May 2007 Newsletter - Covenant for New England

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May 2007

Jeff Bass The parachurch group brings Executive Directors and Presidents of church-serving ministries together, often at informal lunches.

Parachurch Group
Jeff Bass
617-262-4567x165

Covenant's pray-ers have joined with the Massachusetts Prayer Network. Contact either Nika or Linda about monthly meetings.

Pray-ers Group
Nika Elugardo
617-262-4567 x140

Pray-ers Group
Linda Clark
617-848-0922

As pastors take time to develop relationships, doors open for training, ministry and greater Kingdom exploits than congregations can achieve on their own.

Pastors Group
Tom Griffith
617-524-3478

It is our goal to help identify and exercise the premises God has set forth in His Word that will give us clarity in our call to action as believers.

Biblical Worldview Group
Paul Jehle
508-888-1889

We discover what God is doing in New England, communicate it widely, and mobilize people in support.

Communications Group
Ernst Diehl
617-621-9937

In this issue:
May 12 Massachusetts Pray-ers Gathering
May 17-27 Ten Days of Prayer, Northfield, MA
May 27 Global Day of Prayer – New England

Saturday, May 12 Massachusetts Prayer Network/Covenant for New England Pray-ers Gathering

To worship and hear from God; to pray for our cities, towns, state, region and beyond

This month, we are honored to have Dr. J. Doug Stringer with us, founder and President of Turning Point Ministries International and Somebody Cares International, as well as Pastor Marlene Yeo, Somebody Cares New England and Haverhill Street Church.

Location:	Community Christian Fellowship 105 Princeton Blvd. Lowell, MA 01851 Raffoul Najem, Senior Pastor
Date:	Saturday, May 12
9:00 - 9:45 am	Newcomers, Territorial Leaders, Zone Coordinators and Prayer Liaisons
10:00 am -10:30 am	Worship led by the CCF Worship Team
10:30 am -11:30 am	Guest speaker Doug Stringer: “Praying Effectively”
11:30 am -12:15 pm	Prayer and intercession
12:15 pm – 12:30 pm	Fellowship

Registration is not necessary. More information: E-mail Linda Clark or call 617-848-0922.

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.

Join Us for Ten Days of Prayer, May 17-27, Northfield MA

An invitation from Jonathan Friz

Jonathan Friz works with Rev. Jeff Marks and New England Concerts of Prayer. He is also a member of the Global Day of Prayer New England Planning and Implementation Team.

What are the Ten Days of Prayer?

The Ten Days of Prayer are modeled on Acts 1. God is inviting us to wait for Him for ten days of united prayer, just as the apostles and 120 in the Upper Room before Pentecost. He has not given us any promises about what He will do. He simply asks us, "Come, seek Me." Paraphrasing the words of Zechariah, may I ask you: "Let's go at once to seek the Lord of hosts--I am going, will you come too? (Zech. 8:21)"

The Vision

This past November, during a season of fasting with people around Massachusetts, I sensed God telling me to call 120 people together in one place to pray for the ten days leading up to Pentecost. I saw the 120 prayer missionaries moving between four different rooms of prayer:

In the first room, they were interceding for the Church.
In another room, they were sitting, listening in silence before God.
In the third room, they were worshiping God with songs and praises.
In the fourth room, they were listening as the Scriptures were read.

Location and Cost
Location	Northfield School, Northfield, MA
Cost	$350/person for shared dorm-style room, breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 10 days
Financial help	Available
You are welcome to come for a few hours, a few days, or all ten days.

May 27 Global Day of Prayer – New England

Covenant for New England, Horizon Fitchburg Fellowship, the New England Alliance, and many other sponsors invite you to join with thousands of New England believers at the beautiful, centrally located Royal Plaza Trade Center, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

Worship God in one accord, led by the Indian Children’s Choir, the Jubilee Christian Church choir and Renese King. Live satellite feeds will also connect us with other North American stadium events and ultimately millions of believers around the world.

Pray with fellow believers from all six states, seeking God earnestly for a powerful, life-giving renewal, revival and transformation in our region.

Unite in the love of Christ as we come together with humility, grace and love to boldly build His Kingdom throughout New England.

Come and bring a friend! If haven’t yet signed up your church or ministry as a participating organization, please do so now. www.gdopnewengland.org/coopSignup.html

Date	Pentecost Sunday, May 27
Time	6 – 9 pm
Location	Royal Plaza Trade Center Fitchburg, MA 01420
Driving directions	Rte 2, Exit 28. Go left at end of exit.
Parking	Ample free parking for cars and buses.
Free shuttle from the MBTA commuter rail	Call 1-888-310-PRAY to reserve a spot on the free shuttle from the Fitchburg commuter rail station to the event and back.

Learn about other Covenant for New England events.

Covenant for New England, PO Box 138, Carlisle MA 01741-0138. Info@covenantfornewengland.org

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