Pastor Art Robles from Kerrville, Texas wants to pray with the President of the United States. According to an article atnews4sanantonio.com, he is pulling a wooden cross throughout the 1,600 mile journey from Kerrville to Washington D.C. Read the full story.
Prayer Group Formed by Imprisoned U.K. Cabinet Minister
Jonathan Aitken, a conservative Member of Parliament served an 18-month prison sentence after being convicted of perjury in 1999. He underwent a transformation while in prison and is currently president of Christian Solidarity Worldwide, an organization that works on behalf of persecuted Christians. In an article atEpsomguardian.co.uk, Aitken tells how he formed a prayer group while in prison. Read more.
How to Record Your Prayers for Better Effectiveness
by Paul Covert
Paul describes how he got so interested in prayer and how he records his prayers. This is an amazing faith stimulating experiment you will want to try.
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Join Creative Team For 24-7 This Year
Each year, the design team for the 24-7 Live Prayer Room expands in diversity and scope!
Last year, for the first time, a Life Group designed one of the 10 stations in the 24-7 Live Prayer Room. They enjoyed it so much, they are back again this year -- along with several more Life Groups, several individuals and couples design teams, and a group of teens joining forces with two adults to design a station.
"We know the kids are the future of the church," said Rick Safriet, who with his wife, Linda, also designed a station for last year's prayer room. "When we asked the kids who come to serve at Central's ACTS (homeless) Ministry, they were eager to help and get involved. And they wanted to learn more about prayer, too."
Rick and Linda let the kids take the lead, and the station they claimed as theirs out of the 10 possibilities taken from 1 Peter, not surprisingly, already had been titled, "Serve Others." It is from 1 Peter 4:10-11a.
As all station designers do, they read the passage, bounced ideas around about what they could do to help lead people into prayer about the passage and make it interactive, interesting, and memorable.
This year's 24-7 Live Prayer Room will move to all five campuses at one time or another between Saturday, Nov. 2, and Monday, Nov. 11. Check out Central's web site for exact times and places and follow this link to register for one hour to pray www.CentralAZ.com/247 . Read More Here.
Returns to Central to Speak at the
Elevate Prayer Conference in February 2014
Mark Batterson has become one of the most innovative American writers on the subject of prayer. He will return to Central Christian Church to speak at the Elevate Prayer Conference.
His books have inspired many to have a more intimate and deeper prayer life. If you go on Facebook, you'll find 18,794 likes for Batterson's book The Circle Maker, and if you go on Twitter, he has 76,595 followers that follow what he tweets. It wasn't always this way for Mark Batterson though. Before becoming the Lead Pastor of National Community Church in Washington D.C. and authoring multiple best-selling books that include The Circle Maker, Batterson was raised in Naperville, Illinois, an affluent suburb of Chicago that has remnants of a once quaint farming town. He attended theUniversity of Chicago on a scholarship he earned playing basketball and had his sights set on majoring in pre-law. That was of course until 1989, when Batterson's life would turn in a completely different direction.
He wasn't knocked off a horse with a bolt of lightning like the Apostle Paul, and he didn't hear a gentle whisper like the Prophet Elijah. On the contrary, Batterson was on a prayer walk through a cow pasture when he felt the call to enter into full time ministry. After earning a Bachelor's degree fromCentral Bible College in Springfield, Missouri and two Master Degrees from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Chicago, Illinois, Batterson would settle down with his wife Lora and three children on Capitol Hill in 1994. He went on to pastor at National Community Church in 1996, one of the most visible churches in the Washington D.C. Metro Area.
Since then he has written several books like In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, Wild Goose Chase, Primal: A Quest for the Lost Soul of Christianity and his most recent book,The Circle Maker, a New York Times Bestseller.
Don't miss this incredible speaker at the Elevate Prayer Conference on February 7, 2014. Registration is coming soon!
Transformational Prayer Ministry
Is Now a Reality
It's taken two years of hard work, but Paul Covert's book is finally finished. Read what people who have had a chance to preview it are already saying about Threshold: Transformational Prayer, Transformational Prayer Leadership:
"What is the biggest component missing from the church these days? Vision? Passion? Commitment? Nope! What's missing most is "Prayer"! Prayer is something most of us believe in far beyond our practice. For the past ten years, Paul Covert has led our church to become passionate about praying. Not talking about praying, but praying. On this subject, Paul is both an expert and a champion. If you want your prayer life to light up and to ignite your church in prayer, this book is a must-read. Far more than mere theory, this book will give you the practical steps that will lead to genuine transformation."
