For more than 20 years millions of followers of Christ have gathered in one spirit on the Global Day of prayer, connecting locally with a global vision to pray strategically. Mission Houston will join in this united, worldwide prayer and wants to inform and encourage those with whom we are connected to join in as well. Here is a summary of the information for the 2011 Global Day of Prayer:
The Global Day of Prayer Strategy includes three parts:For more information go to www.globaldayofprayer.com.
Ten Days of Constant Prayer: June 2 – 11, 2011 Beginning on Ascension Day, June 2, individual and groups of Christians will pray night and day throughout the ten days leading to Pentecost.
The Global Day of Prayer: June 12, 2011 On Pentecost Sunday, Christians in many countries will assemble to pray. Some will not only pray together in their congregational services but will gather with others from multiple denominations and congregations in order to be united in prayer. Where this is scheduled, we strongly urge you to join!
Ninety Days of Blessing: June 13 - September 10, 2011 As in the first Pentecost, transformed Christians transform their communities as they offer themselves to God as instruments through which their prayers can be answered. For those of us in Houston, we are fortunate to have the Week of Prayer and Service for Houston's Children occur during these 90 days when Christians globally are investing in active service to bless and improve the lives of others. You can find more information about ways your congregation or small group can bless kids and their families and local schools here: Week of Prayer and Service for Houston's Children.
As the time approaches we encourage you to join the Global Day of Prayer by:
You can find the 10 Day Prayer Guide in different formats HERE. You are welcome to adapt the contents to suit your community’s/city’s/nation’s needs.
- Praying the Lord’s Prayer. To help us pray with united hearts and minds during the ten days before Pentecost, we’ll follow the prayer that our Lord taught us to pray.
- Praying great things. We’re gathering to pray for God to fulfil the great things that He has promised: His transforming blessing in every people, and the life-giving glory of Christ’s Lordship in every community.
- Concerning deepest needs. As we stretch our hearts in hope for what God has purposed, He will help us pray with confident clarity for the urgent needs of our families, cities and nations.
Youth and Children need to be encouraged to participate and therefore a Youth- and Children’s Guide is also made available.
You will find prayer points for the different nations on the Global Day or Prayer website.
