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Join us in praying for the following world needs this week:
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EXPECTANCY: "The Master's Touch"
"If I ma
y touch but his clothes, I shall be whole"
(Mark 5:28).
Expectancy is defined as the
state of thinking or hoping that something (usually pleasant) will happen. It is
the
anticipatory belief or desire of something that is expected.
"Expectancy is the atmosphere for miracles."
A lady that is expecting in the natural indicates that a birth is forthcoming. Truly, childbirth is a miracle...a new creation. The woman with the issue of blood in Mark 5:28 expected a miracle. If she touched Jesus, with expectancy, then surely she knew that He would touch her with a miracle.
Humans possess five natural senses: sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch. "
Touch" places us in direct contact with our world.
When we touch something, we become closely involved with it.
We touch thousands of things every day in our lives without even thinking about it. We touch objects.
We even affect change in the objects, or even the people, we touch. But there is nothing more powerful than the
touch of God!
Jesus touched a leper, and
he was healed.
His touch changed
"Jacob" (deceiver) into "Israel" (a prince having power with God). His touch changed
Moses from a murderer to a leader.
His touch can remove sicknesses.
His touch can raise the dead.
His touch can open blind eyes.
His touch can unstop deaf ears.
His touch can lift up the down and out.
His touch can change us on the inside.
His touch can make all things well on the outside! If you are expecting, then God desires to birth something great in this season...a new beginning!
Are you seeking God with EXPECTANCY? Touch God with your prayer, and He will touch you with His power!
Flo Shaw
Director
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"This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, truce-breakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, traitors, heady, high minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, long-suffering, charity, patience...what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me. Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them... All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works (II Timothy, Chapter 3).
In the chapter above, the Apostle Paul shared with us behaviors we witness in these present times we are living in and warns us to keep clear of those who deny the true power of God by saying, "from such turn away," because we are fully aware of the true power of Jesus. Therefore, it is important that we fervently continue to press forward in faith as one Body and Church of Jesus towards the straight and narrow path that leads to salvation and eternal life.
Pray:
- For God's Spirit to bind, strengthen and keep us physically, spiritually, mentally and emotionally.
- That we are UNITED, according to His Word, to be victorious over all persecutions, trials, tribulations and temptations that may come our way.
- For God to show Himself strong for His church to continue growing as stated in the book of Acts and to pour out wisdom, knowledge and understanding to every individual and organization that has a hunger and thirst to receive the true gospel of Jesus, our only omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent heavenly God.
- Steadfastly, for we know as the end of this world draws near, the love for violence and vulgarity will continue to go viral like a virus because there is no vision to view beyond the visible.
- Continually, for it is vital for us to be vigilant because the enemy of our soul is like a vicious viper seeking victims in various places.
No value of vanity can fill any void except the love of Jesus our God, the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the Ending, the First and the Last, the Author and Finisher of our faith
who provides vegetation for His sheep in the valleys. Therefore, as virtuous vessels in God's vineyard, we must stay "united for the kingdom of Jesus" and obey His voice to be victorious over the enemy by the power of Jesus vested in us!
Parvesh Bhola
Intercessory Prayer Team
Georgetown, Guyana UPCI
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Spring 90 Day Prayer Journey
It is almost time again for our Spring 90 Day Prayer Journey for our beloved prodigals.
As in the past, we will begin on Wednesday, April 1. Our theme this year is 'Welcome Home.'
We pray and fast for our prodigals to return, but have we thought about the personal responsibility and commitment of loving them home and then loving them to complete restoration?
Loving prodigals requires a cost; a complete trust in Our Heavenly Father and submitting fully to the process within us and them.
As the rooster crowed the second time on that early morning in Jerusalem, the Apostle Peter realized what he had done.
He had failed Jesus.
We can only imagine how he must have felt.
Jesus knew.
He didn't send a word of reprimand, or "Remember what I said you would do," or "I told you so." He didn't put him through steps of earning back his place with the eleven.
