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3 I Love New York STRATEGIC PRAYER GUIDE INTRODUCTION Hear the Call. Pray for the City! We have put this simple prayer guide together for praying people who have a heart for New York City. We hope you will approach the areas of focus from the perspective of the needs of the millions of people who live here, as well as those who are affected by New York s influence in American culture and World affairs. The I Love New York Strategic Prayer Guide is another step in pursuing effective strategies to focus and saturate prayer in targeted areas. Our overall goal in this is to bring God s presence and reality to the everyday lives of the people of New York and for the resulting transformation of society. We encourage you to add fasting to your prayer, for Biblical history reveals that God has mightily broken through and transformed culture when His people fasted and prayed. (The story of Esther) THANKS We want to thank you for using this guide in your prayer for New York City. It is also our hope that you would use this guide as a model for your own City, State, or Nation Our heartfelt thanks go out to all the contributors to this prayer guide. Its preparation has been an inter-generational labor of many individuals. 3

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Redemptive Design of New York City Church of New York City Arts & Entertainment ,8 Business & Finance ,10 Civil Government ,12 Education ,14 Media & Communications ,16 Transportation ,18 Brooklyn ,20 Bronx ,22 Queens ,24 Staten Island ,26 Manhattan Gates & High Places Notes ,30 4

5 Redemptive Design of New York City: Giving We believe that the collective purpose of the people of a city, is uniquely designed by God in terms of its time in history and the place where they live. And He has made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on the face of the earth, and has determined their pre-appointed times and the boundaries of their dwellings. So that they should seek the Lord, in the hope that they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us (Acts 17:26-27). The spiritual characteristics, or redemptive design of a city, when fully released will cause their destiny in God to be revealed in ways that manifest the likeness and presence of God so that people are drawn to know Him! New York City has the redemptive design of giving. A key component to the design of giving is to provide resources to others so that they may fulfill their redemptive purpose. NYC, as a world leader gives a great deal in the natural, but God is looking for her spiritual design to come forth. NYC has the anointing to birth intercession to the nations! Let s look at an example on Broadway. When NYC is operating fully in her redemptive purpose, out of NYC will come a redeeming of the arts. We will demonstrate the art of celebrating Kingdom things. NYC knows how to throw a party in the natural! But God desires that we demonstrate the diversity and ethnicity of worship and celebration that is spoken about in scripture. As you pray into the areas presented to you in this Strategic Prayer Guide, you will see where we could play a key role in birthing Kingdom influence throughout this city, into this nation and the world at large. We in NYC want to see the Kingdom of God established here on earth as it is in heaven. From NYC, we desire to birth revival to the nations through prayer! *Take note, that each borough has its own Redemptive Design and it will be identified on each borough page 5

6 THE CHURCH OF NEW YORK CITY Many Members, One Body REVIVAL HISTORY In 1857 Jeremiah Lamphier, a businessman held a prayer meeting every Wednesday from 12 noon to 1 o clock in a building of the North Dutch Church in Manhattan. A great revival was birthed beginning with this small prayer meeting. LOCATIONS Re-dig the wells of revival at the corner of Fulton and William Street in downtown Manhattan (the church is no longer there). Pray these prayers in every church and everywhere in New York City. PRAYER POINTS 1. Revival: Today we pray again that God would come and impact the culture of the City in a powerful way, and that His presence will revolutionize everyday lives and the effectiveness of His people as witnesses in a profound way. We also pray that God would impact Christians of every denomination, as well as unbelievers, with dreams and visions that would bring them into a flow of His Holy Spirit so that they would increase in the knowledge of God and His passionate love for them. 2. Leadership: According to Ephesians 4:11-12,we pray that all the gifts Jesus gave to the church to lead and prepare the church for works of service: The Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor and Teacher would be activated in the church in power and anointing. 3. Unity: According to Jesus prayer as revealed in John 17:22-23, pray that all believers in Jesus Christ from every nation and culture, every economic level, every community and borough of New York City would be one. Call forth the City Church. Though its many members are unique and congregations distinctive, may we work as one body in harmony and love. Whether Greek or Jew, male or female, we are all one in Christ. (1 Corinthians 12:12-13) 4. Worship: We desire that praise, worship and intercession rise up from New York City 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For locations of Houses of Prayer in New York City, please visit 6

