Tuesday, November 27, 2007

JOURNEY TO IRAQ

In this issue:
1. Intercessors’ Journey to Iraq
2. 12.02.07 Iraq’s National Day of Prayer
3. News from Annapolis, DC/Baghdad & Rawalpindi


Intercessors’ Journey to Iraq

Prayer Surge Now Intercessors will be interviewed on this week’s Joint Prayer Meeting Across America. Abby recently returned from her 2nd mission trip to Northern Iraq and Glenn will soon depart for Baghdad.

Please join us for 12.01.07 Saturday morning conference call prayer meeting with Glenn, Abby, Mark, Al, Tom Smith, and Dick Simmons. Contact prayersurgenow@gmail.com for the details & your conference call number.

For an inspirational written summary of Abby's journey back to the Kurds, please contact prayersurgenow@gmail.com.


12.02.07 Iraq’s National Day of Prayer
(This information has been provided by the Leadership of Intercessors for America & Pray California Board Member)

Pastors and leaders from all over Iraq recently came together and agreed to have a National Day of Prayer for their country. They are asking for churches around the world to join them in praying for Iraq on Sunday, 12.02.07. Pray Surge Now! invites believers everywhere to join the prayers of our Iraqi brothers and sisters on December 2nd for the increase of God’s Kingdom throughout Iraq! Please E-mail us for a list of prayer request from Iraq and more.


News from Annapolis, DC/Baghdad & Rawalpindi

This week’s events in Maryland, Iraq and Pakistan require our intercession:

For the latest in Annapolis Middle East Peace Conference, go to http://www.cbn.com/CBNnews/276111.aspx

For the news concerning long term US troop presence in Iraq, go to
http://www.foxnews.com/wires/2007Nov26/0,4670,USIraq,00.html

For the latest in Pakistan politics and democracy, go to
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,313107,00.html

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL


PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL IN IRAQ & AMERICA

God is poised to bring revival to both America & Iraq through the proclamation of His Word! Join us for a special Thanksgiving Weekend conference call Saturday morning, 11.24.07 (5 am Pacific & 8 am Eastern) and hear about the plans to "set the captives free."

Contact prayersurgenow@gmail.com for details & conference call number.


SEND OUR TROOPS CHRISTMAS/THANK YOU CARDS & MORE

Please visit these websites and consider sending the members of our military cards and packages:
http://www.moveamericaforward.org/
http://www.letssaythanks.com/


CONCERNED ABOUT THE MIDDLE EAST PEACE PLAN?

Mideast Conference Nears, With Few Plans
'No One Seems to Know What Is Happening,' Arab Envoy Says.
For the complete article, go to:
www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/18/AR2007111801448_pf.html


THE LATEST NEWS FROM PAKISTAN

Pastor Wiley Drake announced that Nadeem Saleem, former Punjabi news paper correspondent will join the "Wiley Drake Show" starting Nov. 19th. Mr. Saleem will report directly from Pakistan to the Show on a weekly basis or as breaking news items come out. For more information, contact Pastor Drake (wileydrake@hotmail.com)

Friday, November 16, 2007

FOCUS ON THE FAMILIES OF OUR TROOPS

The families of our men and women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan are in need of your prayers. It is our responsibility to stand in the gap for them through our intercession and acts of loving kindness. Our hearts go out to neary 4000 American families whose hearts have been broken with the knowledge that their son/daughter, father/mother, brother/sister, grandson/granddaughter will never return home. And there are still others who are waiting for news regarding soldiers who are missing in action.

Would you join us for a very special conference call tomorrow morning (11/17) for an interview with father who lost his son in Iraq? For details of this interview and our conference call number, please contact prayersurgenow@gmail.com.


Have you been praying for our troops & the people of Iraq?
If so, you will not want to miss this article:
http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htlog/articles/20071109.aspx

Friday, November 9, 2007

HONORING OUR VETERANS

We honor the 25 million veterans among us. Thank you for your great sacrifice and service to our nation. You have kept the peace and defended America, giving us the precious gift of liberty!

“Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.” John 15:13

Inspirational video
2007 Veterans Day Proclamation By the President George W. Bush

Thursday, November 8, 2007

FOCUS ON IRAQ

In this issue:
1. Focus on the Family Radio This Week
2. Saturday Joint Prayer Meeting Across America

Focus on the Family Radio This Week

Experts on post-traumatic stress in our military and the spread of global Islamic jihad were among the guests on this week’s Focus on the Family with Dr. James Dobson. Please consider listening to the members of our military and Chuck Colson on these highly critical issues.

The following programs are available for listening, purchase and free download (www.family.org):

11/5 & 11/6: Standing Strong in a Dark World (Parts 1 & 2)

Author Chuck Colson describes how Christians can have a greater influence on the culture as we apply Romans 12:21“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”

Part 1: Chuck Colson says when the church historically fulfilled its mission, the culture inevitably changed. So, what should Christians do today if they want to transform society? Colson, the founder of Prison Fellowship Ministries, describes why Christians should follow the example of 19th century abolitionist William Wilberforce. Look for next week’s DVD release of “Amazing Grace”, the major motion picture about how God use Wilberforce to end the British slave trade.

Part 2: "How can we stop the spread of a destructive worldview that advocates jihad ["holy war"] with the West and death for non-adherents?" The answer, says Colson, lies in Christianity, which provides the best answers to the four questions that define worldview: Where do we come from? Why is there suffering? Is there a solution to the suffering? And, what's my purpose in life?

11/7, 11/8 & 11/3: Post-Traumatic Stress in the Military

A panel describes how post-traumatic stress in the military affects families and how Christians can help support those who are suffering from post-traumatic stress. As our brave soldiers fight for freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan, they face the sobering knowledge that, any moment, they could be wounded or killed. They routinely witness bombings, bloodshed and the senseless killing of innocent civilians, including women and children. The emotional and psychological stress of combat can be far worse and last much longer than physical wounds. Soldiers attempting to readjust to civilian life often face a condition known as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Learn more about PTSD and how military families can find hope and healing. It's an important broadcast for adult listeners. "[PTSD] is a normal reaction to abnormal stress. When you go through gut-wrenching things that man should never see, it is understandable that the body reacts." - Major General Robert Dees

The distinguished panel members include:
Major General (Retired) Robert Dees is the Executive Director of Military Ministry for Campus Crusade for Christ International;
Dr. Loree Sutton is a psychiatrist and a colonel in the U.S. Army, currently serving as a commander at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in Fort Hood, Texas.
Commander (Retired Navy SEALS) Mark Waddell is a vice president and the Director of Special Projects for the Humanitarian International Services Group.


Saturday Joint Prayer Meeting Across America

Our prayers are touching God’s heart to move among our troops and the people of the Middle East. Join us for an important time of conference call prayer update on Operation Iraqi Freedom and beyond. Contact prayersurgenow@gmail.com and request your special invitation with our conference call number and instructions.

For special Iraq links and past articles, go to www.prayersurgenow.blogspot.com. For Middle East news, Prayer Surge Now recommends www.foxnews.com, www.vetsforfreedom, and www.cbn.com.