We are turning the corner and finishing up an awesome year of prayer in our city. God has done so much, yet it is only the beginning as we press in to Him in prayer, united prayer, focused prayer, fervent prayer…. Thanks for your prayer partnership in Athens. Every prayer makes a difference. May the Lord stir your faith even more as we head into 2016! Could this be the year of revival in Athens?
Here are some of the great prayer opportunities in our city…
The Athens Prayer Watch – Nearly non-stop prayer over Athens
Started Sunday, November 1 / midnight
Everywhere
Details: We have launched into our second Prayer Watch this year. This one is for three months and we have just finished our first month. At this point we have over 200 thirty-minute slots covered each week. That averages out to over 12 ½ hours of focused prayer each week! That’s huge!!! People pray from wherever they are at in that same slot each week. Feel free to track along on with The Athens Prayer Watch Facebook group or at www.athensprayernetwork.com/the-watch/. Even folks from outside of Athens have joined in. There is still time to sign up for a slot or more (sign ups will continue definitely). For more details and to sign up check out www.slottr.com/sheets/411933
Worship Pastors Prayer
Wednesday, December 2 / 9 to 10am
Athens Church – 10 Huntington Road, Athens 30606
Details: Worship pastors / directors from across Athens meet up to connect, share life, and pray together.
Prayer for Middle East
Wednesday, December 2 / noon to 1pm
Classic City Ministry Center – 386 N. Milledge Ave., Athens 30601
Details: Join us as we pray for the people affected by the conflict in Syria and throughout the Middle East. Everyone is welcome!!! And if you can’t come, please take some time to pray for Israel and the Middle East.
Student Pastors Prayer
Thursday, December 3 / 9-10am
St. James UMC – 111 West Lake Drive, Athens, 30606
Details: This is our third Student (youth) Pastor Prayer Gathering. We are now meeting monthly to pray with and for one another and for the students across our area. Please join us in praying from wherever you are at, for God to move among the students and the student ministries in the Athens area.
Unity Prayer
Sunday, December 6 / 9:15 to 11:15pm
Classic City Ministry Center – 386 N. Milledge Ave., Athens 30601
Details: College students from multiple campus ministries and churches join together as an expression of unity, crying out for God to move in our city and on the campus! Please be praying for the college students.
Pastors Prayer
Wednesday, December 11 / 9 to 10am
St. James UMC – 111 West Lake Drive, Athens, 30606
Details: Senior pastors praying with and for each other and for our city. If you are not a senior pastor, take this opportunity and join with us by praying for your pastor during this same one-hour slot.
Watch Prayer & Training Gathering
Friday, December 11 / 7 to 9pm
Athens Prayer Center – Cornerstone 4680 Lexington Road, Athens, GA 30605
Details: In conjunction with the Athens Prayer Watch, we are now meeting monthly to provide a context for corporate, citywide worship, prayer, testimonies and some prayer training. Whether you are involved in the Watch or not, you are welcome to join us.
Prayer Walk
Saturday, December 12 /10am to noon
UGA
Details: We meet at the arch and go from there. Each of these monthly walks are always unique and exciting. And we do it rain or shine, hot or cold. Please join us as we hit the pavement crying out for God to work among students this last month of the year. If you are not able to be with us on site, please take a few moments to pray for UGA from wherever you are at.
All Pastors Prayer
Thursday, December 17 / 10 to 11am
Athens Prayer Center – Cornerstone 4680 Lexington Road, Athens 30605
Details: This monthly prayer gathering is for pastors and ministers from across Athens. If you are not a pastor, please pray for the pastors in Athens during the day!
New Year New Heart – More than Conquerors
Saturday, January 9, 2016 / 8:30am to 5:30pm
Cornerstone Church – 4680 Lexington Road, Athens 30605
Cost: $30 (which includes lunch)
Details: This is the annual prayer conference hosted by Athens College of Ministry. Join us as we learn to pray victoriously and passionately in the revelation of God’s love. Besides awesome teaching, there will be times of worship and prayer together, as well as opportunities to receive personal ministry. Great way to start the year as a warrior for Jesus! To register visit:www.acmin.org/NYNH16.
Ongoing prayer opportunities
Athens College of Ministry – personal prayer ministry
By Appointment
ACMin – 1331 New High Shoals Road, Watkinsville, 30677
Details: The ACMIN Transformational Prayer Ministry Center is available for personal ministry. Check out acmin.org/Request-Appointment to make a confidential appointment.
Athens Prayer Center
Athens Prayer Center – Cornerstone 4680 Lexington Road, Athens, GA 30605
Monday – Friday / 9am to 5pm
Prayer Center is open for anyone to come and pray. Worship is continuous – either live, or CD or streamed in from Kansas City IHOP.
Thursday / 5 to 6pm – Healing Prayer
This is an opportunity to come and receive prayer from their trained prayer team. Whether your need is physical, emotional or spiritual they will pray with and for you. God has already been healing folks in some big time ways!!!
Thursday / 6:30 to 8pm – Encountering God Gatherings
This is a time of worship, teaching and intercession. A great opportunity to get empowered and grow as a praying person!
Wesley Foundation
Wesley prayer chapel – 1196 S Lumpkin Street, Athens 30605
Details: Throughout the year, each week there are several opportunities to pray with others at Wesley. As teh semester wraps up so will theWesley prayer opportunities will be wrapping up for the 2015 this first week of the December. You won’t want to miss out on these final prayer sessions!
Monday, November 30 / 1 to 2:30pm
This is a time of worship and intercession for students to know God’s heart, for revelation of Father’s heart, willingness of God, hunger to behold Him, humility, etc.
Tuesday, December 1 / 7:30 to 9am
This is a time of prayer specifically for Wesley and for the Wednesday night service, but all are welcome to join.
Tuesday, December 1 / 2 to 3:30pm
This is a time of ministry for those present and intercession for individual and campus-wide needs, for salvation, revival, healing, freedom, etc.
Wednesday, December 2 / 11:30am to 1pm
This is a time for intercession for the Wednesday night Wesley Service and UGA students. We pray for students through the passage/topic for the Wesley service that night.
Thursday, December 3 / 1 to 2:30pm
This is a time of intercession for our city and the nations, people, ministries, governments and atmospheres outside of the college campuses.
