What is Covenant for New England?
The meaning of our name
Dr. Paul Jehle
New Testament Church of Cedarville
Covenant
God is calling the Body of Christ in New England to join together. Covenants formed churches, and churches were the center of the towns. New England was formed and forged through covenant at both the local and regional levels. When believers worshipped together in regional meetings during the First and Second Great Awakenings, revival fires burned in their hearts. The Scriptures declare covenantal unity precedes blessing.
For
The Bible teaches us to first be right with God, then with one another. Today, we are joining together for God's purposes, not against others' political or spiritual agenda. We are for one another, complementing--not competing.
New England
New England is a great melting pot with people of many races, nations and denominations. Our tendency has been to live and worship separately. This region's rocky shores and stone walls are symbolic of the "hardness" of character required to live here--physically and spiritually. Now, God is softening our hearts so we can get to know one another, pray together, worship together, and work together--revealing the love of Christ to the lost in New England!
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A Joel 2:15-19 Call:
What the Holy Spirit is Sounding to New England
Mamdouh Riad, M.D.
www.thegloryofGodonCapeCod.com
"He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches" --Revelation 2:7
Jesus repeated the above phrase from the book of Revelation seven times, each time after He spoke a specific message, to a specific group of believers, in a specific geographical area (Ephesus, Smyrna, Thyatira...etc).
Our greatest need today is to recognize what the Holy Spirit is saying to the body of Christ in New England, at such a time as this. In Acts 20:30, Paul said that "the Holy Spirit testifies in every city" that difficulties awaited him in Jerusalem. Similarly, the Holy Spirit is testifying all over New England, as well as all over the nation, about the need for unity and corporate gathering across denominational, theological, and cultural distinctions in the body of Christ.
The Holy Spirit is birthing prayer networks across New England including Boston, Cape Cod, Western Mass, Central Mass, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Vermont, Maine, and Rhode Island, in an unprecedented manner, strongly resembling the dry bones of Ezekiel 37 shaking and coming together. Many hear the same "witness of the Holy Spirit" and are echoing Nehemiah's call: "You see the distress we are in, how Jerusalem lies in waste, and its gates are burned with fire. Come and let us build the walls of Jerusalem, that we no longer be a reproach" (Nehemiah 2:17). The Lord is prompting many Christian leaders in New England to facilitate corporate multi-church gatherings that express God's heart to unify the body of Christ.
Our family recently attended one of these gatherings at Tremont Temple in Boston, organized by Covenant for New England. People from different ethnic, theological, denominational, and cultural backgrounds came together to worship our Lord, and intercede for New England, the land where God has sovereignly positioned us at this time.
The service was wonderful as the leaders followed the flow of the Holy Spirit. The presence of God was palpable, and it was tremendously enjoyable to all. More importantly, I believe our unity brought pleasure to God's heart. He said that when we dwell in unity, He commands the blessing (Psalm 133).
We strongly encourage you to come and join us in future corporate gatherings. It is well worth your time. Whether you are a ministry leader, a lay person, or an intercessor, we invite you to "come and let us build the walls of Jerusalem, that we no longer be a reproach" (Nehemiah 2:17).
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Massachusetts Prayer Network /Covenant for New England
Monthly Prayer Meeting
Date: Saturday, February 10
Time: 9:00 - 9:45 am for first-time visitors, Territorial Leaders, Zone Coordinators and Prayer Liaisons
10 am - 12:30 pm: Teaching, prayer, worship, fellowship
Special Guest Teacher: Dr. Elijah Kim, Emmanuel Gospel Center
Worship Ministry: Mark Steiger and team
Linda writes: We are excited about the unity God is creating in us as He is calling us to connect and watch over our state. He is calling every Christian who desires to be connected with other prayer warriors to come together and to pray for the transformation of our society by the power of our God.
About the Massachusetts Prayer Network
This organization is part of the fifty-state United States Global Apostolic Prayer Network, formed in 1990 by a group of concerned Christian leaders who dared to believe the United States could once again be a nation "under God." Linda Clark is the Massachusetts State Coordinator.
Registration is not necessary. More information: E-mail Linda Clark or call 617-848-0922.
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8th Annual Pastors Prayer Summit
Dates and time: Tuesday, March 20th, 1:00pm - Thursday, March 22nd, 11:00am
Tom Griffith, Senior Pastor, River of Life Church, writes: I want to encourage you to register today for one of the most significant events in our area this year: a gathering of pastors and full-time ministry leaders for two full days of prayer and relationship building for our eighth Boston Prayer Summit. Spouses are welcome.
Purpose
We'll gather to worship, pray and be together, focusing on the Lord Jesus Christ. We'll wait on Him, encounter His presence and care for each other. If you have not been to a Summit before, this may sound intimidating, but I can assure you it is very "user friendly."
We hope God will lead 80-90 of us together one more step toward functional unity, developing trusting relationships that lead to effective cooperative ministry efforts and His destiny for our great city.
Cost
The cost is $100. (Add $15 after March 9.) If that is prohibitive for you, please let us know. This includes:
This is an investment of time and money that will yield great returns for you personally and for the advance of God's Kingdom in Boston. To keep costs as low as possible, please let us know if you can help with a subsidy, or know someone who would help.
Invite others
Is there anyone else you might also invite to come with you? Your personal invitation is very important.
More information
Read about allied ministries, worship, schedule and details of the focus at www.covenantfornewengland.org.
For more information or to register, e-mail Tom Griffith or call 617-524-3478.
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State House Tour with Dr. Paul Jehle
Date: Friday, Mar 30
Time: 10 am to 12 noon (arrive at 9:30 to go through security)
Where to meet: State House, 2nd floor, base of Grand Staircase
These well attended State House tours, conducted by nationally known Christian worldview expert Pastor Paul Jehle, highlight the Christian roots of our State as it is illustrated through the initial laws, seals, and murals in our Capitol.
Pastor Jehle writes: We concentrate on the primary sources that reveal our original covenant of 1630 as well as the roots of our State Constitution in 1780. The murals, sculptures, monuments and seals of our State are filled with Biblical and Christian illustrations and references. Let us be inspired to restore the influence of believers and statesmen who are not ashamed of our foundations and the guidance it gives for the issues we face today.
Note: Keep in mind that we are entering a highly secured area, like an airport. Plan to bring as few items as possible. Arrive by 9:30 AM so we can start on time.
Registration is not necessary. For more information, e-mail Paul Jehle or call 508-888-1889.
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