January 2022: 16 Days of Prayer and Fasting (Week 3)

Grace and peace be multiplied unto you, from our great God and Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.
We are halfway into our 16 days of Fasting and Prayer which commenced on January 5th, 2022. Our theme is “Make Him Known” derived from the verse in Ezekiel 38:23 where the Lord says, “Thus will I magnify myself, and sanctify myself; and I will be Known in the eyes of many nations, and they shall know that I am the Lord.”
On Wednesday, January 19th - 21st and on Sunday, January 23rd we will be engaged in week three of this special time and prayer and fasting. Our Focus for this week is “Evangelizing Our Community.” “For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth” - Acts 13:47.

We are living in a world which is full of darkness and despair, but we have been called to be a light in this dark world. It is of great importance that we make known to those who are void of the light and hope, Jesus Christ! We are told in John 8:12, “Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”

This past year has been overwhelming mentally, physical, and emotionally for the entire world. It has been one of uncertainty and hopelessness. But we as believers have what this world is in desperate need of. Thus, it is important that we make Him Known. In Mark 16:15 we see, “And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” Oftentimes it appears that people want to be left alone and maintain their privacy. However, most individuals need and desire human contact to bring a certain element of hope. The human contact that we can offer as believers will provide hope beyond human comprehension. We are told in Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” The world needs to know that Jesus’ thoughts towards them will bring forth peace and give them an expected end if they surrender their lives to Him.

As Christian we can provide reassurance to those who are especially facing challenging circumstances. We can pray for the unsaved, share the word of God with them and share our testimony of God amazing grace. It is also important to be an ear and shoulder for them to lean on during the difficult seasons of their lives.

The love that Jesus provides is still available to those who are willing to accept it and His efficacious blood is still flowing. So let us go and win our world for Jesus, with the Gospel.

PRAYER SCHEDULE FOR WEEK 3:
UAC Prayer Line Leaders Schedule and Prayer points
Day 1- Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Focus - Pray for our community members that their lives will be transformed by the power of the Holy Ghost.
(5am – St. John 4:1-36); (12 pm – Proverbs 11:1-30); (8pm – Luke 15:1-10)

• Pray that God will give us a burden for souls and that we as believers will make Him Known in community. Proverbs 11:30
• Pray for the Residents of Saints Albans to surrender their lives to God. Luke 19:10
• Pray for those incarcerated. Matthew 25:35-40
• Pray for those addicted to various substances and needs deliverance. 2 Corinthians 5:11
• Pray for those who are in gangs. Luke 15:10

Day 2: Thursday, January 20, 2022

Focus - Pray for those who render service within our community.
(5am – 1 Timothy 2:1-4); (12 pm – Philippians 4:1-8); (8pm – Isaiah 41:1-13)

• Pray for Elected Officials that they will not only visit our church during election season, but that they will get a personal relationship with Christ, so laws and legislation passes will benefit the kingdom of God. 1 Timothy 2:1-4.
• Pray for Service Worker: Police, Fire Fighters, Teachers, Doctors, Nurses and Transportation providers for God’s divine protection and wisdom as they serve and that they will be saved. Isaiah 41:10
• Pray for Business Owners within our community that they will get to know Christ and provide service with equity.
• Pray for our Food Service providers and our pharmacy staff for salvation, who continues to provide medication and food especially in the height of the pandemic which assisted in sustaining life. Psalms 90:17
• Pray for our delivery employees who ensured that items needed made its way to our homes that God will protect and save them. 2 Thessalonians 3:3

Day 3: Friday January 21, 2022
Focus- Pray for those who serve alongside us daily.
(5am – Colossians 4:2-6); (12 pm – Acts 16:1-33)

• Pray that God will give us opportunities to witness to our co-workers, this is one of the mission fields that God has given us to make Him known. Luke 11:33
• Pray for Superiors: CEO of our varied organization, Managers and Supervisors for salvation. Ezekiel 3:17-19.
• Pray for our Schoolmates that they will surrender their life to the Lord. Acts 16:30-33.
• Pray for those who we serve: Patients and student to get a desire for Christ. 1 Timothy 2:3-4.

Prayer leaders and prayer times for Week 3:

(Isaiah 58)

• Ask of God to cleanse our hearts of secret sins.
• Confess sins to God and purpose in our hearts to refrain from habitual, presumptuous sins.
• Forgive those who have wronged us in any way.
• Earnestly recommit and rededicate our lives for His purpose and divine use.
• Pray that we will seek to please God in every area of    our lives .  

You are being asked to pray at least three times per day every day; Morning, Noon and Evening/Night. Please make a special effort to participate in all prayer sessions. The number for UAC Prayer Line is (716) 427-1338 and the Access Code is 574403.

We do pray that we will all discipline ourselves and participate as extensively as possible in this endeavor.

Members who are taking medications are encouraged to consult with their doctors before participating in fasting. If your doctor advises you against fasting, we encourage you to give full participation in praying each day for the prayer needs previously stated.

God bless you richly!