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Note>>> Use this list as a prayer gude or template for a Pray-In-The-New-Year gathering . . . 1. Taliban takes Korean short-term mission team hostage, killing two Afghanistan's resurgent Taliban used the team of 23 short-term workers from Saemmul Presbyterian Church as a bargaining chip, pressuring the South Korean government into a reported ransom payment and a promise to withdraw its 200 troops in the country. Bae Hyeong-gyu and Shim Seongmin were killed before the negotiation was completed. Our coverage 2. Atheism tops the bestseller charts Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins, and Christopher Hitchens may be unhappy about the continuing "God delusion," but they can't be too displeased with their royalty checks. Our coverage 3. Presidential campaigns start early, with some faith surprises Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama spoke easily of their faith, while Rudy Giuliani, John McCain, Mitt Romney, and Fred Thompson all stumbled in appeals to Ch ristian vote...

>>>Note: Use the following scripture and 10 "gifts" as a format for prayer focused on Christmas . . . Cyber-Daily-Devotion To subscribe click on Option 1 www.hallelujah3.org Christian-Cyber-Ministries participant David Beal from Kimbolton, Ohio has generously contributed to support today’s C-DD. Thank you – PTL! pb Scripture: Romans 12:6a “We have different gifts, according to the grace given us” NIV Following are ten gifts for Christmas as compiled by Pastor Bill that actually pay you back by exercising them. Gift 10 – Affection - A huge Hug Gift 9 – Favor ----- A special favor Gift 8 – Game --- A complete game Gift 7 – Laughter --- 30 minutes of fun Gift 6 – Prayer --- Prayer request of your choice Gift 5 – Compliment ---One special compliment Gift 3 – Listening --- One-half hour of undivided attention listening Gift 4 – Disposition --- A Cheerful Disposition for not less than one hour Gift 2 – Note --- No more than one full page and not less than twenty five wor...

Conferences Can Fire Up Your People CPLN Speakers Are Available As a prayer leader, I am sure you are always looking for ways to encourage, train and fire up your people in prayer. With 2008 around the corner, why not plan a conference or prayer weekend? The CPLN has gifted speakers among our staff and representatives who can have an impact on your congregation. The costs may be less than you think. The CPLN also looks for a few partnering churches each year who will host a regional event. This will cost a church slightly more than bringing in a single speaker, but the event positions the host as a regional church that seeks to bless its community. To be selected a church must be able to seat at least 350 and have break out space for workshops. The church pays CPLN $2,000 plus lunches for its people who attend. In exchange, we bring in two keynote speakers, plus some workshop presenters. The church's people can come free to the event; we make the ...

"Acts 29: Fifty Days to Invite the Holy Spirit" by Terry Teykl I just finished reading Acts 29: Fifty Days of Prayer to Invite the Holy Spirit by Dr. Terry Teykl [Prayer Point Press, 1999]. The premise of this short (but oh-so-powerful) book is that Christians can use a combination of prayer and the Bible (specifically the chapter of Acts) as a tool to bring about redemption (i.e., “radical giving”, “healing”, “astounding community life”, “compassion” for those who are “hurting, confused and unlovable”) to a city. Although this sounds like what the Bible and prayer together are supposed to do, as Christians we often forget the true and beautiful power of prayer and the Holy Spirit. This book is about reclaiming that power: “reading the testimonies of how the Holy Spirit moved so dramatically in lives and cities [in Acts],” and “simply asking the Spirit to do the same things in and through our congregation.” The book starts with some short chapte...

