VALLEY OF PRAISE

Mark Stibbe Prophecy to the Valley of Praise March 25th 2010

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Mark Stibbe – March 25th 2010

Prophecy for the Valley of Praise

During the worship I had a vision – I saw a stretch of land that lies geographically between Aylesbury and Watford and I saw it as a long long line of land in the darkness. I was aware of thick thickets of trees either side what looked like a railway line without the railway. I saw angels appearing out of the thickets and they were coming to this line and they were standing two by two either side of this line all the way from Watford to Aylesbury and they were throwing matches into oil drums and as they were doing that these oil drums were bursting into fire, they were igniting before my eyes. It was in a kind of random order all the way down this line so it wasn’t like a domino effect from one end of the line to the other, it was one light here and one light there, one light here and one light there and either side of the line oil drums were lighting up until all of the drums had been lit.

I asked the Lord what was going on and I felt the Lord say these are pathfinder angels who have been positioned within the thickets, they are invisible to the naked eye and the human natural eye – they have been positioned in the thickets and in secret places all around the countryside and they have been awakened by the power of praise and by the power of intercession to come and light the oil drums.

Even that I felt was not the end of the story, because this great long line that looked like a trail, had been set ablaze like the old pathfinders used to light up runways. They were preparing for something – it was very clear that they were preparing for something and I saw this much bigger angel coming down from heaven. These angels that were coming out of the thickets were only about 8 feet tall, but the angel that appeared from heaven was like 60 foot tall and it had a golden sickle in each hand not just in one hand but in both hands and as he landed on the strip right in the middle he started walking down the strip – first one way and then the other way and he was throwing these sickles into the fields either side of this line and as the sickles went out – it was like a boomerang effect – these sickles would go out and come back to his hand but as they were went out they were cutting down swathes of corn and where the corn came down I saw the people of God rising up in absolute abandonment lost in wonder, love and praise as they saw the harvest coming in. So I felt that this prayer and praise was a preparation for the harvest angel – there is a harvest angel coming and I had word of scripture with that. This all came to me in the worship –

Rev 14:14-16
Then I looked, and behold, a white cloud, and on the cloud sat One like the Son of Man, having on His head a golden crown, and in His hand a sharp sickle. 15 And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to Him who sat on the cloud, "Thrust in Your sickle and reap, for the time has come for You to reap, for the harvest of the earth is ripe." 16 So He who sat on the cloud thrust in His sickle on the earth, and the earth was reaped.

A NEW GREAT AWAKENING IN THE UK 2010

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Please find below a prophecy given by Dr Sharon Stone from Christian International Europe for the UK 2010
A NEW GREAT AWAKENING - JANUARY 2010

Preface to the Prophetic Directives
for the United Kingdom for 2010

In November 2009 the UK Prophetic Council came together to consensus the revelations that God had given us for the United Kingdom and Europe. We do not consider these words as the only prophesies the Holy Spirit is imparting or ourselves as the elite “trumpets”, but rather His servants, the Prophets who also hear His voice. (Amos 3:7)

Our prayers for you as you read these prophetic words are:

• That you will be personally blessed, have confirmation of what God has been speaking
to you and be aligned with God for greater partnership.
• That you will send this prophetic compilation out to your data base, friends and family, that many might be mobilised.
• That you will engage prayer groups/networks in partnering with this revelation, in order to birth God’s purposes.
• That you will preach/teach these revelations from a biblical perspective in your churches and gatherings.

As we enter into this new decade we believe God is asking us; “Are you willing to step out into the new and unfamiliar? We have much ground to cover in this earth and many atmospheres to change. We have transformational assignments waiting. Therefore, let go, be transformed and renewed, and move with Me."

With thanks to the members of the UK Prophetic Council,
Dr. Sharon Stone

2010 - THE YEAR OF A NEW GREAT AWAKENING

A New Great Awakening

Hallelujah, the cloud of God can be seen to be moving again just as when He went before Israel. Before the end of 2010 we are going to see a “New Great Awakening” in the earth, but it is our responsibility to make sure it comes to our nations, to our churches and families. For God would say, “Sixteen centuries from the birth of My church, My church had grown formal. Man was seeking a more personal, spiritual and immediate kind of assurance. Something that would touch their hearts directly and guarantee that they would indeed be saved. This atmosphere has cycled around again for you. At that time I brought a “Great Awakening” I swept through the English speaking world. Then I brought a second Great Awakening when it looked like the only faith that remained inoculated people from Me. In England there was the Methodist revival, in Wales the Welsh revival. I hid The Awakening from the wise and prudent, those who loved intellectualism and I am again coming to reveal this Great Awakening to babes. There is a broken generation and I will heal them with a heart transplant. Upon the youth and university campuses I will bring great joy from Holy Spirit encounters, healing their brokenness, shame and addiction. You will see My goodness for I like and love you. This Awakening will be built upon a prayer and worship base. I remember geography and Revival Trade routes, those that carried this Awakening back and forth across North America and Europe. You will do it again. This Awakening will be preserved by those of discipline and godliness. The media will also support My wave of sovereign healing.”

A Time to be Nimble

We are on an important trek right now and we are to stay nimble, ‘lean and mean’, not picking up things on the way that will weigh us down. We need to stay focused on the goal before us. Releasing the grip we have had on over-structured, over-programmed church. For God would say, “There have been so many small distractions that have tried to attach themselves to you, like wet sand on your hands. They have been accumulating slowly so its been almost undetected. This season will be one of shaking off the distractions, which will allow you to sense more clearly what lies ahead. Stay nimble!” God is moving with acceleration and we need to partner with Him and be more nimble in our response. God is giving a shorter response time to His moving. Many in this next season will be asking what they have done wrong to not engage with the supernatural side of God. The answer will be ‘because they held too tightly to what they had built’. Don’t miss out on this blessing. (Isaiah 52:2) “Shake off your dust; rise up, sit enthroned, O Jerusalem. Free yourself from the chains on your neck, O captive Daughter of Zion.”

Explosions and Catapulting

2010 begins a time of explosions and catapulting. Many will be catapulted into their divine destinies and some into different nations. This is a time God is bringing you to your mountain like Caleb so that you can take of your mountain. (Josh 14:11-12) There will be those who are moved and some radically rocketed forward in their destiny. Many will shift from the commissioning of Elisha in 1 Kings 19 when Elijah put his cloak upon him. Launching into 2 Kings 2 where Elisha picked up the fallen cloak of Elijah during his departure in the chariot. For God would say, “Get out of the interval waiting place and pick up the cloak! Go back and stand on the banks of your Jordan and cry with expectation for My miraculous multiplied power to come upon you.” Get ready for explosions of God’s light as gross darkness comes upon the earth and people. (Isa 60:1-3) “But the LORD will arise over you, And His glory will be seen upon you. The Gentile nations shall come to your light, And kings to the brightness of your rising.” This is a realm of the Lord's explosive enlightenment and glory, to manifest the power of a resurrected Jesus, in and out of the church.

Mantles for Change

God said, “In this season I am giving Mantles for Change.” He is providing an accelerated metamorphose, which is, change through supernatural means. Some mantles will be mended as we are altered. God is mantling us with what has been unfamiliar, unaccustomed and untried authority, influence and responsibility.
1. For some it will bring inventiveness and solutions, the possibility for a new era of thought. It
is time to believe Luke 1:37, that with God all things are possible, in order that the quality of
life for others would improve, through inventions.
2. For others it will release authentic identity where the enemy falsely yoked you with lies.
3. Consecrated holy lives will be pursued as true repentance (change) clothes you.
4. This mantle of change will affect our position of how we view Jesus Christ.
(1Cor 13:12) “Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known.” We are
going to see new dimensions of God.
5. God is giving us mantles of change in order for us to bring change to our atmosphere.

