Wednesday, March 19, 2008

5 Years Since the War in Iraq & "A New Day"

In today’s issue:
1. 5th Anniversary of War in Iraq
2. 3/22 with LTC Al McCarn & Pete Hegseth
3. “A New Day” in Restoring the Culture of Life in America


5th Anniversary of War in Iraq

President George W. Bush ordered the United States Military to invade and take control over Saddam Hussein’s Iraq on March 19, 2003. Five years have past, and the history of Iraq, the Middle East region and our nation has been forever altered. More than 4000 of our warriors as well as hundreds of thousands of Iraqis and Afghanis have perished. Many set to destroy the free world have been captured/killed and al Qaeda and Taliban have been greatly weakened. Threats from Iran and Syria continue to grow. Soon America will vote in a new president. It appears that Mr. McCain, Mr. Obama, or Mrs. Clinton will have to deal with complex security issues and confront dangers that are humanly impossible.

This is a good time to pause and meditate on Psalm 33:12-22 which begins with “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people He has chosen as His own inheritance.” For God so love the world that He desired ALL nations to come under His reign and peace. This includes Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, Syria, Turkey, Israel, Lebanon, and the United States. May the remaining months of Bush presidency and the new term of the new president bring glory and honor to Jesus. May His people become His intercessors and stand in to gap for America as well as the nations of the Middle East and rest of the world. Please go to http://www.worldwideprayer.com/, an excellent resource for prayer for the global issues.

Today’s news coverage of the Fifth Anniversary of War in Iraq:

Bush Marks Five Years of War in Iraq
http://www.cbn.com/CBNnews/341786.aspx

Bush: Retreat from Iraq Would Embolden Iran, Fund Terrorists
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,339108,00.html


3/22 PSN with LTC Al McCarn & Pete Hegseth

On Saturday, 3/22, PSN invites you to a special conference all to remember the past five years of war in Iraq. We will interview two key warriors who are making profound differences in “War on Terror.”

LTC Al McCarn of the United States Army, our intercessor in the Pentagon, will connect “Prayer Surge” with the success of the “Troop Surge.” Please contact prayersurgenow@gmail.com and receive your copy of "How to Pray for the Military" written by LTC Al McCarn and regularly intercede with your family, prayer group and church.

Pete Hegseth, a former Iraq War veteran, was recently “embedded” in Baghdad to witness the tremendous success of the “Troop Surge.” He will update us on the progress of our military, both active and retired, and share some of the highlights of the current National Heroes Tour, www.vetsforfreedom.com/heroestour/tour_stops.aspx. PSN continues to rely on http://www.vetsforfreedom.org/ for sound coverage of the Iraq War.

On Saturday, 3/29, Pastor Tatsuo Akamine, Global Revival Mission, will return as our guest to discuss what will it take to for revival in the Middle East and America to become a reality. Pastor Tatsuo has led daily (Mon.-Sat.) pre-dawn prayer meetings for the past three years.

PSN Conference Call Prayer Meetings
Saturday mornings
8:00-8:40AM Eastern
7:00-7:40AM Central
6:00-6:40AM Mountain
5:00-5:40AM Pacific
Contact prayersurgenow@gmail.com
for conference call # & access code
USE *6 TO MUTE WHEN LISTENING

“A New Day” in Restoring the Culture of Life in America

A New Day is the key Operation Outcry document in ending the bloodshed of the most innocent of our nation. Please go to http://www.operationoutcry.org/ to learn how you can help tip the balance in Roe v. Wade and experience the beginning of the end of abortion in America. Operation Outcry is a project of the Justice Foundation, http://www.txjf.org/.

Thursday, March 13, 2008

PSN Across the Nation!

In today’s issue:
1. New Operation Prayer Surge Prayer Points
2. 3/15 PSN from San Antonio & 3/22 with Lt. Col. Al McCarn
3. National Heroes Tour Launches Tomorrow in San Diego!


