The Greatest Gift!

The greatest gift was not wrapped in shiny paper lying under a Christmas tree ... given to someone, but rather was wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in a manger ... given to everyone! The greatest gift was not placed under the tree, but on the tree! Jesus Christ is the greatest gift ever given to humanity! This gift was given to the world in celebration of the Birth...day of Jesus before Christ…mas was ever even heralded. Jesus Christ, the Savior is born! The ultimate gift was not held in the hands of the three “Kings of Orient,” but rather in the hands of Mary, who held the one “King of Kings!” Matthew 1:21 says, “And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.”

As the Gift of the Holy Ghost (Christ) is poured out, we can celebrate the spiritual Birth...days of His children. Jesus is the Greatest Gift! He is the “Ultimate Gift” (Acts 2:38; Romans 6:23; John 4:10, 14). He is the best! He is the “Unchanging Gift” (Hebrews 13:8; James 1:16-17). He never depreciates! He is the “Unsolicited Gift” (Ephesians 2:8, 4:7; Romans 5:18). He freely died for all! He is the “Unlimited Gift” (I John 2:2; Revelation 22:17). He is inexhaustible! He is the “Unspeakable Gift” (II Corinthians 9:15). He leaves you speechless!

Jesus Christ does not have to be the Unclaimed Gift, simply because people do not know what they can possess, nor understand the value of their inheritance (II Corinthians 6:2; Acts 26:18; Ephesians 1:18). Make Him Known! Will you send them the “Good News” about what is rightfully theirs?

The United States Postal Service statistics show that on average the Postal Service historically processes and delivers more than 16 billion cards, letters, and packages between Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Eve. Wow … what astounding figures! What if the Church became more passionate, with an even greater desire to send … the news of the Greatest Gift? To send … the gospel; to send a tract or outreach card; to send an invitation inviting someone to church; to send a prayer; to send whatever God desires.

We should always endeavor to send “The Whole Gospel to the Whole World by the Whole Church.” We should unite to answer, “the voice of the Lord, saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” (Isaiah 6:8). We should unite to pray that “the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest” (Matthew 9:38). We should unite to advocate Oh Lord, “O send out thy light and thy truth” (Psalm 43:3).

Indeed, Jesus is the answer for the world today! Tell the world, “I Give You Jesus,” and let’s present Him more than ever, for truly He is the Greatest Gift of all!

Flo Shaw

Director

World Network of Prayer

Prayer for the Hurting During the Christmas Season

"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6).

Christmas is the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” for many, but a difficult time for those who are hurting. During this holiday season, let us not forget to pray for those who are hurting or who have experienced loss.

• Pray that God will undergird and strengthen the hurting with His unconditional love and comfort.
• Pray that God gives His divine protection spiritually, physically, and emotionally.
• Pray that God reveals and or/renews to each hurting individual the revelation of the true meaning of Christmas.
• Pray that God "supplies every need" spiritually, financially, and emotionally.
• Pray that the will of God be done in the hearts and lives of the hurting.

Pray specifically for:



1. Orphans
2. Individuals who have lost loved ones to death
3. Individuals who are terminally ill
4. Spouses, parents, and loved ones of the terminally ill
5. The homeless
6. Individuals who have experienced tragedies from floods, fires, tornadoes, etc.
7. The unemployed
8. Others who God may lay upon your heart

Pastor Esther Hunt

San Saba UPC

San Saba, Texas

If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of depression, prayer is an exceptional tool. Jesus loves when we come to Him with our sorrows! However, don't hesitate to reach out to a professional, in addition to the spiritual leaders in your life. We have each other for a reason! For those battling suicidal thoughts an additional resource includes:

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255

World Network of Prayer has chosen the theme AI for the 2024 "30 Days of Prayer." In today’s technological-driven society, when we hear the abbreviation AI, many of us would assume it refers to artificial intelligence. This development in the fields of computer science and engineering makes it possible for machines to learn from experience and provide services typically requiring human input. However, in this case AI means “Apostolic Influence!” This intelligence is not human- or machine-engineered, and it is not artificial. It is authentic and biblical, and comes from the throne of God. Such influence is a spiritual force that focuses on hearts and transforms people through Apostolic means given by an omniscient, omnipotent, and omnipresent God.

