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Mesa Campus
Room 250
Thursday nights except the 1st Thursday of the month
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
Monday Nights 7PM
Room 250 on Wednesday Mornings at
8:30 a.m.
North Africa Prayer
2nd and 4th Monday
Underground Faith Prayer 1st Thursday 7PM Mesa Campus Room 254A |
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Save The Date:
The School Of Prayer
Is Sunday, October 12th
Don't miss this opportunity to participate in the School of Prayer (SOP)! The School of Prayer reminds us that for every follower of Jesus Christ there are times of study to broaden and refresh our prayer life.
At the School of Prayer, we believe that the Holy Spirit puts an emphasis on prayer in the lives of every believer in Jesus Christ and we are therefore called to offer consistent training to equip believers with the knowledge and strategies that will help make them stronger intercessors, able to stand against the schemes of Satan and fight the good fight of faith.
So, in just a few days you will have the opportunity to experience this class at Central's Mesa Campus and learn about "Strategic Prayer" from guest speaker Andrew D.
Where: Mesa Campus - Worship Center
(933 N Lindsay Rd, Mesa, AZ 85213)
When: Sunday, October 12
Time: 2-6 p.m.
Here's why you should attend the School of Prayer (SOP):
- SOP has helped many attendees rekindle their fire for a more prayer driven and consistent prayer life.
- It has provided participants with a newfound knowledge and a better understanding regarding prayer.
- Many have recommitted devotion time to pray with God.
- The instruction in the class provides Biblically-based and God-focused strategies to move to another level in prayer.
- In-class practice exercises are included to reinforce the lessons.
One day and one session only!
You must register for this event.
Get more details and register for this event at www.CentralAZ.com/SchoolofPrayer .
If you want to experience more inspiration on prayer, we are also hosting Andrew D. during "Firmly Driven" on Oct. 10 & 11. Click here to find out more.
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24 SEVEN Starts In November!
24 SEVEN is an incredible movement of the Holy Spirit that will be happening live for 24 hours starting November 1st at Central Christian Church.
What is 24 SEVEN?
24 SEVEN takes place at Central every November and is an unusual place to pray. 10 prayerfully and creatively designed stations present an innovative approach to help participants focus on God in ways that are both uplifting and impactful.
In one-hour shifts, registered participants walk through station after station, quietly reading, focusing and praying through every station's scripturally based and spiritually moving story.
24 SEVEN is a powerful prayer experience that will take place at multiple campuses starting November 1st. It has helped many participants to focus on the reconciliation God wants with them through His Son Jesus, and has redirected many believers toward a deeper faith with Him. Click here to read what some of the prior participants share about their experiences.
God wants to heal the broken areas of our lives and to refresh our Spirits. Whether you participate in person or online, one hour of your time is all that is needed for this special event.
We encourage you to make this a time of devotion to God through prayer and to plan for this time. Sign up for one hour to participate. Registration starts October 4 at www.CentralAZ.com/247Prayer .
Join us. It will make a difference in your life.
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Prayer Quotes
1. "Prayer is intimacy with God that leads to the fulfillment of His purposes." - Alvin Reed
2. "Prayer is our partnership with God in transforming history." - Unknown
3. "Prayerlessness is our declaration of independence from God." - Daniel Henderson
4. "Without God we cannot - without us He will not." - Augustine
5. "Three things necessary for a successful crusade: the first is prayer, the second is prayer, and the third is prayer." - Billy Graham
6. "History is silent about revivals that did not begin with prayer." - J. Edwin Orr
7. "Keep praying, but be thankful that God's answers are wiser than your prayers!" - William Culbertson
8. "The devil is not terribly frightened of our human efforts and credentials. But he knows his kingdom will be damaged when we begin to lift up our hearts to God." - Jim Cymbala
9. "Prayer is not the only thing we do - just the first thing we do." - Anonymous
10. "Prayer does not fit us for the greater work; prayer is the greater work." - Oswald Chambers
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Ministry Spotlight: Service Intercession
"I looked for someone among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found no one." - Ezekiel 22:30
The Lord's dismay in Ezekiel 22:30 that there was no one to intercede to Him to turn away His wrath from destroying the land and stand in the gap reminds us that it is God's desire that every believer be active in intercessory prayer. Intercession to God to restrain others from sinning and to reform them must be a part of every believer's walk of faith.
