Invitation the the First Annual One-thing Leadership Summit (December 29-30, 2013)
We are inviting you to participate in the first "by invitation only" annual leadership summit this December because of your clear call, commitment, and leadership in the prayer and missions movements.
Having recently celebrated 14 years of 24/7 prayer and worship at the IHOPKC Missions Base in Kansas City, we are sensing a major transition in the way we are called to serve and resource global prayer movement. We believe it is time to rally key leaders of the prayer, missions and church movement together in Kansas City to seek the Lord's strategy for fueling a culture of prayer in the church and establishing 24/7 prayer and worship in every tribe and tongue.
We are holding the summit during our annual Onething Young Adult Conference and will be discussing the following three "banner" themes during our time together:
1.Until Every Nation Sings (fueling a culture of prayer and mobilizing 24/7 prayer with worship in every tribe and tongue)
2.Until Every Nation Hears (praying in the context of world evangelization)
3.Until Every Nation Loves (working out our commitment to strengthen the local church)
During this first summit, we will spend much time in round-table discussion, strengthening relationships, establishing common goals, and developing a plan to move forward together. Please watch this video http://www.ihopkc.org/leadership-summit/ that explains the heartbeat behind this Leadership Summit.
Please click this link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/onething-leadership-summit-registration-8044373939 to confirm your attendance before November 25, 2013 (you are welcome to sign up an additional 1-2 senior leaders from your region or ministry).
Please note that due to the nature of this summit and in order to foster effective dialog between leaders, participation is by invitation only.
We look forward to seeing you in Kansas City.
In Christ,
Mike Bickle Allen Hood Daniel Lim
Director IHOPKC Associate Director IHOPKC CEO, IHOPKC
Syria: Possible Peace Talks Need Our Prayers
Please continue to pray for His solution for Syria as peace talks are scheduled for January 22. Up to now such negotiations have not yielded any agreement. Pray that weariness with the war will cause both sides to cooperate in bringing an end to his tragic conflict that has left an estimated 110,000 dead and several million homeless within Syria or refugees in neighboring nations. "We have not seen a refugee outflow escalate at such a frightening rate since the Rwandan genocide..." - Antonio Guterres, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
The United Nations reports: "More than 2 million people, over half of whom are children, are now refugees after fleeing the terrible violent war in Syria. These children, women and men have made perilous journeys across country borders in search of safety. They are traumatized and fearful for their lives. Many are also physically wounded or suffering from illness and disease." 2.5 million are in areas still cut off from any humanitarian relief.
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) and other humanitarian organizations are working hard to keep the millions who have fled safe, and to provide immediate and urgent aid like shelter, food and medical care, but more resources are needed. "As the exodus of Syrian refugees continues to escalate, many millions more remain displaced within their own country and are also in need of life-saving aid. We are concerned about the children in particular - they are at greater risk of forced labor, sexual exploitation and trafficking. We need to be able to prioritize specialist child services to ensure their safety."
https://donate.unrefugees.org/site
Let us pray for these peace talks to go ahead and be productive, resulting in a transitional government. Pray that that evil forces (both human and spiritual) of death and destruction will be bound and unable to continue stirring up more war and suffering for the Syrian people.
Here is a helpful video presentation to help you and others pray for Syria created by World Vision. Please share it with prayer groups and intercessors you know.
http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=K7K6Y7NX
Middle East Prayer Assembly 1-4 October 2013: Larnaca
There was a gathering of around 130 people from over 25 nations around the world to pray for the Middle East and hear reports of what God is doing in each nation in the region.
Prior to this conference there was another smaller one looking at the whole issue of Spiritual Transformation in different parts of the globe, where there are particular concentrations of darkness. This group prepared the way for the larger gathering.
Another smaller conference also took place in Northern Cyprus looking at Reconciliation Ministries in the Middle East, with a special focus on Turkey and the Kurds. They joined us on the last day.
The Biblical basis for much of our prayer ministry came from Ephesians 2 where Paul writes about the breaking down of the dividing wall of hostility between Jew and Gentile and how Jesus brought peace with God and with one another. Matthew 18 v18-20 is another passage which focuses on the authority of united believers to bind and loose when they gather together in the name of the Lord.
We had moving reports from many nations, both of sorrow and sadness but also of breakthroughs of reconciliation, harmony and great joy. We listened well, prayed and had rich, deep fellowship with one another, also eating together.
Isaiah 19 is a key chapter to help us understand God's purposes for this region. Most of the chapter describes God's judgment on the idolatry of Egypt but then refers to how Egypt, Assyria and Israel will together become a blessing in the midst of the earth with a highway of worship and prayer between them. Approximately 50 Houses of Prayer have been set up in this region with a new one soon to be launched in Nicosia. This is partly in fulfilment of this vision. We were also given some of the biblical background to the House of Prayer movement - from Amos 9v11,12 (quoted by James in Acts 15v16,17), Isaiah 56v5-8 ... a house of prayer for all nations... Psalm 27v4 David's one desire to worship in God's presence; Rev.4v8-11 Vivid description of heavenly worship & Rev.5v7-10 worship and intercession combined (harp & bowl).
