As coronavirus ravages the world, many are now watching Wuhan slowly emerging from 2 months complete lockdown - cautiously with masks and gloves moving about.
The world is now in an extraordinary and precarious situation watching what happens in Wuhan for a glimpse of what might lie in store for the rest of us.
Will there be a second coronavirus wave in Wuhan? Almost inevitably yes but how big a wave and are hospitals better prepared.
How will the Chinese government respond to this second wave after mismanagement and misinformation of the first outbreak? Will they keep damaging information secret.
A recent report on the number of ash urns stacked at Wuhan funeral homes put the true death toll over 40,000 not the official 2,500 deaths.
Pray for transparency in communication and sharing of strategies in China and across the nations in order to craft effective responses to unfamiliar challenges.
Pray for competence in the next phase based on honest experience and heaven’s wisdom (Job 6:24)
More at: https://www.gzeromedia.com/watching-wuhan-but-can-you-believe-your-eyes
(Thanks to www.Prayer-Alert.net)
Afghanistan has begun its first face-to-face talks with the Taliban on exchanging thousands of prisoners.
Details of the initial meeting in Kabul emerged on Wednesday 1 April, ahead of a planned second day of talks, as Afghans observed tight restrictions on movement because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Under a US-Taliban deal, the government will free 5,000 Taliban prisoners, while the militants will release 1,000.
The talks took place against a backdrop of continuing violence in the country. Authorities blamed the Taliban for an explosion in the southern province of Helmand on Wednesday that killed eight civilians, including several children.
How much progress has been made in talks?
The prisoner swap had been due to take place in early March, as part of a US-Taliban deal signed on 29 February, but there have been a series of setbacks. Until Wednesday, the two sides had only met by video conference.
With talks due to resume for a second day on Wednesday, Afghanistan's Office of the National Security Council said that progress had only been made so far "on technical matters". The talks were overseen by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the focus was on the release of security force and national defence captives as well as Taliban prisoners, the ICRC said.
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said the meetings did not amount to negotiations, telling AFP: "There will be no political talks there". The US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo called the beginning of the talks "good news".
The Taliban had been due to send a large team to the Kabul talks, but in the end sent a three-man delegation because of the covid-19 virus outbreak. A spokesman for the militant group said the trio would monitor the prisoner release process and take the necessary technical measures.
Though US troops began withdrawing last month under the terms of the deal with the Taliban, movement on the prisoner swap has been slow because of disagreements between President Ashraf Ghani and his main political rival Abdullah Abdullah.
More at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52123951
Pray that these breakthrough talks will lead to a successful exchange of prisoners and that the face to face talks between the government will continue.
Pray for an end to the ongoing violence that is devastating the lives of many Afghans.
Pray that the coronavirus will be arrested in its tracks and that it will not spread.
GO 2020 takes place with Social Distancing
The Corona-Pandemic is impacting the world in a short time. Many people are in fear and crisis. Also, church life is impacted. In many countries it is no longer possible to meet in a service. It is time to sincerely pray for God’s intervention, protection and a new openness to the Gospel.
But it’s also time to take a stand: A fearful world needs a bold and courageous church. It’s time to share the hope and peace that can only be found in Jesus Christ!
PRAY for the world,
CARE for the people,
SHARE the Gospel.
GO 2020 is still taking place in May 2020. Share Christ amid the crisis.
The principle remains the same: Every Believer is a Witness! But we focus on online and media Gospel sharing.
Please respect the corona guidelines of your government concerning social distancing. We don't want to put people in risk to get sick. There are many good ways you can still share the Gospel.
We invite every believer to pray for he’s friends, colleagues, neighbors, to practically care about their needs and to share the Gospel and the personal testimony to them. In times of social distancing this can be done by phone, email, on social media etc.
Everyone can reach at least 5 people with the Gospel!
To mobilize and train we invite ministries and denominations to do online mobilization and training. You can use www.zoom.us, Skype, Youtube Livestream, WhatsApp, phone etc. Whatever works best in your locality.
Let’s share HOPE beyond fear – NOW more than ever!
