“Do you not say, ‘There are yet four months, then comes the harvest’? Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest.” John 4:35 (ESV)
In November we dive into a new focus around the harvest. In harvest time, for the farmer everything changes. That which has been sown is reaped, and it’s all got to be done in a short window of time. It’s intense, tiring and exhilarating. To sleep through harvest is said to bring shame to one’s father (Proverbs 10:5). It’s time to begin bringing in the spiritual harvest.
Here are some ways to join us in the corporate setting crying out to God to bring in His harvest among us, in Athens and beyond….
Contending for Senior Pastors
Thursday, November 3 & 17 / 10:30 to 11:30am
The Light – 174 Henderson Ext., Athens 30605
We are 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!
Night of worship and prayer for missions and the nations
Thursday, November 3 / 6 to 8pm
AHOP Center – 660 W Broad St., Athens 30601
We will be having a special night of focused prayer for missions groups in our city and the nations they serve. If you are interested in missions and or the nations, please join us at AHOP this night.
Outreach at UGA/Tennessee game
Saturday, November 5 / 5:30 to 8pm
Sanford Stadium
This Saturday number one ranked Georgia is playing number two ranked Tennessee. Brigitte Shewbridge with Anointed Ambassadors is heading up a charge to pass out “Jesus Saves” glow in the dark bracelets at each gate after the game. They are looking for people to pray, to come hand out the bracelets and/or to support this outreach with financial gifts. They will be meeting up at 395 S Church St., Athens 30605 at 5:30pm. There is a parking lot in the back, but please carpool if possible. For more information text Brigitte at 770-380-9068. If you’d like to make a donation to help purchase these bracelets please go to https://anointedambassadors.com/donate/
Night of Worship and prayer for the election
Sunday, November 6 / 5 to 7pm
St James – 111 West Lake Drive, Athens 30605
We are inviting those who want to worship together and pray for the vital elections that will be taking place on Tuesday, November 8. We are building an altar to the Lord, crying out for His ways, will and purpose to be fulfilled in our city, state and nation. This gathering is connected to a larger net of worship called The Glory Net. Check it out at www.theglorynet.com.
UGA/Athens Prayer Walk and Youth Prayer Gathering
Saturday, November 12 / 10am to 12:30pm
Prayerwalk starts at The Arch at 10am
Prayer for Youth begins at 165 Pulaski Str., Athens 30601 at 11am
This starts with a prayer walk and concludes with a gathering of prayer people from various churches across Athens. There will be pastors and prayer leaders leading important topics. Please join us for one or other or both activities! We are crying out for God’s glory to fall and change the spiritual atmosphere over the university campus, our youth in Athens and our community. We meet at the Arch and go from there. Children are most welcome!
AHOP Interest & Training Gathering
Monday, November 14 / 6 to 8pm
AHOP Center – 660 W Broad St., Athens 30601
As AHOP begins to expand our weekly gatherings, we need to continue to refine our model, and define our values and vision. These monthly gatherings are important for both those interested in getting involved, as well as those who are already playing key roles. This is our fourth monthly onramp to AHOP. If you want to be a part of expanding AHOP, this gathering is for you.
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’re 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.
Please note… On Thanksgiving week, we are shift our normal Thursday night gathering to Tuesday, November 22, from 6 to 8pm.
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!
COMING…
Mark your calendar for these upcoming, amazing prayer and worship opportunities!
New Year’s worship burn
Sunday, December 31, 2022 through to Monday, January 1, 2023
New Year New Heart
Saturday, January 7, 2023
For more information or to register (early bird until Nov 30) go to https://collegeofathens.edu/events/new-year-new-heart/
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! If you are not on Facebook, I encourage you to catch the daily post at APN Blog.
Preparing for harvest!
Steve