New Divine Order

The question of this new decade will be: “How much of the kingdom of God can actually be expressed before the second coming of Christ Jesus?” As we emerge from the ruins of our passive Christianity, we are being given the responsibility for this new divine order of reformation. We must learn to discern and judge on a new level in order to not remain in old destructive patterns and to correct past mistakes. Repeating the old can hijack us from entering into our highest potential. This can be a time of recovery of what we lost or was robbed from us during our wilderness journey.

Ownership of the Land

This next decade is one of ownership, particularly for God’s people, who He is calling to rise up in faith and take back the land, physically and spiritually. This is a time to buy and own land, buildings, houses and businesses. But do not operate in presumption, financial over extension and debt, that was the error of last season. We will obtain these things via faith, wise financial diligence, and hard work as well as supernatural provision.
The UK will continue to feel the bite of the recession. These disruptions will give opportunity for the church to take the initiative in many areas from providing for the needs of individuals as we respond to the heavenly call to take the land.

Worshipping Army

The change in season will be highlighted by the emerging of new bold worship/warfare songs. This warrior call is for the children of God to take the nations. A habitation of God will come as this generation releases a new sound of praise, which causes the enemy to flee. For God will grant favour to those who have positioned themselves against injustice and demonic giants in the land. Your children will run through a troop and leap over the wall. (2 Sam 22:30) A people movement is still rising and forming where saints operate fully in their gifts and callings, being impassioned to be in the place God wants them to be.

Intimacy and Holiness - Leading to Provision

A body of believers is being raised up who are radical in their hearts and are willing to die to self and to move in the power of God. Total surrender will be required in this season. God is highlighting the parable of the ten virgins in Matt 26, and as in this passage, provision in this season will be linked to intimacy with God.

Watch and Pray

This is the Hebraic year 5770, which is the letter Ayin. Ayin is also the symbol of the eye. God is releasing a greater ability to see. Watchmen are called to awaken and take their place upon the walls, raising a clear sound again in the nations. The watchmen are to scrutinize, identify and herald what is not right. This will help birth a radical prayer army, that deals with real issues.

Some results of watching and praying are:
1. Our spirit will overtake our weak flesh. (Matt 26:41)
2. We escape all that is about to happen, to stand before the Son of Man."(Luke 21:36)
3. There will be an increase of 24/7 houses of prayer and worship.

As sight is being contended for, God wants our focus that we might say,
Now I see (understand), instead of, this is the way I see it. (Isa 55:9) “My ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”

Shaking

The main purpose of the shaking is now being revealed to us, (Heb 12:27-28) “that the things which cannot be shaken may remain. Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken…”
The Kingdom of God is not just surviving but thriving during this clash of kingdoms. Yes, there will be more shaking in the UK, manifested through economic pressure and felt in many of our current national structures, in response to overwhelming needs within the nation. Just as in the days of Joseph of Egypt, the famine will be felt over a protracted period of time. This is a global shaking. As part of it, we can expect to see:
1. Homes and possessions being repossessed.
2. National companies going bankrupt; e.g. the post office and the student loans company will be
shaken
3. Further economic and societal shaking in the financial, energy and public sectors which will
continue to greatly impact the lives and finances of individuals.
4. A shaking of mortgages.
5. A shaking of governmental positions and political staff.
6. A shaking of governmental authority in the nation and a decentralisation out of London –
where national structures fail, a door for local initiatives will open up with a fresh sense of
community.
7. Closer links will be forged with Europe as shaking continues.
8. As financial systems ‘peak and trough’ new solutions will be sought.
9. The justice system will come under God’s scrutiny.
10. Shaking also continues as Believers leave behind old traditions that have made the Word of
God to no effect.

This is a time for short and long term strategies, of new technologies, governmental strategies, and effective administration systems being birthed, alongside alternative banking systems, and new models of education.

Kingdom Rest verses Striving

Be careful and do not align with fear, anxiety, or intimidation in your life. This is not a time of striving, but we are to be proactive in pressing to maintain momentum and mobilisation for kingdom advance. Luke 12:32, "Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.”
Rom 14:17, “For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” We need to be connected with those that will be ‘force multipliers’ for the kingdom. As we transition, God is calling us to be careful of the covenant relationships we embrace. We need to be released from inappropriate covenants and to realign ourselves with divine kingdom relationships.

A Decade of Unprecedented Harvest

Amos 9:13 "Behold, the days are coming," says the LORD, "When the plowman shall overtake the reaper”.

Prayer Guide for March and April

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Prayer Guide for March and April

THIS IS NOT THE TIME TO LOSE HEART!

“The story of your life is the story of the long and brutal assault on your heart by the one who knows what you could be and fears it.” ‘Waking the Dead’ John Eldredge

Let us pray this month that the Body of Christ may be reminded that they are a people of destiny and that each has a unique part to play in God’s scheme of things in the area He has placed them. May they be assured that while the battle around them is fierce, they will not lose heart and that we win!

PRAY THAT FAITH WILL ARISE AND FEAR DEFEATED

“And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; for You, lord, have not forsaken those who seek You. ”Psalm 9:10. “Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.” Psalm 56:3

In this time ‘when men’s hearts are failing them for fear’ of unemployment, insufficient funds, health issues, of what is happening to their children’s education, etc. God’s people will rise in faith to the challenge of the hour and let their light shine before men.

Let’s keep praying and declaring the scriptures that God has given us for the Valley

Isaiah 40 v 1-5
The voice of one crying in the wilderness, prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill brought low, the crooked places shall be made straight and the rough places smooth, the glory of the lord shall be revealed and all flesh shall see it together for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.’
Psalm 84:5-7
Blessed in the man whose strength is in You, whose heart is set on pilgrimage as they pass through the valley of Baca, they make it a spring, the rain also covers it with pools and they go from strength to strength each one appears before God in Zion.

Hos 2:14-17 -
Behold I will allure her, will bring her into the wilderness and speak comfort to her, I will give her her vineyards from there, and the valley of Achor as a door of hope, she shall sing there, as in the days of her youth, as in the day when she cam up from the land of Egypt.

2 Kings 3:15-18 -
Then it happened, when the musician played, that the hand of the Lord came upon him. 16 And he said, "Thus says the Lord: 'Make this valley full of ditches.' 17 For thus says the Lord: 'You shall not see wind, nor shall you see rain; yet that valley shall be filled with water, so that you, your cattle, and your animals may drink.' 18 And this is a simple matter in the sight of the Lord;

Let’s declare God’s heartbeat for the Valley

Vision for the Valley of Praise - An Earth Gate – A Sound Portal

I see the Valley as a ‘Thin place’ – like Iona – Lindisfarne – like Sinai where Moses and later Elijah encountered God, a thin place where there is little barrier between heaven and earth.
A portal – a window – a gate of heaven – a vortex of God’s blessing.

When Jacob met with God at Bethel and saw the angels ascending and descending, he said “This is the house of God the gate of heaven”

People will move house into this Valley and turn to God in a way they could never do before they moved here.

People will move here and get healed, physically, emotionally, spiritually. Marriages will be restored.

Visitors to this area will have visions and dreams. They will come in depressed and go out rejoicing. They will come in weary and go out refreshed and invigorated.

They will come lacking direction and they will go away with clear sense of God’s purposes for them and with a clear vision of how to go about the Father’s business. Young people will know to which university to make application.

The Valley will be like the land of Goshen that missed the Egyptian plagues Ex. 8:22, business will move to the valley to prosper.

In the valley people will find it easier to worship. There will be a freedom of praise and worship in the churches not found elsewhere.

The incidence of promiscuity, addictions and crime will fall – education and business will thrive.

There will be more singing, laughing and whistling than anywhere else in the UK and the blessing of God will flow out of the valley like a river into the Aylesbury Vale, London and to the nations.

There will be a fecundity that will birth many new Kingdom ministries and businesses and there will be an acceleration of God’s purposes on the earth.