New Operation Prayer Surge Prayer Points

Operation Prayer Surge Prayer Points for March 08 is available upon request (prayersurgenow@gmail.com). This crucial document includes several key prayer points for the Middle East. Please open the attachment and intercede concerning:

NORTHERN IRAQ
Answered Prayer as Turkish Troops Withdraw Attack on PKK Rebels

IRAN
UN Security Council Votes Sanctions & Ahmadinejad Visits Baghdad

ISRAEL
Suffers Repeated Attacks Including Deadliest Since 2006

PEACE TALKS
Secretary Rice Visit March 4 to Restart “Peace Talks”
&
Moderate Arab Nations Assist


LEBANON
Gaza Violence May Spill Over in Violence and Civil War

LONG-TERM TARGETED PRAYER POINTS


3/15 PSN from San Antonio & 3/22 with Lt. Col. Al McCarn

On Saturday, 3/15, PSN invites you listen to live interviews with directors of two key ministries based in San Antonio, Texas. Allan Parker of Justice Foundation (http://www.txjf.org/) will bring great news regarding partnership in ending “the blood shed of the innocent.” Ken Eakes of Military Warriors Support Foundation (http://www.militarywarriors.org/) will share about mobilizing the nation in caring for meeting the needs of our veterans.

On Saturday, 3/22, you are invited to “meet” our Pentagon Intercessor, Lt. Col. Al McCarn of the United States Army. He will share his journey with Jesus and his heart for praying for the nations.

PSN Conference Call Prayer Meetings
Saturday mornings
8:00-8:40AM Eastern
7:00-7:40AM Central
6:00-6:40AM Mountain
5:00-5:40AM Pacific
USE *6 TO MUTE WHEN LISTENING
Please contact prayersurgenow@gmail.com for details including the call number.


National Heroes Tour Launches Tomorrow in San Diego!

Vets for Freedom National Heroes Tour is scheduled to kickoff in San Diego, CA on the USS Midway on Friday, 3/14. The tour will then go to Los Angeles on 3/15 and stop in many states/cities across the nation before concluding in DC (4/8) & NYC (4/9). Several of our highest honored heroes of Iraq/Afghanistan War will address America and rally us to unity behind our troops. Would you join us in praying for this event and consider participating in the rally in or near your city?

For the detailed National Heroes Tour itinerary, please go to:
http://www.vetsforfreedom.com/heroestour/tour_stops.aspx

Monday, March 10, 2008

3/15 Interviews: "A New Day" & "Serving Our Vets"

Prayer Surge Now Invites You to
JOINT PRAYER MEETING ACROSS
AMERICA
Saturday Morning, March 15, 2008
8AM Eastern, 7AM Central, 6AM Mountain, 5AM Pacific

A Weekly Conference Call Prayer Meeting for
The United States Military
The Peoples of the Middle East
President George W. Bush
2008 Presidential Election
The Culture of Life in America

AGENDA
Interviews with

Allan Parker
The Justice Foundation
"A NEW DAY"
In Partnership to Overturn Rove v. Wade
www.txjf.org


Ken Eakes & Co.
Military Warriors Support Foundation
"SERVING OUR VETERANS"
To Bringing Healing to Our Nation


Tom Smith, Nashville
Lt. Col. Al McCarn, US Army
Operation Prayer Surge Prayer Points

Dick Simmons, Washington, DC
Revival Teaching
Please E-mail prayersurgenow@gmail.com for
conference call number & access code

First 30-40 minutes
Please gather in your prayer groups and connect with us for the joint meeting using the
conference call number & access code above.

Next 80-90 minutes
Please intercede in your prayer groups.
For more information regarding Prayer Surge Now,
For the latest Iraq and Afghanistan news go to
&
For National Heroes Tour (3/14-4/9) go to

Friday, March 7, 2008

3/8 & 3/15 Call to Prayer

Prayer Surge Now Invites You to
JOINT PRAYER MEETINGS ACROSS AMERICA

Saturday Mornings
March 8 & 15, 2008
8AM Eastern
7AM Central
6AM Mountain
5AM Pacific


A Weekly Conference Call Prayer Meeting for
The Peoples of the Middle East
The United States Military
President George W. Bush
2008 Presidential Election
The Culture of Life in
America


Saturday, 3/8

An Interview with
Dr. Abraham Sarker
Praying for Muslims
http://www.gospelformuslims.com/

A SPECIAL REPORT ON IRAN

Tom Smith, Nashville
Lt. Col. Al McCarn, US Army
Operation Prayer Surge Prayer Points

Dick Simmons, Washington, DC

Revival Teaching
http://www.menfornations.org/


Saturday, 3/15

Interviews with

Ken Eakes
http://www.militarywarriors.org/
&
Allan Parker
http://www.militarywarriors.org/

Conference Call Number & Access Code:
Please contact
prayersurgenow@gmail.com

First 30-40 minutes
Please gather in your prayer groups and connect with us for the joint meeting using the
conference call number & access code above.