-Cal Jernigan, Senior Pastor, Central Christian Church of Arizona.
"What would happen if the church became the prayer force that God designed it to be? We would seeexplosive changes as the power of heaven invades the circumstances of earth. Paul Covert offers us a guide that is both practical and reverent. Everything in it flows from his years of experience. I hear it all the time: 'How can I get my congregation, orSunday School class, or small group to understand and practice prayer?' This is what you have been asking for."
- Jennifer Kennedy Dean, Executive Director of the Praying Life Foundation and Author of "A Praying Life."
Paul's book will be available soon at Central Gear, Amazon, and Kindle. Please pray that God uses it for His kingdom.
If you're feeling a little clueless about what or who Ironman is, you're not alone. For months I'd heard about this opportunity to get involved with this ministry at Central but wasn't exactly sure what to expect. So I began to research it and uncovered this potent Bible verse along the way, "As Iron sharpens Iron, so one man sharpens another" (Proverbs 27:17). From what I read, Ironman brings together men from life groups to study the Bible and encourages each of them to challenge one another to fulfill the mission of the church. I conjured up images in my head about the kind of men that would be considered "Ironmen". No disrespect, but the guys I've seen walking into church everySunday look just like me and not what I envisioned Ironmen to be. I thought Ironmen would be more like Conan the Barbarian, Maximus from Gladiator, or William Wallace of Braveheart. So I decided I needed to actually "see" these Ironmen for myself.
Who Attends? Simply put, MEN! They are husbands, fathers, grandfathers; single, married, or in a relationship. They're just GUYS!
When Do They Meet? 6:30 a.m. on Wednesdays in Gilbert and 6:30 a.m. Thursdays in Mesa. It might be easier to go off to work that early, but you will know you've found the right place when you scan the parking lot and see 75 to 100 vehicles, mostly trucks and SUV's. Just do it. Read More Here.
Nairobi Mall Attack: Survivors Relied on Prayer
During the terrible Nairobi mall shootings, the Walton family was trapped, but they "relied on the prayers of believers around the world." Get the full story from bpnews.com
Senate Chaplain's Prayers Give Lawmakers
Plenty to Think About
During the recent government shutdown, Senate Chaplain Barry Black opened morning sessions with prayers that were probably difficult for many lawmakers to listen to, but many from both parties felt they were exactly what they needed to hear. Read an article and watch a video at usatoday.com.
A Prayer Following the Terrorist Attacks of 9/11/2001 Changed Broadcaster's Life and Career
Prayer at School Sponsored Events? A Kansas School Board Says "Yes!"
I think that's one of the greatest things we've ever done," a board member said, referring to the reinstatement of student-led prayer. Get the full story at Christiannews.net.
A young man walked into a McDonald's in Fort Worth and began brandishing his pistol and demanding money. However, his mother had been praying on his behalf and harm was prevented in an undeniably miraculous way. Read the article and watch a CNN news broadcast posted at Christiannews.net.
An Opportunity to Support Public Prayer
Read about what you can do to show your support for public prayer.
Praying at the Pole
In late September of this year, as they have for the past twenty years, groups of students gathered around campus flagpoles and prayed. This annual event took place at schools all over the country and there are many news stories regarding it. Read articles about it at fhnews.com,muscatinejournal.com, and thenewstar.com.
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Central Prays at All Five Campuses
Extended 10 days this year, Central's 24-7 Prayer Event moved to all five Central campuses and drew 780 members and friends to pray for at least an hour through passages taken from 1 Peter brought alive in interactive stations. This year again, the 24-7 Prayer event also reached many who were able to participate online.
Organized yearly by the Prayer Ministry at Central, led by Prayer Pastor Paul Covert and Associate Prayer Pastor, Cathy Cryer, this year the 24-7 team included more than 200 people. Those helping designed stations for the Prayer Room, served as hosts around the clock, provided security from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., and helped people sign up to pray. Read about the events of the week here.
Every year we set a goal and try to get a huge number of people in the prayer rooms for Easter. This year we will be doing the same thing for Christmas. That's right! We will try to get 100 people to join us for Christmas in the prayer rooms at all of our campuses to pray for the Christmas services.
Who can join in? Anyone
Where do I go? Go to the prayer room on your campus:
Do I have to be the world's greatest prayer warrior to attend? No. Just be willing to pray for those attending the services.
What will the time encompass? Each service will have a prayer leader who will guide you and the others through the time of prayer. It will be very inspiring.
