The Fate of the World is in the Hands of Nameless Saints    

Dr. Paul Bilheimer in his classic book, Destined for the Throne, reminds us that "the fate of the world is in the hands of nameless saints."

At a certain time in the past in the country of Myanmar (Burma), where the gospel is considerably restricted, 400 saints gathered under the banner of World Network of Prayer in two prayer summits to intercede for our world. We rejoice in that, but I remember the lone prayer evangelist strapping himself with rope to the back step board of an open jeep as his only way of getting to an unevangelized area. There he would seclude himself in deep intercession for the souls of the lost. He and many others tilted the scales in this Buddhist country until the Spirit was poured out and we have a thriving church despite obstacles.

"The fate of the world is in the hands of nameless saints" interceding in prayer!

I also remember where the Holy Ghost was poured out on thousands of praying Presbyterians in Northeast India. I remember the dedicated workers trudging through the wilderness, pushing out the frontiers of the Kingdom with blood-sucking leeches locking onto their legs. To redeem the time in reaching their unevangelized location, they wouldn't stop until they had at least six leeches which needed to be removed.

"The fate of the world is in the hands of nameless saints" praying and going!

Retrospectively, in my own Louisiana, a praying mother concerned for her family and community was surely the cause of the breakdown of the car of an itinerant Pentecostal pioneer preacher. In the middle of the night, Bro. Hawthorne was forced to knock on her door to ask for help. When he identified himself she started praising God, shouting and dancing, because she said, "I have been praying for a preacher and a church!" One of many churches birthed by prayer started the next night on her front porch.

"The fate of the world is in the hands of nameless saints," praying people…

The World Network of Prayer is not a program. It is the hub to motivate, direct, and focus prayer for the ultimate purpose of proclaiming the gospel of the Kingdom to the whole world. When prayer was lifted to the place of priority in Acts 6:4, "we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word," something very special happened. Not only did the number of disciples greatly multiply, but a company of priests was obedient to the faith (Acts 6:7).  God is bigger than any of us and He will fulfill the promise of the great outpouring of the Holy Ghost on this world. Prayer is the escort for this outpouring. I plead for the priority of prayer among us. When prayer becomes the continual priority, the disciples will multiply, and the obedient priests and ministers will become the multiplied laborers Jesus told us to pray for when he spoke of the great harvest in Luke 10:2. Jesus said, "The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few: pray …"

“The fate of the world is in the hands of nameless saints." Are you one of them?

Thetus Tenney

The Pentecostals of Alexandria

Hands Up!

“Hands up” is not a sign of surrender for us when in the midst of the battle against the enemy, but it is quite the contrary. In this case it is a symbol of prayer and support (I Kings 8:54, Psalm 144:2). When Moses lowered his hands in the battle due to fatigue, Aaron and Hur interceded by holding up his hands, and the enemy was defeated (Exodus 17:8-13). Truly, Moses was in good hands! This Biblical account is a powerful example of the role that intercessors play in the success of a ministry. Likewise, intercessors can stand in the gap and help carry the burdens by holding up the hands of our ministers and those who lead the fight in the spiritual battles of the Church so that the victory may be wrought! 

The Apostle Paul stated, “Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you: And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith” (II Thessalonians 3:1-2). Even earlier, Paul had expressed “Brethren, pray for us” in I Thessalonians 5:25. It is evident that one of a minister’s primary responsibilities is to deliver the messages that God has given. Prayer provides a covering from the attack of the enemy and other hindrances that would attempt to prohibit the Word from going forth. 

The Apostle Paul needed a helping hand and requested prayer so that the message he was carrying would have free course (go forth unhindered) in God’s full power and anointing. Paul also recognized that the enemy would try to impede progress directly through the work of wickedness and evil men, as he often faced opposition. Likewise, it is so for all ministers who have a message that God has given to relay. 

Do not allow the adversary or your flesh to hinder you from prayer for the Ministry. When either attempt to do so, say “talk to the hand” and shun any opposition. Get that hand up in the air with the other one in prayer and support. If the Apostle Paul needed prayer, then surely all ministers today need it too! 

Let’s put our hands up in prayer today and pray for the Ministry greater than we have ever prayed before! Surely, “the Hand of God” will work on behalf of the ministry, and because we put our “hands up,” we will win, “hands down!”

Flo Shaw

Director

World Network of Prayer

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

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

June 24/7 Local Church (WEEK 1)

Local Church: Pastors



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

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POA's HOPE Prodigals Prayer Ministry

HELPING OUR PRODIGALS ETERNALLY & HELPING OVERWHELMED PARENTS ENDURE

We will be praying one massive 90 Days of Prayer beginning July 4 and ending on October 1, the UPCI National Day of Prayer for Prodigals. We anticipate the celebration of a great harvest of many of our beloved prodigals returning home to Jesus.

We are asking for all who can to join with 43 States and 38 Countries in prayer and fasting. We are believing for the power of god to free His beloved covenant people from the deception of the enemy. Like David at Ziglag, we intend to recover ALL (I Samuel 30:1-19).

Please begin to prepare your prayer teams. Beginning July 4, we will launch HOPE's 20th season of 90 Days of Prayer and Fasting. Because of family celebrations for the holiday, we will fast on Day 2, July 5. We will loosely follow the book, "Prayers For Prodigals, 90 Days of Prayer" by Dr. James Banks.

If you have any questions or need information, please PM Don or Dy Anne Long:

Facebook: Hope2HOPE15

Email: hopejer3117@aol.com

Phone: 318-442-5541 (USA)

https://www.hopeprodigalministry.com/

"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.

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 (January 17-20)
• **ENA Regional Prayer Conference, Amman, Jordan (January 25-27)
• **New York Metro District Summons (January 25-27)
• **North Central Jersey District Prayer Conference (February 9-10)
• Fivefold Ministry Discovery Conference (UPCI) (March 21-23)
• UPCI Ministers International Day of Prayer & Fasting: Purim (March 23-24)
• 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)
• **Maine District Prayer Conference (August 2-3)
• Virginia District Prayer Conference (August 8-10)
• New England Territory Summons: RI (Host), MA, CT, NH, VT, & ME (August 15-17)
• *Operation Turkey (September 9-19)
• UPCI Day of Prayer (September 25)
• UPCI Prodigals Day of Prayer (October 6)
• San Diego “TNT” Prayer Conference (October 18-19)
• MAP Conference: ABI/ABC, St. Paul, MN (October 25-27)
• Day of Prayer: Persecuted Church (November 3)
• **Georgia District Prayer Conference (November 7-9)
• Southeast Fivefold Ministry Discovery Conference (November 14-16)
• **South Carolina District Prayer Conference (TBD)
• **Arkansas District Prayer Conference (TBD)
• **Oklahoma District Prayer Conference (TBD)
• **South Texas District Prayer Conference (TBD)
• New Orleans Regional Prayer Conference (TBD)
• Ontario Sectional Prayer Summons (Various Dates)
• **Florida District Prayer Conference (TBD)
• **Wisconsin District Prayer Conference (TBD)
• **Detroit Metro District Prayer Summons (TBD)
• Operation Taiwan, Singapore, and Indonesia (TBD)
• YM + WNOP Summons (Rescheduled Dates TBD)
• Northwest Fivefold Ministry Discovery Conference (March 13-15, 2025)
• *Northwest Regional Summons: RMD, AK/YT, BC, OR, WA, ID (April 10-12, 2025)
• Canada Fivefold Ministry Discovery Conference (November 13-15, 2025)

Note: *Pending Executive Board approval. **Some events are International/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.