Peter didn't need to be told how wrong he was.
He already knew, just as our beloved prodigals know.
Jesus simply had the young man dressed in white by the tomb that day to include Peter by name when he announced the instructions to the women where they could go to find Jesus.
That was His 'Welcome Home' sign.
He could return and he would be safe.
Just come home.
Your welcome is waiting.
He even trusted him with the message of The Gospel on The Day of Pentecost.
Having the heart of Jesus with our prodigals takes time in His presence and The Word.
It takes much intentional preparation and commitment.
It takes spiritual warfare and rest; rest in our minds and bodies.
It takes persistent childlike faith and trust.
We love them when they do not deserve to be loved just as Jesus loved us and sacrificed His all for us when we were yet in sin and unlovable.
The heart of Jesus says you may not feel you deserve to be loved but, "I want you home.
You are welcome.
I am here until you are healed and whole.
I won't preach to you.
I won't quote or send scriptures in text.
I won't re-preach sermons.
I won't look for opportune times to manipulate your thoughts.
I won't judge or condemn you when you fall.
I won't try to change you.
I'll trust Jesus to do that.
I'm just going to love you.
His Spirit within you will lead and guide you.
We can trust that process.
You and He will do this together.
With healthy boundaries understood by both of us, I commit to love you until..."
As we approach the eleventh 90 Days of Prayers For Our Prodigals Prayer Journey, let us think and pray about The Father in Luke 15.
His heart had been in preparation while waiting for his wayward son.
We don't know how long the son was gone.
We just know that 'gone' can mean anything.
Praying and preparing in trust takes intentional focus; not on just the son but also on The Father. When the son returned, the Father's heart received (Greek: dechomai...warmly receptive, welcoming) him. He had no fear of the days ahead or the restoration process. His heart was perfectly aligned and prepared.
Lord, prepare our hearts as we pray for Your covenant children's return to You. There has been no greater or more important time on God's timeline up to this time for bringing home Your Covenant Sons and Daughters!
Let us be mindful of the work You desire first in us. Help us to align our 'Welcome Home' with Yours. In Jesus Name, amen.
With a deep longing for the harvest,
Don and Dy Anne Long
POA HOPE Prayer...for prodigals and those who love them.
Pentecostals of Alexandria
Email: hopejer3117@aol.com
FB: HOPE2HOPE15
IG:
HOPE2HOPE15
Notes:
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We will pray the book Prayers For Prodigals, 90 Days of Prayers For Your Child, by Dr. James Banks in unity. These prayers will be prayed for ALL prodigals.
* United 90 Day Prayer Journey begins 4.1.20.
We will conclude 6.30.20.
* United Fast Days are Day 1, 4.1.20.
Day 45, and Day 90.
We will send notices of these days on FB and IG.
Returned prodigal,
Rick Colbert,
Alexandria, LA, sharing hope and encouragement with Rev. and Sis. J. H. Osborne at BOTT20.
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Returned prodigal after 12 years giving praise to God. Restoration 7 years. God is good!
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Returned prodigal, giving his testimony to HOPE Prayer. He is now running three Sober Living Homes in Alexandria, LA.
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We've been praying, we've been sowing.
Now we're crying, heaven send the rain.
We're hungry, we're thirsty for YOU. We want YOU.
We're patiently waiting for YOU.
We need YOU.
Song by William McDowell
What an exciting time for Apostolics, Christians, believers of God!
I
f you're afraid, read God's promises again.
Read the prophecies of His Holy Word.
Re
m
ember
how God took care of His people.
This is a time to pray, be wise, obey, and walk ci
rcumspectly.
The Godly men and people of the Bible went through trials.
They submitted to the ruler over them.
God brought them through and He b
rought them OUT!
He'll do it again!
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Prayer Requests for Prodigals
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"Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like Me. Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all My pleasure:" Isaiah 46:9,10 (KJV)
Spring POA HOPE PRAYER Team is READY!