There were several memorable quotes in this conference that struck us powerfully. 'When I pray more, I work less and there is more fruit.' ' Non-Christians do not read the Bible, they read Christians....... Every minute of your life will be a verse that others actually read.' 'God knows and recognises no border or barrier to His kingdom.'
Our worship was led by a team mainly drawn from Lebanon with a combination of medleys and songs from the world church.
A party from Syria were unable to join us, but two brave Sisters from a Maronite Convent did join us and gave a disturbing report from Syria but later on were leading us in a dance of joy amidst the suffering and sorrow. Two Sisters and a Funeral became real to them.
We were supported by people from the world church from China, Indonesia, Korea, India, Brazil and US and the effective prayer movements in these countries and a few also from the World Prayer Centre, Birmingham, UK. Several had been at the World Prayer Assembly in Jakarta, Indonesia in May 2012 in a large prayer gathering that reminded us of the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games - a great Torch being lit... Let the flame burn brighter.... Shine Jesus Shine.... Shine your light and let the whole earth see... for the glory of the risen king Jesus...
The Sisters from Syria commented that the events in their country were not really military, political or even religious but eschatological. Jesus is coming again and we need to prepare for Him.
We made some new friends, received invitations to visit in Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, Egypt and Turkey and felt re-assured that God is sovereign over His whole church in this region, which has approx 250million Muslims and 20million Christians.
We prayed for the 'Peace of Jerusalem' and especially for Damascus also, with some strong 'breakthrough prayers' based on Psalm 46 and there was a concern also to pass the baton on to the next generation, some of whom were present.
Simon & Pauline Holloway. 4th October 2013 Cyprus.
Middle East Prayer Assembly 1-4 October 2013: Larnaca
There was a gathering of around 130 people from over 25 nations around the world to pray for the Middle East and hear reports of what God is doing in each nation in the region.
Prior to this conference there was another smaller one looking at the whole issue of Spiritual Transformation in different parts of the globe, where there are particular concentrations of darkness. This group prepared the way for the larger gathering.
Another smaller conference also took place in Northern Cyprus looking at Reconciliation Ministries in the Middle East, with a special focus on Turkey and the Kurds. They joined us on the last day.
The Biblical basis for much of our prayer ministry came from Ephesians 2 where Paul writes about the breaking down of the dividing wall of hostility between Jew and Gentile and how Jesus brought peace with God and with one another. Matthew 18 v18-20 is another passage which focuses on the authority of united believers to bind and loose when they gather together in the name of the Lord.
We had moving reports from many nations, both of sorrow and sadness but also of breakthroughs of reconciliation, harmony and great joy. We listened well, prayed and had rich, deep fellowship with one another, also eating together.
Isaiah 19 is a key chapter to help us understand God's purposes for this region. Most of the chapter describes God's judgment on the idolatry of Egypt but then refers to how Egypt, Assyria and Israel will together become a blessing in the midst of the earth with a highway of worship and prayer between them. Approximately 50 Houses of Prayer have been set up in this region with a new one soon to be launched in Nicosia. This is partly in fulfilment of this vision. We were also given some of the biblical background to the House of Prayer movement - from Amos 9v11,12 (quoted by James in Acts 15v16,17), Isaiah 56v5-8 ... a house of prayer for all nations... Psalm 27v4 David's one desire to worship in God's presence; Rev.4v8-11 Vivid description of heavenly worship & Rev.5v7-10 worship and intercession combined (harp & bowl).
There were several memorable quotes in this conference that struck us powerfully. 'When I pray more, I work less and there is more fruit.' ' Non-Christians do not read the Bible, they read Christians....... Every minute of your life will be a verse that others actually read.' 'God knows and recognises no border or barrier to His kingdom.'
Our worship was led by a team mainly drawn from Lebanon with a combination of medleys and songs from the world church.
A party from Syria were unable to join us, but two brave Sisters from a Maronite Convent did join us and gave a disturbing report from Syria but later on were leading us in a dance of joy amidst the suffering and sorrow. Two Sisters and a Funeral became real to them.
We were supported by people from the world church from China, Indonesia, Korea, India, Brazil and US and the effective prayer movements in these countries and a few also from the World Prayer Centre, Birmingham, UK. Several had been at the World Prayer Assembly in Jakarta, Indonesia in May 2012 in a large prayer gathering that reminded us of the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games - a great Torch being lit... Let the flame burn brighter.... Shine Jesus Shine.... Shine your light and let the whole earth see... for the glory of the risen king Jesus...
The Sisters from Syria commented that the events in their country were not really military, political or even religious but eschatological. Jesus is coming again and we need to prepare for Him.
We made some new friends, received invitations to visit in Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, Egypt and Turkey and felt re-assured that God is sovereign over His whole church in this region, which has approx 250million Muslims and 20million Christians.
We prayed for the 'Peace of Jerusalem' and especially for Damascus also, with some strong 'breakthrough prayers' based on Psalm 46 and there was a concern also to pass the baton on to the next generation, some of whom were present.
Simon & Pauline Holloway. 4th October 2013 Cyprus.
