For The Sake Of

There are many reasons to fight the good fight for our faith. We can have confidence that our efforts are not in vain. While we don’t wrestle against flesh and blood, we still have to live in a carnal world with the daily battles of our fallen nature. Our greatest weapon of war is prayer. Without prayer, we can fall into deception, depression, and sin. God has given us His Word, and the ability to overcome every obstacle. We must stir up the gifts within us, keeping our eyes on the prize. We must focus on the reason why we should keep fighting the good fight of faith. Our greatest motivation must be love. When love for others is our motivation, our faith, which God calls righteousness, is energized. Faith keeps us going when things seem hopeless. Faith keeps us believing for salvation, and a good outcome, no matter how bad things look. For the sake of others we believe, hope, and endure. It is faith rooted in love that motivates us to sacrifice. The Apostle Paul said, “just as I please everyone in all things [as much as possible adapting myself to the interests of others], not seeking my own benefit but that of the many, so that they [will be open to the message of salvation and] may be saved” (I Corinthians 10:33 AMP).

There are times we must let things go, even if we don’t agree, so we can connect with those who may not be where we are spiritually. This does not mean we agree with, or take part in sin. We cannot reach those who believe we have ulterior motives, or who don’t think we really care. We must be concerned about what is going on in their lives. We must offer prayer, encouragement, or even physical things, if we are able. Even though we suffer through the challenges of this life, we can have victories, and bring the spoils of war into the house of God. Those we bring in can be healed, strengthened, and equipped to sure up the breaches in the house of God. God, who is faithful, will continue to add to His Kingdom and Church in this world. He has a purpose, and a plan, to provide for His Body. We are part of that plan. I Chronicles 26:27 says, “From spoil won in battles they dedicated gifts to maintain and repair the house of the Lord.”

It takes prayer, determination, and a desire to esteem others better than ourselves, to make sacrifices for the sake of those we don’t even know. We do so believing in the faithfulness of God, for the sake of our families, and those we do know. When we give to God and His Kingdom, making the souls of men our greatest commodity, God will supply all our needs. King David loved God, and made provision for the sake of posterity, saying; “Moreover, because I delight in the house of my God, the [personal] treasure that I have of gold and silver, I give to the house of my God, in addition to all that I have already provided for the holy house” (I Chronicles 29:3). When we put the Kingdom of God first, we are promised that all things will be added to us. God always exceeds our expectations, but what greater treasure is there than the souls of our loved ones? Let’s stay in the mindset of prayer every day for the sake of humanity.

Beth Marie Evans 

Apostolic Author

Associate Minister

International Christian Fellowship

Brookfield, Illinois

UPCI National Deaf Evangelism Ministry Conference

“Celebrating 50 Years”

The UPCI National Deaf Evangelism Ministry Conference will convene at The Sanctuary in Hazelwood, Missouri on July 11 – 15, 2022. Deaf Evangelism Ministry is celebrating its 50th ministry anniversary! What a great milestone! 

Deaf Evangelism Ministry evangelizes and empowers the deaf with the gospel. This ministry also is designed to teach and train interpreters in a manner that demonstrates a respect for Deaf culture and language. Additionally, Deaf Evangelism Ministry (DEM) provides many services and resources to equip people for deaf ministry.

Pray for:

• All speakers and participants involved in the conference to be greatly anointed to minister effectively to every registrant and to all who are a part of this great event.
• The success of this event and for the attendees to leave further empowered and equipped to work in their prospective areas of ministry.
• For the Deaf Evangelism Ministry Director, Rev. Wesley Swanson and the Deaf Evangelism Ministry Assistant Director, Rev. Donald Swan, the DEM Leadership Team, and the DEM Ministry Board and all workers laboring in Deaf Evangelism Ministry to greater fulfill each unique purpose that God has commissioned to be accomplished.
• Great revival and harvest in the deaf community. Pray for a great outpouring of the Spirit of God. Pray for healings, miracles, signs, and wonders.
• The will of God to be done in all deaf ministries as the gospel is spread worldwide. 

