Hi Everyone,
It was so good to be back together at David's on Monday. We had great time of fellowship, prayer, teaching, sharing and planning, as well as an impromptu walk up David's 'prayer mountain'. It was great to have Jeff Marks and Pastor Neil Hubaker join us as well, as well as Evangeline Jane on her first long car ride to the Pioneer Valley.
HOP Updates: The houses of prayer in Boston is up to 15 hours/week (12-3 Tues-Sat). The one in Beverly is up to 18 hours (3-5 M-F, 7-9 M, W-F). It's exciting to see how God is building these centers of prayer. Please pray for more involvement and for fresh faces in the prayer rooms, that they would become part of the daily rhythm for many, strengthening the members of the Body.
10 Days Update: We spent the last hour discussing plans for the Spring 10 days of prayer. The plans that follow are tentative--neither of the buildings have been confirmed, so please pray for favor and direction as we try to nail down the locations before the new year.
10 Days Amherst--Our primary focus will be on hosting a 10 days of prayer in the Pioneer Valley at First Baptist Church in Amherst. Most Wisdom Way regulars are planning to attend here. If Northfield becomes a possibility, we would consider going there instead. Those travelling from out of town will be housed in a similar way to what we did this year in the fall, staying in homes or at the church if necessary.
10 Days Beverly--Through relationship with Neil Hubacker, Pilgrim Church, and The Harbor Church, we are hoping to see a 10 Days of prayer happen in Beverly, MA at Pilgrim church. This initiative would be primarily driven by the local church in Beverly.
Other 10 day gatherings Last year, there was an amazing 10 days of prayer in Rutland VT. Our heart is to see these two 10 day prayer gatherings become a part of church culture--to see prayer focused in time just as we focus prayer in space at the houses of prayer. We would love to see more gatherings happen! If you are feeling led to lead a gathering where you are in the Spring, email me and let me know how I or any of the rest of us can help.
I'm excited about 2010...we will likely have our next meeting in January. Assuming these plans remain steady, we will probably hold our next meeting at one of the locations for the spring gatherings.
Peace, Joy, and Righteousness in the Holy Spirit,
Jonathan
Posted
Nov 18 2009, 05:02 PM
by
Daniel McCarthy