“Behold, I will do a new thing. Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it?" ––Isaiah 43:19a

As we begin our new year, let’s ask the Lord to reveal the new things that He is doing so that we can partner with Him.

Prayer Points for Special Assignment

Mere Anglicanism Conference

For clergy: Pray that all of the duties assigned to each of our clergy go smoothly. Pray for special anointing and gifting for them to accomplish their task with ease. Pray for them and their families against any sickness, illness, disease, or danger. Pray for peace to prevail against any anxiety and stress connected with sponsoring such a big event.

For administration: Pray that all details come together smoothly.

For the speakers: Pray that each speaker will be inspired and anointed with wisdom and revelation knowledge as they prepare their teachings. Pray for safe travel, good health, and a hedge of protection around them and their families.

For those attending: Pray that the Holy Spirit draws those that He wants to be there. Pray their hearts be open to hear and be inspired by the Gospel message. Protect them from being blocked from coming and protect their families and businesses.

Worship: Pray for the musicians and singers to be anointed with a fresh gifting as they lead the people. May we be led to worship HIM in spirit and truth and may the blessings be poured out on the people as well as the worship teams.

Facilities: Pray that the facilities and staff of the Charleston Music Hall and Hampton Inn operate with efficiency and hospitality. Pray that they will also be blessed by the people staying there. Pray that the parking spaces be adequate.

“Father, you have said that no weapon formed against us will prosper.” ––Isaiah 54:17 “That the gates of hell will not prevail against your church.” ––Matthew 16:18c

Lord, we thank you in advance that you are hearing our prayers, and we promise to give you all the glory and honor for all that you are going to do through Mere Anglicanism. May your Kingdom purposes be fulfilled. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Prayer Points for Local Needs

1. For continued blessings on Theology on Tap. “ Draw new young people to that ministry. Bless the owner of Henry’s.

2. Bless the new men’s ministry being birthed by You and Mark Finlay at Henry’s. For God’s favor, Holy Spirit power, and God’s anointing.

3. Give the new members of our staff blessings in their positions as they become part of our family.

4. May the Open Door Ministry continue to welcome visitors into St. Philip’s.

5. For guidance for our bishop, clergy and all leaders in ministries to have ears to hear the new things You want for their areas of influence.

6. For St. Philip’s repairs to go smoothly and the workers kept safe.

7. For our local city officials in positions of authority to have wisdom in their decision making. May Charleston be the Holy City you have called it to be.

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Prayer Points for All Nations

In Isaiah 56:7, the Word of God says, “My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations.”

For America: For the new members of the House and Senate to have gifts of wisdom, discernment, and revelation knowledge from on high. For the Fear of the Lord to be in the midst of every meeting and decision. For the Supreme Court justices to be protected and their decisions to be led by You. For the education system to include parental involvement and reject the curriculums that are anti-American. Protect the children. For Christians to rise up all across the land, praying for Revival and a great Awakening. For our immigration problems to be solved and for the Homeland Security teams to have the help that they need. For the cartels to be caught and all networks destroyed.

For Taiwan: Pray that China will not attack this nation.

For Israel: Pray for the new prime minister and his government to be led by You. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

For Haiti: Pray for a new president and for the gangs to lose their power.

For Ukraine: Pray that the war be stopped by supernatural intervention, that the lives of both Russian and Ukrainian soldiers be spared.

For England: Pray for their new prime minister to be a unifier and have economic plans that will make a difference. 

Scriptures To Ponder: 

“Behold, the former things have come to pass, and new things I declare, Before they spring forth, I tell you of them.”––Isaiah 42:9

“The effective fervent prayer of a righteous man [or woman] avails much.”James 5:16a- 

May we move into 2023 with new expectations for what He is going to reveal. Make prayer a priority so we will be found faithful and pleasing to Him and as a result, be used to spread the Gospel and continue to receive His blessings at St. Philip’s Church.”