IS ALL THIS REALLY POSSIBLE? CAN THIS BE? IS THIS JUST CRAZY TALK? Silly day dreaming? A laughable idea?

WITH GOD THE IMPOSSIBLE DOES NOT EXIST! “Open your mouth wide and I will fill it.” Psalm 81:10
JESUS taught us to pray, “Your Kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven”
This Valley is the piece of geography that God has called us to pray heaven down.

February Prayer Guide

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Valley of Praise Prayer Guide
February 09

Dear Friends,
We trust you are experiencing times of refreshing from His Presence. Lam3:25-26
Lam 3:25-26
The Lord is good to those who wait for Him,
To the soul who seeks Him.
26 It is good that one should hope and wait quietly
For the salvation of the Lord.

New Faith levels in 2009
Mark 11:22 is a key verse concerning faith. Peter had just observed the withering of the fig tree which Jesus had cursed the previous day
Jesus answer to Peter’s amazement, as it is written in most of our Bibles, is “Have faith in God.” Unfortunately that is poor translation from the Greek, it should read “Have the faith of God.”

Jesus was not asking the disciples to somehow manufacture faith by their own efforts. He knew they could not generate faith themselves. Jesus was saying, “Listen, God has perfect faith and is willing to give it to you as a free gift. If you learn how to receive it, you will have God’s faith. With His faith you can speak to mountains or to fig trees and see them obey.”

Let us pray for the Church in the area that it rises to new heights of faith in the face of all the challenges that the world presents at this time. It is truly time for “the revealing of the sons of God.” Rom8:19

The following is a prayer that Billy Graham gave recently on a radio station in the USA which received the largest response of any item in the stations history. We thought we could use it ourselves this month!

‘Heavenly Father, we come before you today to ask your forgiveness and to seek your direction and guidance. We know Your Word says, ‘Woe to those who call evil good,’ but that is exactly what we have done. We have lost our spiritual equilibrium and reversed our values. We have exploited the poor called it the lottery. We have rewarded laziness and called it welfare. We have killed our unborn and called it choice. We have shot abortionists and called it justifiable. We have neglected to discipline our children and called it building self esteem. We have abused power and called it politics. We have coveted our neighbour’s possessions and called it ambition. We have polluted the air with profanity and pornography and called it freedom of expression. We have ridiculed the time-honoured values of our forefathers and called it enlightenment. Search us, O God and know our hearts today; cleanse us from every sin and set us free. In the name of the Jesus Christ we pray. Amen!”

We have our monthly “Harp and Bowl at Pitstone Memorial Hall this Friday 6th Feb. Come and join us!

Our next H&B at Hemel Hempstead is 28th March!

Prayer Guide January 2009

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PRAYER FOCUS FOR January 2009

Dear Praying Friends,

May you have great joy before the throne in 2009, see His leading and enabling in every way.

Business in the Valley during this economic recession

When we held our Conference in November, Gordon Hickson (Rachels husband, who is the vicar of St Aldates in Oxford) came for a brief while towards in end of the conference. In the conference, God showed him that The Valley would be like the land of Goshen (Gen. 47:27) ‘So Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the country of Goshen; and they had possessions there and grew and multiplied exceedingly.’ Israel settled in Egypt and escaped the plagues (Ex. 8:22 and 9:26 ) that came upon the Egyptians.

We need to pray that the prophetic word will become a reality in the Valley and that business will ‘buck the trend’ and will prosper and that businesses will move into the area to enjoy the blessing.

New things in 2009

Isaiah 43:18

Do not remember the former things,
Nor consider the things of old.
19 Behold, I will do a new thing,
Now it shall spring forth;
Shall you not know it?
I will even make a road in the wilderness
And rivers in the desert.

In these momentous days in which we live, pray that God’s people will be ready and willing to experience God working in ways that are outside of ‘the box’ of their past experience! While in the world it may be the worst of times, in the Kingdom of God we can experience the best of times. It is time for the saints to rise up into new levels of faith.

We know that the dating of the calendar is not divinely inspired and yet God can use man made dates to perform His purposes. We feel that the number 9 in 2009 is somehow significant in that there are the 9 gifts of the Spirit, 9 fold fruit of the Spirit. We feel that God wants to complete, bring to maturity, some of the work He has been doing in the area of character and gifting in our lives, so that we can move into far greater fruitfulness for Him. Also there are some projects in the Church and in business that have been launched, that to date are not well grounded and could easily go either way, that will see proper foundations laid for future development this year.

If you relate to this personally or see some of these things in the Church, pray this into being.

Valley of Praise Prayer Guide no 8

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VALLEY OF PRAISE PRAYER GUIDE
DECEMBER 08

Thank you for praying for the Conference on 29th November. The worship was fantastic and we have received such encouraging feedback from those who attended, of people being healed, given fresh vision for the Valley and for evangelism.

Rachel Hickson encouraged us to go ‘Treasurer Hunting’. There are so many people around us who we rub shoulders with every day that are His ‘special treasures’, they just have not been found yet! Rachel urged us to wait on God for prophetic words for people that will awaken the treasure within. (CD,s can be purchased from the two sessions for just £8)

Focus - Soul Winning

John 4:35-38
Do you not say, 'There are still four months and then comes the harvest'? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest! And he who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit for eternal life, that both he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together. 37 For in this the saying is true: 'One sows and another reaps.' 38 I sent you to reap that for which you have not labored; others have labored, and you have entered into their labors."

Jesus is sending us this Christmas to “reap that for which we have not laboured.”

Let us pray together this month, that as the Gospel goes forth up and down the Valley through all the different Christmas celebrations and activities, when churches often double the size of their normal congregations for their carol services, that people will have Holy Ghost revelations about Him who came to save them.

Pray for a ‘Soul winners fire’ to descend on the church and that there will be fresh revelation about that harvest that is waiting to be reaped.

Pray for a new boldness to come upon the Church to fearlessly proclaim the ‘Good News’ over this season. “He that wins souls is wise.” Prov. 11:30

We wish you a very Happy Christmas and blessed New Year

BERKHAMSTED WATCHMEN ON THE WALL

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BERKHAMSTED WATCHMEN ON THE WALL
24 hours a day 7 days a week Prayer for Berkhamsted
Prayer Guide No 72 November 2008

“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. You shall not be afraid of the terror of the night nor of the arrow by day.
A thousand may fall at your side and ten thousand at your right hand but it shall not come near you because you have made the LORD your refuge.” Ps91:1,5,7,9

CRIME IN BERKHAMSTED
God has answered many prayers over the years resulting in the lowering of the crime rate in the area.
Gazette April 2008, crime in Berkhamsted was at its lowest since records began and police had seen the biggest drop in reported incidents in the county.
However recent reports show an increase in crime again, so we are called to continue praying for God’s protection over Berkhamsted and Tring, for the police investigating these crimes and for the ambulance services. Pray too for individuals involved and for the families of those who have been bereaved.

· 16th September Armed robbery at Tesco in Tring. Detective Chief Insp. Mike Hanlon of Bed and Herts from the Major Crime Unit is investigating.

· Gazette Oct 8th The body of a teenager was found on a bridge in Berkhamsted.

· Gazette Oct 15th Armed robbery at Cow Roast garage. The cashier was attacked and the offender took cash. The cashier sustained minor injuries.

· 70 knives were handed over in Berkhamsted and Tring from Oct 1 to 15. Police set up deposit bins at police stations across the county to encourage people to drop off blades throughout October as part of a campaign against knife crime.

· Oct 20th A young teenager was knocked over by a car in Shrublands road.

· Serious car accidents on the bypass. Pray for protection of all drivers.

