Overview
This is a prayer of thanksgiving and intercession for Everlasting Life Christian Church’s 20th anniversary and holy convocation, seeking God’s continued presence, guidance, unity, and supernatural blessings over the congregation, leadership, and community.
Thanksgiving and Praise
- Thanks given for God’s role as rescuer, sustainer, and keeper.
- Acknowledgement of God’s faithfulness through trials and victories over the past 20 years.
- Gratitude expressed for God’s presence, mercy, and constancy.
20th Church Anniversary and Holy Convocation
- Recognition of reaching the 20th anniversary as a milestone by God’s grace.
- Scripture (Isaiah 46:4) cited, affirming God’s ongoing sustenance and rescue.
- Prayers offered for successful anniversary and convocation celebrations.
Intercession for Leadership and Congregation
- Prayers for founder Apostle Van Marie Green, Elder April, the executive team, and guest speaker Prophet Pastor Alvin Edwards.
- Requests for divine protection, wisdom, and anointing upon all speakers and church leaders.
- Prayer covering extended to all ministry teams: greeters, ushers, media, exhortation, dance, praise, and worship teams.
Spiritual Expectations and Requests
- Invitation for the Holy Spirit to manifest in church services and prayer gatherings.
- Desire for increased spiritual sensitivity, clarity, and receptivity among all members.
- Expectation of supernatural encounters, miracles, signs, and wonders during this season.
- Petition for unity, active participation, and commitment from every church member.
Community Impact and Outreach
- Request for transformation and revival in the local community through church outreach.
- Prayer that the church remains a beacon (“city upon a hill”) to draw souls from surrounding neighborhoods.
Provision and Financial Blessing
- Faith declared for God’s provision to meet and exceed financial goals for the holy convocation.
- Expectation set for overflow in giving, prosperity, and favor upon members.
Declarations for Growth and Increase
- Proclamations for increase in Bible study, understanding, worship, love, obedience, holiness, wisdom, giving, spiritual growth, and service.
- Commitment to realign lives for greater effectiveness and faithfulness to God.
Closing Blessing
- Prayer for the words and meditations of the church to be acceptable to God.
- Benediction for God’s glory to remain from generation to generation.