30 April – 3 May 2018
For the sixth year in a row, Australia is calling the nations of the world to join with them to pray and fast for four days for the United States of America, from 30 April – 3 May 2018.
May 3 is America’s National Day of Prayer. The theme is “Pray for America - UNITY” Ephesians 4:3.
http://www.nationaldayofprayer.org
April 30 is America’s National Day of Repentance. http://www.dayofrepentance1.org
Promo YouTube Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B5nFcDBMOA
Facebook Video:https://www.facebook.com/CanberraDeclaration/videos/2081577435200931/UzpfSTM1MTc4OTk3NDg5NjY1MDoxNjg5NDAyMjExMTM1NDEz/
Commissioner James Condon, a member of the National Day of Prayer & Fasting team, said, “God has done remarkable things in America since we began to pray and fast, but God can do greater things yet! We in Australia believe it is our turn to stand in the gap for the nation of America and pray for revival and transformation for the USA through prayer and fasting according to 2 Chronicles 7:14. Whilst America has a new administration, the need for a new National Awakening has never been more apparent.
Commissioner Condon from Salvation Army continued, “We in Australia are grateful for the protection that America gave Australia and the nations of the free world during World War II. The Battle of the Coral Sea, fought by USA in 1942, was the turning point in the Second World War for Australia. America continues to be a blessing to the world. Even to this day the USA is the largest contributor of foreign aid among all the countries of the world. Thank God for America!”
President Reagan renewed the call for a National Day of Prayer in 1982 and said, “National prayer is deeply rooted in our American heritage… The first National Day of Prayer was proclaimed in 1775 by the Second Continental Congress. As thousands gathered in prayer in places of worship and encampments throughout the new land, the dispersed colonists found a new spirit of UNITY and resolve in this remarkable expression of public faith.”
Sue Tinworth, a member of the National Day of Prayer and Fasting team, talking about the history of prayer in the USA said, “President Abraham Lincoln, on 30 April 1863 called for a Day of ‘Humiliation, Prayer and Fasting’ at a time of great national crisis by Governmental decree which said, “We have grown in numbers, wealth and power, as no other nation has ever grown. But we have forgotten God… It behooves us then, to humble ourselves… to confess our national sins, and to pray for clemency and forgiveness”. Unfortunately, today America is again in a dangerous predicament because it has forgotten God. Sadly the situation in Australia is very similar. We in our nation have forgotten God and we are in danger of paying the price for our sin.”
Ps Warwick Marsh, also from the National Day of Prayer and Fasting team said, “We are thankful for America’s strong Christian heritage, but this will not save America, only the blood of Christ can.
America and Australia need revival and reformation, as does the whole world. We all need more of God. We invite you and the nations of the world to join with us in four days of prayer and fasting for the USA.”
More:National Day of Prayer & Fasting. www.nationaldayofprayer.org.au
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nationaldayofprayerandfasting
Greetings on behalf of The Resurrection of Jesus Christ film production team. We are excited to further spread the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ and the power of His resurrection.
God has commissioned us to produce an “A” list Hollywood film for global release. His instructions are clear. Produce a film, a Bible study, an anointed soundtrack, an interactive game, a technology platform and more, that will accomplish the following objectives:
- Develop an “A” level movie that captures the world’s imagination.
- Unite the global church through the production and release of the movie.
- Provide a “turnkey” evangelism opportunity world-wide.
- Depict the realities of heaven and hell.
- Spiritually influence the Hollywood movie making industry and redefine the distribution process via global multimedia outlets.
Current Status:
The project is on the verge of tremendous breakthrough. We are at a critical juncture right now. We are asking you to partner with us in fervent intercession. While God’s assignment is clear and His favor is evident, there has also been significant opposition both in the natural and in the supernatural realms.
TARGET PRAYER POINTS
- Protection: Ask God to provide His protection over every person and detail related to the project. We know we are clearly engaging in a spiritual battle. Satan will do all he can to stop this project from proceeding. Pray against power and principalities that may be holding back the project.
- Divine Enablement: Ask God to pour out His power over the team and the project. We need supernatural protection and spiritual authority to continue the work ahead. We are trusting the Lord to guide every decision and guide us through the leading of Holy Spirit.
- Resources: Ask God to provide every resource that is needed. We need interim financing to carry out the ongoing day to day work of the project. We need bridge funding to allow us to develop a multi-media platform and rally the global church around the project (target five million dollars). We need major funding for the production and distribution of the movie (target approximately 200 million).