7 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Let s Celebrate Who God is Through the Arts PRAYER POINTS: Call forth the creativity to express and to celebrate who God is through the arts! All of creation worships and gives him glory and so must we. Pray for transformation, that righteousness and integrity would be brought back into the arts. That once again we would see family values set in place and honored. Pray that honor and blessing would come to those believers who are in the midst of this area. Psalm 5:12 For You O Lord, will bless the righteous; with favor You will surround him as with a shield. Call forth a spirit of excellence in every area. Then God looked over all he had made, and saw that it was excellent in every way. (Genesis 1:31) MUSIC Lincoln Center Carnegie Hall 62-65th St. and W. Columbus Ave West 57th Street bet. 6th and 7th Ave N or R to 57th Street 1 Train to 66th Street Apollo Theater (Harlem) 253 West 125th St between 7th & 8th Ave 2, or 3 Train to 125th Street Shout to the Lord, all the earth; break out in praise and sing for joy; Make a joyful symphony before the Lord, the King! (Psalm 98:4-6) SCHOOLS Fashion Institute of Technology New York Film School 28th Street and 7th Avenue 14th and Union Square N, R or 1 train to 28th Street N, R, or 1, 2, or 4, 5 train to Union Square Parsons New School University 66 5th Avenue and 13th Street 66 West 12th Street 6th Ave. Also at 7th Ave. and 40th Street N, R or 4, 5 to Union Square N, R or 4, 5 to Union Square Julliard Pratt Broadway and West 65th Street 144 West 14th Street 1 or 9 to 66th Street Station That you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world. (Philippians 2:15) 7 The rotation of the universe and the motion of the planets could neither begin nor continue without music for everything is ordered by God according to the laws of harmony (~Plutarech B.C.)

8 PERFORMING ARTS Radio City Music Hall Rockefeller Center th Avenue W 51st St. & W 48th St. N, R to 49th Street or Between 5th Ave. & 6th Ave. B, D or F to 50th Street Station N, R to 49th Street or B, D or F to 50th Street Madison Square Garden Various Theatres 7th Ave. between 31st & 33rd St Les Miserables & Phantom, etc. A. Sports-NY Rangers & NY Knicks 44th St. & 45th Street, bet 7th & 8th Ave. B. Concerts/Theatrical Performances 1, 2, 3 or 9, A, C or E to 34th Street/Penn Station. ART For you were bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God s. (1 Corinthians 6:20) Metropolitan Museum of Art Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) 5th Avenue and 82nd Street 11 West 38th Street, bet 5th and 6th Ave 4, 5, or 6 to the 86th Street Station E, or V to 5th Ave/ 53rdStreet Guggenheim Museum American Museum of Natural History th Avenue and 89th Street 79th Street and Central Park West B, C Train to 81st Street B, C Train to 81st Street...and he filled them with the Spirit of God, in wisdom and understanding, in knowledge and all manner of workmanship, to design artistic works... (Exodus 35:31-33) FASHION Garment District Vogue Magazine 8th-10th Ave between 34th-45th St 350 Madison Avenue N, R or 1, 2 to 42nd Street New York, NY Bryant Park World s top fashion designers show their collecions twice a year during Fashion Week 40-42nd Street between 5th & 6th Ave F, V, B, or D to 42nd Street/ Bryant Park...He has filled them with skill to do all manner of work of the engraver and the designer and the tapestry maker, in blue purple, and scarlet thread, and fine linen, and of the weaver-those who do every work and those who design artistic works. (Exodus 35:35) People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at a person s thoughts and intentions. (1 Samuel 16:7) FILM New York City sees over 250 feature films and over 100 television shows filmed on its streets each year. Because of that, over 100,000 New Yorkers are employed in this field. Tribecca Film Festival Film Forum 15 Laight St (at Canal St) 209 W. Houston St bet 6th Ave and Varick St Showcasing top feature, independent, NYC s leading movie house for independent and documentary films every year premieres. A non-profit cinema since A, C, E to Canal Street/ 6th Ave 1 or 9 to Houston Street 8