Can my small group come as a group? You bet!
How do we sign up? Sign up now to ensure you get the service that works best for you!!!
Our Prayer Conference Speaker
By Cathy Cryer, Associate Prayer Pastor at Central
Looking for Christmas ideas for special people on your list? Who would have thought the guest speaker for our next Elevate Prayer Conference Friday, Feb. 7, would have some great ideas for you?
Mark Batterson, author of "The Circle Maker," "Draw the Circle," and "Praying Circles Around Your Children," will speak to us in February about prayer and bringing it powerfully alive to bear on our loved ones and circumstances, culture and community.
But he also offered some great, practical, prayerful gift suggestions as I read through all three books. His purposeful approach to prayer in all of life -- even in gifting -- is why I encourage all Prayer Newsletter readers to save the date now and plan on hearing what he has to tell us in person on
Feb. 7!
In the meantime, however, I'll share a few ideas that really struck me for some special people in my life come Christmas. See if you have special people on your list who just might find these ideas perfect under their tree! Read more here.
Time Alone with God
Moments at Ahwatukee
Mark 1:35 says "Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed." Have you set aside a special time in which you set out to seek God in prayer at a specific time and has God made Himself known to you in ways you didn't expect? Time Alone with God is just such a special time and can have a lasting impression on participants. Well, recently Pastor Corey Bullock of Central's Ahwatukee campus, was able to share his experiences at a Time Alone with God event in Ahwatukee. Here's what he wrote:
Praying for Prayer
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Corey Bullock - Ahwatukee Campus Pastor
I recently spent a morning with a group that went out for a half day of prayer through Time Alone with God. It was one of the hardest things I have done in a long time. My mind wandered. I found myself repeating things that I had already said. I was restless and wanted to be anywhere besides wrestling with prayer. I have often prided myself in my capacity. I am able to get a lot done and typically work best in an environment where I have time constraints or tasks that require me to do lots at once. However, I have found that being still is much more difficult in this society than doing much. Emptying oneself is a greater challenge than the ability to multitask. For me it really comes down to productivity. My greatest fear is that I will be ineffective and unproductive, so I keep busy to make sure that this won't happen. Somewhere along this path I bought into a lie.
"If I am busy and getting stuff done, then I am productive."
What if, however, the most productive thing I could do was to pray? I love how E.M. Bounds gives a picture of men who grasped this concept.
"God to them was the center of attraction, and prayer was the path that led to God. These men prayed not occasionally, not a little at regular or at odd times; but they so prayed that their prayers entered into and shaped their characters; they so prayed as to affect their own lives and the lives of others; they so prayed as to make the history of the church and influence the current of the times. They spent much time in prayer, not because they marked the shadow on the dial or the hands on the clock, but because it was to them so momentous and engaging a business that they could scarcely give over."
Come join us in Ahwatukee December 14 for Time Alone with God. For more information and to register, click here.
"Threshold" The Book By Paul Covert Is Finally Here!
Threshold: Tranformational Prayer, Transformational Prayer Leadership , written by Pastor Paul Covert of Central Christian Church, has just been released and you can be the first to get your copy.
Take a look at what others are saying about this dynamic book:
-Mark Batterson, New York Times best-selling author of The Circle Maker
-Cal Jernigan, Senior Pastor of Central Christian Church of Arizona
To get your copy:
Giving Thanks For Rain
In response to rain in drought stricken areas of New Mexico and Texas, religious leaders organized a prayer movement to give thanks for the "true miracle" of rain! Read the AP article at KWTX.com.
Mayor Requests Prayer In Wake Of Tornado
At the conclusion of a radio interview, Gary Manier, Mayor of Washington, IL, asks people to pray for them. Listen to the broadcast at wgnradio.com.
Typhoon Haiyan: "We Must Pray For Thousands Of People Who Are Grieving..."
The above quote is from Mathew Frost, Chief Executive of Tearfund. Those devastated by the most terrible typhoon on record need our help and our prayers. Read more at Christiantoday.com.
Imprisoned Pastor's Wife Says President Obama's Call To Iranian President Was An Answer To Prayer
Nuclear capability was not the only topic of discussion during the recent phone call between U.S. President Obama and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. According to an article published by Fox News, Obama expressed concern for three Americans in Iran: Pastor Saeed Abedini who remains imprisoned for his Christian faith; Robert Levinson, a crime investigator who was kidnapped and is missing; and Amir Hekmat, a language expert and former U.S. Marine who was arrested while in Iran to visit relatives. Regarding President Obama's conversation with President Rouhani, Saeed Abedini's wife said, "This development is truly an answer to prayer." Get the full story at foxnews.com.