We will again pray together the book, PRAYERS FOR PRODIGALS ...90 Days of Prayers For ALL prodigals, by Dr.
James Banks
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April 1- June 30.God's Word will be fulfilled. What He's done before, He will do it again. Our theme is WELCOME HOME. "And there is hope in thine end, saith the Lord, that thy children shall come again to their own border." Jeremiah 31:17 (KJV)
Get your 'welcome' ready.
Freshen the best robe.
Fatten the calf, shine the ring and shoes!
Set the table in great anticipation.
Speak of the glorious things God has done and is already doing.
Look out the door and down the road with an expectant heart!
Align your spirit and will with The Father to give a
Luke 15 'Welcome Home' to your beloved prodigal.
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David K. Bernard
General Superintendent
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Royce Andrus
(New Jersey/Delaware)
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James Booker
(Wisconsin) |
Terry Brewer
(Atlantic)
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Ronald Brown
(Tennessee)
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Steve Carrington
(Texico)
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Brent Coltharp
(Illinois)
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Marrell Cornwell
(Kansas)
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Kevin Cox
(Louisiana)
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Jack Cunningham
(Virginia)
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Stan Davidson
(Alabama)
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Dean Dickinson
(Nova Scotia)
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Andrew Dillon
(British Columbia)
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David Fauss
(South Texas)
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Irvin Fields
(South Dakota)
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Daniel Flemming
(Iowa)
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Richard Flowers
(North Texas)
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Jesus Fortaleza
(Central Canadian)
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Tim Gaddy
(Arkansas)
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Eddie Gann
(South Carolina)
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Parcel Graves
(Oregon)
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Nathaniel Hampton
(Idaho)
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John Hanson
(Connecticut)
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Art Hodges III
(Southern California)
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Gary Hogan
(Arizona)
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Wayne Huntley
(North Carolina)
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Greg Hurley
(WV/Western Maryland)
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Darrell Johns
(Georgia)
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*Names above are continually being updated as changes are reported.
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Missionaries
Global Missionaries
Our Missionaries in Sensitive Areas
Bryan & Barbara Abernathy (Director of Promotions
)
Dwayne & Linda Abernathy (Belize)
Gary & Sharon Abernathy (Zambia)
Randy & Carolyn Adams (Regional Director)
Mark & Glenda Alphin (Finland)
Aaron & Tiffany Anderson (Brazil)
North American Missionaries
Charles Martin Family (Philadelphia, Mississippi)
Nicholes Robbins Family (Saltillo, Mississippi)
James Garrett Family (Fort Benton, Montana
)
Jonathan Russell Family (North Wilkesboro, North Carolina
)
Matthew Drake Family (Richlands, North Carolina)
Ronald Timmons Family (Denton, North Carolina)
Jacob Hedrick Family
(Mooresville, North Carolina
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Access Challenged Nations
Join the World Network of Prayer and Global Missions in praying for the nations that currently do not have an apostolic work. We will focus on one nation each week.
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The umbrella of Multicultural Ministries encompasses 16 ministries focused on specific nationalities/ethnic groups, 3 ministries with a special cultural focus, 2 resource ministries and 1 missionary program, each dedicated to effective strategies for evangelism, discipleship, and training. Multicultural Ministries provide materials and resources to help people reach into the many cultural groups of North America. Multicultural Ministries is led by Brocc Chavis, MCM Director. Ministries for prayer. Please join us in praying for these important ministries.
Korean Evangelism
The Ministry Of Korean Evangelism is committed to connecting and providing support to our friends in the Korean Community.
Reverend Sam Suh
Korean Evangelism Ministry Coordinator
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It is imperative that we pray for evangelists. We will focus on praying for evangelists each week. The
Evangelist Ministry recognizes and promotes the Biblical role of evangelist as stated in Ephesians 4:11-12, "And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ." The Evangelist Ministry is dedicated to preaching the gospel and effectively ministering by partnering with pastors worldwide to gather vision, faith, and harvest, saving the lost, and edifying the church. Pastors can confidently book a licensed, enrolled evangelist that will bless their church. Doug Klinedinst is the ministry coordinator. This week let's pray for all evangelists!