9 BUSINESS & FINANCE Thank God, Our True Source of Prosperity HISTORY Many people refer to New York as the financial capital of the World. There is no doubt that the activities on Wall Street affect economic conditions in many parts of the world. It has been said: When Wall Street sneezes, Japan gets a cold and Korea gets the flu. The love of money is the root of all evil, but business itself is not inherently evil. When our motivations are pure, we have the capacity to bless American citizens and the nations of the world. Profit based on greed is destructive, but godly prosperity blesses a nation. FACT: The Forbes 400 report in 2007 listed 45 Billionaires with a net worth at approximately $60.4 Billion, all from NYC Legend is Peter Minuet bought Manhattan Island from the Lenape Indian Chief Tammany for goods valued at $24. New Amsterdam was founded by a consortium of merchants from Holland in order to make money, later to be known as the colony of New York (1626). Wall Street was named literally after a stockade or wall built 1653 by Dutch colonists to protect the settled area south of it from assault by the natives and English. LOCATIONS HISTORIC Peter Minuet Plaza End of Whitehall Street, near Battery Park Business Sector Revival Fulton & William Street 1, 2, or 3 to Fulton Street PRESENT The Federal Reserve Bank Liberty Street at Nassau One of twelve regional reserve banks. The Fed is an independent governmental entity created by Congress to serve as the central bank of the U.S. New York Stock Exchange Wall Street & Broad Street The NY Stock Exchange originated in 1792 at the site of a buttonwood tree at 68 Wall St. The activities of this famous stock exchange have a profound influence of economies of countries around the World. American Stock Exchange 86 Trinity Place at Rector St. Also houses the NASDAQ stock exchange 9

10 U.S. Customs House 1 Bowling Green, bet. State & Whitehall Street Historic Alexander Hamilton Custom House is now National Museum of the American Indian and Federal Bankruptcy Court The Bank of New York Company 1 Wall Street This bank was founded in 1784 by Alexander Hamilton and is the United States oldest bank. PRAYER POINTS Pray for Godly stewardship of resources. The Lord said: Who then is the faithful and sensible manager whom his master will put in charge of his household servants to give them their allotted food at the proper time? (Matthew 12:42) Pray for reliance on God for our provision instead of reliance on ourselves. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5) Pray that the wealth of the world would be transferred into God s Kingdom: A good man leaves an inheritance for his children s children, but a sinner s wealth is stored up for the righteous. (Proverbs 13:22) Pray for generosity instead of greed and hoarding wealth. Give, and it will be given to you.(luke 6:38) Pray that we would build the Kingdom of God and not our own. But seek first His kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. (Matthew 6:33) Thank God, who is the true source of our prosperity. But remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which He swore to your forefathers, as it is today. (Deuteronomy 8:18) 10

11 CIVIL GOVERNMENT Let Righteousness & Justice Reign There is a sense, in the lower Manhattan area, of being at the central core and pulse of this massive city. It is one of the key birthing places of the original government of this Nation. George Washington stood on the steps of Federal Hall for his inauguration. It was briefly the location of our Nation s capital ( ) and was also the NY State Capital until PRAYER POINTS Pray for justice, righteousness, and integrity to be re-established within the courts of the land Let justice roll on like a river and righteousness like a never ending stream. (Amos 5:24) Pray that those in a position of authority pursue Godly wisdom and execute justice with kindness, mercy and truth So that you incline your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding; yes if you cry out for discernment....then you will understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God. (Proverbs 2:2-5) Pray a blessing to bring forth the light of God in their lives, spirit, soul and body He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor. (Proverbs 21:21) LOCATIONS: HISTORIC Fraunces Tavern Museum Historic Site 54 Pearl Street Alexander Hamilton Custom House 1 Bowling Green A former tavern, called Stadt Huys (State House) by the Dutch was New York s first City Hall in 1641 (foundation visible) Stood at Pearl St., the corner of Coenties Alley & Pearl St. PRESENT City Hall City Government Offices, Mayor Office Park Row between Centre Street & Broadway N & R to City Hall Municipal Building Dept. Of Citywide Administrative Services; NYC Tax Commission; Office of Payroll Administration 1 Centre Street, next to Brooklyn Bridge 11