Continue to pray for the police force in Hertfordshire, especially God’s protection and presence for Jerry Alford, Area Commander for West Herts and his family. Pray too for other christian police, including Nigel Brown and his son Mark (NBC) that they would be a witness to other colleagues. ***call to pray - see attachment***

MARKET STALL – please pray for Christians at the market stall outside Tesco. God is calling us to move outside the four walls of church buildings onto the streets to demonstrate Christ’s love in action, showing kindness and praying with people. Pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

· Kings Road Church Oct 25th
· Tableau at the Festival of Light Sunday November 23rd
· November 29th Northchurch Baptist
· December 6th Berkhamsted Baptist
· December 20th Northchurch Baptist

PRAY FOR THE ECONOMY – there is no recession in heaven

Prayer that those in Berkhamsted will “lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven where thieves do not break in and steal, for where your treasure is there your heart will be also.” Matt 6:20,21

Encouraging prophetic words from Wendy Alec of God TV

And the Lord said, “Tell My people that they do not have to fear. Things will get rough, things will get turbulent, but I will keep them safe in the eye of the storm.
For those who truly love the Lord, those who have served Him and set their heart on Him, and those who have their substances set on the Lord, as the eye of the storm passes across your life, your finances, your mortgages will be protected by the Lord.
The Lord is going to keep you, He is not going to let you down, He will not forsake you, He truly is with you and you will see His provision, you will see His love and you will see what you have intact in His day.”

THE WAY INN

Thank God for answered prayer and also continue to pray for the needs of the Way Inn.
Thank God for Mike Tatum, a Director and Trustee who will be working 3 days a week at the Way Inn over the next 3 months overseeing the changes that are taking place.
The Way Inn is being supported by our prayers at this critical time of change. Pray for every decision made, that God’s will be done on earth as it is in heaven as the Trustees and Directors endeavour to uprade and modernise the Way Inn. May God’s name be honoured in decision-making.

Urgent prayer requests
Mike will be meeting the agent next week to discuss the sale of the Post Office. Please pray for this meeting, that God’s will be done regarding the possible sale of the Post Office. Pray for God’s will for the proposed lease, that the conditions required be met and for right response from the possible purchaser. There is a need for good legal advice. Pray for the right person to give advice re changes to the Way Inn’s legal structure, esp regarding its charitable status.
· Pray for premises for the counselling service who are at present in temporary accommodation.
· Pray for the proposed structural changes to the building, for finances and God’s way forwards.
· Pray for finances each month to pay the bills.

VALLEY OF PRAISE CONFERENCE ON 29TH NOV WITH RACHEL HICKSON
at Hemel Community Church 10.00am and 2.00 pm
‘ PRESSING IN FOR MORE’
register on line at www.valleyofpraise.org

The next Watchmen prayer evening at Sally and Alistair McIver’s on Tuesday 25th November @ 8pm. All are welcome to this is a time of listening and praying.
The next town Prayer Breakfast will be at 8am on Saturday November 15th @ at Northchurch Baptist Church. Please send any prayer requests or answers to Lexie Thompson, (01442 875672) or to Berkhamsted_watch@hotmail.com

Valley of Praise Guide for November

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VALLEY OF PRAISE PRAYER GUIDE
For November 08

FOCUS – THE CHURCH – Love in action

Jesus said, 2 Love one another the way I loved you. This is the very best way to love. Put your life on the line for your friends. You are my friends when you do the things I command you.” Jn 15:12-14 Message

Let us focus this month on our church leaders, including deacons, elders, parish council, church workers of various kinds, worship leaders, choir, admin. staff etc. Praying Col.1:9-12 into their lives.

Pray for the church as it reaches out into society with special ministries to hospitals, prisons, care homes, schools etc. Pray for every Christian in the Valley that their light will shine and the kingdom will come in their respective worlds of work, play and home life.

Pray that the Church will deepen its commitment to prayer and never cease to call upon the Lord. Is.62:6 That every initiative into the community will be soaked in prayer.

Pray for such revival amongst the young people in our churches that they will mightily impact their friends in school, college and work place.

Please pray for the Valley of Praise Conference with Rachel Hickson ‘Pressing In For More’ on 29th November in Haven House Hemel Hempstead
Luke 16:16-17
"The law and the prophets were until John. Since that time the kingdom of God has been preached, and everyone is pressing into it.

Please pray that we will all rise up in passionate pursuit of God and that the people in the valley will rise up and come to the conference and be encouraged. Some thoughts on the meaning of passionate pursuit.

Passionate pursuit of God in:
Ø Prayer warfare
Ø Praise warfare
Ø Preaching
Confrontation with the demonic in prayer and praise and declaration
Expectation of the miraculous
Burning heart for evangelism
Willingness to surrender one’s self interests to gain God’s Kingdom goals

God says that the people will be willing in the day of His power – these are the days of His power
Please pray:
· That the people will arise in the day of His power and hear God’s word for the Valley
Ps 110:2-3
2 The Lord shall send the rod of Your strength out of Zion.
Rule in the midst of Your enemies!
3 Your people shall be volunteers
In the day of Your power;

October Prayer Guide for the Valley

2008-10-03T09:54:00.001-07:00

Valley of Praise

Prayer Focus for October – The Economy in the Market Place

If ever there was a time to realise that we cannot put our trust in the world and its systems, it must be now with what is happening in the banking world. We are reminded of the Word in Exodus 15 where God reveals to His people Israel, His name ‘Jehovah Rophi’ (I am the Lord that Heals you) that, “I will put none of the diseases on you which I have brought to the Egyptians.” We usually lift up His name Jehovah Rophi for our sicknesses, but now is the time to lift it up over our finances!

Pray for Christians in business to have fresh revelation about Kingdom economics and that by faith they move into new realms of prosperity. Pray that they will know the timings of God in their decision making and experience divine opportunities and initiatives.

Pray for the leaders of our nation and those who hold positions of authority within the financial and business sectors that they will make wise decisions and have the courage to do what is right as they face this time of economic crisis.

“I (King Solomon) ask that you give me an obedient heart so I can rule the people in the right way and will know the difference between right and wrong.”

THANKSGIVING: Give thanks that God has caused so many gifted and dedicated Christians to be appointed to leadership positions right across society. Pray that they will grow in wisdom and grace and be a godly influence upon the life of our nation at this time.

RACHEL HICKSON CONFERENCE Saturday 29TH NOV.
Pray that it will be a catalyst to release a new wave of prayer and praise right across the Chilterns.

Please pray that God’s glory will fill the Valley of Praise and that there we will be such a release of signs and wonders and miracles and healings like never before – and that there will be such BREAKTHOUGH AND FRUIT as a result of the conference –
WE WANT TO SEE REVIVAL IN THE VALLEY OF PRAISE
WE WANT TO SEE THE HARVEST OF SOULS RELEASED IN THE VALLEY
For booking and more info please go to www.Valleyofpraise.org

Isa 60:1-2
Arise, shine; For your light has come!
And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you.
2 For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, And deep darkness the people;
But the Lord will arise over you, And His glory will be seen upon you.
Ps 110:3
Your people shall be volunteers In the day of Your power;
In the beauties of holiness, from the womb of the morning,
You have the dew of Your youth.

September Prayer Guide

2008-09-06T12:03:00.001-07:00

No. 10
VALLEY OF PRAISE
PRAYER FOCUS FOR SEPTEMBER 08

Starting Saturday 6th Sept ‘Focus Herts’ Prayer Initiative is encouraging Christians across Hertfordshire to spend three minutes every day for 30 days at 7.30 am (or as near as can be) to stand and make a declaration over the county.

We would like to suggest whether you are in Herts, Bucks or Beds we join with our brethren at 7.30 am and make the same declaration over the Valley. There is a real power in the unity of making this declaration at the same time together.

When this has been practiced in other areas of the UK there has been a noticeable spiritual impact on the community. (Feel free to change Herts and County to ‘The Valley’)

Declaration over Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire, arise shine for your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you.
For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and deep darkness the people; But the Lord will arise over you, and His Glory shall be seen upon you.
You shall know that the Lord is your Saviour, and your Redeemer, the Mighty one of Jacob.

