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1 Timothy 2:1-3 “First of all, then, I ask that supplications, prayers and petitions and thanksgiving be offered to everyone for kings and for all in authority, that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all devotion and dignity. This is good and pleasing to God our Savior.”
Philippians 4:6 “Have no anxiety at all, but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving make your request known to God.”
Mark 11:24 “Therefore I tell you, all that you ask for in prayer, believe that you will receive it and it shall be yours.”
Matthew 7:7-9 “Ask and it will be given you, seek and you will find, knock, and it will be opened to you. For every one who asks receives, and he who seeks find, and to him who knocks be opened.”
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| Definition of Intercession |
INTERCESSION –comes from the Latin word “intercessio” which is derived from the word intercessus. The act of interceding, meditation, pleading or prayer in behalf of another or others (from Webster Dictionary)
• The act of earnest appeal
• Compassionate prayer warfare
• In the sacrifice of self for the sake of another that releases the strong hold of Satan
• Love on its knees
• A meeting between (1 Timothy 2:1)
• To come or fall upon, meet (Jeremiah 7:16,27-28)
• To meet with, come between (Romans 8:27,37,11:2;Hebrews 7:25)
• To meet with in behalf of one (Romans 8:26)
• Is that special taking the place of the person or persons for whom we are praying.
• Is that special dimension of prayer where we stand in the place of the one for whom we are praying, whether it be an individual, group, a city or a nation. Whereas the prayer of the pouring out of the heart is the expression of our burden, intercession is joining with the Lord in His burden.
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Formation Program
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INTERCESSORY MINISTRY aims to develop and enhance the spiritual learning's and experiences of the members of the community on the following understanding:
- The need to Intercede
- Effective Intercession
- Foundation as good Intercessors and Prayer Warriors
GOALS OF FORMATION PROGRAM:
1. To instruct its members of the indispensable nature of the Intercessory Ministry for our community's survival.
2. To raise an army of effective, committed, dedicated and ministerial intercessors relying primarily on the power of the Holy Spirit.
3. To follow Jesus, as the true model of an Intercessor.
4. To learn how to pray effectively, how to persevere in prayer and why prayers makes a difference.
5. To rekindle the spark of devotion to intercession and it's all important roles for spiritual warfare.
6. To instill values, discipline and understanding of Intercession in order to provide spiritual support and enrichment in this earthly journey.
7. To make this Ministry a committed intercession, a vocation and a true Ministry in itself, occupying the central place of overall ministry of the Body of Christ.
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INTERCESSORY MINISTRY PRAYER REQUESTS
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Members and non-members can submit prayer requests/petitions by clicking on "For Prayer Requests, click here" below on this website page and then completing the Prayer Request Form. Once completed, click on "Send Prayer Request" to forward prayer request/ petition directly to George & Mary Ann McGehrin, Ministry Head Coordinator.
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