All individuals and churches are invited to participate in the annual "30 Days of Prayer" January 2-31, 2024. There will be greater Apostolic influence impacting the masses. Let's anticipate great revival, harvest, and success, as we allow "Apostolic Influence" to help turn the world upside down for the cause of Christ (Acts 17:6).

The World Network of Prayer Presents 

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

As of January 1, 2023, WNOP has continued the 24/7 prayer and fasting chain worldwide. It has been such a great success in 2022 that it was requested again. 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.

Many people throughout the world have signed up by committing in their hearts unto God that they will consistently join together in united 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 over 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

WNOP Director

December 24/7 Global Impact (WEEK 3)

Global Impact: Natural Disasters



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

POA’S HOPE Prodigals Prayer Ministry ...

HELPING OUR PRODIGALS ETERNALLY & HELPING OVERWHELMED PARENTS ENDURE

HOPE Prodigals Prayer Ministry invites you to join with many around the world for 90 Days of Prayers as we unite in prayer again for our beloved prodigals, and those who love them. We are ready! 

We will pray the daily prayers from the book by Dr. James Banks, Prayers for Prodigals. You may purchase the book online or at White Steeple Book & Music Store (The Pentecostals of Alexandria). 

This prayer journey is for parents and family of prodigals as well as for our beloved prodigals. Please follow Hope2HOPE15 for daily posts. 

For questions, please contact Don or Dy Anne Long @ 318 442 5541 or The Pentecostals of Alexandria @ 318 487 8976.

“And there is HOPE in thine end, saith the Lord, that thy children shall come again to thine own border” (Jeremiah 31:17).

Access Challenged Nations

Join the World Network of Prayer and Global Missions in praying for these nations which need a stronger missionary presence. We will focus on one nation each week.

2024 WNOP Events

• 24/7 WATCH (January 1 – December 31)
• 30 Days of Prayer (January 2-31)
• **SoCal District Summons (January 4-6)
• **Hawaii District Prayer Conference: INOP (TBA)
• **New York Metro District Summons (TBA)
• **North Central Jersey District Prayer Conference (February 9-10)
• **South Carolina District Prayer Conference (February 22-24)
• Fivefold Ministry Discovery Conference (UPCI) (March 23-25)
• UPCI Ministers International Day of Prayer & Fasting: Purim (March 24-25)
• National Day of Prayer (May 2)
• **Rocky Mountain District Prayer Conference (May 17-18)
• Global Day of Prayer/Pentecost Sunday (May 19)
• 2024 WNOP International Summons, St. Charles, MO (June 13-15)
• *AYC (YM) Washington DC Trip (June 17-24)
• *AYC (YM) New York City, NY Trip (July 8-15)
• *AYC (YM) Alaska Trip (July 15-July 22)
• *AYC (YM) Long Beach, California Trip (July 22-29)
• *New England Territory Summons: RI (Host), MA, CT, NH, VT, & ME (August 15-17)
• **South Texas District Prayer Conference (TBA)
• UPCI Day of Prayer (September 25)
• UPCI Prodigals Day of Prayer (October 6)
• Day of Prayer: Persecuted Church (November 3)
• **Georgia District Prayer Conference (November 7-9)
• **Arkansas District Prayer Conference (TBD)
• **Oklahoma District Prayer Conference (TBD)
• *San Diego “TNT” Prayer Conference (TBA)
• *New Orleans Regional Prayer Conference (TBD)
• *MAP Conference: ABI/ABC, St. Paul, MN (TBA)
• Ontario Sectional Prayer Summons (Various Dates)
• **Florida District Prayer Conference (TBA)
• **Wisconsin District Prayer Conference (TBD)
• **Detroit Metro District Prayer Summons (TBD)
• Operation Turkey (TBA)
• *Operation Taiwan, Singapore, and Indonesia (TBD)
• YM + WNOP Summons (Rescheduled Dates TBD)
• **Northwest Regional Summons: RMD, AK/YT, BC, OR, WA, ID (TBA-2025)

Note: *Pending Executive Board approval. **Some events are District Board approved, but promoted by WNOP. Also, more 2024 event dates will be added to the WNOP Calendar later as approved by the Executive Board or submitted (District). For more info, please contact WNOP at 636-229-7986.