Military Chaplains Forced Out Of Training File Suit Over Prayer
Two chaplains in training have filed a law suit after their instructor told them that rules prohibited praying in the name of Jesus in public ceremonies. The chaplains also say that they were reprimanded for quoting scripture in class. Get the full story from Christiannews.net.
Continue To Pray For Persecuted Christians: 14,000 Christians Martyred Annually
Prior to the recent International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, the Christian News Wire released an article that includes several links to organizations working on behalf of our persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ. Read the article at Christianpost.com and please continue to pray for persecuted Christians.
Mark Your Calendars!
The Next School of Prayer is Coming on March 23 & 30!
You were probably very inspired by Mark Batterson at the recent Prayer Conference. Now it's time to discover your next steps. Join us at these campuses:
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My Perspective on the 2014 Prayer Conference
By Paul Covert
Alone With God In The Desert
"O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is..." (KJV)
These are David's words to God from Psalm 63:1 when he was in the desert of Edom seeking to be refreshed by God.
What can the true Christian do in the earliest morning hour but devote himself to prayer to the God of all creation. Only He can help us awaken each morning to righteousness. But our daily routines can hinder us from time spent alone with God in prayer and contemplation. If your normal routine has gotten in the way, then this option may be for you.
Coming up on March 8th you'll have a chance to join us:
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Life Coaching Series 3 of 3
By Kevin Sieling
Late in October, Paul Covert approached me and asked if I would be interested in doing Called to Obedience (CTO). I think he realized quickly he was talking to a skeptical guy, but he assured me that it would be a very personalized ministry where I would be partnered with a Life Coach who would help me walk on a journey to develop a greater love for God. Paul reassured me that CTO would present a clear path, as well as some tools and guidance to help me implement various biblical principles in my daily life. Paul is a pretty astute guy. He obviously saw a need or a desire in me to undertake this journey. We began the first week of November and now it's already February. One hundred days have passed and I honestly need to give Paul some major kudos. Not only was he correct in his initial perception of my need, he was keenly aware of the type of Life Coach I would need to feel comfortable with, to open up to, and my hope, to develop a friendship for life.
CTO has provided a very practical application of biblical truth, a truth that should be lived out in our relationship with God and others. As suggested, our time together has helped me discover areas where I have made excuses to not live out the gospel and hinder my obedience to biblical principles.
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April 19 & 20, 2014: Easter Intercession Breakthrough
How do breakthroughs happen? According to Mathew 7:7, it has to do with asking, seeking and knocking. Asking God, seeking God and knocking until God opens up a door of mercy are the means for obtaining what we need from God according to His will.
Praying for breakthroughs in the lives of others is also His will. We can find strength and support in each other as we pray for God to move in our lives. Christ himself intercedes for us and when two or three are gathered in His name, He is there in the midst (Matthew 18:23).
What if 300 were gathered in the name of Jesus to intercede?
Wouldn't that be a powerful time of prayer?
300 For Easter is a bold vision for what the brethren can do in intercession at the Easter services on April 19 & 20 at all Central campuses.
Join us to intercede for those attending Easter services. Come by yourself, with a friend, your spouse, your life group or your family. Registration is coming soon! Come practice what you've learned.
300 For Easter
4/18/14 - 4/20/14
Mesa, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Glendale &
Ahwatukee
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Threshold Intensive
4/28/14
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National Day Of Prayer
5/1/14
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300 For Easter
Do you know that one of the largest churches in the 1800's was in London England? The pastor was Charles Spurgeon. Each Sunday they had 10,000 people for worship, but what is most interesting to me is that 1000 people were in the basement praying for those in the service. If you were to ask him, Spurgeon would say, "The power for his services came from God and prayers of the people willing to sacrificially prayer for others."
As you know people will be attending our Easter Services this year who do not know Christ or do not have a regular church home. Because we see these services as vital we have a goal to get 300 people to pray for those services!
What could "we" accomplish together in Prayer? Would you consider being one of those people to attend an Easter Service and then pray during one of the services for those who will be attending who don't yet know Christ?
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School of Prayer:
Inspires Next Steps In Prayer
We received lots of positive responses from our School of Prayer. This time we had our Campus Prayer Leaders do some of the teaching. So we weren't sure how that would go because we have had some big name people in recently like Mark Batterson and Andrew from Africa. But we were pleasantly surprised how well everyone responded to our leaders. It just goes to show that prayer is carried by some wonderful servant leaders.
