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National Day Of Prayer
5/1/14
Contact
Paul.Covert
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Mesa Campus
Multi-Purpose Room 250
All But 1st Thursday
7PM
Queen Creek Campus
Chapel SE Corner
Rittenhouse & Hawes
Prayer Intercession
Every Worship Service All Campuses
Moms In Prayer International
Mesa Campus
North Prayer Room Mondays 7PM
North Africa Prayer
2nd and 4th Monday
Underground Faith Prayer 1st Thursday 7PM Mesa Campus Room 254A |
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National Day Of Prayer And Fasting
"How great are his signs, how mighty his wonders! His kingdom is an eternal kingdom; his dominion endures from generation to generation." - Daniel 4:3
On May 1st, we will have an opportunity to pray together across the U.S. in unity for the Lord's healing and transforming power over this nation. Standing together in prayer can change and touch many hearts and lives. There are so many meaningful times of prayer, and this is one of them.
There will be many churches and organizations across the country that will be participating and you can either locate them in your communities or just remember to pray for the nation from wherever you are.
Central Christian Church will offer an opportunity for you and others to locally observe this day on the Mesa Campus:
When: May 1, 2014 at 7 p.m.
What: National Day of Prayer (and Fasting, if you choose)
Where: 933 N. Lindsay Rd. Mesa, AZ 85213. In the Chapel.
For information on where and when to meet, click here.
To go to the National Day of Prayer website, click here.
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When I Wept For Central
By Paul Covert
Last Friday night at our Easter Services I got texts from Mesa and Gilbert. Both had so many people for service intercession that they had to use both prayer rooms to accommodate all the people wanting to pray for those attending the service and for those who would yet be attending. When I received the texts I couldn't help but cry. You might wonder why. Well, for the last eleven years I have prayed and dreamed that the day would come when we filled both prayer rooms at the Mesa and Gilbert campuses for service intercession and it finally happened.
One hundred and thirty eight people showed up to pray for those who were attending our Easter services on all of our campuses. They prayed hard and were amazed at how easy service intercession was to do and how fulfilling it was to join the team. I invited all those who participated to come back and join in regularly since we do this every weekend. One lady's response was precious, "Wild horses could not keep me away, I loved this!"
Another man was in the prayer room for the first time. He confessed that he was nervous at first but when we finished I invited him to join us again and his comment was insightful. He said, "This makes so much sense to pray for those who are here on this day. It just makes great sense."
To read the rest of the article click here. |
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Time Alone With God:
A Meeting With God In The Desert
Time Alone with God is an opportunity for you to spend some time with God in prayer, reading and reflection as we head for Usery Mountain Range and/or South Mountain Range on the second Saturday of the cooler months.
Coming up on May 10th you'll have a chance to join us:
Meet us at 7 a.m. sharp on Saturday, May 10 in the NW parking lot of the Mesa Campus and carpool with us to Usery Pass. We will arrive back at the church by 12:30 p.m. If you drive yourself and meet us there, there is a park fee of $5 per car (which adds to the reasons you should meet us and carpool! It's just more fun going together!)
What do we do at a Time Alone with God event?
When we arrive, we go over some material to help you get started in prayer. Afterwards, everyone meets back up and talks about what they've learned.
You must register for this event at www.CentralAZ.com/Prayer .
Don't let anything stop you from this great experience! |
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May 1st, The 63rd National Day Of Prayer
An article at crossmap.christianpost.com reports, "As our nation struggles with continued economic insecurity, vast healthcare change, and continual challenges to basic constitutional rights, citizens of the United States are preparing to exercise one of their most precious freedoms -- the right to gather, worship, and pray to God." Read the complete article and for more information, visit nationaldayofprayer.org .
Addictions: Just Pray No
Just Pray No is an organization committed to helping people overcome drug addiction through the power of Christ. An article at Gospelherald.com reports, "Steven Sherman, a Jewish-Christian and the president of Just Pray No, says he founded the organization on the belief that prayer is the strongest defense against drug addiction." Read the full article and visit justprayno.org to learn more.
Army Strong: The Army Stands Firm On Participation At National Day Of Prayer Event
Despite opposition from the Freedom from Religion Foundation, the U.S. Army will participate in a Capitol Hill prayer event on the National Day of Prayer. Get the full story at usatoday.com.
Syrian Christians Request Prayer
A K-Love News podcast reminds us that Syrian Christians continue to ask for prayer. Listen to the podcast and remember to pray for the Christians in Syria.
Scout Project: A Place To Pray
An Eagle Scout from Angola, IN, created a special place to pray. A prayer garden. The garden includes crosses that are visible from the road, so it also serves as a landmark, and probably as a reminder to pray, to the many that drive by. Read more at mysanantonio.com.
Widow Prays Instead Of Seeking Financial Retribution
In an era when law suits are sometimes filed over the slightest of infractions, it's little wonder that this widow's statement to the court resulted in a news story . Read the article at theboltonnews.co.uk.
Liberia Observes National Fast And Prayer Day
According to data from a 2008 Census, Liberia's population is about 85% Christian. The nation's President, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, declared the second Friday in April as "a Fast and Prayer Day to be observed throughout Liberia as a National Holiday." Read more at heritageliberia.net.
Prayer Meeting At Oso Community Chapel
Following the devastating and deadly landslide, members of the community gathered to pray and strengthen each other. Read and watch at latimes.com.
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 How To Pray For America In This Time by Joe Ford Joe gives advice on how to call out to God in this time of trouble. His Pod cast is comforting and practical. You will be glad you took the time to listen to this one. Click here to listen |
On Our Knees for Central
The church, like the individuals who comprise it, is in constant need of prayer. Please join us as we ask for God's guidance, help and blessing concerning the following: Read more here |
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