Why we are praying in different communities during 2022
An open letter to pastors and church members
For the past eleven years, I have been focused on developing a culture of prayer in our association. A faithful group has joined with me in this work, and we have been meeting each month to pray for revival and spiritual awakening.
Our prayer strategy is changing this year to focus on the eleven “gate-way” towns within our county. These towns represent most of the county’s population and where people come for shopping and business. As such, these gate-way towns provide a strategic spiritual foothold. I would love for you and your church to be a part of a prayer movement in these gate-way towns and your community!
To foster such a strategic shift, I need your help! Would you be willing to PROMOTE ONE PRAYER GATHERING in your church this year? The purposes of each gathering are (1) involving people from your church and community to gather for one hour to pray for revival and spiritual awakening, (2) casting a vision for each church to expand its prayer ministry; and (3) helping people network with one another for greater prayer focus and unity.
I would like to ask you to lead your church in this, because without your help most people will not be aware of such an opportunity. Although I will facilitate the prayer gatherings and provide promotional pieces you can use at your discretion, I would deeply appreciate your help and leadership in your community.
Here is what I need:
Below is a suggested schedule. Except for March, all of the prayer gatherings will take place on the second Saturday of the month, and will be from 10-11AM.
My future emails related to this will be specific to each community as we move forward and work out the details for the gathering in your area. Thank you in advance for your consideration and partnership in this great work.
Scott Whitson
Our prayer strategy is changing this year to focus on the eleven “gate-way” towns within our county. These towns represent most of the county’s population and where people come for shopping and business. As such, these gate-way towns provide a strategic spiritual foothold. I would love for you and your church to be a part of a prayer movement in these gate-way towns and your community!
To foster such a strategic shift, I need your help! Would you be willing to PROMOTE ONE PRAYER GATHERING in your church this year? The purposes of each gathering are (1) involving people from your church and community to gather for one hour to pray for revival and spiritual awakening, (2) casting a vision for each church to expand its prayer ministry; and (3) helping people network with one another for greater prayer focus and unity.
I would like to ask you to lead your church in this, because without your help most people will not be aware of such an opportunity. Although I will facilitate the prayer gatherings and provide promotional pieces you can use at your discretion, I would deeply appreciate your help and leadership in your community.
Here is what I need:
- A church located in the specified town to host the gathering
- A commitment to promote this gathering in your church
Below is a suggested schedule. Except for March, all of the prayer gatherings will take place on the second Saturday of the month, and will be from 10-11AM.
- · Feb 12 - Godley area
- · March 19 - Keene area
- · April 9 - Burleson area
- · May 21 - Joshua area
- · June 11 - Covington area
- · July 9 - Cleburne area
- · Aug 13 - Grandview area
- · Sept 10 - Alvarado area
- · Oct 8 - Blum area
- · Nov 12 - Venus area
- · Dec 10 - Mansfield area
My future emails related to this will be specific to each community as we move forward and work out the details for the gathering in your area. Thank you in advance for your consideration and partnership in this great work.
Scott Whitson