Next 80-90 minutes
Please intercede in your prayer groups.
For more information regarding Prayer Surge Now,
please contact prayersurgenow@gmail.com


For the latest Iraq and Afghanistan news go to
http://www.vetsforfreedom.org/
&
For National Heroes Tour (3/14-4/9) go to
http://www.vetsforfreedom.com/heroestour/tour_stops.aspx

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Urgent Prayer Points for the Middle East

In today’s issue:
1. Operation Prayer Surge Prayer Points
2. 3/1 Update on Iraqi Leadership Visit to the U.S.
3. National Heroes Tour, From San Diego (3/14) to NYC (4/9)


Operation Prayer Surge Prayer Points

Operation Prayer Surge Prayer Points (for Feb./March 08), a project of Men for Nations, Washington, DC (http://www.menfornations.org/) is available at request. This crucial document includes several key prayer points for the Middle East & Pakistan. Please contact prayersurgenow@gmail.com to receive your copy and intercede concerning:

IRAQ
The Battle for Mosul-Al Qaeda’s Last Iraq Stand in Nineveh Capital

IRAN
New Report Confirms Iranian Nuclear Weapons Development & Iranian Oil Exchange in Tehran Designed to Disrupt Western Financial System

LEBANON
Retaliation Against Israel With More Terrorism for Slaying of Imad Mughineyeh

PAKISTAN
Urgent Prayer Needed For Stable Central Government

LONG-TERM TARGETED PRAYER POINTS


3/1 Update on Iraqi Leadership Visit to the U.S.

Several members of the Northern Iraqi (Kurdish) leadership are scheduled to visit the United States this spring. They are longing to lead their nation in peace and reconciliation with fellow Iraqis and the nations of the world. Our nation has provided security for the Kurds since 1991 and they desire to learn the foundations of liberty through this historical visit.

On Saturday, 3/1, PSN invites you listen to a live interview with Abby Abildness of Healing Tree International (http://www.healingtreeinternational.com/). Abby, a member of the team hosting the Kurds, will provide the latest update and prayer points for this planned visit.

On Saturday, 3/8, you are invited to:
Listen to testimonies of former Muslims who are now walking with Jesus & Participate in a time of Open Prayer for Muslims

PSN Conference Call Prayer Meetings
Saturday Mornings
5AM Pacific, 6AM Mountain, 7AM Central, 8AM Eastern
Please contact prayersurgenow@gmail.com for details including our conference call number & access code.


National Heroes Tour,
from San Diego (3/14) to NYC (4/9)

PSN supports the upcoming Vets for Freedom National Heroes Tour, scheduled to kickoff in San Diego, CA on the USS Midway on Friday, 3/14. Several of our highest honored heroes of Iraq/Afghanistan War will travel across America and rally us to unity behind our troops. Would you join us in praying for this event and consider participating in the rally in or near your city?

For the detailed National Heroes Tour itinerary, please go to:
http://www.vetsforfreedom.com/heroestour/tour_stops.aspx

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Honoring Our Troops & Veterans and "Troop Surge" One Year Later

In today's issue:
1. National Heroes Tour & Welcome Home Troops
2. One-Year Anniversary of the Troop Surge


National Heroes Tour & Welcome Home Troops

On Saturday, 2/23, PSN invites you listen to a live interview with Tera Dahl of Vets for Freedom (www.vetsforfreedom.org) and Susan Rebar of Welcome Home Troops (www.welcomehometroops.blogspot.com). Both organizations are dedicated in supporting our troops serving in Iraq/Afghanistan and our veterans who live among us. They will cover critical topics such as:
The Latest Report on Iraq War
National Heroes Tour (Fri., March 14th ~ Wed., April 9th)

http://www.vetsforfreedom.org/heroestour/
Returning the Hearts of Our Soldiers to Our Homeland
The Event at Diamond Storm Stadium, Lake Elsinore, CA (Sat., May 24th)

On Saturday, 3/1, you are invited to listen to Abby Abildness of Healing Tree International (www.healingtreeinternational.com) share about an awesome answer to ongoing prayer regarding Northern Iraq. Join us and participate in bringing Jesus to the Iraqi people!