May the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation in the knowledge of Him be upon the people of Hertfordshire. I declare that the eyes of your understanding will be enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of your calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in you and the exceeding greatness of His power towards you.

I declare that Jesus is seated at the right hand of God the Father in the Heavenly realms, far above every principality and power and might and dominion and every name that is named not only in this age but also in that which is to come and declare His reign over Hertfordshire.

I declare that this is a new season, a season of harvest, of righteousness and of transformation
I release the Kingdom of God in our County
I release the love of the Heavenly Father to the people who live here.
I release financial provision, healings and miracles in the Name of Jesus Christ
I call up your volunteers for this day of Your power and
I declare an open heaven over this county today in Jesus name.

PEASE FEEL FREE TO FEED BACK TO US ANYTHING YOU FEEL WILL BE OF ENCOURAGEMENT.

Valley of Praise August Prayer Guide

2008-07-26T00:26:00.000-07:00

August Prayer Guide

Isa 35:5-7

5 Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened,
And the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped.
6 Then the lame shall leap like a deer,
And the tongue of the dumb sing.
For waters shall burst forth in the wilderness,
And streams in the desert.
7 The parched ground shall become a pool,
And the thirsty land springs of water;
In the habitation of jackals, where each lay,
There shall be grass with reeds and rushes.

Praise God for the outpouring of his Glory releasing the miraculous and healings in the Valley and in our nation! God impressed on me today that this level of Glory and the miraculous is upon us and all we have to do is lay hold of it by faith! Praise God – these are the times of the ‘Greater Glory’, God is preparing his bride. Please pray that all the Leaders, Churches and Christians will reach out for their inheritance,

Prayer Focus – Education – one of the mind-moulders of our society

“Go into the world uncorrupted, a breath of fresh air in this squalid and polluted world. Provide people with a glimpse of good living and of the living God.” Phil. 2:15 Message Bible

Remember teenagers who will receive important exam results at this time and ask god to give wisdom to those who are unsure what their next step should be. Pray that many in this age group will be inspired to serve and bring transformation to our society; that it would become more committed to values of truth, purity and love.

Pray for all the staff in the schools that they will have a good break and come back next term with a fresh vision to mould pliable minds in positive pure ways.

Pray for students as they commence a new school year that they will happily settle in to their new classes and schools and that it will be a positive change in their education programme.

Pray for Christian School staff, governors, advisors and those who are invited to lead assemblies, contribute lessons, engage in pastoral care and Christian activities. Ask God to help them live out their faith and demonstrate the love of Christ in all they do.

RECOMMENED READING
‘The Passion that shapes nations’ by Charlie Cleverly Rector of St Aldates in Oxford.
“It is time to face the facts: ‘business as usual’ Christianity is no longer enough.”

BERKHAMSTED WATCHMEN ON THE WALL

2008-07-02T06:17:00.001-07:00

BERKHAMSTED WATCHMEN ON THE WALL
24 hours a day 7 days a week Prayer for Berkhamsted
Prayer Guide No 68 – July 2008

Arise, shine;
For your light has come!
And the glory of the LORD is risen upon you.
2 For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth,
And deep darkness the people;
But the LORD will arise over you,
And His glory will be seen upon you.
3 The Gentiles shall come to your light,
And kings to the brightness of your rising.

It would be wonderful if as many of us who can join together at
7:30 am every morning – united prayer just for three minutes to proclaim these words over the Valley of Praise.
All over Hertfordshire prayer warriors are doing the same thing over Herts. There is great power in our united declaration, so let’s go for it!

As we pray in agreement with God’s will and with each other, and declare God’s truth, He answers and we see a change in our circumstances. Prayer has made a difference in Berkhamsted and will continue to do so as we spend time in the secret place pleading with God on behalf of friends, family, the church, neighbours, the town.

Pray for the unity of the body of Christ in Berkhamsted, expecting to see change and a coming together of the true church.

· Jesus prayed that “they all may be one, as You Father are in Me and I in You that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me.” John 17:21
· Pray that the denominational differences won’t be a barrier to unity, that there will be a working together, sharing resources, pooling ideas, encouraging one another, better communication between churches, shared outreach.
· Pray for unity and fellowship between the church leaders and youth leaders.
· Pray that each worshipping community will consider the needs of other church groups in the town.
· Pray that barriers of isolation, denominationalism, rivalry, disunity will be broken down.
· Pray for a coming together of the church, for friendships across the church.
· Pray for the monthly prayer breakfast at which approx 30 people from different churches meet each month to pray for the needs of the town.
· “If one member suffers, all the members suffer with it or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually.” 1 Cor 12:26,27

Way Inn

Continue to pray for decisions being made by Directors and Trustees of the Way Inn. They are in the process of trying to sell the lease for the Post Office and ground floor but uncertainties about the future of the Post Office are causing delays in the sale of the lease.
Other premises are being sought to relocate the Way Inn in the High St. but an offer has been refused.
We need to pray for the future of the Way Inn and that the right decisions are made regarding the sale of the Post Office and ground floor.
Pray also for new Trustees and Directors to come forward.

Berkhamsted Town Hall

Pray about the evening of clairvoyance on July 14th at the Town Hall.
Medium Stephen Holbrook holds meetings every night of the week across the UK.

We claim the truth of Scripture, and declare that ’all principalities and powers are disarmed through the cross’ Col 2:14,15
We declare that the Lord reigns, ‘Sit at My right hand, till I make Your enemies Your footstool’ Ps 110
‘God has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father’ Phil 2:9,10
Pray for Stephen Holbrook ‘We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.’ Eph 6:12
Pray for the cleansing of the Town Hall from every evil activity. God’s Holy Spirit is Lord of the Town Hall.

Let’s make the following words a declaration over the town. As watchmen we stand at the gate of the town, and warn against evil influences entering the town.
‘For the earth shall be full of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.’ Is 11:9
‘For the sceptor of wickedness shall not rest on the land allotted to the righteous, lest the righteous reach out their hands to iniquity.’ Ps 125:3

CHURCH MATTERS
pray for David Russell on sabbatical until September, for a profitable time of rest and receiving impartation from God’s Holy Spirit especially as he travels to the International House of Prayer in Kansas USA and takes part in a leadership conference.
Ray Toms, the newly appointed Pastor at KRC and his wife Lesley.
Sunnyside, 5pm town wide service for young people.
St Mary’s , pray for the youth leadership role.

Watchmen prayer evening at Sally and Alistair McIver’s @ 7.45 pm on Tuesday July22nd . This evening is a time of listening to God and praying for the town. The next town Prayer Breakfast will be at 8am on Saturday July 19th NBC. Please send any prayer requests or answers to Lexie Thompson, (01442 875672) or to Berkhamsted_watch@hotmail.com

Valley of Praise Guide for July

2008-07-02T06:16:00.001-07:00

Valley of Praise – Prayer Guide no 8
Focus for July – Arts, Entertainment and Sport

“Whatever things are true, whatever things are noble whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praise worthy- meditate on these things.” Phil 4:8

Pray for a fresh infusion into our culture of ideals of excellence, truth and courage and beauty, to replace the growing number of trivial, sexually explicit and decadent ideas and images featuring in some of our media and popular music.

Pray that Christian song writers, performers and others in the music industry will increasingly apply the reality of personal faith to their work; maintaining their integrity, achieving excellence in all they do and living in a way that honours God and relies on His ability.

Pray for all those who are studying to develop their creative gifts in music, art, design, literature, sport, athletics, media and other forms of communication and culture. Pray for their teachers and others who are seeking to help them discover the full potential you have placed in their lives.

Almost 2 million people are employed in creative occupations in Great Britain. We have the largest creative sector in the EU and, comparatively speaking in the world. (Department of culture media and sport)

Let’s continue to press in for revival in the Valley of Praise and to pray for signs, wonders, healings and the miraculous to break out in all the revival meetings going on in the region. Please pray for boldness for all the Christians to rise up and declare the Good News of the Gospel.