Flo Shaw

Director

World Network of Prayer

The World Network of Prayer Presents

24/7 WATCH: A Year-Round Initiative for 24/7 Prayer

As of January 1, 2022, WNOP launched an annual 24/7 prayer and fasting chain worldwide in coordination with our existing “Year of Prayer.” Each week WNOP is posting a prayer focus as daily prayer for the entire week. Also weekly, a video is posted on the WNOP Facebook Page of a prayer leader and/or minister leading in periodic prayer. We encourage your participation by joining in prayer.

Will you commit and join with others throughout the world in united prayer and fasting? Sign up by committing in your heart unto God that you will consistently set aside a day each week to do some prayer and fasting. WNOP also has partnered with those in local churches who are already a part of a current 24-hour prayer chain. All of these hours of consecration are culminating to help provide a complete mass prayer covering the entire Church body and to help bring greater success in all that we do in Christ! Together, let’s “watch and pray” and behold great and mighty things in the kingdom of God! Let’s prevail over the enemy with victory and declare, “Not on My Watch!”

Flo Shaw

Director

World Network of Prayer

JULY 24/7 WATCH (WEEK 3)

GOVERNMENT: Governor

Following is the “24/7 Watch” daily prayer focus for this week. Join us in consistent prayer & fasting.

WORLD NEEDS

• Pray for God to have His way with government changes as Israel has a new election pending. In the UK, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has resigned, and Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister is to resign after protesters stormed their residence and set fire after a declaration of bankruptcy.
• Pray for the Lord of the harvest to send forth laborers and to protect the harvest field as gun violence continues. The most recent situation occurred on a day of national celebration during the Highland Park, Illinois July Fourth Parade. The parade shooting killed seven people and injured dozens of others. Also, the most recent bar shootings in South Africa have killed 14 and 19 people respectively.
• Pray for Sydney as floods have caused challenges for approximately 50,000 people and required rescues for over 100 people.
• Pray for the Lord to avenge all the innocent people who have died as a result of gun violence.
• Continue to pray for God to have His way with the Ukraine/Russia conflict and protect all missionaries/apostolic friends, children, and believers in Ukraine and the surrounding areas.  Also pray for the rebuilding of Ukraine and for the Lord to provide support for its rebuilding.

Make plans to attend now! Registration is free. Come, and expect great things!

Rev. David K. Bernard

General Superintendent

2022 WNOP Events

• 24/7 WATCH: WNOP Facebook Worldwide Prayer Initiative (January 1 - December 31)
• New England Territory Summons (NETS) - Regional (August 18-20). Christ Temple, Tiverton, RI
• UPCI Day of Prayer (September 28)
• *Oklahoma District One-Day Prayer Conference (October 22) North Point UPC, Sperry, OK
• International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (November 6)
• *Arkansas District Summons (Dates TBD). First Pentecostals of Benton, Benton, AR
• *Washington District Summons (Dates TBD). Location: TBA
• *South Texas District Summons (Dates TBD). Houston, TX
• *Ontario District Blitz (November 1-6). Location: Various Sections in Ontario, Canada
• National Apostolic Day of Prayer (Date TBA). Apostolic Fellowship Summit
• YM + WNOP Summons (Rescheduled Dates TBD). Location: TBA
• WNOP “Operation Prayer Evangelism: “Switzerland” (Rescheduled Dates TBD)
• WNOP “Operation Prayer Evangelism: “Operation Turkey” (Rescheduled Dates TBD)
• WNOP “Operation Prayer Evangelism: “Operation Jamaica” (Rescheduled Dates TBD)

*Pending Board approval. Note: Events and schedule subject to the restrictions and impact of the ongoing pandemic.

Also, more 2022 event dates to be added to the WNOP Calendar later as approved by the Board throughout the year.

(For more info on these specific listings, please contact WNOP at 636-229-7986)