The brochures can also be used to give others the vision of Go 2020 (some translations and more resources are available at www.go2020.world/prayer
All through 2020, a series of 40-day prayer guides will help us pray daily for those still unreached and for the harvest to be brought in. April theme is LABORERS for the HARVEST:
Download the GO2020 Global Daily Prayer Guides HERE www.ipcprayer.org/go2020
Do join us and hundreds of thousands of believers around the world for an online global Prayer Meeting on 1st May 2020 between 10am and 6pm Pacific Time!
Prayer Room Link: www.ihopkc.org/prayerroom/
Download the flyer: http://ipcprayer.org/images/GO2020%20Flyer%20Web.pdf
More info and sign up HERE www.go2020.world
John Robb, Chairman, International Prayer Council
& Go 2020 Prayer Mobilization Task Force
In conjunction with Revive Israel — LIVE on YouTube and Facebook
Join us on the 7th of April (3pm Jerusalem)!
As the nations are shaking, in distress and great turmoil, many across the global Body of Christ are sensing that the Spirit of God is highlighting Passover this year in a significant way. They are hearing God summoning His people, Jews and Gentiles, to gather as one and commune at the Lord’s Table for this year’s Passover memorial. There is a holy alignment that God is birthing in His Global Church, His Ekklesia, that we may be one with one another and with Him.
On the very first passover, more than 3000 years ago, the Israelites were protected from the angel of death by the blood of the lamb that was applied to the door posts of their homes. They came under the protection of the Almighty God. Later that same night, they were called out and freed from Egypt that they might go and worship God, being led by His Presence to the promise land.
We believe we, His covenant people, are in such a time yet again. The Lord is summoning us to come under the shadow of the Almighty, and be covered by the blood of our true Passover Lamb, Yeshua. He is calling us out of our Egypt, our Babylon, the world systems and spirits that have defiled and entangled His Bride. It is time for the Global Ekklesia to rise and shine as One army in holy array, in the alignment of the Oneness of God, as One global family with His Presence!
This is the hour when Yeshua will be revealed and unveiled to the eyes of all, Jews and Gentiles, and to see His glory and for a great multitude to be brought into His family. It is time to enter the fullness of the unshakeable Kingdom of Jesus, the Messiah as it is manifest now, more than ever, in the midst of these global shakings. We are at the threshold of the greatest global revival the world has ever known.
For King Jesus and His unshakeable kingdom!
The event will be live-streamed on our Facebook account and YouTube channel.
Watchmen for the Nations
3163 – 20800 Westminster Hwy
Richmond, BC V6V 2W3
Canada
Website: www.watchmen.org/passover-perfume
Youtube: www.youtube.com/watchmenforthenations
Facebook: www.facebook.com/watchmenforthenations
72-hours of non-stop worship - LIVE on YouTube & Facebook
April 7th, 8th, 9th, 2020
This year, as we celebrate the Passover, and enter into a holy alignment of One Global Bride in the spirit of the Oneness of God, and as the 40 days Jesus Fast is coming to end, we have felt the Spirit of God calling the nations to come and bring their perfume of worship.
The nations will pour out their love and adoration at the feet of Jesus, pouring out their oil and ministering to the King. We believe this will usher a new chapter for the Global Ekklesia. Continuous worship and incense will rise from many nations, peoples, tribes and tongues, consecrated to the audience of ONE.
We believe this will set the tone for this new era that the Spirit of God is ushering us into, where Jesus is the only source of the Bride, the centrality of all things, where everything will come under His rulership. The Global Bride will have eyes only for her Bridegroom, and a new song will spring forth from her heart, crying out in unison with the Spirit, “Come Lord Jesus”.
Join us on April 7th, 8th & 9th for 72 hours of “Perfume of Nations” with non-stop worship from across the globe - from different nations, tribes, people groups, and languages.
The event will be live-streamed on our Facebook account and YouTube channel.