Luke 16:16-17
The law and the prophets were until John. Since that time the kingdom of God has been preached, and everyone is pressing into it.
Acts 4:29-30
Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word, 30 by stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus."

And let’s continue to make the following words a declaration over the Valley of Praise. As watchmen we stand at the gate, and warn against evil influences entering the region.

‘For the earth shall be full of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.’ Is 11:9

Isaiah 60:1-3
Arise, shine;
For your light has come!
And the glory of the LORD is risen upon you.
2 For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth,
And deep darkness the people;
But the LORD will arise over you,
And His glory will be seen upon you.
3 The Gentiles shall come to your light,
And kings to the brightness of your rising.

Valley of Praise Guide for June

2008-06-10T05:40:00.000-07:00

Focus for June

Dear Friends and Partners before the Throne,

We do apologise for the lateness of this letter but we were in The Florida Outpouring two weeks ago and last week we were at our denominational Conference in Prestatyn.

Isaiah 60:1-3

Arise, shine;
For your light has come!
And the glory of the LORD is risen upon you.
2 For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth,
And deep darkness the people;
But the LORD will arise over you,
And His glory will be seen upon you.
3 The Gentiles shall come to your light,
And kings to the brightness of your rising.

It would be wonderful if as many of us who can join together at
7:30 am every morning – united prayer just for three minutes to proclaim these words over the Valley of Praise.
All over Hertfordshire prayer warriors are doing the same thing over Herts. There is great power in our united declaration, so let’s go for it!

FOCUS ON MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY

Heavenly Father, thank you for Your ideal of marriage in which a man and a woman can live together in love and mutual dependence as equals. We pray for engaged and newly married couples to learn to love and increasingly understand one another, generously sharing what they have.”

Pray for Christian marriages and families to be beacons of encouragement in our communities, causing many in the next generation to see a lifestyle of lifelong fidelity and commitment as preferable to the uncertain future experienced by many couples living in a co-habiting relationship.

Remember those who are unhappily married – especially people who are suffering abuse and feel too paralysed to take any action. Ask God to help them, through His presence and the support and prayers of family and friends and others who offer advice and assistance.

Pray for couples facing issues of unfaithfulness, whether through illicit relationships, the use of pornography or other activities. Pray that they will find effective help as individuals and together – not giving up but determined to repent, forgive and restore their loving relationship.

Pray for the families of couples who are in a second marriage. Ask God to give these parents patience, understanding, wisdom and love for stepchildren as they adapt to this new situation. Pray too for children who are adopted and fostered.

Upcoming Meetings –
Wednesday 11th June Florida Outpouring Meeting 8.00pm Pitstone Memorial Hall
Friday 4th July – Harp and Bowl Pitstone 8.00pm
Saturday 5th July – Harp and Bowl Hemel Hempstead 6.00pm – 10.00pm

Prayer Guide no 6

2008-05-01T11:58:00.000-07:00

FOCUS FOR MAY – The Church in the Valley
Acts 4:24, 29-31

You have no doubt heard of the fresh wave of the Spirit with miraculous healings
that has started in Lakeland, Florida, which is already spreading rapidly across the Western World. (See God Channel every night from 9pm).

The beginning of April in Dubai, we witnessed praise and worship in church like we have rarely seen which was accompanied by many remarkable healings.

Vanessa went with three other ladies to Dudley last Wednesday night to witness the outbreak of worship and healing that is taking place there and to receive an impartation that could be passed on to us. Lexie Thompson visited Dudley last Sunday and prayed for the Harp and Bowl team on Monday with dramatic effect!

There has been such a great dryness in the Church over recent years which is awakening such a thirst for more of God in so many hearts. So many here in the UK are making plans to go to Florida and others making journeys to Dudley seeking for a fresh touch from God so that we can begin to move in signs and wonders.

Some of us have been digging ditches in the Valley for the past 3 years. 2Kings 3:15-18 PRAY THIS MONTH THAT GOD WILL COME AND FILL THOSE DITCHES.

USE Acts 4:24-31 as theme for your prayers.

Acts 4:29-30
9 Now, Lord, look on their threats, “Behold their threats” could read “Behold their derision, behold their apathy, their indifference, their opposition to the Gospel and grant to your servants……that with all boldness they may speak Your word, by stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus."

One emphasis of this wave is that the children are receiving extraordinary revelations. Let us pray that that the little children will lead us. Is. 11:6
Let us pray that God will pour out His Spirit on the children and the youth in the Valley and that there will be revival amongst them.

Acts 2:17 & Joel 2:28-29
17'And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God,
That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh;
Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
Your young men shall see visions,
Your old men shall dream dreams.

Let’s dig the well in the Valley of Praise and cry out to God for His glory and miraculous healings to fill this Valley that we may see revival break out in this nation.

Berkhamstead Watchman on the Wall

2008-03-11T08:26:00.001-07:00

BERKHAMSTED WATCHMEN ON THE WALL
24 hours a day 7 days a week Prayer for Berkhamsted
Prayer Guide No 64 – March 2008

The Servant of the Lord

“My Elect One in whom My soul delights!
I have put My Spirit upon Him;
He will bring forth justice to the Gentiles.
He will not cry out, nor raise His voice,
Nor cause His voice to be heard in the street.
A bruised reed He will not break,
And smoking flax He will not quench;
He will bring forth justice for truth,
He will not fail nor be discouraged,
Till He has established justice in the earth,
And the coastlands shall wait for His law.” Isaiah 42:1-4

PRAY FOR THE CHURCH IN BERKHAMSTED using these Scriptures

Jesus says, “ I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven….”Matt 16:18,19

“praying always ……..that utterance may be give to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel…….that in it I may speak boldly as I ought to speak.” Eph 6:19,20

“Do not be afraid but speak, and do not keep silent; for I am with you, and no one will attack you to hurt you; for I have many people in this city.” Acts 18:9,10

“you are the salt of the earth, but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? You are the light of the world A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden….Let your light so shine before men…” Matt 5:13-16

pray for boldness within the church to evangelise and witness, that we wouldn’t be afraid to speak and that we would be salt and light in our society.
for the monthly witness of the market stall as churches work together to maintain a regular Christian presence in the heart of Berkhamsted. Pray for creative ways of sharing our living faith in Christ, for real communication and fruitfulness in the face of a lot of nominalism and secularism.
for the Easter services in local churches, for a strong presentation of the gospel.
for KRC as the elders interview for the position of church leader and for Billy Milton’s future.
for unity within BBC especially for Mary Stringer at this time
for NBC, for renewed visions and refreshment for David Russell as he goes on sabbatical for four months.
for unity within the church in Berkhamsted and for ministers as they meet and pray together, that they would have unity in the Spirit.
pray for all youth and childrens workers as they have the incredible task of pastoring and mentoring young people in their faith

PRAY FOR THE TOWN

· As original visionaries of the Swan Project we feel strongly that the Church has a responsibility to prayer, asking God to revive the original vision and restore the honour of His name at the Swan. Clare Muir, the co-ordinator of the youth project is working hard to maintain a programme for many needy young people and fundraise. She needs our prayers.

· pray for the shortage of school places for reception children in September 2008. Gazette February 6th, ‘following a meeting with Herts County Council officials parents have been assured that the 33 children who had been rejected from over-subscribed primary schools in Berkhamsted, would not have to make the journey to Hemel Hempstead schools, where there were surplus places.’ Pray for wisdom for local planners, for the local MP David Gauke who. Pray also for parents who are distressed about the uncertainty of their children’s schooling.

· Free psychic readings have been offered in the local paper. Pray that this offer won’t be taken up by readers, and this initiative will be a failure. Pray that those with spiritual hunger will seek the living God.

