November 2022: Three-Day Prayer and Fasting
United Apostolic Church
MEMORANDUM
To: Members of the United Apostolic Church
From: Pastor Gordon
Date: November 8, 2022
Re: 3 DAYS OF PRAYER AND FASTING
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Grace and peace be multiplied unto you, from our great God and Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.
From Wednesday, November 9th, 2022 through Friday, November 11th, 2022 we will be engaging in our three days of prayer and fasting. Our goal is to be in fasting each day from 6:00 AM-6:00 PM.
Our theme for this month is “Standing in the Gap” and the pertinent scripture reference is Ezekiel 22:30. which reminds us that we as the people of God are called to “Stand in the Gap” for all men on this earth. The Bible says in Ezekiel 22:29-30 The people of the land have used oppression, exercised robbery, and have vexed the poor and needy: yea, they have oppressed the stranger wrongfully. And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none.” God was expressing to Ezekiel how polluted his people had become, including the priests and prophets, as well as the people of the land overall. God sought out a man on the earth to stand up for righteousness and to intercede on the behalf of the wicked and backslidden but could not find one person. So, his judgment and fierce anger were poured out on the land. However, we as the people of God have the power to prevent the judgment and destruction of many on this earth if we faithfully function as the intercessors we are called to be. God has given us the privilege and the power to intercede for others like Moses did in Exodus 32 and Abraham did in Genesis 18. Their prayers prevented the well-deserved destruction of rebellious and ungodly people. In Exodus 32 Israel fell into idolatry while Moses went up to Mt. Sinai to commune with God. God was ready to consume them in his wrath and destroy them all. But Moses interceded for them and turned the heart of God from slaying all His people. Likewise, Abraham interceded on the behalf of Sodom when he was informed that God would destroy it. The Bible says in Genesis 13:13 that the men of Sodom were exceedingly wicked and sinners. However, Abraham interceded for the people of Sodom knowing that his nephew Lot and his family were living there. The prayers and petitions of Abraham were so valuable to God that He was willing to negotiate with Abraham and change His plan of destroying a city which should have to warrant God’s fiercest judgment. It is a possibility that Sodom would not have been destroyed had Abraham continued to intercede on its behalf.
In Isaiah 59:16 God again sought for an Intercessor. The Bible says, “And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore his arm brought salvation unto him; and his righteousness, it sustained him.” The NLT translates verses 15-16 this way “Yes, truth is gone, and anyone who renounces evil is attacked. The Lord looked and was displeased to find there was no justice. He was amazed to see that no one intervened to help the oppressed. So, he himself stepped in to save them with his strong arm, and his justice sustained him.” We see here the Lord got so frustrated seeking for a willing vessel and with waiting on his people to do what he called them to do, that He went to deliver the captive and those that were bound to himself. The Lord should not have to do the work, of reaching out and interceding for souls for us. Yet there are many instances where God touches people’s hearts Himself, to come to his house because we refuse to intercede for others, and reach out and touch lives ourselves as we were called to do. We are so busy and encumbered with the cares of life, that the work of the kingdom and the passion of God’s heart, which is souls, has been placed on the back burner.
Does God have to seek after you, hunt you down and strive with you to take the time to intercede for the lost souls of this land? Many souls who are on their way to hell, can have the trajectory of their lives completely changed if we would only pray, intercede and supplicate before God on their behalf.
Some of us may have convinced ourselves that each individual is responsible to pray for themselves, but we are admonished by the Apostle Paul that we should pray for all men. 1 Timothy 2:1-4 “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.” It is our responsibility while here on earth that we share the gospel with every creature and pray for ALL men. The purpose of the Lord shedding His blood at Calvary was to ensure that all men are given the opportunity to be saved. Let’s come together as the people of God, pray for a burden for the men of this land, and intercede for the lost and backslidden as we were called to do before our Lord returns.
UAC Prayer Line Leaders Schedule and Prayer points
Day 1 - Wednesday, November 9th, 2022
Focus – Intercede for your church Brethren in UAC, NYMD & UPCI.
Prayer Leaders: Sister Sheryl Tater (5 am); Prayer Team (12pm); Sister Phyllis Smith (8 pm)
Scriptures: (5am – 1 John 3:1-18); (12 pm – 1 Corinthians 12:12-31); (8pm – Colossians 3:1-16)
• Pray that each member would deny ungodliness and worldly lusts, and live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world.
• Pray that there will be peace and unity amongst all members.
• Pray that each member will find their calling and purpose in the Kingdom and devote themselves to their calling.
• Pray that members will learn to respectfully address conflicts with other members, where they exist, and learn to forgive one another.
• Pray that each member will develop a burden for the lost and a passion for soul-winning.
• Pray that each member will commit to daily prayer for all members and leaders of the assembly.
Day 2 - Thursday, November 10th, 2022
Focus – Intercede for your Family Members, saves and unsaved.
Prayer Leaders: Sister Jasmin Allison (5 am); Prayer Team (12pm); Family Prayer at Home (8 pm)
Scriptures: (5 am – Deuteronomy 6); (12 pm – Ephesians 5:18-33); (8 pm - Proverbs 3)
• Pray for apostolic parents that they will diligently teach their children the Word and the ways of God, and be proud of their Apostolic Heritage and identity.
• Pray that Wives will submit to husbands and children will submit to parents.
• Pray that we will commit to praying for our lost family members so that they will receive salvation.
• Pray that we will commit to daily prayer for those in our household and extended family members that they will be kept and remain on the strait & narrow path.
Day 3 - Friday November 11th, 2022
Focus- Intercede for all church and global leaders and the lost in our community.
Prayer Leaders: Sister Mavis Brown (5 am) & Various Leaders: 12 pm-3 pm)
Scriptures: (5 am – 1 Timothy 2:1-6) and (12 pm – 3 pm – Romans 13, 1 Peter 2:13-25, Hebrews 13:1-17)
• Pray for Bishop & Sis. Edwards, Pastor & Minister Gordon, Pastor and Sis. Barrett that God will give them fresh vision, clear direction, and guidance to lead UAC and NJPT to new spiritual heights and great revival.
• Pray that all ministers and leaders of UAC will live separated, consecrated lives and allow the Spirit to lead them as they lead God’s people.
• Pray that all NYMD Pastors and licensed ministers will preach the gospel without compromise or fear, but with boldness and demonstration of the supernatural.
• Pray for all NYMD & UPCI pastors and licensed will purge themselves of worldliness and ungodliness, and humbly serve and minister to God’s people without partiality.
• Pray for all local, National and Global leaders that they will work together peacefully, lead with the best interest of the people they serve at heart
• Pray for new locally, Nationally and Globally elected leadership that fear God and lead based on biblical principles.
• Pray the God will overtake the hearts of our current local, national and global leaders so they will lead with moral conviction and implement laws that align with the Word of God.
• Pray for the lost in our communities of Queens, Bellmore and throughout Long Island that their hearts will be receptive as we preach the Word of God to them.
• Pray for those that are suffering from addiction, and physical and mental illness that they will experience complete deliverance when they step into our churches to hear the Word or when we encounter them in our daily lives.
We will spend portions of each day engaging in self-examination, seeking forgiveness, and renewal. (Isaiah 58)
- Ask 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 all things.
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) 4271338 and the Access Code is 574403.
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!