12 NYC Police Headquarters 1 Police Plaza, begins at the Municipal Building (not open to the public) The Courts U.S. Court Houses 40 Centre Street NY County Court Houses 60 Centre Street NYS Courts and City Offices 80 Centre Street NYC Criminal Court 100 Centre Street NYS Family Court 60 Lafayette Street NYC Court Houses 111 Centre/75 Lafayette St. Walk up to the point where Lafayette and Centre split, to Foley Square which faces Worth Street. Health Building City Government Offices 125 Worth Street Dept. of Health Offices 253 Broadway on right side of building facing Centre Street between Worth & Leonard. Immigration, Fed. Government & Law Enforcement Agencies 26 Federal Plaza, next to 1 Federal Plaza on Worth Street U.S. Court of International Trade 1 Federal Plaza One block north of 2 Lafayette Street, between Broadway & Lafayette NYC Fire Department Ladder & Engine Liberty St. bet. Church & Greenwood 12

13 EDUCATION Increase in Wisdom & Knowledge Though many people think of Boston as the education center of the nation, New York City has three times as many students and five of the top fifty universities in America. In addition, there are over one million students in the education system of New York City. HISTORY OF PRAYER IN SCHOOL: Engle vs. Vitale: In 1958, five families started the case to remove the NY State Board of Regents prayer, Almighty God, we acknowledge our dependence upon Thee, and we beg Thy blessings upon us, our parents, our teachers, and our Country. The Supreme Court ruled that the above prayer was unconstitutional on June 25th, Madelyn Murray O Hare began her case against Bible readings in schools in PRAYER POINTS: Declare that prayer would once again resound in the schools of NYC. Pray for the spirit of excellence to be present in the education system, Board of Education, teachers, and students. But we have this treasure in earthen vessels that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. (2 Corinthians 4:7) But the excellence of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to those who have it. (Ecclesiastes 7:12) Pray that there would be a pursuit of the knowledge of God and truth versus intellectualism and humanism. And He has filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom and understanding, in knowledge and all manner of workmanship. (Exodus 35:31) Declare that every individual working within this area would have the perspective that they are educating and equipping tomorrow s leaders. LOCATIONS: Kings College 350 5th Avenue 15th Floor Empire State Building New York, NY N or R to 34th Street 13

14 NYC Board of Education Chancellor Joel L. Klein 110 Livingston Street Brooklyn, NY N or R train to Court St. (Walk 2 blocks west to the corner of Livingston and Barn St.) High School of Leadership and Public Service 90 Trinity Place Take the N or R to Rector Street Nyack College Manhattan Center 335 Broadway & 93 worth St 10th floor N or R to City Hall New York University Washington Square 6 train to Astor Place N or R to 8th St Fordham University Lincoln Center 113 West 60th Street between Amsterdam & Columbus Ave. 1 train to Lincoln center Hunter College 695 Park Ave. & East 86th 6 train to 68th St Columbia University Broadway & 116th St 1 or 9 local to 116th Borough of Manhattan Community College 199 Chambers Street A, C, E to Chambers Street 14

15 MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS The Power of Words HISTORY The first newspaper in America was published by a Christian in Boston in The aim was to report occurrences of divine providence, to help people understand public affairs and foreign issues and to cure the spirit of lying. By 1845, more than 100 American towns had Christian newspapers and up until then the Biblical Christian perspective was predominant in the media. When The New York Times began in 1821, it was a Christian paper and in it illegal abortion and political corruption were exposed. Today, secular humanism reigns in the media. Mass media regularly reaches millions of people and influences the public conscience more than anything else. ABC, NBC, CBS, The New York Times, Time Magazine, Newsweek and U.S. News and World Report are among the most influential media outlets in the world and are all based in New York City. Behind the coverage are the journalists who can now be called an unreached people group, with only a reported 8% who attend church. They are a well-educated, well-paid new elite with confidence in their secular world view. PRAYER POINTS Proclaim the Christian heritage of journalism Pray that there would be responsibility with influence in the media Set a guard; O Lord, over my mouth, keep watch over the door of my lips. (Psalm 141:3) Proclaim that they would be accurate and fair in their presentation May the word of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight... (Psalm 19:14) Declare that a high priority be placed on the value of truth and decency Talk no more so very proudly, for the Lord is the God of knowledge, and by Him actions will be weighed. (1 Samuel 2:3) That the eyes and minds of the journalists be opened to embrace a Biblical world view, and that Christian journalists find favor and be selected for more positions in the media For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. (Prov. 23:7) 15

