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   I N   T H I S   U P D A T E        ...and for our prayers:

*       PASTOR PHIL'S PRAYER LETTER
* *     MISSION AMERICA CITIES/COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE CALL
 

For those prompted to pray for me---
 

>From: "Randy O'Brien" <RObrien@gracechurch-mn.org>

Phil:
I've been part of the mailing list for the strategies and initiatives for several months now.  I want you to know how helpful it is.  I am able to save pieces of this to help my own prayer life and frequently forward it to others on my staff for their use.  Thanks for your ministry in resourcing the body.

blessings,  Randy O'Brien
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>At: http://www.jesusvideo.org 

Two cities, Fairmont, IN and Shadyside, OH, reported similar accounts of the power of prayer. Both communities were preparing for a JESUS video distribution last Easter. Prayer was initiated - prayerwalking being one of the strategies. During that time new people started coming to church! One man, who hadn't been to church for over 20 years, came for worship.

Before a JESUS video mailing, a man from Trimble County, KY, was waiting outside the Assembly of God Church for the doors to open. He said he had a dream about his need for Jesus and wanted to be saved. Christians had been praying throughout the county for people's hearts to be readied for JESUS.

JESUS VIDEO PROJECT
275 W. Hospitality Lane, Ste.315
San Bernardino, CA  92408
800-29-JESUS
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3.    A PRAYER OF WISDOM
 

>From: jdavidmuyskens@cs.com

"Triune God, some of us feel we come closest to you when we are in solitary silence, and some of us feel closest to you when we are in a circle of intercessors, some of us feel closest to you when your Spirit is moving us to ecstatic utterances, and some of us feel closest to you when, joined with saints of the ages, we use ancient liturgies.  But closeness to you is not determined by the form of our prayers.  It is your gift of love to us, to enter our hearts and dwell within us.  Come, Lord Jesus, fill us with your presence.  Renew your Spirit in us.  And may we so demonstrate your Presence that others will know that you are near.  Amen.”
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>From: FreshPrayer Notification <webmaster@waymakers.org>

This issue of FreshPrayer springs from 1 Corinthians 1:9 regarding God's calling to people that brings them into fellowship with Jesus.

FreshPrayer comes with a leader's guide to help you facilitate a small group prayer session, or a meeting of your "Lighthouse" prayer gathering.

FreshPrayer is free. All you need is the program Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is also free to download without hassle anytime.

Go to http://www.waymakers.org and click on the "FreshPrayer" section to download this month's issue.

yours for Christ's greater glory,
Steve Hawthorne
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5.    NPPN OPTIONS / OPPORTUNITIES

 

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>From: "Crosswalk.com" <newssummaries@lists.crosswalk.com>
>Reply-To: Religion Today Summaries <newssummaries@lists.crosswalk.com>

Collegians' Prayers Touched Every Superdome Seat

"The story of how a group of Baptist college students was able to prayerwalk one of the nation's largest domed stadiums is a miracle," said Tim Knopps, a consultant hired by a Baptist group to coordinate Super Bowl ministries, as reported by Baptist Press.  It seems the National Football League (NFL) needed to get a group of people to distribute gift bags on each seat inside the Superdome, and they ended up getting more than 400 Baptist Campus Ministry students to do it.

The students from Louisiana State University, Tulane, Northwestern and other Louisiana schools paid their own way to New Orleans for the two-day project. They turned their assignment into a "prayer journey" and blessed each seat, praying "for the salvation and safety of the person sitting in the seat, and for obedience to God."

Knopps said the crew finished before the NFL expected them to, and were quite pleased with the results.  Also, the NFL paid the students $8,000, which is to be designated for a summer collegiate mission trip.
    http://www.baptistpress.org/bpnews.asp?ID=12673    

*Copyright © 2001 Crosswalk.com, Inc. and its Content Providers. All rights reserved
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>From: hronthedg@aol.com
>From: Charles F Michael <cfkamichael@juno.com>
>By: Jim Elzerman

Roger Schoenhals, founder of PAPA3, is an ordained elder in the FM church and served several years as editor of Light and Life Magazine.