Thank you!
Learn more by visiting our website http://theresurrectionofjesuschrist.com/
Thank you for participating in this Global Prayer and Evangelism Movement of Love.
David Wood / Ron & Valerie Coltman
Here are a few resources that you may find useful in your life and ministry…
1) “State of the World / The Task Remaining”:
2) World Shapers Calendar: a valuable resource for helping children pray for our world- World Shapers Club Calendar is a monthly resource you can give to Sunday School teachers, children’s pastors and parents for their children to use. Here is the May edition:
https://esthernet.net/world-shapers-club-may-2018-prayer-calendar/
It is catching on around the world and we commend it to you. If you would like to sign up to receive it each month, please contact Mary Tome at mary@esthernet.net
3) Building a Personal Intercessory Team for you and your ministry
PIT Crew Handbook
What is a PIT Crew? (Personal Intercessory Team) -
It is a team of intercessors that are providing prayer on your behalf on a regular committed basis.
DOWNLOAD THE PIT CREW HANDBOOK
4) Igniting your prayer life through the School of Prayer - at http://www.ignitingprayeraction.org - valuable and useful teaching from a great prayer leader and mobilizer, Colin Millar.
Royal baby arrives
27 Apr 2018
On 23 April the Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to a 8lb 7oz son, the new brother for Prince George and Princess Charlotte and the fifth in line to the throne. May God bless Kate, William, and all of their children with love, peace, happiness and health.
The blessing of working together
27 Apr 2018
God does amazing things through his Church, often when different denominations work together in unity. Christians who work in this way find they are blessed. This was shown when Bristol HOPE brought together 1,400 volunteers from 3 to 7 April, to take part in a city-wide mission in 25 communities on 170 community projects, 25 events, and 15 family fun days. It resulted in more than twenty people becoming Christians; they are now being followed up by local Bristol churches. The volunteers included 500 young people from Soul Survivor, serving alongside local churches and organisations to bless the local community, putting Jesus’ love into words and actions.
Nepal: sharing the Gospel
27 Apr 2018
Nepal has eight of the ten highest peaks in the world. The Himalayas cross northern Nepal, and rugged terrain makes remote communities extremely difficult to access. Six years ago *A, a Nepali Christian leader, climbed to the top of a peak and in the fading dusk saw lights flickering in villages across the side of the mountain. He realised no-one had shared the Gospel in those areas. Beyond that mountain there’s another, and then another, all the way to Tibet where there are many villages that have no witness to the Gospel, no believers, and no Church. Together with a discipleship mission training programme they shared the news of Jesus Christ in that area. People were receptive, and they prayed for a number of people who were healed. Now there are seven churches in that area, working together to disciple new believers.
Lord Sacks challenges the nation
27 Apr 2018
Lord Sacks recently commented on Radio 4, ‘I have been doing Thought for the Day for thirty years, and never thought that in 2018 I would still have to speak about anti-Semitism’. He was born after the Holocaust and recalled people saying ‘never again’. But in 2018 anti-Semitism is debated in parliament and is a focus for the Labour Party. Anti-Semitic incidents have risen to their highest level since records began in 1984, averaging four a day. Lord Sacks said, ‘This is not the Britain I know and love’. He reminded listeners that anti-Semitism is not confined to Britain. ‘Jews in almost every European country no longer feel safe. This is within living memory of the Holocaust, when 1.5 million children were murdered simply because their grandparents were Jews. All it takes for something bad to flourish is for good people to do nothing.’
Windrush: immigration amnesty
27 Apr 2018
Fifty years ago corner shops advertised rooms to let with the warning, ‘No coloureds, no Irish, no pets’. The early Windrush migrants from the Caribbean faced enormous prejudice as they played a vital part in rebuilding Britain after the Blitz. The Home Office later destroyed their landing passes and other documents. Now, fifty years later, they have been issued with deportation orders. They believe they are still facing prejudice. Recently their situation was highlighted in the media, which led to parliamentary debates. Boris Johnson said there needed to be an immigration amnesty for longstanding Commonwealth immigrants to prevent others from getting caught up in the same situation. They should not have to produce overly onerous amounts of evidence to prove that they have been living here for years. Pray for attitudes to change, and that we will now value our Commonwealth brothers and sisters properly.