16 LOCATIONS: BROADCAST NBC-TV (The Today Show) 30 Rockefeller Plaza N or R line to 49th Street ABC-TV 7 Lincoln Square 1 or 2 Line to Lincoln Center CBS-TV (The Early Show) 524 West 57th Street N or R line to 57th St CNN 1 Time Warner Center New York, NY Fox News 1211 Avenue of the Americas Various Studios MTV, Letterman, Leno, Conan, ESPN, Good Morning America, etc. 42nd Street N or R line to 42nd St Time Warner Cable Southern Manhattan #1 10th Ave. & W 25th Street A, C Line to 23rd Street The Wall Street Journal 200 Liberty St. (Ground Zero area) Time Magazine Time Life Bldg. Rockefeller Center N or R line to 49th Street Newsweek 251 W. 57th St. between. 8th & Broadway U.S. News & World Report 450 W. 33rd St., bet. 9th & 10th 11th floor Villiage Voice 36 Cooper Square New York, NY CHRISTIAN MEDIA WMCA/WWDJ WAWZ Radio Vision Love Express Tri-State Voice Christian Life Times 1010 WINS Radio 888 7th Avenue Between W55th & W54th Sts. N or R line to 57th Street PRINT MEDIA The New York Times 229 West 43rd Street Between 7th & 8th Avenues N or R Line to 42nd Street The New York Post 1211 Avenue of the Americas Between 47th & 48th Streets N or R Line to 49th Street The Daily News 220 East 42nd Street Between 2nd & 3rd Avenues 4, 5, or 6 Line to Grand Central 16

17 TRANSPORTATION Let Us Travel with Him WATERWAYS OF NEW YORK CITY The Narrows where Atlantic Ocean meets the NY Harbor. This is the geographic Gateway to New York City Hudson River flows on the West side of Manhattan East River flows on the East side of Manhattan Long Island Sound is North of Queens Harlem River cuts between the Hudson River & the East River on the North end of Manhattan FERRIES There are 54 ferries that operate in the New York City area, either daily or seasonal going from different ports within the Metro area. The most famous is the Staten Island Ferry. Pray that our God reigns over the waters. Psalm 29, Psalm 74:13-14 NEW YORK CITY HIGHWAYS Within the NYC area there are 28 major highways and expressways! 1. Pray that there will be a highway for the remnant of His people (who will enter into our city). Isaiah 16:11 2. Proclaim that a highway shall be there, and a road, and it shall be called the Highway of Holiness. Isaiah 35: Pray that we would ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; then we will find rest for our souls. Jeremiah 6:16 BRIDGES & TUNNELS The most famous crossings of New York City are: Brooklyn Bridge George Washington Bridge Verrazano Bridge Triborough Bridge Queens Midtown Tunnel Lincoln Tunnel Holland Tunnel Brooklyn Battery Tunnel 17

18 AIRPORTS There are 5 major airports within the NYC region: JFK LaGuardia Newark International Teterboro The Heliport FACT: Million people are serviced each year through NYC airports PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Buses Port Authority Bus Terminals Times Square, George Washington Bridge Subways & Trains Grand Central Terminal Penn Station Metro North NJ Transit, L.I. Railroad, Amtrak E. 42nd St. at Park Ave 34th Street & 7th Ave. Under Madison Square Garden Times Square Station Major subway hub PRAYER POINTS PRAY FOR SAFETY 1. Pray for secret things that are hidden in darkness would come to light. Can anyone hide himself in secret places, so I shall not see him? Says the Lord. (Jeremiah 23:24a) 2. Pray that the intentions of the wicked against our city would be revealed. (1 Sam 24:11) 3. Ask that God s great ability to save, protect and deliver would come to light. 4. Declare as you travel, Let us cross over to the other side (Mark 4:35), that we will walk on our way securely and in confidence. 5. Pray that all those who travel, would travel with Him. This One who is glorious in His apparel, traveling in the greatness of His strength? (Isaiah 63:1) 18