UPCI Evangelists (S - W):
| Michael Sparks |
Rodney Stone |
Lee Stoneking |
Jacob Tapia |
| Lori Wagner |
Michah Warbington |
Mark Winters |
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The mission of the Occupational Chaplains Association (OCA) is to equip and credential United Pentecostal chaplains to present the Gospel in a compelling fashion to occupational and communal America.
The vision of the OCA is to equip and ecclesiastically endorse United Pentecostal chaplains to reach beyond the closed doors and separating barriers of Corporate America. We are professional caregivers coming along side of today's workforce and their families to be the bridge of spiritual and emotional help to those caught in the machinery of life. We assist employers to retain workers and defusing workplace violence by presenting the Gospel through a ministry of presence. William Dillon is the Director of OCA. Click on the link, and let's pray for all of the following Chaplains listed this week!
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- Continue to pray for God to give the entire Body of Christ and leaders direction concerning the coronavirus during this season. It is being reported that a number of states are reporting an uptick in Covid-19 cases, and South Korea has restored coronavirus lockdown due to a new spike, The global death tolls is 372,000 people, counting 103,000 Americans.
- Pray for the Lord to touch the hearts of the people in America so that all would receive the love of God, and work towards equality for all people during this time of unrest, rioting, and looting due to protests which leaves a trail of destruction across American cities as a result of the death of black individuals such as Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd. Also pray for the body of Christ to maintain its unity, love, and focus on the return of our Savior.
- Pray for Christians in Uganda, as recently a father burned his daughter for reportedly converting to Christianity.
- Pray for the Lord to cause people to donate non-perishable goods to food pantries during this time of increased unemployment.
- Continue to pray for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his trial for three corruption cases, and that the Lord will reveal the truth about him and deliver him from all lies. Also pray for peace in Israel and the return of their land.
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2020 WNOP Events
- 30 Days of Prayer (January 2-31)
- New York Metro District Prayer Conference, St. Albans, New York (January 17-18)
- WNOP Leadership Retreat, Weldon Spring, Missouri; Scott Graham (February 5-7)
- Ministry And Prayer (MAP) Seminar, ABI; Oakdale, Minnesota; Lee Stoneking (March 4-6)
- School of Prayer, Ijamsville, Maryland,; Jason Sciscoe (March 19-21) Postponed
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Apostolic Day of Prayer (March 27)
- Advanced Prayer Seminar, Del Valle, Texas; Chris & Danielle Green (April 2-4) Postponed
- Northwest Regional Summons, Renton, Washington (April 30 - May 2) Postponed
- National Day of Prayer (May 7)
- National Apostolic Day of Prayer (May 8)
- Global Day of Prayer (May 31)
- International Summons, Bridgeton, Missouri; David/Connie Bernard, Cortt Chavis (June 18-20)
- "Operation Switzerland," (June 28 - July 7) Postponed
- "Operation Turkey," (July 23-30) Postponed
- "Operation Jamaica," Trelawny, Jamaica (August 10-16)
- New England Territory Summons, Tiverton, Rhode Island (August 20-22)
- UPCI World Day of Prayer (September 16)
- South Texas District Regional Summons, Houston, Texas; J. Sciscoe (September 10-12)
- UPCI General Conference Prayer Seminars, St. Louis, Missouri (September 24-25)
- YM WNOP Youth Explosion Summons (YES!), St. Charles, Missouri (September 26)
- Ontario District Regional Summons, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (November 5-7)
- Georgia District Regional Summons, College Park, Georgia (November 12-14)
- Detroit Regional Summons, Romulus, Michigan (November 19-21)
- New England Summons, London, England - Pending (Dates TBD)
Note:
More 2020 event dates to be added to the WNOP Calendar later as approved by the Board throughout the year.
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