'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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