“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone.” Isaiah 9:2 (ESV)
In October we will continue on focusing on Isaiah 60:1-2. This month we will specifically be marinating in “for the glory of the LORD has risen upon you.” The context of this passage is a great darkness that covers the earth, a gross darkness over the peoples (Isaiah 60:2). That so describes today, yet the glory of the LORD is rising upon us!!! Please join us in meditating upon glory passages throughout this month. We end the month with our next Night of Glory!
Here are some ways to join us in the corporate setting crying out to God to release His glory among us, and confirm His presence and power in Athens and beyond….
UGA/Athens Prayer Walk
First Saturday, October 1 / 10am to noon
Starts at the Arch
This is a huge month! If you’re able, please join us as we hit the ground once again crying out for the Holy Spirit to move upon the students, teachers, coaches and administration. We are crying out for His glory to fall and change the spiritual atmosphere over the campus and city. We meet at the Arch and go from there. Children are most welcome!
Contending for Revival for Senior Pastors
Thursday, October 6 & 20 / 10:30 to 11:30am
The Light – 174 Henderson Ext., Athens 30605
We will be ramping it up with focusing our prayer on each other. Revival must start in each of the pastors, as they are gatekeepers for their congregations and the city. Please be praying that God would move powerfully on your pastors, and the other pastors who are come together to contend for revival in each other!
AHOP Interest Gathering
Monday, October 10 / 6 to 8pm
AHOP Center – 660 W Broad St., Athens 30601
Now that AHOP is into a rhythm of weekly gatherings, it will soon be time to begin expanding with more churches, worship leaders and prayer leaders facilitating new slots during the week. This is our third monthly onramp to AHOP. These monthly gatherings are for everyone who wants to be involved as well as those who are already a part of AHOP. We use this opportunity to share the vision, values and model that make up this House of Prayer. If you want to be a part of expanding AHOP, this gathering is for you.
Night of Glory
Sunday, October 30 / 6 to 8pm (with prayer from 5 to 5:45)
The Classic Center (Athena rooms) – 300 N Thomas St., Athens 30601
This will be the fourth, quarterly Sunday evening worship gathering this year. At least a half dozen churches come together to gaze on the glory of God, to worship intensely and to invite the Holy Spirit to move among us however He wants! Our theme this time is the Spirit of Glory (1 Peter4:14). Other key passages are Habakkuk 2:14 and 2 Corinthians 3:18, Hebrews 1:3. Prayer starts at 5pm sharp, with doors opening at 5:45pm for the 6pm corporate start. Mark your calendar, save the date, and plan to come linger in God’s presence! Everyone is welcome to join us!
ONGOING & INSPIRATIONAL…
Contending for Revival Prayer (OPEN SESSION)
Thursdays / 10:30 to 11:30am
The Light – 174 Henderson Ext., Athens 30605
As mentioned above, the first and third Thursday is for Senior Pastors to contend in prayer together for revival in each other. The second, fourth and fifth Thursdays are open for all pastors, key leaders in churches and intercessors to join us as well. These are really getting hot, with every week different, filled with intensity and a strong sense of God’s presence and leading. Join us if you’re able. Please keep praying for your pastor and congregation to be caught on fire with the Holy Spirit’s flame. And pray that God would give us a grace to prepare for the revival that is beginning to break forth right here, right now, in our city!
Athens House of Prayer
Mondays / 7 to 9am (Devotional Session)
Thursdays / 6 to 8pm (Worship and Intercession)
AHOP Center – 660 W Broad St., Athens 30601
There are now two different sessions at AHOP each week! And hopefully soon, there will be even more!!! Mark your calendars and join us as you are able. Make it part of your weekly rhythm! Please be praying with us as our goal is to ultimately see a non-stop intercessory worship covering over our city.
Athens Daily Prayer Texts
Ongoing
All across Athens area
Daily Prayer Texts are a quick way to focus prayer across our city. These are delivered to cell phones across Athens and beyond every day at 8am (ET). They are also posted each day at noon on the APN Facebook page. If you would like to receive these DPT’s on your phone, please text @athenspray to 81010. This is an amazingly simple and awesome way to start your day and to stand in unified focused prayer with others from across our city, for our city!
Give Him 15
Monday through Friday
Everywhere
These are daily prayer thoughts by Dutch Sheets. If you are not already seeing the daily videos or reading the Monday through Friday posts, I would highly recommend it. Get the GiveHim15 App at the App store or go to https://www.givehim15.com/. You can also get the written post most days on the APN Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1423907481169281
COMING…
Night of Glory
Sunday, January 29, 2023
MORE & UP TO DATE STUFF…
Every day we post something on the APN Facebook page. Usually it is more than once. These posts include prayer opportunities, prayer points, prayer inspirations and the Daily Prayer Text. It is definitely worth checking daily to help stay connected with what God is doing and to see how other people are praying in our city!
Shining together in His glory!
Steve
