PROGRAMME Global. Local. Online. 29-31 October 2021
CONTENTS
CONTENTS 04 Day Planner 06 Main Sessions 10
Seminars
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International Worship
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Generosity Auction
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Help Us Help Others Pray
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Contributors
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WELCOME
WELCOME Moses said to the Lord in Exodus 33, “If Your Presence does not go with us, do not bring us up from here. For how then will it be known that Your people and I have found grace in Your sight, except You go with us?” For me, the signature of every Gathering I have had the privilege to be part of is that I have never left without the increased awareness of the Lord going ahead of us. It may not be everything we hoped for – not being together in person – but it will be something special. Regardless of how we are gathering, the Lord will move, stir and call us all into his plan. We’re joining; thousands of people across the globe: those at home on their own, part of online watch parties, coming together with church communities, and for some, I am sure, connecting on their phones sneakily at work. Wherever you are, be expectant to be moved by the wild spontaneous Holy Spirit into new spaces; to be the hands and feet of our beautiful Saviour wherever you find yourself. My prayer is simple, ‘Come Lord Jesus, Come!’ May he visit us wherever we are, draw us deeper into his love, and call us wider and further afield to those who do not know him yet. Love
Mike Andrea Team Leader, 24-7 Prayer
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DAY PLANNER
DAY PLANNER Please note, times are in GMT+1 on Friday and Saturday, but GMT on Sunday due to the end of daylight saving time.
FRIDAY 19:00-21:30 Main Session 1
21:30-22:15 International Worship
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09:00-11:00 Main Session 2
11:30-13:00 Main Session 3
13:00-13:45 International Worship
14:00-14:45 Seminar Set 1
DAY PLANNER
SATURDAY
15:00-15:45 Seminar Set 2
18:00-19:30 Main Session 4
19:45-20:45 Generosity Auction
21:00-22:30 OMS Ceremony
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MAIN SESSIONS
MAIN SESSIONS Please note, times are in GMT+1 on Friday and Saturday, but GMT on Sunday due to the end of daylight saving time.
FRIDAY 19:00-21:30 (GMT +1) MAIN SESSION 1 Speaker: Danielle Strickland Worship: Jake Isaac
SATURDAY 09:00-11:00 (GMT +1) MAIN SESSION 2 Speaker: Lucy Hill Worship: 24-7 House band 6
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11:30-13:00 (GMT +1) MAIN SESSION 3
MAIN SESSIONS
SATURDAY Speaker: Tyler Staton Worship: 24-7 House band
18:00-19:30 (GMT +1) MAIN SESSION 4 Worship & Prophetic
SUNDAY 10:00-12:00 MAIN SESSION 5 Speaker: Brian Heasley Worship: 24-7 House band
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New international website We’re launching a brand new version of 24-7prayer.com! Access all of your favourite 24-7 Prayer resources and prayer ideas, and discover brand new content and sections that will help you and your community to grow in prayer. Our vision is for it to become a place for the world to come and learn to pray. www.24-7prayer.com 8
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Lectio for Families A brand new app that helps families to read the Bible and explore faith through conversation and prayer together. To find out more, visit www.24-7prayer.com/lectioforfamilies
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SEMINARS — SET 1
SEMINARS SET 1 SATURDAY 14:00-14:45 (GMT+1) Beatitude Community: Being Honest About Brokenness and Beauty Aaron White We were made to be in communities that display the love, welcome and liberation of Christ to the world, but we have all experienced the pain of sin and wounding within community. What do we do about this?
24-7 Prayer Rooms: Praying through the Pandemic Carla Harding and Nathi Mbuyazi How has the vision for night and day prayer taken place in the midst of the challenges of Coronavirus? Come and hear stories from around the world and hear ideas for praying with your community.
Hope and Prophetic Imagination Jack Wakefield We live in a time of climate crisis. But what if a global movement of pray-ers decided to become carriers of hope? Join us to delve into theology and learn to pray with prophetic imagination. 10
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A Simple Guide to Quiet Times Explore the simple, transformative practice of spending time with God every day with the new book and five-part video course. www.24-7prayer.com/bestill #thegathering21
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SEMINARS — SET 1
Race and Grace Lisa Koons Explore how the Church can biblically pursue racial equity and reconciliation. We’ll unpack scripture, address hurdles and recommend great resources, as well as having time for Q&A.
Making Space for Prayer (in Schools) Phil Togwell Over the last 10 years, more than a million children and teenagers have visited a prayer space in their school, and many of them have tried praying for the first time. Join us for inspiring Prayer Spaces stories and how you can get started.
Cultura de Oración (Building a culture of Prayer) Aitor and Loida This seminar, in Spanish, will explore building prayer in community.
Einfach Beten (Simply Pray) 24-7 Prayer Switzerland This seminar, in German, will explore the power of getting started in prayer.
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SEMINARS — SET 2
SEMINARS SET 2 SATURDAY 15:00-15:45 (GMT+1) Developing a Devotional Rhythm - A Simple Guide to Quiet Times Brian Heasley & Hannah Heather Brian Heasley will explore how to re-capture the excitement of the age-old practice of the quiet time. In a world of noise or busyness, how can we ‘Be Still’?
Reframing the Prophetic Christine Westhoff We need the prophetic more than ever, but we need it to be healthy, mature and anchored. Scripture paints a picture of this ancient calling that looks quite different to what we often see today. Join us as we explore it!
Welcoming the Other – Loving our Refugee Neighbour Dori Friesen One in every ninety-five people is forcibly displaced: it is guaranteed that you have at least one refugee neighbour. Join us for stories, insight and practical ways to form communities that welcome the other.