19 Brooklyn HISTORY The Brooklyn Bridge, Coney Island, Fulton s Ferry and the Dodgers are just a few of the exciting names associated with the borough s history. This 64 square mile borough is also the quintessential city of immigrants. One out of every seven Americans can trace their family roots through the streets of Brooklyn. In 1646 the Dutch first settled in the vicinity of Fulton and Hoyt Streets. They called it Breuckelen after the village of the same name in Holland meaning broken land. They called it this because of the many creeks and bays that broke up the landmasses. In 1683 the Dutch collectively called all the towns of Brooklyn, Kings County. The first major battle between The Continental Army and British Royal Army happened in Brooklyn Heights. In 1814, Steam Ferry service to Manhattan was established. It was New York City s first suburb. Brooklyn was known for its homes and churches; being nicknamed Borough of Churches. On May 24, 1883 the Brooklyn Bridge opened connecting the most famous city, (NYC) to the most famous borough, (Brooklyn). In the 1900 s, droves of European immigrants coming through Ellis Island settled in Brooklyn s neighborhoods creating very definitive cultural lines and customs. One thing Brooklynites are famous for is their speech. The native tongue is Brooklynese. Fuhgeddaboutit (forget about it); Johnny Pump (fire hydrant); not for nuttin but (a phrase often used before telling someone the truth)!! You may think it s an odd thing of uniqueness to point out, but Brooklynites love their language. It s distinguishing and perfectly understandable to each other. Proper inflection is critical and that s not something one can set to writing. So if you evah in Brooklyn and can t find your way, jist pull da car ova, and ask somebody for direkshins tell m you wanna get ta sevin-d-sevinth and seck-ind by six-a-clock an yu don t have a minit ta speah (prounced like yeah ). Um sure they ll tell ya da best root ta take. Tell m I sentcha! Key Locations for Prayer Minerva Statue Greenwood Cemetery (500 25th Street Battle Hill) The statue of this false goddess is erected on the highest point of Brooklyn and was intentionally placed to have a visual corridor to the Statue of Liberty. Being that Minerva is knows as the goddess of wisdom, light, healing and war, it is said the two statues are positioned this way to link false liberty with war. Sever the communication between these two false goddesses deeming them powerless over the influence of the spiritual atmosphere. Declare the Lord would rest on the high place. He who forms the mountains, creates the wind, and reveals his thoughts to man, he who turns dawn to darkness, and treads the high places of the earth the LORD God Almighty is his name. (Amos 4:13. Micah 1:3) Declare the truth of the Word of God and speak Jesus as the Healer, Light and Wisdom. Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life. (John 8:12 Isaiah 53:5, Proverbs 8) 19

20 Culturally Diverse Communities Even though Brooklyn is very culturally diverse, there is a real sense of community. There are many different communities, here are a few: Hispanic Community in Sunset Park, Jewish Community in BoroPark, Asian Community along 8th Ave Declaration God s righteousness to be revealed in all communities. Who shall not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. For all nations shall come and worship before You, For Your judgments have been manifested (Revelation 15:4) Proclaim that His name is exhalted among the nations. Praise the LORD, call upon His name; Declare His deeds among the peoples, Make mention that His name is exalted. (Isaiah 12:4) The Foot of the Verrazano Bridge (101st street & 4th Avenue) These are the entry and exit points of ships from around the world via the Atlantic Ocean to NYC. It is a significant water gateway for import and export. Pray with authority as possessors of the gates as we disallow harmful and illegal products and people onto our land. Lift up your heads, O you gates! And be lifted up, you everlasting doors! And the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, The LORD mighty in battle. (Psalm 24:7,8) Plymouth Church (57 Orange Street) Founded in 1847 this was an Underground Railroad church, bringing slaves through so they can be freed. It had a reformation mindset and mission. Pray for the Reformation anointing of the Church of Brooklyn to see societal changes. Re-dig that well! And Isaac dug again the wells of water which they had dug in the days of Abraham his father, for the Philistines had stopped them up after the death of Abraham. He called them by the names which his father had called them. (Genesis 26:18) Pray for the continual unity of the races. Have we not all one Father? Has not one God created us? (Malachi 2:10a) The Brooklyn Bridge Having over 144,000 vehicles crossing everyday, as well as 3,000 pedestrians and bikers. Pray for the protection of this bridge and pray for the peoples of this city to connect to the Lord. I looked for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found none. (Ezekiel 22:30) Pray for the unity of the churches in all the boroughs and that we would join as one....that they all may be one as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You: that they also maybe one in Us, that the world may believe that you sent Me. (John 17:21) Brooklyn Is A Teacher Redemptive Design Borough. 20

