October 2021: Three-Day Prayer and Fasting

Grace and peace be multiplied unto you, from our great God and Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. 

On September 29 – October 1, 2021, we will commence another Three Days of Prayer and Fasting. The theme is “Working While It is Day!” The daily duration of the fasting is 6 am – 6 pm each day. 

It is my view that we are in the closing moments of the Church age. Any moment our Lord Jesus Christ will signal the end of this Dispensation of Grace by summoning us to our eternal reward. However, until that day comes, we still have work that is still unaccomplished. This work requires a great sense of urgency because of the darkness of the times. 

Edward S Ufford’s hymn, “Throw out the lifeline across the dark wave” captures what the posture should be of every member of United Apostolic Church. In the fourth verse we read: 

“Soon will the season of rescue be o’er;

Soon will they drift to eternity’s shore;

Haste then, my brother, no time for delay!

But throw out the lifeline and save them today.” 

The season of rescue will soon be over, so we must become more intentional in our efforts to win the lost while ensuring that we are anchored to Jesus Christ. 

During the month of October, we will be having four strategic events that are all geared towards soul winning and soul retention. These are our Persuade Youth Conference (October 5-8), Community Evangelism in Bellmore, Long Island (October 2nd and 16th), the opening of our daughter church (October 17) and our Men’s Conference (October 22-24). 

We will be setting aside these days of prayer and fasting especially for these events because we know that without God, we can do nothing. 

PRAYER SCHEDULE 

Day 1 - Wednesday, 29 September 2021 

Focus – Intercession - we will be interceding for the residents of St. Albans and Bellmore. 

• Pray that God will give us a burden for the lost souls in these communities. 
• Pray that the hearts of the residents and leaders in these communities will be receptive to the Word as we reach out. 
• Pray that God would lead us to the individuals and areas of these communities where there is a deep hunger for Him and His Word. 
• Pray that we will be diligent and consistent in our outreach efforts in these communities. 

Day 2 – Thursday, 30 September 2021 

Focus – Intercession - we will be interceding for our children/youths of our Church and of those of the St. Albans and Bellmore communities. 

• Pray that they would come to the knowledge of the truth and be saved. 
• Pray that God would help us set consistent, godly examples for them. 
• Pray that God would give them a heart that is receptive to His Word. 
• Pray that when they are converted, they will seek to win their unsaved friends and family members. 
• Community. 
• Pray that the hearts of the residents and leaders in our community will be receptive to the Word as we reach out. 
• Pray that God would lead us to the individuals and areas of our community where there is a deep hunger for Him and His Word. 
• Pray that we will be diligent and consistent in our outreach efforts in the community. 

Day 3 - Friday, 01 October 2021 

Focus – Intercession - we will be interceding for the Speakers and other brethren that will be participating in the services: 

• Pray for Rev and Sis. Micheal Robison, who is scheduled to be our speaker on Saturday and Sunday of Persuaded Youth Conference. 
• Pray for Sis. Victoria Nyarko and the Youth Group from Victory Family Worship Center, who will be preaching and ministering in song at Persuaded Youth Conference. 
• Pray for Rev. Janet Chung-Ying and the team who will be ministering at PYC on Saturday morning. 
• Pray for Pastor Ossain Jones who is scheduled to be the main speaker for our Men’s Conference. 
• Pray for Bishop Micheal Mitchell who is scheduled to be the speaker at the opening service for our daughter church. 
• Pray for all our youths who will be actively participating in each service. 
• Pray for Sis. Aisha Milton and the Youth Committee, who are the leaders of Persuade Youth Conference. 
• Pray for Rev. Charles Barrett Sr, and Sis. Paulette Barrett who are giving leadership to the daughter church. 
• Pray for Deacon Gayle and the Men’s Ministry committee who are leaders of the Men’s Conference. 

 We will spend portions of each day engaging in self-examination, seeking forgiveness, and renewal. (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 the prayer sessions listed below using our Conference Call Prayer Line #319-527-3512 Access Code 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 stated prayer needs. 

God bless you richly!