Watchmen for the Nations
3163 – 20800 Westminster Hwy
Richmond, BC V6V 2W3
Canada
Website: www.watchmen.org/passover-perfume
Youtube: www.youtube.com/watchmenforthenations
Facebook: www.facebook.com/watchmenforthenations
Greetings from the secretariat of the Caribbean Prayer Summit. We are excited about hosting the 4th Caribbean Prayer Summit (CPS) on May 22-23, 2020 which will now be ONLINE under the theme “A United Caribbean Church …a Regional Revival”.
Since its inception the CPS has been convened in Barbados (2007), Suriname (2008) and Jamaica 2009. The CPS was initiated by the International Prayer Council through Rev Maria Harbajan, their Caribbean Coordinator and Representative.
We believe that intercessory prayer changes things and in light of the myriad of issues facing the region at this time, including the challenges facing CARICOM, the CPS aims to target Intercessory Prayer leaders throughout the region and beyond with the following objectives:-
- To provide a forum for the networking of Intercessory Prayer leaders across the Caribbean – no island is to stand alone in its spiritual war
- Strategic planning for the setting up of National Prayer Networks on islands where there might not be any in place – every island needs one
- To have the island representatives present the most critical needs of their nation and have the regional gathering uphold them/their nation in corporate intercession and spiritual warfare – together we will win the war
- Development of links, networks, and initiatives in the region; exposing what already exists – exposing opportunities available for training; impartation.
- Prayers for healing of the nations in the wake of the Coronavirus Pandemic.
- To encourage the Caribbean youth and children to become more involved in intercession – raising up Millennials to be powerful and effective in prayer. (Special online program sessions – see website)
- To introduce the concept of a day of National Repentance to be presented to Governments and assist in having it executed in all the islands of the region.
We would be happy to have you join us ONLINE for this historic occasion. Please view this as our invitation to you and/or at least one other Intercessor who could represent your nation at the Summit.
How to Register
To register you may visit our website at www.caribbeanprayersummit.org – which will be online shortly or contact the Secretariat by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Alternatively, you may call (876) 398-2299 between the hours of 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. Also, we will be creating a WhatsApp group for the flow of continuous information to all our delegates and to facilitate questions and answers (Q & A) that will benefit all who will be in attendance. Please let us know if you do not wish to be added to such a group.
Sharon Hermitt/Secretary (for)
Rev. Maria Harbajan
CPS Convener/Member, CPS Secretariat
Member, International Prayer Council
www.caribbeanprayersummit.org
History belongs to those who connect with God and one another in prayer!
If you are a prayer leader or intercessor with a heart for America, please join us at the 2020 National Prayer Assembly to seek the face of the Lord and be His history-changers!
View our video invitation HERE!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNxN8Of7Rw8&feature=youtu.be
Register Now!
http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/regform?llr=xhwszpbab&oeidk=a07egq16hr746cc94db
National Prayer Assembly schedule and accommodations:
Wednesday, October 14 - 9 am to 9 pm (fasting is encouraged if you are able to do so; otherwise there are restaurants available nearby). Beverages will be served throughout the day. Please arrive by 8:45 am so we can start promptly.
Thursday, October 15 - 9 am to 5 pm (a deli lunch will be served along with beverages available throughout the day). Your beverages and lunch are included in your registration fee.
If you need a hotel during your stay, you can find the best deals on Trivago.com or Booking.com. Please make your own accommodation arrangements. There are several reasonably priced hotels within a few blocks walk to the National Housing Center.
The NPA is an alliance of prayer networks and ministries that enables us to flow together as One Body for the revival and transformation of America.
Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the Lord. (Ps 134:2)
Let's come together to praise our mighty King and lift up His name for our nation.