What started as a personal quest for spiritual vitality has become a network of believers committed to a special time of prayer. PAPA3 (Pause and Pray at 3) is a group of men, women and young people who desire to draw closer to their heavenly Father through prayer. Roger Schoenhals, who started this unique prayer initiative, states "PAPA3ers are located all over and include Catholics, Baptists, Free Methodists, Presbyterians, Nazarenes, retirees, pastors, missionaries, professionals and politicians."

In his invitation to join PAPA3, Schoenhals shares "During my many years as a Christian, I have found it difficult to maintain spiritual vitality consistently throughout the day. Even though I may start the morning with a personal quiet time and walk into the day with a singing heart, I often find myself dragging, spiritually, by supper time."

The discovery of three references in the New Testament regarding prayer at three led Schoenhals to try setting aside time to pray at three in the afternoon each day. A couple of failed attempts to establish the habit didn't dissuade him from trying once again. He writes, "The potential of a regular break in the day for a moment of prayer and reflection continued to haunt me. There ought to be a way to succeed! And then I thought: What if I could draw others into the practice? What a difference it could mean to them! Perhaps bringing together a network of "prayer partners" would elicit a degree of accountability and a mutual adventure that could provide the impetus for consistent practice, for all of us. The possibilities danced in my mind."

It was on September 18, 2000, while having lunch with a pastor friend that Roger Schoenhals was finally successful in launching his prayer initiative. Schoenhals remembers, "While we were sharing thoughts about our spiritual journeys, I decided to tell him about my pray-at-three idea. To my delight, he picked up on it and said he wanted to try it with me . . . Monday through Thursday, at least for a couple of months. So we made a covenant to pray at three." He goes on to relate, "So my friend and I started "meeting" for prayer at three . . . and e-mailing each other along the way. Another friend joined the prayer circle and soon the three of us were finding hearty companionship in this new adventure. As we have passed the idea along to others, we have found further interest and involvement." From that beginning, PAPA3 has grown into a worldwide network.

If you are interested in more information about this unique program, or to sign up as a participant, you can correspond with Roger Schoenhals via email at PAPA3@pgtoday.com. Messages to participants (which include a daily devotional by Schoenhals) are sent as "blind copies" so that your e-mail address remains confidential and others will not know who is and who is not part of the network. Participants are asked to pray for at least 3 minutes at 3:00 p.m. (their time) Monday through Thursday. Their commitment is for three months at a time and can be renewed.

When asked what impact PAPA3 has had on his life personally, Roger Schoenhals responded: "PAPA3 has blessed my life immeasurably. It has taken a good year to personally get into the 3 p.m. groove to where it is rare that I miss this time of prayer. In fact, early in the afternoon I find myself anticipating the appointment, checking my watch periodically and looking forward to how I will spend the time. I think it has sensitized me to prayer at other times during the day (and night), as well. The fellowship with others via the Internet has also been rewarding. I am a prayer partner with many folks whom I've never met face to face . . . and over time, we get acquainted. I receive wonderful notes of praise, devotional insights and various prayer requests. And, certainly, I have benefited from the discipline of writing mediations for the prayer network."

'Till all the world is impassioned for the Lamb'
Chuck & Karen M
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>From: hronthedg@aol.com
>From: Charles F Michael <cfkamichael@juno.com>

I have been involved with this for almost a year and it has been an exciting experience and has created an unique fellowship, Chuck & Karen Michael                                                                                   

Join in a world wide prayer circle click to enter <http://www.freemethodistchurch.org/sections/prayer/enter%20prayer%20room.htm>
it may not be as good as actually standing and holding hands. but it's close... you're just a click away from an opportunity to enter a prayer circle with people from around the country ... or the world. Our website has grabbed hold of internet "chat room" technology and we're converting its use for prayer rather than chatting.

