Announcing the Middle East Prayer Assembly, October 1-4, 2013
A “by invitation only” gathering of ministry leaders from the nations of the Middle East region along with leaders of other prayer movements to pray for His transformation of this historic and important region. If you lead a ministry in this region and are interested to take part or want to recommend others to do so, please contact the IPC office at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
That all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. (John 17:21)
Larnaca, Cyprus, October 1-4, 2013
Sponsored by International Prayer Council and World Prayer Assembly
Invitees: Church and prayer leaders from across the Middle East region with some additional prayer leaders from other nations coming to support the gathering.
A Call to Pray for the Middle East Together:
From times of the Bible till now, God has used the united prayer of His people to change the history of nations. He has delegated immense authority to believers to make a difference. Jesus said that we are to pray, “Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven”. One theologian wrote, “History belongs to the intercessors, who believe the future into being.”
The current status of conflict, war and suffering in the Middle East region is not God’s purpose, but the result of human and demonically-inspired antagonisms that pit nations, ethnic and religious groups against one another for the misery and destruction of all. The Lord wants His peace, healing, love, justice and goodness to cover the region. Our united prayers supported by many others around the world will facilitate a new day for this important area of our world!
Objectives:
- To gather Christian leaders from across the region to meet under the Lordship of Jesus Christ and to pray with unity, faith and the authority He has given us for the healing and transformation of the nations of the Middle East.
- To enlist the support of the international prayer movement for this initiative throughout 2013, informing them about the needs of this strategic and spiritually needy region of our world.
- To build stronger, deeper relationships among ministry leaders from all three Christian traditions (Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant) for greater cooperation in prayer and action.
- To enhance the unity of the Body of Christ by connecting and strengthening the prayer movement in the region.
Program:
Each national group will be able to present the current situation and needs in their nation (political, economic, cultural and spiritual), after which we will go to the Lord together for in-depth sessions of prayer, listening and interceding as He leads us. We want to get on His wavelength to hear what His heart is for each nation and how we should pray for His mercy and deliverance (Isaiah 55:8-9, Jeremiah 23:18).
Planning Team:
An international and regional planning team with representatives from the nations and Christian traditions of the Middle East along with leaders from the International Prayer Council will be arranging the program. We welcome your suggestions and prayers for the planning process.
Please pray with us for this crucial and historic gathering that the people of God’s choice from many diverse cultural and ecclesiastical backgrounds will be able to come together for this reconciliation prayer event.
