Unite with other believers in prayer and fasting for our city…
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➜ 40 Days and 40 Ways to Pray for Riverside (printable version)
At 8am on Saturday, September 19, 2009 believers from around Riverside came together to pray for their city. Over 140 people participated in the two-hour service, representing 22 local churches. Enjoy the photos from our 3rd annual Bless Riverside Prayer Service…
Photography by Jenn O’Farrell of WhiteWave Photography
BLESS Riverside Prayer Service
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Mt. Rubidoux
A Whole City – a healthy and thriving community
A Whole Church – a unified and loving body of believers
And Whole Families – honor, hope & provision for all seasons of life
Opening Prayer - Pr. Dan Bishop, Riverside Free Methodist Church
Shofar – Scott Smith, Isaiah’s Farm Ministries
Scripture Reading – Bob Davis, St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
Declaration – Pr. Brenda Wood, Word of Life Ministries International
Worship – Dave Robles, Lisa Robles, St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
Leslie Wood, Word of Life Ministries International
Focused Prayer
A Whole City – Rev. Clarence R. Williams, Jr., Lifespring! Assembly of God
A Whole Church – Pr. Charles Campbell, Koinonia Evangelistic Center
Whole Families – Pr. Deborah Bush, Faith Community Church
Prayer Circles covering the three main prayer points – Libby Collier, TURN
Worship – Matt Cash, Sandals Church
Prayer over the NSEW of Riverside
As the smoke rises to the heavens with the sweet smell of incense,
let it be a sign of our prayers as acceptable before the Lord.
North – Min. Kriste Hurd, Cross Word Christian Church
East – Min. Dan Crowley, Sandals Church
South – Pr. Jeff Wright, Madison Street Church
West – Pr. Jonas Luke, Wind of the Spirit Worship Center
Message – Pr. Raul Diaz, Path of Life Ministries
Announcements – Anna Reyes, TURN
Closing Prayer – Rev. Lynn Heatley, Prayer Command Post
“And seek the peace of the city where you have been exiled,
and pray to the Lord for it; for in its peace you will find your own.” Jeremiah 29:7
Join our community in praying for Forever Families to adopt our local foster children.
March 21-April 19 we are joining together to pray in one accord for 30 Children Available for Immediate Adoption.
DOWNLOAD the 30 Day Photo Prayer Calendar for Foster Children
Wind of the Spirit Worship Center and Pastor Michael Edwards welcomed believers from all over Riverside in a special night of prayer and worship on Sunday, November 2nd. Nearly 400 Christians from dozens of congregations throughout Riverside came together to worship as One Body and hear testimonies from our Corporate 40 Day Fast.
Libby Collier introduces Lynn Heatley who shares about the rich spiritual heritage in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
Pastor Raul Diaz, of Path of Life Ministries, shares a powerful message from God’s Word.
Today, throughout our area, churches and groups are standing united as One Body, committing to pray and fast for the Inland Empire. All are welcome to join in as God changes hearts and transforms our land.
Your church or small group can sign-up for the 40 Day Fast by posting a COMMENT (click on the “Comments” link above). Please indicate (1) your group’s name and (2) the days your will commit to prayer and fasting.
➜ NEW 40 Day Fast PRAYER GUIDE for 2008, 1-Page Document (printable version)
➜ Basic Tips on Fasting, 2-Page Document (printable version)
➜ Detailed Information on Fasting, 6-Page Document (printable version)
➜ 40 Day Fast Flyer (printable version)
Enjoy photos and a copy of the program from Saturday’s Opening Prayer Service…
Welcome and Opening Prayer Pr. Charles Campbell - Koinonia Evangelistic Center, Moreno Valley
Shofar Robert Welch - Word of Life Ministries International, Riverside
Worship Pr. Jake Hamilton - Refuge House of Prayer, Rancho Cucamonga
Declaration over the Inland Empire Pastor Brenda Wood - Word of Life Ministries, Riverside
Focused Prayer
Desperate wake-up call for our churches - Lara Scott - San Bernardino
Our region’s current economic crisis - Pr. Joe Lutz - First Baptist Church, Riverside
Strengthening and restoring of families – Tim Webb, King High School, Riverside
Healing of division in our community – Rev. Clarence R. Williams, Jr. - Lifespring!
Current, pressing issues - Pr Steven O’Brien, Lifespring! Assembly of God, Riverside
Smaller Prayer Circles covering the 5 Main Points - Libby Collier - TURN, Riverside
Worship Pr. Jake Hamilton - Refuge House of Prayer, Rancho Cucamonga
Prayer over the NSEW for the Inland Empire
North - Pr. Manuel Sosa – Green Olive Tree Ministries
East - Kathy Cain - The Grove Community Church, Riverside
South - Joyce Smith – Prayer Force, Lake Elsinore
West - Pr. Juan Salinas – Path of Life Ministries, Riverside
Challenge/Motivational Message Pr. Michael Edwards, Wind of the Spirit, Riverside
Upcoming Prayer Events in the IE – Pr. Jake Hamilton, Anna Reyes
Closing - Pr. Cor Pool, Hope Community Church, Riverside
Upcoming Prayer Events
9/22-11/1 - 40 Days of Fasting and Prayer see www.TURNblog.org
10/11 - Inland Empire Pre-Call Rally w/ Lou Engle 2pm-10pm www.RefugeHOP.com
11/1 - TheCall California in San Diego, 10am-10pm see www.TheCall.com
11/2 – Area-Wide Worship Celebration, 6pm at Wind of the Spirit, Riverside
Ongoing Prayer in the Inland Empire
Refuge House of Prayer, Rancho Cucamonga - Jake Hamilton www.RefugeHOP.com PrayRiverside, Monthly Prayer Group for Riverside County, www.PrayRiverside.org
Christian Intercessors of the Nations Organization, ciono@sbcglobal.net
Riverside Pastors Prayer Fellowship, bpark@bridgesonline.org
May God bless you with discomfort at easy answers, half-truths, and superficial relationships So that you may live deep within your heart. May God bless you with anger at injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people, So that you may work for justice, freedom, and peace. May God bless you with tears to shed for those who suffer pain, rejection, hunger and war, So that you may reach out your hand to comfort them and to turn their pain into joy. And may God bless you with enough foolishness to believe that you can make a difference in the world, So that you can do what others claim cannot be done… To bring justice and kindness to all our children and the poor. Amen. Franciscan Benediction
Churches, small groups, families and organizations throughout the Inland Empire are invited to participate in the 2nd Annual 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting for our area.
The Fast begins on September 22 and continues through November 1.
All are invited to participate in the Opening Prayer Event which will be held on Saturday, September 20th at 7am on Mt. Rubidoux in Riverside.
Email anna@turnnetwork.org for details!
Here are a few photos from our Opening Prayer Event on Mt. Rubidoux from 2007:
Vacation Bible School at the Collier Home.
100 kids!
50 volunteers from 4 local churches.
Bible teaching, small group time, a live drama production, beautiful worship music, crafts, wild games, a HUGE slip and slide, 500 water balloons, boat rides, pool time, a tumblebus, t-shirts. Amazing fun!
Here are a few highlights from the day…
