“Changing Lives in a Changing World” Grace Tabernacle Prayer & Consecration Focus 11th January– 17th January 2016 “Changing Lives in a Changing World”

2016 Church Theme: ‘Maximise the Moment’ Scripture:  St Luke 19:13 (KJV)  And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy (put this money to work), till I come.

Monday: You Pray for Me, I’ll Pray For You! Focus: I Am By Brother’s Keeper Strengthen & direct those struggling with Real Life Issues – bereavement, divorce, family challenges etc. Give guidance & direction to those who are dating, engaged or single and desiring to be married. Provs 3:5-6 Grant direction to those approaching retirement or who are retired and those caring for sick or elderly relatives. We pray for economic & financial breakthrough in 2016. Bless the plans of business owners & entrepreneurs. Provide employment & housing for those in need. Give breakthrough to those facing legal challenges. Key Scriptures 1 Peter 5:7 – “Cast all your concerns to the Lord” Psalms 37:5 “Commit your actions to the Lord & they’ll succeed God wants us to prosper: 3 John 1:2; Psalms 35:27; Joshua 1:8

Focus: Devoted & Dedicated Men Tuesday- ‘Strong Men’! Focus: Devoted & Dedicated Men We pray that our men will have a personal, prayerful and powerful relationship with you. We pray for guidance, unity and fresh anointing for our Men’s Ministry Director & his leadership team That men be role models and excel in their roles in the family, career, business, ministry etc (1 Tim 4:12) In 2016 we declare that a great multitude of men, young and old, will be saved and brought into the church. Key Scriptures: Exod 33:11 ‘Moses had a face to face relationship with God’ Devoted & Dedicated Men; Job 1:1-5; Acts 10:1-5

Wednesday – Prayerful Women! Focus: Devoted & Anointed Women We pray that our women will be women of prayer and have a close personal relationship with you. We pray for guidance, unity and fresh anointing for our Women’s Ministry Director & her leadership team. That our women be role models and excel in their roles in the family, career, business, ministry etc (1 Tim 4:12) That there be love & unity amongst our sisters and that more women will be saved for your kingdom in 2016. Key Scriptures: Women of Prayer: 1 Sam 1: 9-18; St Luke 2:36-38 & 18:1-8 Wealthy Women – 2Kings 4: 8-17; St Luke 8:1-3; Acts 16: 13-15;

Thursday : Praying for our Youth Focus: Anointed, Focused, Motivated Youth: We pray that our youth will have a personal, intimate relationship with you and overcome fear & shyness, worldly distractions. That they recognise how important they are to the future of the church & maximise their gifts & be involved in ministry. That you grant vision, wisdom & guidance to the Youth Team as they plan and strategise for 2016 That our youth excel at school, college, university & all forms of education. (Daniel 6:1-3) and that they have healthy relationships with parent(s), siblings & be in good behaviour at home, in education & at work. (Ephes 6:1-4) Key Scriptures 1 Samuel 17: 32-51 David was around 17 yrs old when he slew Goliath Jeremiah 1:1-10 “Jeremiah didn’t recognise his potential at first” 2 Tim 1:6&7–Timothy was young but Paul encouraged him to be bold

Friday God’s Plans for Our Church in 2016 Focus: “Guidance, Direction, Victory” We ask for guidance & direction for our church plans in 2016; that God’s will for our church be fulfilled. We pray for wisdom and directions regarding our search for a church building, and pray that all members will commit to giving sacrificially to the cause and as a result experience financial breakthrough We pray that whilst we are at Harris Academy we will ‘Maximise the Moment’ and be ‘Positioned & Prepared for our Purpose’. We pray for wisdom, direction and success for our various Ministry Teams as they implement new plans, strategies and structures. Key Scriptures: 1 Kings 3: 5-15 “Solomon prayed for understanding to fulfil God’s will Jeremiah 29:11 God has great plans for us! Acts 16: 6-10 Apostle Paul was guided by the Holy Spirit

Saturday God’s Plans for Our Church in 2016 Focus: “Guidance, Direction, Victory” We declare that God’s will for our church in 2016 must be & will be fulfilled ! We decree that there shall be abundant numerical and spiritual growth in our church in 2016. We decree that no strategy, device, plan of the enemy to hinder the plan of God for our church shall prosper! We release upon our church a supernatural level of anointing, unity & motivation as we fulfil our purpose and implement the plan of God for our church in 2016. Key Scriptures: Isiah 54:17 “no weapon of the enemy shall prosper against us St Matthew 6:10 – Thy will for us be done on earth as in heaven Acts: 2:1-4 God works in unity Acts 2: 38-41 God is a God of growth!

Sunday God’s Plans for Our Church in 2016 Focus: “Total Victory”! I release growth and fresh anointing into my Church in the name of Jesus! I release favor, integrity, humility, and purity into the life of all of our Church officers and Leaders. May the Lord clothe my Pastor with a double portion of His anointing I release signs and wonders in the name of the Lord Jesus. I declare that special doors for the proclamation of God’s Word will be opened this year in Jesus name! I declare that the power, glory and Kingdom of God will come upon every aspect of my life and my church, in Jesus name! Key Scriptures: Job 22:28 “thou shall decree a thing & it shall be established! St John 10:10 Christ came that we can live a victorious & abundant life!