We also had several nearby churches that came learn from the teaching and to learn how to do a school of prayer. We are so thankful to have some part in advancing the Kingdom.
What is the best kind of Prayer?
I think I know the answer. It is what I call "organic" prayer. This is prayer that starts up just because people have a desire to pray and not because there is a program in place. It is simply organic. We are beginning to see that happen at Central.
We heard the story of two ladies who are committed to praying each Thursday on the campus. They walk throughout the facilities at Central and pray for the work that is being done on the campus before their Bible study.
The Student Ministry has been watching portions of the Prayer Conference DVD's and then prayer walking the Central campus and the Campo Verde High School campus across the street. This is a group of Jr. High School girls who had a great time praying on the campus for Central and God's blessing on the work.
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National Day Of Prayer:
One Voice United In Prayer
Jesus once said "where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them" (Matthew 18:20).
Imagine what would happen if "millions" gathered together across America to pray in Jesus name. What kind of transformation would occur as they gather together and humble themselves before Him to pray?
Every year, the National Day of Prayer illustrates just that as God's people unite in prayer across the United States to call upon God to turn us from our wicked ways and turn this nation back to Him. Imagine how it would glorify His Name with millions in a mighty circle of prayer to call upon God to penetrate and destroy every stronghold in this nation as well as in us.
It was by faith that the Israelites walked in circles around the city for seven days and with a united voice shouted until the walls of Jericho came crumbling down.
Come gather with millions of others during the National Day of Prayer on May 1st and with one voice unite together in prayer.
For information on how you can participate contact Paul.Covert@CentralAZ.com .
In The Aftermath Of The Terrible Mudslide: "Pray With Us For The Community"
On Sunday, March 23rd, following the deadly mudslide in Washington, the Oso Community Church posted a sign that made an urgent request that was soon known around the world. Read and watch at charlotteobserver.com.
Crimea, Ukraine: A Call For More Prayer And Bibles
At a time when much of the world is calling for sanctions and other forms of intervention, Pastor Kostya Bakonov is among many Christians in Ukraine who are staying focused on the Word of God. "In the face of escalating tension and increased media speculation, Bakonov said his motto has become 'less news and television, more Bible and prayer.'" Read more.
A Secret Prayer Request
An article by a Voice of the Martyrs contact asks Christians to pray for a persecuted brother and his fellow workers in Christ. This article about a prayer request for a man who must remain unnamed is a reminder of the thousands upon thousands of Christians who risk death or torture for practicing their faith. Read more at beforeitsnews.com.
Group At Court House Offers Prayers For Plaintiffs And Defendants
Imagine that you are headed to court. Perhaps you are dealing with a custody issue; or it could be you are being prosecuted for a crime; maybe you've been summoned as a witness, or perhaps you are an attorney dealing with a tough moral dilemma. Or maybe you are a victim and feel as though you are being consumed by fear or bitterness. Imagine that you are in one of those situations and as you approach the courthouse steps you see a sign that says, "Need Prayer?" What would you do? A volunteer group in Wheaton, Ill. is taking prayer to a place where people so often need to be reminded that prayer is always a great opportunity. Get the full story from newsjournal.com.
Prayers For Quarterback Jim Kelly: Social Media's Role
As Jim Kelly, Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame quarterback, undergoes treatment for a cancer recurrence many are reaching out through social media and offering their prayers and support. According to an article at wivb.com, "Jim and Jill Kelly and their family are relying on their faith to get them through. That much is evident from what they've shared in social media: hashtagging tweets with "Prayers for JK;" an Instagram photo containing a verse from Exodus: "The Lord will fight for you; you need only be still." Read and watch more about it at wivb.com.
Flight 370: Prayers For The Passengers, Their Families And The Search
The mystery of flight 370 has prompted people around the world to pray. Here are two of many stories in the news: In Oklahoma, the brother of a man who was passenger on the flight, asks people to continue praying; read and watch at koco.com. In a community in Australia, church leaders and members of their congregations gathered to pray. Read the article at thesatellite.com.
Open Doors Urges Prayer For Christians Facing Death In North Korea
In North Korea 33 Christians are facing the death penalty after being accused of a connection with a missionary in South Korea. "Open Doors asked believers to pray for those who have been sentenced to death, for the missionaries who are being held against their will, for the entire North Korean population and for Kim Jong Un to 'soften his heart' and turn to Jesus." Get the full story at Christianpost.com.