PSN Conference Call Prayer Meetings
Saturday mornings,
8:00-8:40AM Eastern
5:00-5:40AM Pacific
Please contact prayersurgenow@gmail.com
for details & conf. call number


One-Year Anniversary of the Troop Surge

A week ago marked the one-year anniversary of the launching of the highly successful U.S. troop surge in Iraq. On Valentine's Day last year, 30,000 additional troops were sent to the Baghdad as a final opportunity to bring peace and security to a nation heading towards a civil war. Please watch this CBN News video and continue to give God the glory and intercede for our troops and Iraq:
http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/322656.aspx

The events in Iraq will continue to shape the future of the Middle East, our nation and the rest of the world. Even as we rejoice in the good news of the past several months, death and violence is can always be just around the corner. For one of the most urgent prayer needs, please read the article titled Radical Shiite Cleric Muqtada al-Sadr May Lift 6 Month Ceasefire by Week's End by going to:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,331361,00.html


Blessed is the nation whose GOD is the LORD,
the people HE chose for HIS inheritance.
From heaven the LORD looks down and sees all mankind;
from HIS dwelling place HE watches all who live on earth-
HE who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do.
No king is saved by the size of his army; no warrior escapes by his great strength.
A horse is a vain hope for deliverance; despite all its great strength it cannot save.
But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear HIM,

on those whose hope is in HIS unfailing love,
to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine.
We wait in hope for the LORD; HE is our help and our shield.
In HIM our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name.
May YOUR unfailing love rest upon us, O LORD,

even as we put our hope in YOU.

Psalm 33:12-22

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Blessing Our Troops & the People of Iraq

In today's issue:
1. 2/16 "Report from Baghdad" & 2/23 "Blessing Our Vets"
2. President Bush Gives a Speech on Prayer


2/16 "Report from Baghdad" & 2/23 "Blessing Our Vets"

On Saturday, 2/16, PSN invites you listen to a live interview with Lt. Col. Glenn Wright, deployed in Baghdad, who will report on specific prayer needs of our troops and Iraq. As an intercessor in the U.S. military with love for the people of Iraq and America, Glenn will share his unique perspective on praying for revivals in both nations. Please join us for targeted prayer points from our brother who is being led by the Spirit so that we can bless our troops and the Iraqi people.

On Saturday, 2/23, you are invited to listen to Susan Rebar, Welcome Home Troops (www.welcomehometroops.blogspot.com), and Pete Hegseth, Vets for Freedom (www.vetsforfreedom.org). Both Pete and Susan have an amazing heart to bless those who are serving and have served in the United States military.

PSN Conference Call Prayer Meetings
Saturday mornings
8:00-8:40AM Eastern
5:00-5:40AM Pacific
Please contact prayersurgenow@gmail.com for details including the call number.


President Bush Gives a Speech on Prayer

President George W. Bush addressed national leaders during the Annual National Prayer Breakfast on February 7, 2008. Here's a portion of his inspirational speech on prayer: "In prayer, we grow in meekness and humility. By approaching our Maker on bended knee, we acknowledge our complete dependence on Him. We recognize that we have nothing to offer God that He does not already have -- except our love. So we offer Him that love, and ask for the grace to discern His will. We ask Him to remain near to us at all times. We ask Him to help us lead lives that are pleasing to Him. We discover that by surrendering our lives to the Almighty, we are strengthened, refreshed, and ready for all that may come".

For the complete transcript of President Bush's speech, go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/02/20080207-1.html
For the video of his speech, go to
http://www.cbn.com/CBNnews/318304.aspx

Please continually pray for President Bush
1 Timothy 2:1-6,8