It takes place here:
National Housing Center
1201 15th St NW
Washington, DC 20005
Tracey de Blank
INTERCESSORS FOR AMERICA
800-872-7729
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More: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07egq16hr746cc94db&llr=xhwszpbab&showPage=true
2020 a year of evangelism across the UK
https://advance2020.org/
South East Asia Prayer Council – 12 Nights – to 5 April
www.seaprayercouncil.faith/12-nights/
Watchmen: Passover Holy Alignment – 7 April
www.watchmen.org/passover-perfume
Watchmen: Perfume of Nations - Online 7-9 April
www.watchmen.org/passover-perfume
Go 2020 – Reaching 1 Billion for Christ - May 2020
www.go2020.world | www.ihopkc.org/prayerroom/
10 days Spring - May 21- 31
www.10days.net
Caribbean Prayer Summit – Online, 22-23 May
www.caribbeanprayersummit.org
One God - One Day - One Africa – 31st May 2020
www.1gda.org
17th SEA PRAYER Council in Hanoi, Vietnam - 6-9 October
www.seaprayercouncil.faith
National Prayer Assembly (USA), Washington, D.C., October 14-15
www.nationalprayerassembly.com
Movement for African National Initiatives – Abidjan, Ivory Coast, 8-12 March 2021
https://maniafrica.com/category/prayers/
UPRising Events Calendar
UPRISING EUROPE (Battle, UK) – July 6-10, 2020 (TBC)
FB: Uprising Europe
IG: @uprisingeurope
UPRISING AUSTRALIA (Sydney, Australia) -- July 14-18, 2020
POSTPONED
FB: UPRising Australia
IG: @uprising.australia
UPRISING Chile – November 2020 (Date TBA)
UPRISING NEW ENGLAND (New England, USA)-- Nov 19-21, 2020
POSTPONED
FB: United Prayer Rising - New England
GLOBAL UPRISING Manila, Philippines, Nov 2021
www.unitedprayerrising.com
- UPRISING MINDANAO (Mindanao, Philippines)-- dates TBA
- UPRISING BUKIDNON (Northern Mindanao)
- UPRISING CARAGA (Butuan, Bislig, and Surigao)
- UPRISING DIGOS (Davao Del Sur)
- UPRISING CENTRAL MINDANAO (South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, and General Santos)
FB: United Prayer Rising Mindanao
FB: United Prayer Rising North Mindanao
IG: @uprisingmindanao
Join with IPC’s global network of networks as we agree and pray this prayer in unity, prepared by our Chairman, John D Robb:
'Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.' (Matt 18:18-20 NIV)
Lord God, the One who has Almighty power, we agree according to your promise in Matthew 18:18-20 that this virus will be stopped in its tracks. That the medical researchers will get a download from Heaven on how to quickly develop a vaccine to counteract COVID-19 and a cure for those who have become infected.
We also agree in prayer, asking that the Body of Christ worldwide will rise up in love and boldness, trusting in your blood to cover and protect us and throwing off fear, so that we can be available to serve, bless, and bear witness to those around us who are terrified and depressed at being infected.
Let us seize this unprecedented opportunity to make you known to those without hope in Christ!
Thank you for your promise that surely, you will be with us "always, even to the very end of the age” so that we can carry on with the mission you have given us for our world (Matthew 28:20).
'Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.' (Matt 28:19-20)
We are in the midst of probably the biggest crisis since WWII. Many people are afraid and looking for hope. Countries have been shut down and public life is on hold.
Now is the time to unite in prayer for God’s intervention, protection, and a new openness to the Gospel.
A fearful world needs a bold and courageous church.
MARCH 22ND - PRAY FOR THE WORLD
MARCH 23RD - 28TH - SHARE CHRIST IN THE CRISIS
MARCH 29TH - GLOBAL DAY OF PRAYER
Watch a personal video from Werner Nachtigal regarding the Corona crisis
#go2020 #hopebeyondfear #praycareshare
We need to stand together as Christians to PRAY for the world, CARE for the people and SHARE the Gospel.
Pray
God's intervention in the Coronavirus crisis.
According to 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV): "If my people who are called by name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will their land."
For a revival, that Christians will use the current time to reach out to fearful people with eternal hope.
According to 2 Timothy 1:7: "For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline."
Care
It’s time to share the hope and peace that can only be found in Jesus Christ!. Offer your help to people around you and show God's love through good works.
Share
We call every believer to share one-on-one, via social media and phone. Let's do everything legally possible to reach out to the fearful, to those who have no hope with the Good News of Jesus Christ.
If you need training resources or sign up info, visit our webpage: www.go2020.world
Share this with your network, friends and churches and become a multiplier!