Prayer Walking
by Mike Fleming
Prayer walking is a type of praying onsite with insight. Listen to see what God reveals to you about walking in prayer by yourself and with others.
Threshold Intensive A Big Success
By Paul Covert
This past week pastors and prayer leaders from Canada, Oklahoma, and the West Valley gathered for five days to talk/consult on prayer and prayer ministry.
The days were full, but it went by fast because we were blessed to have several guest speakers. Some of those included Cal, who described what it is like to have a prayer pastor on staff and our interaction. Samson Dunn, one of the pastors who took the Threshold Intensive the last time we offered it, came from an inner city church in Maryvale to speak at the event. I like to say that Samson "drank the Kool aid." He went back to his church and totally revamped the place elevating prayer to a more important position in ministry. With just that one change the church went from 800 to 1500 in the past two years. It has been so cool to watch God work there.
We had Campus Prayer leaders, the head of our Prayer Partner Ministry as well as leaders from our Service Intercession Ministry all describing their positions and answering their questions. It was fabulous.
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New Ahwatukee Prayer Room
Takes Team Work And Prayer
To put together a meaningful, tasteful, inviting, functional, within-budget prayer room in a strip-mall-setting-turned-church-site takes team work and lots of prayer...and a couple miracles. And the new Ahwatukee campus site was blessed with all that and more.
Transformation was needed for the room that had been used for child care prior to Central's acquiring the space to become our newest Prayer Room. When the Ahwatukee Prayer Team got it, there were still 3-D coconuts and monkeys on the walls!
After painting and removal of the coconuts, Cathy Cryer, associate Prayer Pastor in Ahwatukee, was charged with getting the room pulled together. She gathered some things from the previous inhabitants that might be useful in decorating the new Prayer Room, and then went shopping.
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Former Diamondback Shea Hillenbrand
Visits E-Men's Dinner
By Don WalkerWe had an E-Men's Accountability Group quarterly dinner at Central Christian Church's Mesa Campus on Monday evening. This is a group that provides support for one another in prayer and Bible study. As a group, we encourage one another to pray daily for God's guidance and to pray at least monthly for our neighborhood and do intercessory prayer. We also hold one another accountable for exercise and prayer with our wives (or significant other).
Paul Covert leads the group and develops themes for our quarterly meetings. He invited Shea Hillenbrand to come and speak to our group for this meeting. For those of you that don't follow baseball, Shea Hillenbrand was a major league baseball player for seven years. He played for several different teams and was a first baseman for our Diamondbacks at one time. Shea had a goal as a young Little League baseball player to become a Major League player. He dedicated his life to making this happen.
A U.S. Soldier Shares Prayer Circles In Afghanistan
A U.S. soldier stationed in Kandahar, Afghanistan shared another soldier's testimony in an email to his mother in the states. It is an account of the power of prayer that started with a simple exchange of the book by Mark Batterson called the "Circle Maker."
"Mom, check out the email I received from a young Lt. who was here with me. The Lord placed it on my heart to give him the prayer circle book. I thought I would share his words with you..."
"Troy,
Things are so wonderful these last few days. I made it homeon Friday, and surprised Daniel after school. The circle maker book has been extremely wonderful and I've been covering my wife and our son in constant prayer...."
To read the entire article, click here.
Accountability Groups
Helping each other to stay pure and faithful in our walks of faith with Him and praying for each other's struggles are ways members of an "accountability group" keep each other accountable to acting in a holy way.
The E-men's and E-Women's Accountability Groups at Central Christian Church report to each other and try to help each member submit every part of their life to God's will.
They each work on the disciplines of daily prayer, Bible study, praying for their spouse, exercising, reading, and praying for their neighbors. An accountability group can act as a safeguard to overcome sins and behaviors that are out of obedience to God. If one starts to go down a wayward path, the others help to re-direct their focus back to God.
As each one commits to this accountability group and to continually submit their daily lives to Christ, God helps them to mature in their walk with Christ.
To find out more about E-Men's and E-Women's Accountability Groups, or to join one, contactPaul.Covert@CentralAZ.com.
24 Seven Prayer Impact Grows!
by Paul Covert and Cathy Cryer
24 Seven Prayer closed for the final time this year on the Glendale campus Saturday, Nov. 16, and the numbers and comments showed a dramatic increase in participation and impact this year over last year:
Participation at all levels, from people serving to people praying, jumped on all campuses. But numbers, though certainly impressive this year, do not tell the whole story. What God did with people who devoted one hour with Him in prayer is another story! To see the rest of the story click here.