· Psychic Fayres Pray that those who organise these Fayre and those who attend would have their spiritual needs met only in Jesus Christ. Pray for a turning to Christ among those attracted to New Age philosophy.

· continue to pray for the Way Inn, for the Trustees and Directors as they make major decisions, that God’s will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

· pray for all those of other faiths who live in our postcode, for developing of good relationships and break down of misunderstandings between us.

PRAY FOR MARRIAGE

Pray for the strengthening of all marriages and families that “what God has joined together, let no man separate.” Matt 19:6
Pray for Christian marriages as the enemy tries to breakdown marriage in this nation and as satanists pray against Christian marriages, especially those of church leaders.
See attachment regarding marriage in Norway.

PRAY FOR TRING
As Watchmen we want to include Tring as there have been deaths through suicide and accidents of young people.
Pray for a blanket of love over Tring, and for healing of divisions in churches.

PRAY FOR THE POLICE especially Jerry Alford, Area Superintendent of West Herts

Watchmen prayer evening at Sally and Alistair McIver’s @ 7.30pm on Tuesday March 18th . This evening is a time of listening to God and praying for the town. The next town Prayer Breakfast will be at 8am on Saturday
March 15th at All Saint’s Church. Please send any prayer requests or answers to Lexie Thompson, (01442 875672) or at
Berkhamsted_watch@hotmail.com

Prayer Guide no 4

2008-03-11T08:25:00.001-07:00

Valley of praise Prayer Guide No 4
March 08

Romans 12:1-2
Jack Hayford in his book ‘Manifest Presence’ has a chapter ‘Worship: The total being made alive.’ It begins “Becoming the kind of worshipers that the Father God is looking for – those who worship Him “in spirit and in truth” (John 4:24) – means that our worship will be called beyond both cerebral preoccupation and merely emotional exaggerations. It will call us to come with hearts engaged; empty ritual overthrown as our forms and formats, our liturgies and our lives become enflamed with the fire of God descending upon living sacrifices presenting acceptable sacrifice to the Lord.

May the Holy Spirit help us to come with Regenerated Spirits, Renewed Minds, Revived Emotions and Rededicated Bodies our ‘total being’ made alive to Him.

Prayer Focus - Science and Medicine
“If any of you falls short in wisdom, he should ask God for it and it will be given him, for God is a generous giver who neither refuses or reproaches anyone. But he must ask in faith, without a doubt in his mind.” James 1:5-6 NEB

Pray that God will enlighten those in medicine and health care to acknowledge the sanctity of life and serve with true integrity and compassion.

Pray for Christian scientists, academics, doctors and others who are concerned about medical ethics. Help them to discern what is right in His eyes and have the courage to speak out.

Pray that Christians in the science world will be able to integrate their scientific knowledge with the wisdom and values of their faith.

Ask God to help anyone considering an abortion as they face an unplanned pregnancy or have been told that their baby has serious disabilities. Pray that they will receive wise counsel from medical staff, counsellors, family and friends and be led by God in this difficult decision.

Prayer for the Church in the Valley As you pray for the Church in the Valley use Psalm 20 as a launching pad. Pray that the Church will not trust in its programmes but will “remember the Name of the Lord”.

Pray for Brian and Vanessa as they with other leaders endeavour to facilitate this vision that God will grant them great wisdom and inspiration. They are hoping shortly to set up a working committee for the ‘Valley of Praise’ vision as there is wisdom in many counsellors, and to share the responsibility. Col. 1:9-11

Pray for unity amongst the church leaders especially those involved in ‘Focus Herts’ and those already beginning to work together in the Chiltern Hills that others will join them in their passion for the land.

Pray for Tring
As Watchmen we want to include Tring as there have been deaths through suicide and accidents of young people. Pray for a blanket of love over Tring, and for healing of divisions in churches.

Marsworth On Mothering Sunday, 25 folks turned up at the village hall to worship and pray for the village. The worship band had musicians from 5 different churches in the area!

Next ‘Harp and Bowl’ Nights

Friday 7th March 8pm Pitstone Memorial Hall
Saturday 5th April 8pm Pitstone Memorial Hall
Friday 2nd May 8pm Pitstone Memorial Hall
Saturday 10th May 6-10pm Hemel Hempstead Community Church

Prayer Guide no 3

2008-02-07T10:36:00.000-08:00

Valley of Praise Prayer Guide No 3
February 08
www.valleyofpraise.org

Welcome to any new readers this month!

In the midst of challenging Job about the whole creation process, God said “Who laid its cornerstone, when the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy?” Job38:6-7. It would seem that God uses music and shouting for joy as an accompaniment to his creative activity. There seems to be a relationship between song and creativity. une cannot help but wonder how often God takes the songs of worship from prayer warriors in their closets and sets in motion miracles of His “new creation” workings! CS Lewis in his Chronicles of Narnia depicts Aslan creating the land of Narnia by singing it into existence.

Prayer Focus – Government
“Pray especially for rulers and their governments to rule well so we can be quietly about our business of living simply, in humble contemplation. This is the way our Saviour God wants us to live.”1Tim. 2:2,3 (Message)

Last June, Brian had the great privilege and honour of addressing and praying for a group of Christians who had gathered together in the main senate chamber of the Houses of Parliament in Paraguay. There were representatives from many different government departments from the military to customs officials present and they were meeting for the first time to encourage one another to raise up prayer meetings in the different departments of government to pray for honesty and integrity in government and for the prosperity of the nation.

Pray for Christians working in the Parliaments and Assemblies, local and national – politicians, advisors, researchers, administrative staff and those involved in catering, maintenance and security, that God will guide and inspire them and give them increasing unity and opportunities to meet for prayer and fellowship. That they may be salt and light.

Thank God for the work of Christians in parliament (CiP), a non-denominational and official all-Party body serving as an umbrella for the diverse expression of Christian faith in Parliament.

Pray for any individuals and their families in local and national government who are facing political or personal difficulties at this time. Ask God to draw near to them and grant them wisdom, strength and courage to say and do what is best.

“God of righteousness and truth, may they never lead the nation wrongly through love of power, desire to please, or unworthy ideals; but laying aside all private interests and prejudices keep in mind their responsibility to seek to improve the condition of all mankind. Amen.” (From a prayer read in the House of Commons before each sitting.)

If you know of issues in the area that need special prayer either let us know so we can put it in the next bulletin, or post it on the web site. Don’t forget to sign into the new blog on the website and post your comments, prayer requests, testimonies etc. This prayer guide will be posted on the blog too.

CHEDDINGTON & MARSWORTH ENCOUNTER GOD NIGHTS
We really felt a sense of breakthrough Last Sunday night in Cheddington as we lifted our united voices in declarations of praise to Him. We are meeting in Marsworth Village Hall on Sunday 2nd March at 4.30pm. Be there if you can!

BERKHAMSTED WATCHMEN ON THE WALL

2008-01-29T06:59:00.001-08:00

BERKHAMSTED WATCHMEN ON THE WALL
24 hours a day 7 days a week Prayer for Berkhamsted
Prayer Guide No 63 – February 2008

The Tabernacle of David

“David prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a tent for it…And the children of the Levites bore the ark of God on their shoulders by its poles….Then David spoke to the leaders to appoint singers accompanied by instruments of music, stringed instruments, harps, and cymbals, by raising the voice with resounding joy.” 1 Chron 15:1,15,16
“On that day David first delivered this psalm….
Sing to the Lord, all the earth, proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day.
Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.
For the Lord is great and greatly to be praised, He is also to be feared above all gods.” 1 Chron 16:1,23-25

We sing to the Lord over Berkhamsted and proclaim the good news of His salvation every day. We declare His glory in Berkhamsted and His signs and wonders among the people. We proclaim that the Lord is great and greatly to be praised, that He is to be feared above all gods.

