This harvest time we focussed on John 15, the importance of abiding in the true vine (Jesus) & allowing the gardener (God the Father) to prune us so that might bear fruit that will last.

Follow on from Patsy's Prayer Meeting on Sunday Evening 25 May 2014

Following a Morning Meeting led by Pete Brewer based on the Text 'I will be your God and you will be my people', Patsy led a thoughtful time of prayer around Psalm 23 and also included  my text from the morning. A blessed time all round.

Following on from our Prayer fot the Day on the 11th October

Latest from Major Jill Miller 3rd May

To the 24-7/SA Live Network
'Weaving passionate, effective prayer through the fabric of The Salvation Army.'

Dear Friends,

This weekend is ROOTS Doncaster and it would be great if you could find time to pray for ROOTS on Friday (set up) Saturday and Sunday.
The venue: Pray the set up will go smoothly and there will be no issues with heating/lighting/space allocation/sound etc.
                     Pray that the venue will become a house of prayer and worship for the conference.
The delegates: Pray for safe travelling and that everyone will come with a sense of expectancy and want to hear what God is saying.
The speakers: Pray that every speaker/leader will be blessed and protected. That the words they speak will be clearly heard and well received.
The organisers: Pray that all the plans for the weekend will come together and be blessed and that everyone will have enough physical and spiritual energy for the weekend.
The Teams: Youth team. KIDS team. Prayer team. Exhibition team. Adult venue team. Stewards team.
Pray that everyone will be protected and energised and able to focus on their role. Pray there will be a spirit of togetherness and team.

24/7 Prayer
Nottingham Arnold corps request prayer for their 24/7 prayer event commencing at 8.00pm Sunday 12^th May to 9.00am 19^th May which is Pentecost Sunday.  The week is called  ‘Blaze 24/7’ and the sign up sheet is  already encouraging. The corps have faith that every hour will be filled with people in the Prayer room.
This prayer week will launch the Thursday WWPM from 7.30am till 9.00am and although some have been part of this from the beginning it will be opened up to everyone.

Have a great weekend and if you are at ROOTS please come and say hello to us on the Prayer Network stand in the exhibition area and in the Prayer venue. Our new Prayer Matters and the prayer resource Prophetic Prayer will be available. Please note that the mail out of Prophetic Prayer will follow ROOTS.

Blessings

Jill

Jill Miller
Major
24-7 SA Prayer  Network Co-ordinator

Latest correspondence from Gillian Miller 24-7 SA Prayer Network Co-ordinator

To the 24-7/SA Live Network  

     'Weaving passionate, effective prayer through the fabric of The Salvation Army.'

Dear Friends,

As I've been thinking of that phrase Happy New Year the word Happy has caught my attention. I do wish you a happy year and pray you will know abundant happiness in the Lord. Whatever happens during 2013 may the joy of the Lord be your strength.

Every year holds a circle of the same events and our rhythm of prayer continues as we bring to the Lord all who will share in Commitment Sunday (a day to celebrate God's faithfulness to us as well as our commitment to Him) and the Self Denial Appeal, when we have the opportunity to give financially to the work of The Salvation Army overseas. In the weeks leading up to Easter we share in the season of Lent and so the year begins its cycle. God gives to us and we give back to God then He gives us more and more. Prayer is similar, we give of ourselves in prayer and receive more than we imagine in terms of peace, strength and grace.

Two recent messages speak of what has happened in 2012 and what will happen in 2013.  
During 2012 Portsmouth Citadel commenced a regular Thursday '10 minutes with God' prayer time. The group meet at 11am, a little later than the General requested (no problem) but now have a regular group of 15 people. These are a combination of staff from the Haven community centre and elderly ladies who are gathering in advance of the weekly lunch club. The prayer meeting follows a simple pattern but has developed into a real focus of sharing.
Margate corps would very much appreciate  prayers for a Prayer Seminar entitled  'Deeper into God'  to be held on January 12th 2013.   It will be led by the corps with a visiting Guest Speaker from another church to speak on one aspect of the Seminar.  What a great way to start the year.
I praise God for your faithfulness in prayer and pray He will continue to bless you as you spend time weaving passionate, effective prayer through the fabric of The Salvation Army during 2013. 


Blessings
Jill
Jill Miller
Major
24-7 SA Prayer  Network Co-ordinator

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UPDATE 20th December

Are you ready?  Cards written & posted? Presents bought & wrapped? Christmas tree decorated? Turkey & mince pies bought? In the busyness of this advent season do you have time to spare a thought for what it’s all about?

Our focus for prayer for a day this month has been on the Hope, Peace, Joy and Love that only Jesus can bring.

Love came down at Christmas time!  Let us sit at the manger scene and ask:

What can I give Him poor as I am?

If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb.

If I were a wise man I would do my part,

Yet what can I give Him, give Him my heart.

ADVENT PRAYER

Circle us, Lord

Circle us with the light of your presence, bright within this dark world.

Enable us to be overcomers of fear and temptation.

Enable us to become victors over sin and despair.

Enable us to become that which you would desire.

Lord of creation, Lord of Salvation,

Circle us with the light of your presence.

Circle us, Lord

Circle our family within the shelter of your outstretched arms.

Protect them in each moment of their daily lives.

Protect them in the decisions that they face.

Protect their homes and relationships.

Lord of creation, Lord of Salvation,

Circle our families with the light of your presence.

Circle us, Lord

Circle this nation with Advent love and hope.

Create a desire to listen to the Advent message.

Create a willingness to understand and respond.

Create a need to reach out to the Christ Child.

Lord of creation, Lord of Salvation,

Circle our nation with the light of your presence.

Circle us, Lord

Circle this world with the joy of your Salvation.

Where there is sickness and disease bring healing.

Where there is hunger and despair bring hope.

Where there is torture and oppression bring release.

Lord of creation, Lord of Salvation,

Circle this world with the light of your presence.