Just enter the prayer room and see who's there ˜ and use your keyboard to join in the prayers. Or contact a long distance friend via email and arrange for a time to "meet" in the prayer room. Either way, here's an opportunity to connect with people in prayer ... and no long distance to pay!
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“How many people are required?”
As few as two or three; as large as a bus load!

 

“Who can participate?”
Everyone. From young to old; new to veteran … This is not for prayer warriors only!

 

“What do you mean?”
Experienced intercessors are invaluable to this enterprise…but do not overlook children, new Christians, youth and collegians, seniors.  Even Pastors!!

 

“Who leads the Prayer Journey?”
Probably the person reading this right now…
-Moms and Dads    -Prayer Leaders-Pastors    -Sunday School Teachers    -You!

 

“Where do we go on this journey?”
Each Prayer Journey Team (a congregation could have several different teams) will be assigned a location in one of the seven “Crossover” associations (Metro St. Louis region).  We will do our best to send Illinois teams to their area of choice.  Teams will contact their partner church, arrange a convenient time, and agree on a plan.

 

“Partner Church?”
Prayer Journey Teams will be paired with churches participating in CrossOver 2002 just prior (June 7-9, 2002) to the annual Southern Baptist Convention.  The Prayer Journey leader will contact the host church to find out what their evangelistic strategy will be for Crossover and which prayer strategy will be for Crossover and which prayer strategy will be most effective.

 

“Prayer Strategy?”
Does the host church need a prayerwalk around their building?  Throughout their neighborhood?  At the location of their sports clinic (park)?  During the event or sometime previous?  Will the Prayer Journey Team meet and pray with members of the host church?

 

“Tell me again, Why are we doing this…?”
Prayerwalking will prepare the way for neighbors to respond at the Block Parties, Sports Clinics, Acts-of-Kindness, and to Door-to-Door witnessing.  Prayer Journeys will enable IBSA to fulfill the Great Commission!

 

>From: Larry Colbert <colberth@telepath.com>
Subject: Man carrying a cross 1,000 miles for prayer in schools

Dear Pastor Phil:
You might be interested in Garlin Newton's 1,000-Mile walk carrying a cross to Washington, D.C., to encourage unrestricted Christian prayer in public schools.

Garlin started from Little Rock, Ark., and today is sixty to seventy-five miles east of there. He will finish this walk on April 20 (the anniversary of the Columbine shooting) for that same cause. Garlin will present a prayer petition to Oklahoma Congressman Istook and carries a Bible for President Bush.

Carrying the Cross to Columbine, a book authored by Garlin and published by The Colbert House details his 700-mile trek from Oklahoma City to Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, for prayer in public schools.

Garlin encountered a wide range of people on his trip. He thought one man pointed a gun at him; he was almost run over five times; he walked through gangs and was cursed several times. He often prayed for people and was often acknowledged with the third finger of fellowship. This sometimes humorous and sometimes heart-rending story at all times reflects Newton's love for Christ, his sincerity, and his zeal to be
obedient.

His walk drew nationwide coverage. A Denver Post article said, "When Garlin Newton walked from his Oklahoma City home to Columbine High School in November, shouldering a cross and a sign reading, 'God wants prayer back in school,' he unwittingly launched a roadside referendum."

If you are interested in this title or in doing a radio interview with  Garlin during his 1,000-mile walk to Washington, D.C., please contact me at 405-329-7999.

In His Glory, Larry Colbert, President, The Colbert House
Go Love Somebody in the Body.

