Prayer In Ministries (PIMs)

When we hear the expression “PIMs,” for most of us, “Partners in Missions” come to mind. It is vitally important to give financially to support the work of God on any level, whether locally or abroad, to contribute to the success of that work. However, it is just as  important to support the work (ministry) of God prayerfully for it to be successful. So in this case, the acronym “PIMs” is referring to “Prayer In Ministries.” Prayer is essential in any ministry! Prayer helps to reinforce the work of ministry, but above all, it represents your communication and relationship with God! A great theologian, O. Chambers, stated, "Prayer does not fit us for the greater work; prayer is the greater work." Also, E. M. Bounds said, "Talking to men for God is a great thing, but talking to God for men is greater still."

Prayer not only helps with the personal circumstances of life that benefit oneself and others, but beyond that, it also impacts kingdom and ministry purposes that help us to effectively minister to people. Notice that in prayer a powerful anointing is released and imparted in which many times you can identify with that same anointing that surfaces in various areas of ministry that you are involved in. Whether you teach, preach, lead a department, witness, play music, sing, or whatever service you render in Christ, that ministry or service becomes much more effective and powerful when it is reinforced with a prayer lifestyle. Prayer helps you to stay focused on your calling. Prayer should play a major role in every ministry in the Church worldwide. The simplicity of prayer makes it accessible to everyone, from the youngest to the oldest, in any ministry. The power of prayer, which is active in ministry through us, can forever change the course of temporal and eternal affairs for the better.

Prayer is Rewarding. Through prayer, you will receive and reap! Prayer has the power to turn people from the power of Satan to the power of God. “To open their eyes, and to turn them … from the power of Satan unto the power of God ... ” (Acts 26:18) So, reap the harvest! Receive God’s empowerment and divine ability and do greater works! “ … He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do …” (John 14:12) Reap all the benefits of prayer! “ … the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following.” (Mark 16:20) Allow the Spirit of God to demonstrate, unto His glory! “And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power” (I Corinthians 2:4).

Pray and ask the Lord to help you in your ministry of calling.

Pray, “Lord Anoint My…

HEAD that I may … “be sanctified in thy sight” (Leviticus 8:12).

MIND that I may …  “have the mind of Christ” (Philippians 2:5).

EYES that I may … “behold wondrous things out of thy law” (Psalm 119:18).

EARS that I may … “incline mine ears to the words of thy mouth” (Psalm 78:1).

MOUTH that I may … “speak the oracles of God” (I Peter 4:11).

NECK that Thy may … “destroy the yoke because of the anointing” (Isaiah 10:27).

HEART that I may … “be a man/(woman) after thine own heart” (Acts 13:22).

HANDS that Thy may … “establish thou the works of my hands” (Psalm 90:17).

FEET that Thy may … “order my steps in thy word” (Psalm 119:133).

BODY that I may …  “be healed” (James 5:14).

PERSON that I may … “abide in thy favor.” (Psalm 45:7).

BEING that I may … “live, and move, and have my being” (Acts 17:28).

MISSION that I may … “minister effectively in your kingdom, through you” (Isaiah 61:1).

DESTINY that Thy may … “teach me ALL things by that same anointing” (I John 2).

Through praying to the Almighty God in your communication and relationship with Him, He can anoint you from “head” to “toe” in ministry, and in all things for Him. You are complete in Him, lacking nothing! (Colossians 2:10, Psalm 23:1) Be a participant, making sure that you are a supporter of … PIMs!

Flo Shaw

Director

World Network of Prayer

Continued Prayer for the 2022 UPCI General Conference

SEPTEMBER has been designated as the “Month of Focused Prayer” for the 2022 UPCI General Conference that is scheduled to occur October 4-7 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. This year’s theme is “MAKE HIM KNOWN.” Please continue to pray for the great success of this key event. We anticipate a dynamic conference with the glorious presence of God in our midst! 

Pray for:

• David Bernard, General Superintendent, and Scott Graham, General Secretary, and for all Assistant General Superintendents, Division Leaders, Directors, Coordinators, District Superintendents and Secretaries, administration, staff, leadership and the entire ministerial body and all churches of the UPCI. Pray for God’s purpose to be fulfilled.
• The success of all business meetings, services, and events at General Conference. Pray God’s will be done in all decisions and voting. Pray He guides and uses the Ministry.
• God to continue to bless our entire organization with faithful laborers and with the finances and resources necessary to continue to further advance His kingdom.
• The entire Body of Christ and for His divine plan to be wrought. 
• ALL to go well with every aspect of General Conference. Pray for all speakers, musicians, singers, altar workers, greeters, conference workers, etc., and for everyone involved in the conference agenda. Pray that God would greatly anoint and use all.
• The Word of God to go forth with power and authority and to be confirmed with signs following. Pray that God would perform healing, miracles, signs, and wonders. 
• God's people worldwide to greater advocate and demonstrate in the name of Jesus.
• Many people to be filled with the Holy Ghost and baptized in the name of Jesus.
• An ultimate outcome of great revival, restoration, and harvest worldwide.
• Everyone to get in one mind and one accord and render strategic focused prayer and be world changers.
• God’s kingdom to come and His will to be done in earth as it is in heaven.
• Our churches and ministers during this time of crisis, that they would overcome the pandemic and other difficult challenges. Pray Spirit-led prayers.
• The Church to engage in repentance and stand in the gap for our world. 
• Healing, deliverance, revival, restoration, and reaping of harvest … and all that God desires to do worldwide!
• The Church, both leadership and laity, to experience great victory in all things that glorify God, and that we would continually … MAKE HIM KNOWN!

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

SEPTEMBER 24/7 WATCH (WEEK 2)

National Issues: Addictions

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

Rev. David K Bernard

General Superintendent

2022 WNOP Events

• 24/7 WATCH: WNOP Facebook Worldwide Prayer Initiative (January 1 - December 31)
• Ministry & Prayer (MAP) Conference. St. Paul, MN. September 21-23
• UPCI Day of Prayer (September 28)
• Oklahoma District One-Day Prayer Conference (October 22) North Point UPC, Sperry, OK
• Ontario District Blitz - Regional (November 1-6) Location: Various Sections in Ontario, Canada
• International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (November 6)
• Georgia District Prayer Workshop (November 10-12). Solid Rock PC, College Park, GA
• Arkansas District Summons (Dates TBD). First Pentecostals of Benton, Benton, AR
• *Northwest Region Summons (Dates TBD). Location - Idaho: TBA
• *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 Executive Board approval. Note: Some events are District Board approved, but promoted by WNOP.

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

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