A richly diverse mixture of 2000 people from across the country came together to stand at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham on July 4th for what many have described as an 'awesome' Trumpet Call day.
The morning started with Ian Cole the founder of WPC, who told us that we stood on a well of salvation – a site where tens of thousands had come to know Christ. He spoke of canals. They remind us of all the things that we do in our own man-made efforts. He told us that this is a time for rivers to be released – and for God's people to thirst for living water.
Ian called for a deeper understanding and experience of the supremacy of Christ. Jesus is Sovereign over every nation, He has all power and authority - but He is waiting for His people to pray with raised faith and expectation. Then we moved to proclaim the saving power of the cross - the cross disempowers all arguments and philosophies. Jesus is the only name by which men can be saved. The cross was carried into the centre of the hall and we lifted our hearts and voices to praise our Redeemer Jesus. The trumpet was blown throughout the day – with a clear distinctive sound - as we proclaimed key biblical truths and declared God's Will and purpose.
In the afternoon, we prayed for unity recognising how often we fail to build it – it needs to be a sovereign work of Jesus bringing His church together to release blessing. We moved on to pray that young adults and children would be released into their calling in the eight pillars of society – politics, business, media, church etc. We sensed God's heart for this revival generation, praying for their protection from the many dangers they face and for a powerful work of the Holy Spirit to release prayer and worship.
As we moved to close, we called a group of European prayer leaders onto the stage - sensing God's desire to bless our brothers and sisters across Europe and the nations they represent. There was a moving time when Germany prayed for Greece, demonstrating God's desire to impact the nations. We also prayed for two nations that have blessed the UK richly – Korea and Nigeria.
The event finished with a declaration. We felt this was a watershed moment – as Jesus mobilises His people to pray, proclaim and lift Jesus in their churches, villages, towns and cities. We have heard of the declaration being prayed across the country - and as far away as Sri Lanka. Many other ministries and organisations are standing with us and saying - this is a time for harvest, and a time for the fresh reviving waters of God's Spirit. The trumpet will continue to blow (see details of the European Trumpet Call). God is calling us into His presence, and we want to glorify Jesus as He refreshes us, changes us and brings thousands to know Him. Please let us have your testimonies and stories so we can say – look what the Lord has done!
We believe this is a time of change, release and blessing. You may have a sense of things changing in your village, town or neighbourhood. Is it time for a WPC team to pray alongside you? If you want to find out more, read What are WPC teams and contact us at WPC.
OUR DECLARATION
The Supremacy of Christ
We declare that Jesus is the Creator and Sustainer of all things, He is the Saviour of the world, He is the Head of the church, He is the Lord of our lives, He is the Hope for the world, and He is the King of kings and Lord of lords. Hallelujah!
The Salvation of Christ
We declare the Gospel of Christ, His life, death, resurrection and ascension is God's plan for the redemption of all mankind. We declare Christ and Him crucified; that Calvary is a place of forgiveness, cleansing, healing and victory over death. We declare it's time for harvest; a mighty move of God touching every part of this nation and our continent.
The Unity of God's Church
We declare that our strong desire is to fulfil the prayer of Jesus that we be one, believing the Scripture that, "When brothers and sisters dwell together in unity, there God bestows His blessing even life for ever more."
Release for our Children and Young People
We declare and prophesy a Jesus Generation of boys and girls, young men and women who will walk in the power of the Holy Spirit, knowing God's protection, mercy and blessing as they take the Gospel to their families, friends, communities and the nations.
We declare the Grace and Mercy of God over each other and from this place the Trumpet Sound to reverberate in every village, town, city and nation, "That the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the Glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea."
Amen and Amen.
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