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Pastoral Letter: Prayer – A Mystery Known and Unknown

Pastoral Letter: Prayer – A Mystery Known and Unknown

” Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire, uttered or unexpressed. The motion of a hidden fire, that trembles the breast.”- James Montgomery “We have to pray with our eyes on God, not on the difficulties”. Oswald Chambers. ” Prayers don’t have to be long or eloquent They need only come from a sincere and humble heart”. Author unknown. ” God […]

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30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim World

30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim World

The 30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim World, is an international movement that began in 1993. It calls the church to make a deliberate but respectful effort to learn about, pray for and reach out to our world’s Muslim neighbors. It coincides annually with the important Islamic month of religious observation — Ramadan, a time of the year when Muslims […]

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A Prayer for Loved Ones Far from God

A Prayer for Loved Ones Far from God

If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. John 15:7 As believers, we know where true hope is found. We’re incredibly grateful for the love and forgiveness of Christ. We’ve been set free; redeemed for His purposes. And yet, as most all of us know so very […]

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Which Side of Acts 1 Are You On?

Which side of Acts 1 are you living on when you wake up each morning? (Photo| ECWA Archieve) Are you living on the right side of
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Global Zoom Virtual Prayer On Saturday February 27, 2021 for the Kidnapped ECWA Saints

Global Zoom Virtual Prayer On Saturday February 27, 2021 for the Kidnapped ECWA Saints

Although it’s fairly easy to thank the Lord after we’ve already received the victory, We must give God praise before we see the actual victory. You are invited to a global Zoom virtual Prayer for the ECWA saints kidnapped on February 14, 2021 after a successful evangelistic outreach in Kogi state, Nigeria. Irrespective of what happens between now and the prayer […]

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The Lord's Prayer (Le_Pater_Noster) by James Tissot at the Brooklyn Museum.

The Lord’s Prayer

Prayer is the opening of one’s heart and soul in a conversation with God, and thus is an expression of faith in a relationship with God. Jesus himself prayed often, as noted in the Gospel of Luke – before his Baptism (3:21), after healing the sick (5:16), before choosing the Twelve Apostles (6:12), before the Confession of Peter (9:18) and […]

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International Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, January 18-25, 2021

With more than 100 years of history, this annual observance involves Christian communities throughout the world. At least once a year, Christians are reminded of Jesus’ prayer for his disciples that “they may be one so that the world may believe” John 17.21. Hearts are touched and Christians come together to pray for their unity. Congregations and parishes all over […]

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Praise and Prayer, January 2021

Praise and Prayer, January 2021

Website: www.emsofecwa.org Prayer/Counseling hotlines: 08033673654, 09050050539 E-mail: prayerpromotion@emsofecwa.org Brethren, pray for us (1 Thess. 5:25) DOWNLOAD THE LATEST EMS OF ECWA PRAISE & PRAYERS WEEK ONE – FOCUS IS ON PRAISE/THANKSGIVING FROM HOME AND CROSS-BOARDER MISSION FIELDS Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things […]

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Principles of thanksgiving and their practical applications

Principles of thanksgiving and their practical applications by Rev. Dr. Josiah Choms (ECWA Seminary Church Jos)   Text: 1 Thess. 5:16 – 18 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

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Do Not Make Prayer a Prelude

But we prayed to our God and posted a guard day and night to meet this threat. Neh. 4:9 There are three ways Christians respond to difficult situations. The first group employs all resources at their disposal to resolve the issue. When that fails, they remember there is God, and that is when they pray. The second group has a […]

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