21 Bronx HISTORY The Bronx is NYC s northernmost borough and the only borough situated primarily on the United States mainland rather than on an island. It is also home to the world famous Bronx Zoo and Yankee Stadium. In 1639, Jonas Bronck arrived in the New World. He purchased a 500 acre tract of land east of Harlem between the Harlem River and the Aquehung, which was the Native American name for the river that flows through the center of the Bronx. Bronck built a house and began to farm the land. The Native Americans called the land Rananchqua, but the Dutch and English began to refer to it as Broncksland. In a similar fashion, the Aquehung was soon known as Bronck s River. In time, the spelling was changed to Bronx, and eventually the entire area adopted the name. Interestingly, in the center of The Bronx Flag is the Bronck family crest encircled by a laurel wreath. The laurel denotes honor and fame. The crest emblems in the center of the laurel wreath represent the hope of the New World while not forgetting the Old. Below the crest is a three-pointed shield with emblems representing the coming of peace and liberty and the importance of commerce. The Latin motto Ne Cede Malis is printed on the flag meaning Yield Not To Evil. (Truly, this is God s redemptive design for The Bronx). Unlike the other boroughs, The Bronx is always referred to as The Bronx, never just Bronx. This is because the borough took its name from a river - the Bronx River. Generally, the word the precedes the names of rivers and other bodies of water; hence, the borough is known as the The Bronx. In the 17th century, Anne Hutchinson (whom the Hutchinson River Parkway was named after) was murdered by Native Americans. *This could be the root to violence and the high crime rate in that region. In 1904, the first subway connecting the Bronx to Manhattan was built under 149th Street, providing cheap rapid transit that persuaded hundreds of thousands to leave tenements in Manhattan for spacious new apartments in the Bronx. During the mid-1960 s to the mid-1970 s, the Bronx went into an era of sharp change in the residents quality of life. One theory is that the urban renewal project in the borough destroyed existing low-density neighborhoods in favor of roads that produced urban sprawl as well as high-density housing projects. A wave of arson overtook the southern portion of the borough s apartment buildings. When the Bronx was on fire, Dr. Gerald Kaufman (Founder of Love Gospel Assembly) prophesied to the people telling them to stay in the midst of an exodus and fulfill Jeremiah 29:5-7 (Build houses and dwell in them; plant gardens and eat their fruit. Take wives and beget sons and daughters; and take wives for your sons and give your daughters to husbands, so that they may bear sons and daughters that you may be increased there, and not diminished. And seek the peace of the city where I have caused you to be carried away captive, and pray to the LORD for it; for in its peace you will have peace). Dr. Kaufman realized that God had a plan and an eternal purpose, not only for New York City, but also for The Bronx. Since the early 1990 s, much development has occurred. Groups affiliated with South Bronx churches have built the Nehemiah Homes with about 1,000 units. This and other developments have transformed the south Bronx and the ripple effects are felt borough-wide. In 1997, the Bronx was designated an All American City by the National Civic League, signifying it s comeback from the decline of the 1970 s. There is 21