A Christmas Prayer
An article by Mark Galli, writer for Christianity Today December 22, 2011.
We like the shepherds in the field, like the woman at the tomb, are astonished, trembling in wonder and in fear.
When family and friends gather at our home for Christmas or Thanksgiving, I compose a prayer for the occasion. It usually coincides with themes that are engaging me at the moment. Here is what I plan to pray this Christmas day:
Time Alone With God In The Desert:
Jesus, Our Model
by Jasmine Faccone
In the cooler months, the Prayer Ministry gathers together anyone willing to pray in the desert.
Jesus modeled this same practice for us in the Bible from time to time as He "withdrew to lonely places and prayed." (Luke5:16) He would've been alone, away from the crowds who had witnessed His healings and preaching. This may have been an opportunity for Him to have some privacy and devotional time to God in prayer in the solitude of the desert landscape.
Often times, when we meet God in prayer, it is accompanied by thoughts of the day's agenda and the woes to accomplish many goals. But Christ offers us this example to come to God almost in secret, away from others and quietly offering prayers to God that are personal. Praise be to God that we have a Father in Heaven who sees us in secret. (Matthew 6:4) And by His own example, Christ encourages us to likewise withdraw to the lonely places and seek God, because we have much more to bring to God in prayer than He who did not sin. (Hebrews 4:15) Let us not forget that Christ, as God, is our example and mediator to whom we can address our prayers and petitions, and can sympathize with our weaknesses. (Hebrews 4:15)
Well, on Saturday, December 13th, you will have an opportunity to spend Time Alone With God in the desert in Mesa.
Where: Usery Pass in Mesa
When: Saturday, December 13
Time: Meet no later than 7 a.m. in the West parking lot of the Mesa Campus if you want to carpool with us in a church van (entrance fees are charged per car).
Can I drive myself?: Yes! Just meet us at 7:30 a.m. at the entrance of the park and be prepared to cover the $6 dollar per car fee.
You must register for Time Alone With God. To register and for more details, click here.
Life Coaching:
In Search Of The Truth
Are there things in your life that are hindering your obedience to God? Have you been making decisions that frequently affect your good conscience toward God? Is there a pattern of behavior that you recognize should be yielded to the power of God in your life?
These are significant questions every believer should ask themselves when fear, pride and desires to control their own life or the lives of others are consistently motivating them to make decisions apart from God.
The world is a very distracting place and living in daily surrender often gets hampered by issues in our hearts that are undealt with. Everyone's personal journey is different and experiencing God intimately requires an intentional step to ask God to reveal those sinful areas in our lives that are continually diluting our perspective of what sin is and that keep us from facing the truth in ourselves.
Life Coaching is offered through the Prayer Ministry at Central and involves an examination into one's own life and perspective of God, Christ and the Gospel. We utilize studies from "Called to Obedience", a ministry that provides a Bible based discipleship program designed to encourage believers to have an ongoing relationship with God in Christ and have the right view of God and His Gospel, as well as apply tools that through God's Holy Spirit call attention to several areas of sin including, roots of bitterness, fear, pride, un-forgiveness, and desires to control.
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Prayer: A Great Attitude Changer!
An article by James A. Washington was appropriately published several days before the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday. Insights regarding prayer as a method of correcting your attitude are appropriate any day of the year. Read it atphillytrib.com!
Prayers For Ferguson
Many people in various efforts prayed for the outcome of the Grand Jury verdict regarding the shooting death of Michael Brown and the case of Darren Wilson. These articles are some of many: Read an article from huffingtonpost.com andanother article from foxnews.com
"Everybody Was Praying": Coach Brought Back From The Brink Of Death
KLTV Channel 7, an ABC affiliate station in Tyler, Texas, ran a news segment about an Athletic Director who was pronounced dead-but people were praying, and he lived. He believes the Lord brought him back so that he could tell others that God hears our prayers. Watch and read an article at kltv.com.
Prayer, Rejoicing And Pizza Following Bae's Release From North Korean Prison
Kenneth Bae was facing years of hard labor in North Korea after being accused of participating in a Christian conspiracy. After much prayer and political maneuvering, he has been released. Rejoice and give thanks to God! Read more atwashingtonpost.com. Read another article at globalpost.com.