There is a call for more intercessors from Watford to Aylesbury, with a vision for 1000 hours of prayer and praise per month for the Valley.
If you would like to receive the prayer news for the Valley, see the attachment for more information.

PRAY FOR THE CHILDREN

There is concern regarding the oversubscribed schools in Berkhamsted with 40x 4 year olds being offered places in Hemel Hempstead. Pray for the families who are affected and the possible solution to this problem being the creation of an extra classroom at a school in Berkhamsted.
Pray for strong family relationships, especially for the relationship between fathers and their children. Pray that “the hearts of the father will turn to the children and the hearts of the children to their fathers.” Mal 4:6
Pray for children’s workers as they reach families through the children.
Pray for the power of God to come upon the children, that they would be filled with the spirit of prayer and supplication.

PRAY FOR THE TOWN
A picture has been given of a golden cloud over the town, and another of angels flying up and down the valley.

Pray for God’s glory to fall on Berkhamsted and His presence in the Valley.
Pray for revival in Berkhamsted.
Pray for culture of forgiveness in the town, rather than offence.
Pray for new residents in Berkhamsted, that as houses are for sale, God would re-position people and bring His people to the town.
Pray for new housing, for churches to evangelize new neighbourhoods.
THE SWAN YOUTH PROJECT

Originally a church run project, the alcohol free pub at the Swan ‘has been plunged into a cash crisis after being rejected for a lottery grant.’ Gazette Jan 16th

Last year marked the 10th anniversary of the project initiated by local churches, who converted the former derelict Swan Inn, into an alcohol-free pub.

As intercessors lets stand in the gap for the Swan, and pray for God’s mercy on the project and the failure of the church to unite in its vision for the Swan.

Pray for Clare Muir who is the co-ordinator of the project, and also Lucy Bannister a trainee youth worker at NBC who has the Swan as her placement while training with Oasis Trust in London.

The Swan is a popular venue for youngsters, providing a safe alcohol and drug free venue for 12-18 year olds, running a drama group, sexual advice teen clinic, after-school drop-ins and gig nights.

A fundraising campaign has been launched, with the need for financial stability.

WAY INN

Ongoing pray is needed as Trustees and Directors consider the future vision for the Way Inn.
Pray earnestly for God’s protection of Directors and Trustees and for unity in decision-making as they seek to follow God’s leading.
The Post Office is up for sale. The options are for a buyer to take the PO off-site and the building would be used as a coffee shop/book shop and counselling rooms upstairs. Alternatively the PO would remain on-site and the leasing of the ground floor would allow for the renting of another ground floor property on the High St.
The project isn’t closing, but being modified to provide the most suitable venue for today’s church in the High St.

MARKET STALL – January 26th KRC and February 23rd NBC

pray for this important outreach in the town centre at the market stall, bringing the church onto the streets
pray for divine appointments as people chat about God
pray for ideas and way to present the gospel in creative ways
this is a town-wide church project, so pray that all the churches will catch the vision and join in this outreach opportunity

Watchmen prayer evening at Sally and Alistair McIver’s @ 7.30pm on Tuesday February 19th. This evening is a time of listening to God and praying for the town. The next town Prayer Breakfast will be at 8am on Saturday
February 15th at St Mary’s Northchurch. Please send any prayer requests or answers to Lexie Thompson, (01442 875672) or at
Berkhamsted_watch@hotmail.com

Prayer Guide

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Valley of Praise Prayer Guide no 2
January 2008
A year of New Beginnings

A quote from Cindy Jacobs Website (generals.org) from a prophecy about 2008

Revelation. God wants to pour out new revelation on how you are to function in this season of your life. Be flexible in your life at this moment for God’s changes and adjustments to occur in your schedule and way of doing things. Wisdom. God will give you wisdom not of this world, but His heavenly wisdom if you seek Him with all of your heart: wisdom for the shift, for new ways, for new assignments, and how to apply the revelation to go to new levels in your life.

Pray for all the Christians in the Valley of Praise to have a fresh encounter with God and to move into all the New Beginnings that God has for us individually and for his Church

HOPE 2008 - see www.hope08.com for more information

Hope 2008 will see a new wave of mission across the UK in a year of united, focused prayer and activities which will communicate the good news of Jesus Christ in word and action. The dream of 2008 is to see every denomination, movement, stream and conference and people of all ages uniting in prayer, community action and outreach. Every part of the Christian church will play to their strengths and work together to make an impact on our nation.

Pray that God will inspire and anoint all the Hope 2008 initiatives up and down the valley and that they will bear fruit.

Jack Hayford in his book ‘Manifest Presence’ made these comments.
“Human worship is man beginning; holiness of worship is man becoming. Through our worship we are transformed from His sons and daughters into His Kings and Priests (see Rev. 1:6). We become ministering agents of His Kingdom assigned to extend that Kingdom on earth.

Nowhere is this truth clearer than in the keys to effective prayer that Jesus gave His disciples in Matthew 6. Without keys, things do not work. You can sit in your car as long as you want and complain that it is not moving, but you cannot drive unless you use the key.

Jesus taught us to pray first by using the key of our restored access through relationship to God- “Our Father in heaven”- followed by our worship of Him: “Hallowed be Your Name”. Then His prayer extends the invitation of His presence and dominion: “Your Kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven”. When we pray in the manner that Jesus taught His disciples, we are, first with worship, reaching into the invisible realm, then on the grounds of that worship, welcoming the entry of His divine authority, ruler ship and power into this world.”

Prayer Focus - Education – one of the mind moulders of our society

Pray for the leaders of the education systems in Herts and Bucks, the staff in our schools from caretakers to head teachers, for governors and advisors that they have wisdom and make God honouring decisions and behave before the pupils in positive helpful ways.

Ask God to enable those teaching religious education, personal, social and health education (PSHE) and other lessons that seek to enlighten and encourage pupils to lead fulfilling, healthy lives, to communicate truth and give wise advice.

Pray for Christian school staff, governors, advisors and those who are invited to lead assemblies, contribute lessons and engage in pastoral care and Christian activities. Ask God to help them to live out their faith and demonstrate the love of Christ in all they say and do.

Praise Night in Tring
On the first Sunday of the year we held a great praise & worship night in the Victoria Hall. There were representatives from at least 8 different churches in the area and Brian spoke on the kind of worship that ushers in His Presence that we need so desperately, because the Presence brings the blessing.

Praise nights in Cheddington and Marsworth
We are planning similar special events in Cheddington Village Hall at 6.30pm on 3rd February and Marsworth Village Hall at 4.30pm on 2nd March

We still meet the first Friday of the month in Pitstone Memorial Hall at 8pm for worship and prayer for The Valley and we are commencing bi-monthly 4hour prayer meetings at Haven house, Hemel Hempstead beginning Saturday 9th Feb from 6.00pm – 10.00pm.

Our new website valleyofpraise.org is nearly finished – please feel free to visit it. Please send prayer requests or answers to prayer to Vanessa and Brian at enquiries@valleyofpraise.org

Join us in Prayer for the Valley?

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Will you join us in raising 1000 hours a month of Prayer and Praise For The Valley!

That such praise will arise, that together, we usher in His Presence!
“He is stirring hearts to worship because He is standing in the wings waiting to come on centre stage”. Bill Johnson

“We are going to see it happen, see the Kingdom of God arrive in full force” Mk 9:1 Message

We are looking for those who will spend an hour per week in prayer and praise for the Valley, praying for the seven mind moulders of society that shape the way people live and think:-

Business, Science and Medicine,
Education, Government and Politics,
The Church, Family, Arts/Entertainment/Sport

We are praying that these mountains of influence will be invaded by Kingdom orientated people for the transformation of society; That they will invade with integrity, creativity and excellence.

Will you give one hour per week to prayer and praise for the Valley?

If you would like to be a part of this initiative, please respond to this email and we will keep you posted with regular prayer bulletins.

We also need you to keep us informed of what is happening in your area, so that
others can pray too.