Daniel was a humble servant of the Lord and true model for the intercessor. In Daniel 9, he approaches the Lord in prayer with a humble attitude and confession telling God of the unfaithfulness of His people while admitting His own unworthiness. He also exalts God and reminds him of his mercy and forgiveness as he intercedes on behalf of Israel.
Like Daniel, we as believers in Christ, are to come to God on behalf of others with a humble attitude, recognizing our own unworthiness and denying our own best interests. True intercession brings glory to God.
Service Intercession at Central brings believers together to pray for others, the church and the world.
Service intercessors are at every campus and show up at a designated location on the church campus 20 minutes before a service to pray for prayer requests received from the congregation. Prayers requested are sorted into different categories for service intercessors to pray over at designated service times.
Prayer categories include family issues, addictive behavior, prayer for the nations, marriage/relationships, health, and many more.
God calls all Christians to be intercessors. It is God's desire that every believer be active in intercessory prayer. What a wonderful and exalted privilege we have in being able to come boldly before the throne of Almighty God (Hebrews 4:16) with our prayers and requests.
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Saudi Arabia: Christian Prayer Group Arrested
Twenty-eight Christians who had gathered in a home for a prayer meeting were either abducted or arrested; they haven't (at the time of this report) been heard from since. "Saudi Arabia is continuing the religious cleaning that has always been its official policy," said Nina Shea, director of the Washington-based Hudson Institute's Center for Religious Freedom." Read more at Christiantoday.com. Read another report on this topic at Christianpost.com.
Heroin addiction continues to rise, taking the lives of many, devastating families, and filling prison cells with those who have committed crimes to pay for the substance that has the power to destroy them. In northern Kentucky a group of Christians got together to fight against this destructive drug. They prayed against it-because they understand that Jesus can heal and conquer anything. Read and watch at Cincinnati.com
Pray For Christians In China
Persecution of Christians is intensifying in China. The reason: The number of Christians is increasing. Read and watchat CNN.com, then pray that Chinese Christians will hold fast to faith in Jesus.
Prayer In The House
A mid-September prayer in the U.S. House of Representatives asked that leaders would be able to focus on the demands of the office as well as the demands of their campaigns. Read more about it at talkradionews.com.
Prayer And Fasting For Iranian Pastor Facing Death
An article at Christiansincrisis.com requests Prayer for Pastor Behnam Irani. He is currently accused of "spreading corruption on earth." Read the article; pray that the Lord will use His mighty strength in Pastor Irani's behalf.
Prayers For Hollywood
Hollywood is often harshly faulted for depictions of violence and immorality and yet many inspiring and uplifting films are created and produced there. Many devoted Christians work in the entertainment business and they do their best to let their light shine for Jesus. The Hollywood Prayer Network publishes a newsletter that includes prayer requests regarding those within the entertainment industry and the industry as a whole. Read the August edition.
9/11/2001 Remembered: Cry Out America!
Last month, 13 years after the horrific attacks against our nation, Christians across the USA continue to gather and pray for the future of our nation. Read more about the Cry Out America event in an article at stategazette.com.
Prayers And A Great Pilot, Copilot And Flight Attendants
Shortly after flight 1416 departed from Long Beach, California the passengers heard a loud "pop" and the cabin began to fill with smoke. An engine had blown. People began to cry--some prayed--others did some of both. Read the full story and watch an interview with passenger, Jackson Rathbone (actor in the Twilight films) at CNN.com. |
 Why Should I Pray For Jerusalem by Marion Park
Are you praying for Jerusalem? We are asked to. Marion delves into the Word and will make you think. This one is so timely. Don't miss it!
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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