On The Battlefield Former Closet Christian Asks God For 2nd Chance
Penalty For Prayer? That's What Happened To A HighSchool Football Player
A high school football player knelt and prayed after scoring his first touchdown of the season. He was penalized for excessive celebration (drawing attention to himself). However, a friend says he was sincerely praying. Watch and read at wnd.com.Read another article on this topic at live5news.com.
Learning To Prayer the Scriptures
by Dana Olson
Interested in transforming your prayer life, your faith and your trust in God? This podcast is an excellent practical application of some of the things you learned at the 24/7 Prayer Event.
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Once again, Central will host a gathering later this month of the National Prayer Leaders from across the country. In return for our hospitality, they will tackle your tough questions about prayer!
Something's been nagging at you about prayer? Wonder about that unanswered prayer? Have you questioned why sometimes it feels like you are talking to the ceiling, when your friend seems to have a direct pipeline to answered prayers? Is it best to sound like King James English when you pray?
Consider any and all prayer questions you have and bring them with you to the Tough Questions Prayer Event in Gilbert beginning at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, January 29.
The answers will be served up prayerfully, and with an espresso bar, from a panel of Prayer Leaders who serve as Directors of Prayer or lead Prayer Ministries of various kinds. Their leadership takes many forms from pastoring, to praying for celebrities in Hollywood, to speaking and teaching on prayer, writing books or devotionals for prayer, to driving mobile units around the nation praying for national concerns, etc.
They all have a heart for prayer and have many years of experience in many venues from which to draw their answers for you.
When they met here at Central the first time several years ago, we offered a similar night open to questions from members and guests. It was a vibrant night of discussion, considering the power of prayer the Lord has gifted us with. You won't want to miss this new opportunity!
More information about the event will be provided via an email blast to you and from announcements at worship services very soon. Watch for them and save the date!
Tough Questions Prayer Event and Espresso Bar
6:30 p.m., Gilbert Campus
Thursday, January 29, 2015
$10 will be requested at the door to help us cover the expenses for this event. Please plan on joining us. You won't want to miss it!
Jamie W. To Speak At School Of Prayer
On February 8, 2015
by Jasmine Faccone
How does a former policeman from the West wind up overseas and face 10 years in prison for insulting Muhammed?
Praying as a Friend of God
by Mike Fleming
In September, we were privileged to have Andrew D. speak at Central's School of Prayer. He shared insights from those who pray in that Prayer Room. Taking time to be with God in a relationship and in a two-way communication of talking and listening are necessary.
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The School of Prayer Is Coming
On February 8, 2015
Save the Date!
Topic: Listening Prayer
Where: Gilbert Campus - The Outback
When: Sunday, February 8, from 3-7 p.m.
The cost is free (A love offering will be taken for the materials and snacks.)
Registration is required. For details and to register, click here.
Prayer For Miner Who Jumped Through Fire
When miner Will Muncy's bulldozer hit a gas line that burst into flames, the fire left him no way out-he was forced to make a fast decision-he jumped through the flames and suffered severe burns on his hands and lungs." Read and watch at wkyt.com.
Prayers Answered: American Couple Held In Qatar Finally Set Free
After being detained in Qatar for almost two years, Matt and Grace Huang were finally cleared of accusations regarding the death of their adopted daughter. Read more at latimes.com
Making A Difference: Middle School Prayer Group
The middle school years present many challenges and in Arab, Alabama a group of middle-school students are facing those challenges head on--they're praying about them! Read more at waaytv.com
"Unbroken" Story Inspires Angelina Jolie To Pray
Producer/Director Angelina Jolie prayed for a miracle. Read more at newsbusters.org and read another article on this topic at Christianpost.com. Read more about Zamperini's life at Wikipedia.com
Prayer Helps Heal Families of Violent Crime Victims
A violent crime against a single individual affects so many lives; family members, friends, entire communities all pay a steep price of grief and sorrow. A group called Hurting Families with Children in Crime includes prayer in their efforts to uplift those who are suffering. Read more at news4jax.com.
Prayer Box On A Mountain Top
A young girl lived 1,500 miles away from her mother who was undergoing treatment for cancer. As her mother was suffering, she suffered as well; prayer helped her cope-and she developed a very personal approach to prayer life. Get the full story at news4jax.com.
In the name of a more "modern" and "inclusive" government, the Surf Coast Shire Council voted to ban the Christian prayer that traditionally opened council meetings. However, the Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) is voicing opposition. The full story is at christiantoday.com.
Cultivating A Daily Relationship With God Through Prayer
by John Maempa
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