PO Box 150, Norman OK 73070-0150

Physical address: 1005 North Flood, Suite 138, Norman OK 73069
Phone (405) 329-7999, FAX (405) 329-6977
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>From: "Revival Congresses SA" <mwtedeum@mweb.co.za>

Revival results in greater power and purity in the Church. But what does this mean in practical terms? First, it means that long-standing habits of self-indulgence, that surrender neither to reason nor to God, will be broken when revival comes. Unconfessed sins that have been covered over for years will be brought to light. The interesting thing about the exposure of sin in times of revival is that the fear and shame which usually accompany such moments are thought of as nothing in comparison with the prospect of forgiveness and cleansing.

Second, it means that the plans and strategies of the Church are thrown into upheaval and disarray. Goals and ambitions once thought to be of the utmost spiritual importance are seen to be but temporal. God’s timing, God’s purpose, God’s plans rule the day. Some church structures may collapse when revival comes, but are then rebuilt "according to the pattern shown in the Mount" (Hebrews 8:5, AV).

A third result of revival is the breaking of the will. When God moves from heaven in extraordinary power, all that stands in opposition to Him may be expected to be broken and cast aside. Pastors, elders and leaders will be broken by revival. Men who have preached interesting and eloquent sermons may discover their ministry has the value of "wood, hay and stubble". Sermons and messages which seemed satisfactory enough in previous days will never do for revival. God, the Master Workman, will break the congregation, too. Men and women, who had resisted Him and His Word, now find themselves pliant and ready to do His bidding. But the breaking always leads to remaking. God not only pulls down - He builds up.

A fourth result of revival among the people of God is that holiness becomes the prime object of their lives. To be like Jesus often becomes the theme song of a revival. Christians are consumed with the desire to conform to Christ’s image, and the principle of Romans 8:29 - "God decided that those who came to him... should become like his son" - becomes the dominating passion of their lives. The great truths of Scripture are no longer relegated to group discussions in church on a Sunday or in a midweek house group, but are lived out on a daily basis and applied in every exigency of life. Revived people are truly a holy people.

A fifth result of the revival is that Christians become greatly burdened for the souls of unbelievers. Prayer for the eternal welfare of those outside of Christ becomes a passion. Someone said that the word that is characteristic of revival is the word ‘Oh’. It comes out continually in the prayers of those who agonize for the lost. "Oh God," they cry, "save those who are dying in sin." Nothing short of lasting conversions will satisfy the saints in a time of the revival. They pray that the same liberating Spirit that broke and remade them will do the same in the hearts of their friends, families, acquaintances and the people throughout the world. New converts are made without arm-twisting. No elaborate plans for follow-up are necessary as new coverts stand on their own feet from the moment of conversion.

A sixth result of revival is that Christians begin to manifest the love of Christ toward on and another. Those who have borne grudges or have gossiped about other Christians go to those they have wronged and ask for their forgiveness. Maintaining a clear conscience becomes a matter of paramount importance. Those who have sinned privately make their confession to God whom they have wronged. Those who have sinned publicly find the grace and the strength to make a public confession. A watching world will look on in amazement as it sees Christians, who hitherto lived hypocritical lives, now take their faith seriously. The light that shines in a revived Church cannot be put out. It shines more and more until the perfect day (Article written by Selwyn Hughes).

Francois Carr, National Coordinator of Revival Congresses SA
PO Box 27130, Sunnyside, 0132, RSA, Visit our website: www.revivalcsa.co.za
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>From: Gene Brooks <gbrooks@missioncarolina.org>

We are launching a second Mission Carolina Regional Tour in North and South Carolina to acquaint Carolina intercessors "face-to-face" with Mission Carolina, its vision, and resources.

