2004 A Season of Prayer
Ministry Movements
Isaiah 62:6-7
"I have posted watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD, give yourselves no rest, 'and give him no rest till he establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth."
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Our 24/7 prayer chain began on 6 September 2004. This is our response to God's call for PLMC to pray and praise Him 24-hours a day, seven days a week. This call was made to us through the Rev Terry Tekyl when he preached at our church on 20 June 2004.
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Over 140 church members have made the commitment to pray for one hour a day, covering every hour of the day for seven days of the week. This season of prayer will bring us to the end of this year.
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Our prayer emphasis is for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on our church members, for a revival of our church where signs and wonders and miracles by the Holy Spirit will take place to draw unbelievers to church to worship God, and for a prayer culture to exist in our church.
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A special prayer room, fitted with security features and air conditioning, has been built at the Fellowship Hall. A selection of worship songs and prayer pointers are provided in the room to guide those who are praying.
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Truly God Deserves Our Praise and Worship – 24/7!
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Yvonne Loh
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On the Sunday in June 2004 that I heard Rev Teykl preach, I laughed so hard at his jokes that I was in tears. But his message on the power of praise and worship struck a chord in me and I was moved. When he spoke about the work of God in moving people to come to church for an hour a week just to worship Him and commune with Him so that at all hours of the day, there would be someone in church just glorifying Him, I was challenged to be a part of it.
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I chose a 5am week-day slot as I reasoned that after years of being “on call” at night as a medical professional, I would be able to get up easily even at odd hours, something that others may not be able to commit to. I knew that the “unearthly hours” would be unpopular and difficult slots to fill. Although there are days when I feel like turning off the alarm clock and catching another hour's sleep, I am glad that I am a part of this. I feel blessed by having communed with Him.
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I believe that there has been a change in the spiritual atmosphere of our church since the wave started. There is a momentum that is beginning to gather and it is just a matter of time before revival will visit our church, not if. I have felt a difference as I lead worship at the Celebration service, because God is moving in the midst of us. Someone is in the closet interceding for us while the service is going on – and I believe that has made an impact. I also believe that every remaining slot on the wave must be filled and when it happens, a breakthrough will come as it demonstrates our unity and commitment before God. I am looking forward to the day when our members want to join the wave but there aren't any slots left and we will have to get another wave going in another venue and there will be many waves running concurrently.
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I am excited by what God is doing and truly glad I am a part of it. Indeed God is deserving of all glory and worship: 24/7!
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My Best Decision for 2004
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Robert Chan
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My decision to participate in the 24/7 prayer wave was the best one I made in 2004. My slot is 4am every Monday morning. You may think that this is the best time for sleeping, but I am already used to the weekly LCEC leaders' prayer meeting at 5.30am.
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Somehow, God placed the burden in my heart that He wants me to give Him the best in everything, even in the choice of a time slot for the one hour of prayer. God will honour and bless us when we surrender our all in obedience to His word and let the Holy Spirit minister to us.
The guidelines provided in the 24/7 prayer room make the one hour communion with God in praise and prayer very easy. Personally, I find the one hour session too short and I have also heard others participating in the prayer wave saying the same thing. It's a time of praising Him and a privilege to intercede for our national and church leaders, various church ministries' programmes and the affairs of the world. It is truly an hour of blessing being in God's presence.
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After each prayer session, my heart is always at peace, knowing that God will take care of my daily needs and help me to face the tremendous challenges at my work place. Words cannot describe the wonders and blessings that God has done in my life. You just have to experience it for yourself.
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Praise God that we, as a church, have decided to continue the 24/7 prayer wave in 2005. I want to encourage every member and worshipper to venture into this experience with God and be blessed. Remember that if you place God first, He will enable you to give Him the time to participate in the most exciting ministry in PLMC. I have always experienced God's abundant blessings whenever I take the step forward to do His work and use His word to bless others.
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See you at the 24/7 prayer wave in 2005!