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SEMINARS — SET 2
Live from Glasgow: Climate Change 101 Hannah Bowring Join us as we deep-dive into the climate crisis facing our world. We’ll hear from activists and prayers at the Global climate talks in Glasgow, and think together about how to become the answer to our prayers for the planet.
What is the Order of the Mustard Seed? Jill Weber and Pete Ward 24-7 Prayer re-established the Order of the Mustard Seed in 2005. It is an ecumenical religious order, whose members commit to three simple vows: being true to Christ, kind to people and to take the Gospel to the nations. Join us to learn more or ask questions.
Recursos Para Orar (Prayer Resources) Aitor and Loida This seminar, in Spanish, will explore Spanish prayer resources.
Zurück zur „Normalität“ (Back to Normality) 24-7 Prayer Switzerland This seminar, in German, will explore how to build prayer rhythms post-pandemic.
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INTERNATIONAL WORSHIP
INTERNATIONAL WORSHIP This year, we’ll be gathering with our global 24-7 Prayer communities for worship sessions! These will be taking place on Zoom.
FRIDAY 21:30-22:15 (GMT +1) South Africa: Tree Of Life with Jake Waldron A mainly instrumental electronic session, focusing on creating an atmosphere of worship through looping beats and emotive chord progressions.
Spain with Aitor and Loida A time of worship from the 24-7 Prayer (Oracion 24-7) team in Spain.
SATURDAY 13:00-13:45 (GMT +1) Austria: Loretto with Judith and Tom Connecting with Almighty God changes everything; join for charismatic worship that will mostly be in German.
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GENEROSITY AUCTION
GENEROSITY AUCTION SATURDAY 19:45-20:45 (GMT +1) Join us for one of biggest, most extravagant events of 2021: our generosity auction! We’ll be auctioning an array of HATS, with all of the money raised being given directly to individuals and communities across the 24-7 Prayer movement.
View the auction lots, place your bids and join in: gathering.24-7prayer.com/auction-introduction
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HELP US HELP OTEHRS PRAY
HELP US HELP OTHERS PRAY Prayer is the heartbeat of our faith. It connects us with God and calls His kingdom into our world. But many people (and churches) find prayer hard. Through creative spaces, inspiring teaching and engaging resources, 24-7 Prayer has helped millions of people talk with God. Thanks to the generosity of people like you, we’ve done it by giving most of our support and resources away for free! Would you give to the work of 24-7 Prayer around the world to help us continue to help others learn pray? You can give a one-off gift or set up a regular donation today.
www.24-7prayer.com/donate
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JOIN US IN
Belfast 27-30 October
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Our world is in crisis… but nothing is impossible with God.
Please join us and others around the world in prayer to call on God to Renew Our World renewourworld.net/reset21 And let’s make sure world leaders hear our prayers. Please sign the petition calling on governments and leaders to deliver a clean and fair recovery from the pandemic and build a sustainable future for all creation. Registered office: Tearfund, 100 Church Road, Teddington, TW11 8QE. Registered in England: 994339. A company limited by guarantee. Registered Charity No. 265464 (England & 20 Wales) Registered Charity No. SC037624 (Scotland) Photo: J’Waye Covington/ Unsplash 1021-(0593)
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CONTRIBUTORS
CONTRIBUTORS Mike Andrea is CEO of 24-7 Prayer International and pastor of Global Generation Church, Margate, UK.
CARLA HARDING Carla Harding is National Director of 24-7 Prayer Great Britain.
BRIAN HEASLEY Brian Heasley is International Prayer Director for 24-7 Prayer and pioneer of 24-7 Ibiza.
LUCY HILL Lucy Hill is the National Director of 24-7 Prayer in Ireland and helps lead a 24-7 Community in Dublin.
GEMMA HUNT Gemma Hunt is a BAFTA award-winning TV presenter, festival presenter and face of the Alpha Film series.
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CONTRIBUTORS
JAKE ISAAC Jake Isaac is an award-winning songwriter, musician and worship leader.
TYLER STATON Tyler Staton is the lead pastor of Bridgetown Church, Portland, Oregon, USA. Tyler is married to Kirsten and they have two young boys.
DANIELLE STRICKLAND Danielle Strickland is a spiritual leader, communicator, justice advocate and author. She’s the mom of 3 boys, wife to Stephen, and is based in Toronto, Canada.
PHIL TOGWELL Phil Togwell leads Prayer Spaces in Schools and is part of the Lectio 365 and Lectio for Families teams.
JACK WAKEFIELD Jack is a Campaigner at Tearfund and recently helped to launch the Climate Emergency Toolkit for churches.
JILL WEBER Jill Weber is Director of Houses of Prayer at 24-7 Prayer, and Director of Spiritual Formation at Emmaus Rd Church.
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The Order of the Mustard Seed (OMS) was established in the early 1700s by Count Zinzendorf and is thought to have inspired many to live lifestyles given extravagantly to prayer, mission and justice. 24-7 Prayer was inspired by Zinzendorf and the Order, and re-established the OMS in 2005. It is an ecumenical religious order, whose members commit to three simple vows: To be True to Christ To be Kind to People To take the Gospel to the Nations
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ORDER OF THE MUSTARD SEED OMS Seminar To learn more or ask questions, we’re hosting a seminar on Saturday which you’re warmly invited to attend.
SATURDAY 21:00-22:30 (GMT+1) OMS Vow Service The OMS vow service will also be open to anyone who would like to attend as members take and renew their vows.
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