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2007 in Review
Ten Days of Prayer Volunteer/Information Meeting 
Massachusetts Prayer Network Gathering 

 2007 in Review

Dear Covenant friends:

As I look back upon the journey that Covenant for New England has followed over the months of 2007, I thank God for the opportunity to serve Him in such a pivotal time of history. Many important issues hang in the balance, and Evangelical Christianity in this nation is at a crossroads. What happens in the next few years will determine much of what will define the spiritual state of our country for the next century at least. Many of us have been working hard to provide a platform of prayer, unity and collaboration for the Holy Spirit to pour out the revival that we know is very much in God's heart at this time. Despite the marriage amendment setback this June, we are more convinced than ever that we should continue with the arduous work of stoking the fire of revival, and not cease in our prayers for a mighty visitation of the Holy Spirit upon our region.

I am reminded of the defiant words of the apostle Paul in the letter to the Philippians, as he contemplated an uncertain personal future, while a fragile, fledgling Church sought to gain a footing in hostile Greco-Roman cultural soil: Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I will say, rejoice!  Paul's counterintuitive joy and confidence were founded on his unshakable confidence in the Lordship of Jesus Christ, and the ultimate invincibility of the Gospel. He knew that no matter what course events took on the surface, ultimately it would all conspire toward the advancement of the Gospel (see Philippians 1:12-18). Two thousand years of history have more than vindicated the apostle's defiant confidence. Christ has promised that the Gates of Hell shall not prevail against His Church. This promise alone should give us great confidence that the ultimate outcome here in New England will be no different: Christ will prevail. The forces of darkness will be compelled to fall back. We will see Christ's Church again emerge revived and victorious.

Significant organizational achievements during the course of this year give us reasons to celebrate. We have learned much during this year, and have refined and clarified our vision and goals as a movement. We have played an important role in organizing major regional events such as the Global Day of Prayer, which drew together close to three thousand believers in May. Covenant leadership has also contributed significantly in such spiritually enriching events as the Andrew Comiskey forum on homosexuality in January, and the Rhonda Hughey event on transformation and renewal in September. For the second year, Covenant organized a highly successful outdoor dinner for Christian leaders at Kris and Lura Mineau's house in August. In November we celebrated an intense, invigorating praise and intercession event at Congregacion Leon de Juda that attracted over fifty choice intercessors and leaders from various parts of the region. We have also been deeply involved in the formation and structuring of the New England Alliance, which seeks to facilitate structural and organizational unity among ministries all over the region.

God continues to move in New England. Young new leaders are being raised. Strong new organizations such as the Justice House of Prayer are emerging. We are contemplating ambitious undertakings for the coming year. The prospects for the Kingdom of God are more encouraging than ever.

In this approaching Christmas season, I pray that God's Spirit will engender in all of us fresh hope, that we might be enabled to continue working for the establishment of His Kingdom here in New England.

In His service,

Roberto S. Miranda
Chairman, Covenant for New England

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