Click the headline to access a video of a drama spot (7:21) that reveals what happens when an individual prays in desperation ... Applicable to what can happen when your group prays on behalf of others who cannot yet pray for themselves ... Use just before a segment on praying for lost and hurting persons ... Post comments on how your group responded ... * Type keywords in the "Search This Blog" box above * Coaching? Teaching? Preaching? on prayer - Contact Phil@nppn.org * Pastor Phil's ministry schedule: http://nppn.org/Schedule.htm * Join the Church Prayer Leaders Network @ http://www.PrayerLeader.com

Dr. Dan's Monday Morning Memo: Leading . . . in the Need of Prayer In my book, The Prayer-Shaped Disciple, I list three reasons why ministers need a prayer support team: (1) leaders have a greater responsibility than followers, (2) spiritual leaders are more frequent victims of spiritual conflict, (3) because of their greater visibility, Satan loves to discredit leaders and damage their ministry. I want to challenge you to pray daily for your pastor and other ministers who have influence on your life. In recent weeks I have heard more stories than I care to count, of ministers in desperate need of prayer support – staring at monumental decisions, under heavy stress, burdened by family challenges, weighed down by physical health issues, facing church division, and some facing issues that weren’t even on the radar five years ago. James 5:16 instructs us to “pray for one another.” Very few “one anothers” in your life need your prayer support more than your pastor or spiritual leader....

Seek God for the City 2008 Helping Christians pray with biblical hope for their communities. High hope, low hype, and centered on Christ's glory. Get a look at the latest edition of Seek God for the City. The newly-crafted prayers and crisp look will help your people pray for friends and neighbors with vibrant prayers ablaze with biblical hope. Lead your people to step into a forty-day adventure of praying the desires of God with vivid, relevant prayers from the promises of scripture. The 64-page booklet is a proven tool that unites and guides whole churches in persistent prayer for spiritual awakening throughout their communities. It’s timed to guide prayer through the forty days leading to Palm Sunday, February 6 through March 16, 2008. A children's companion version and a Spanish translation will soon be available at no cost online. We are offering a complimentary review copy to leaders in recognized positions of pastoral or prayer leadership. Call our office at 800-264...

Note >>> Download one or more of the previously broadcast radio spots from the Lighthouse Report ... Use as an introduction to an evening or a segment of prayer ... MP3 1- MIN 2- MIN PRAYING WITH PURPOSE What does it mean to pray with purpose? Well, there’s an answer to that as Eddie Smith joins Steve Douglass on The Lighthouse Report ! MP3 1- MIN 2- MIN HELLO, GOD How would you explain prayer to someone? Well, host Steve Douglass has some advice about that…coming up on today’s Lighthouse Report . MP3 1- MIN 2- MIN ZEALOUS LIGHT When we allow sin to be a giant in our lives, it affects how we pray, care, and share. Coming up on today’s Lighthouse Report , Michael Leahy (shown on right) talks about overcoming his battle with the giant of pornography. MP3 1- MIN 2- MIN LOVING COMMUNITIES It’s about Loving Your Communities to Christ! People are praying, caring and sharing! Host Steve ...

Praying with Beads: Daily Prayers for the Christian Year Nan Lewis Doerr , Virginia Stem Owens I am as surprised as you are to see this book posted here. Growing up in a Bible Church, anything that sounded other-than-conservative-Protestant was strictly off limits! So it was with some hesitancy that I began to work my way through this small 81 page book. I discovered both a daily prayer guide that followed the "Christian Year" calendar (the seasons of Advent, Lent, Pentecost, etc.) and a brief nine page introduction that demystified (or should I say de-Mary-ified) the use of beads in praying. The authors trace their use throughout the epochs of Church history, demonstrating they are simply a practical means of remembering and rehearsing scriptural prayers - "aids to devotion ... like stained glass windows." If praying the daily prayers, following the seasons of the Church Year or utilizing a practical tool to help you reflect and focus is not your normal discipline...

At the apex of the 24-7 prayer movement that has swept through the world and inspired a new generation of seekers, Pete Greig boldly steps into the dark world of unanswered prayer in “God on Mute: Engaging the Silence of Unanswered Prayer”. His unique perspective of being the recipient of constant worldwide reports of God’s answers to worldwide prayer and yet living through his wife’s own ongoing, violent epileptic responses from brain surgery causes a crisis of faith that forces him to search for truth and trust amidst the bombardment of hopelessness. The book is actually two books in one. Greig first explores the numerous reasons listed throughout the Word why prayers are hindered or rendered useless. It is a primer on holiness and focus. Using Holy Week as foundation, the second part of the book explores the similarities between Christ’s Passion and our lives. Thoug...