We have some scheduled now and are working on others. If you would like to host a regional meeting for prayer warriors in your area, let us know at gbrooks@missioncarolina.org

Come to one of our regional meetings near you:

March 8: 10am
Orangeburg, SC, Harmon Memorial Church
Contact Dorothy Brown: dorothylbrown@aol.com

March 11: 7pm
Moravian Falls, NC, Apple Hill Lodge
Contact Mary Consolacion: pray4ncmountains@aol.com

March 12: 2pm
Lancaster, SC, Lancaster Baptist Association
Contact Bob Lowman: bob@metrolinaprayer.net

March 12: 7pm
Charlotte, NC, Grace Covenant Church
(Billy Graham's childhood church)
Contact Bob Lowman: bob@metrolinaprayer.net

April 9: 7pm
Winston-Salem, NC, Ardmore Moravian Church
Contact Kristin Shields: swordandshield@earthlink.net

June 10: 7pm
Seneca, SC, Hosanna Fellowship
Contact Gail Stovall: hosanna@mindspring.com

August 8: 7pm
Washington, NC, Harvest Church
Contact Sylvia Wright: swright@coastalnet.com
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>From: USAPRAY@aol.com

Easter weekend marks the start of Operation Starting Line's third year of multi-ministry collaborative outreach to prisoners, their children and the mentoring of ex-prisoners.  This year OSL will hold a special in-prison event at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, LA.  Warden Crane has opened the doors of the prison to many new opportunities for ministry.  Praise the Lord!  Angola prison houses 5,300 inmates of which about 4,300 will be able to attend the event.  The event will take place in the Rodeo Arena, which can seat 7,500, and OSL hopes to fill the stadium.  The public has been invited as well as inmates from nine other prisons.  Chuck Colson will be in attendance as will Charlie Daniels, Aaron Neville, Larry Howard, Leslie Kent, Matt and Mary Seward, and several inmate bands.  Pray the Lord would guide the preparations for this event and allow everything to go smoothly.  Pray that the Lord would bring about a great harvest of souls among all those present.

Please lift up the OSL campaigns to begin in Kansas, April 11th - 22nd, and Pennsylvania, May 16th - 26th.  Pray the Lord would fling wide the doors of the prisons in these states for Operation Starting Line to come in and deliver the gospel message.  Ask the Lord to allow for smooth and thorough preparation.  Ask the Lord to send His Holy Spirit and prepare the hearts and minds of the prisoners and correctional staff so they would be ready to receive the Word.  Pray for a great army of volunteers to rise up and take the joyful burden of this ministry upon themselves and their churches in both of these states.

OSL Prayer Committee / Intercessors For America
PO Box 4477  Leesburg, VA 20177  Tel. 703-777-0003
These alerts are available via e-mail, contact PrayOSL@aol.com  or see web site http://www.ifa-usapray.org 
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>From: Mission Hollywood <hollywood@donpaul.org>

Greetings and a praise report from the media center of the world!
Thank all of you who prayed and supported us during this latest mission.

We actually brought a *"family values"* atmosphere into a normally very dark film market.  What on earth are we talking about?

The American film market or the AFM held each year in Santa Monica CA.
The result of this market always affects the spirit that goes out through the entire world.
This is the largest film market in the world as 70 countries from around the world purchase films at this market and the rest of the world will be touched for good or evil by the out come of this market.
There were some Christians who worked at the film market that we spoke with who were unaware of our *"Air Raid"* campaign and *"Mission Hollywood"* target AFM.

They reported that this was the first film market that they and their colleges were not dreading going to. Usually the pornography and filth is overwhelming at this market as well as the sexual conduct of "wanabe" actresses throwing themselves at the industry people.

Because of you who helped us at http://www.MissionHollywood.org  this is the first time they didn't feel like they needed to take a shower and a bath and another shower just to feel clean after this market. They said the most popular topic for the first time in history was *"Family Values"* This was the goal we set to do, create an atmosphere of *"family values"* over this market. And we all did it together!

You see by affecting the atmosphere over this market we have affected the spirit that will go out into the world.

Special thanks to World Vision and the prayer support they were able to gather but especially to the people who came in from across the nation and around the world to actually walk the grounds and attended the *"Prophetic Assault Air Raids"* during this film market. /*(Please see below)*/ Remember Joshua and Caleb had to actually go in face the spiritual giants and possess or occupy the land not just pray for it to be destroyed. Thank you ground troops!

http://www.MissionHollywood.org  is focused on bringing in the level of revelation and strategies of the Lord into the Churches in this region as well as across the land.

