On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have appointed watchmen; all day and all night they will never keep silent. You [intercessors] who remind the Lord, take no rest for yourselves; and give Him no rest until He makes Jerusalem a praise in the earth [at Jesus’ return]. (Isa. 62:6-7, NAS)

We are pleased to bring you this May 2023 edition of IPC Connections!

I trust that you will be blessed and encouraged as you read the articles, news and resource info that follows! So many answers to prayer and glimmers of amazing, God-filled breakthrough!

This edition brings the launch of Come to the Table – a collaboration of prayer & missions networks & movements around the world, uniting in global prayer, communion & mission in 2023. Do visit the website which details numerous events and initiatives taking place this next several months.  Lots of amazing things happening!

Over the last couple of months, we have met with leaders from across Africa and formed IPC’s Africa Regional Prayer Council under the Directorship of Bishop Austen Ukachi.  Our South East Asia Prayer Council ‘ring of fire’ nations met, led by IPC’s Senior  Advisor – Tom Victor, and blessed the Church and people of Vietnam. Many of you took part in the Exalting Jesus series, written by David Bryant which due to its popularity is just beginning a re-run in the lead up to Ascension Day!

Reports and testimonies are still coming in of huge numbers who were praying during the recent One Miracle Night - Global Day of Prayer for 24 key Muslim cities.  We are thankful for the thousands of Christians across many of these cities who were sharing Jesus with their friends and neighbours, many using the Jesus Film! 

SAVE THE DATE! - Please save the date of our next Global Day of Prayer – Pentecost 2023, on Pentecost Sunday – May 28^th, when we will be praying for the peace of Jerusalem, for Israel and Jewish people worldwide.  See the Prayer Guide.  There will be a 26-hour streamed broadcast including 2 hours live – from the Southern Steps in Jerusalem!  Our friends at 10 Days will be holding 24-7 prayer for the 10 days leading up to Pentecost, do join them. 

ISAIAH 62 FAST - This month, IPC are partnering with Mike Bickle, IHOPKC and numerous worldwide networks in a 21 day Isaiah 62 Fast in the lead up to Pentecost Sunday, during which over 1 million believers are expected to engage in prayer for Israel - daily for an hour.  Join us as we pray for the increase of God’s salvation promises and plans for Jerusalem and Israel!

WPA2023AU - We are pleased to announce that registrations are OPEN for the World Prayer Assembly 2023 in Perth Australia!!  “Blessing all nations, peoples and cities with the transforming love and goodness of our God!”. Join thousands of Christians of all ages from the worldwide Church and Prayer and Missions Movements for this unique gathering in unity – to repent, to worship, and to contend for the fulfilment of the Great Commission!  More info follows below.

ASBURY+ -  All our eyes have been on the Asbury revival in recent months! We are bringing you an insightful and thought-provoking article from IPC Council Member and friend, Jason Mandryk that explores several other awakenings that have taken place, but that are not so much in the public eye.  Grateful thanks to Jason for this insightful piece.

THANKFUL MEMORIES - This last few weeks, two more giants of the faith, George Verwer (OM) and Pastor Charles Stanley (In Touch Ministries) went to be with the Lord.  We honour and recognise these two men for their faithful and biblical teaching and mission work which has birthed truly global impacts.  We are running one of Charles’s articles once more below, which I know you will find inspiring

CORONATION - Our thoughts are with our UK and commonwealth friends this month, as King Charles III is crowned amidst much celebration and a national holiday.  Praying with you that the Gospel message will come through the sermon that is delivered to a huge global audience during the Coronation.  Also praying that King Charles will be a true defender and ambassador for the Christian faith through his role as Governor of the Church of England.  See this blessing from the Church over King Charles

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May we express grateful thanks to Andy Page and the IPC Editorial Team who put this email together each month.

Every blessing,

Jason Hubbard - Director
International Prayer Connect