Consider this for a moment; can you change a region without changing the people? Can you change the people without changing the leaders they follow? Can you change the leaders if they are deaf not having ears to hear or eyes to see what the Spirit is actually saying?

It is God's heart to bless all of His creation however ahead there is a battle to be fought and won in order to walk in the level of the blessings God has intended. God always reveals to His prophets FIRST, and if we receive the word and revelations of God's prophets we will prosper, according to the Bible we say we believe and follow and consult for correct doctrinal procedures correct?

Please visit our website http://www.MissionHollywood.org for more details on our continuing series *"Discerning and following the "real" spirit of Caleb"* These gatherings are both filled with the Presence the Love and the Supernatural Power of God and this is an on going series of meetings right in the heart of the media control center.

Every Saturday Night 7:00 PM 1450 Ocean Ave. in Santa Monica. Corner of Broadway and Ocean.

If you didn't know, the majority of the producers and decision makers have moved to the Westside and this costal region over the last 7 years. This is the heart of the decision makers. It is also where many prophets including Cindy Jacobs have been prophesying God wants to start revival this summer. Millions will be along this Coast in Santa Monica and Venice this summer. By changing the *"spirit"* over this region and demonstrating the supernatural power of God we will continue to effectively tear down what many cults have erected in the hearts and imaginations of these key millionaires who influence media, business and governments throughout the world.

Blessings and we look forward to seeing you at these Saturday meetings  http://www.missionHollywood.org
Mission Hollywood
Please contact us at 818-994-4007 or write to us at 1223 Wilshire blvd. #270 Santa Monica CA 90403 or visit us at http://www.donpaul.org
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16.    REVIVAL BICENTENNIAL PRAYERWALK
>From:"Metrolina PrayerLetter" <prayer@metrolinaprayer.net>
 
In celebration of what God did in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County during the Great Carolina Revival 200 years ago in 1802, we are planning a Revival Bicentennial Prayerwalk around Mecklenburg County during the days that the camp meeting was held in this county in March, 1802.  The schedule will be out soon, but for now, we need to build our group of prayerwalkers, intercessors who are willing to literally put feet to their prayers, walking throughout Mecklenburg County and Charlotte on March 26-30, Tuesday-Saturday of Holy Week, 2002.
 
If you would like to participate, please respond to this email with your name and phone number so that we can begin contacting those who can cover the 9 Prayer Zones of Mecklenburg County.  
 
You will be asked to prayerwalk in your zone on the assigned day in late March.  The zones cover: central Charlotte/Mecklenburg, East Charlotte, North Mecklenburg, East Mecklenburg-Mint Hill, Matthews-Southeast Charlotte, Pineville-South Charlotte, Southwest Charlotte-Mecklenburg,  West Charlotte-Mecklenburg, and Northeast Charlotte-University area.
 
We will also be praying for the churches we pass as we prayerwalk the city-county.  Watch for the planned route, and be ready to pray for your church with us as we come your way.
 
We will be publicizing the planned Revival Bicentennial Prayerwalk soon...so please help us get our prayerwalking team ready to cover this city and county with believing prayer, thanking God for what He did before, and asking God to send revival and awakening again!
 
For Christ and His Kingdom!
Dr. Bob Lowman, Executive Director
Metrolina Prayer Network, 1101 South Blvd, Suite 102, Charlotte, NC 28203
Office: 704.377.9953  ~  Cel: 704.737.7770   ~   Pager: 704.505.3642
http://www.metrolinaprayer.net
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Take a minute (or two) to send us a report on how the Holy Spirit is leading you to connect people to God through corporate prayer.  Your story or strategy just may be used of the Lord to encourage or equip others across the nation.

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