22 no village, town, city or state in the entire continental USA that has more universities than The Bronx, which is the home to 12. The Bronx is the only NYC Borough with a freshwater river (the Bronx River) running through it. The borough includes 2 of the largest parks in NYC: Pelham Bay Park and Van Cortlandt Park. A major new musical genre was birthed in the Bronx Hip Hop! As Hip Hop s popularity grew, the Bronx is often referred to as The Boogie Down Bronx. Key Locations for Prayer TRANSPORTATION such as Cross Bronx Expressway, Henry Hudson Parkway, Major Deegan Expressway, Hutchinson River Parkway, etc. During your travels through any major transportation artery of The Bronx, declare that they would be highways of Holiness. A highway shall be there, and a road, And it shall be called the Highway of Holiness. The unclean shall not pass over it, But it shall be for others. Whoever walks the road, although a fool, Shall not go astray. (Isaiah 35:8) Pray that the Spirit of Life would dwell in the streets and uproot the Spirit of Death and violence removing the stigma. He will redeem their life from oppression and violence... (Psalm 72:14) MASONIC LODGES Scoffield Street & City Island Avenue 2626 E. Tremont Avenue Pray that those caught in deception will find truth and life. Behold, You desire truth in the inward parts, And in the hidden part You will make me to know wisdom. (Psalm 51:6) ST. JAMES PARK The area surrounding St. James Park is a high Predator / Victim area. This is a significant area where prostitution, drugs and violence are known. Proclaim that life, liberty and freedom would come to all captives. The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me, Because the LORD has anointed Me To preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives, And the opening of the prison to those who are bound (Isaiah 61:1) Pray that the peace of God would dwell in the atmosphere, the land and the people. Declare that individuals would have peace in their spirit, soul and body. And he will be their peace (Micah 5:5) [Blessing and Admonition] Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Thessalonians 5:23) FIELDSTON HILL - 250th Street and Grosvenor Avenue Pray that God s righteousness would dwell on the high place! He who forms the mountains, creates the wind, and reveals his thoughts to man, he who turns dawn to darkness, and treads the high places of the earth the LORD God Almighty is his name. (Amos 4:13. Micah 1:3) The Bronx is a Teacher Redemptive Design Borough 22

23 Queens History One hundred years ago Queens was a sparsely populated rural borough of meadows and marshes, colonial estates and small villages inaccessible to most of the world. Today it is home to New York City s two major airports (John F. Kennedy and LaGuardia) and has become the world s gateway to the region. Half of its 2.2 million residents are foreign born. Queens is the most diverse county in the nation with approximately 180 languages spoken in its dozens of unique neighborhoods. Queens is the City s largest borough and its geographic center. The collective vitality of the borough s immigrant community can be witnessed in the number of items loaned through the Queens Borough Library system. In 2007 these new Americans, eager to advance educationally, have contributed to making it become the No. 1 library system in the United States with over 21 million items in circulation. Historically, Queens has played a major role in bringing the world s people together. The two New York s World s Fairs of and were hosted in Flushing Meadow Park. Over 100 million visitors came from around the world between the two Fairs. From 1945 to 1950, Flushing Meadow Park served as the first home to the United Nations General Assembly. In November of 1947, prophecy was fulfilled at this site when the General Assembly endorsed the re-birth of the nation of Israel. One year later from the same site, the General Assembly then adopted and proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The IRT # 7 Train played a historic role in the development of Queens and provides a significant example of the borough as a national gateway. In 2000, the White House designated the #7 Train (aka The International Express) as one of sixteen historic National Millennium Trails for its representation of the immigrant experience in America. Passing through a seven-mile route in northwest Queens, the elevated #7 Train was built in the early 1900s to redistribute large numbers of recent immigrants. Today, getting off the #7 Train in Sunnyside, one can spend an evening at a Spanish theater or a Romanian night club; get off in Woodside, rent a Thai video or hear traditional music at an Irish pub; get off in Jackson Heights, visit an Indian sari shop or dance at a Colombian night club; get off in Corona, watch the Italian game of bocce being played or buy fresh tortillas at a Mexican bakery; get off in Flushing, eat in an Afghan restaurant or take classes in Korean drumming. The international character Queens is ultimately a reflection of its spiritual DNA rooted in the Flushing Remonstrance of The Remonstrance was written by God fearing townspeople of Flushing in response to the ecclesiastical restrictions of New Amsterdam s Governor, Peter Stuyvesant. The declaration by the townspeople of Flushing became America s first charter of religious liberty and a prophetic forerunner to the U.S. Bill of Rights. Key Locations for Prayer FLUSHING LIBRARY (41-17 Main Street) Pray as individuals pursue knowledge, that God will reveal Himself in spirit and in truth....that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him (Ephesians 1:17) FLUSHING MEADOW PARK Flushing Meadow Park is the birthplace of the United Nations and Israel as a state; a strategic location for the birthing of new things. Proclaim from Flushing Meadow Park (the birthing place) that God s plans for the future of Queens and New York City will be of peace and hope. For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11) 23

24 America-Israel Friendship Grove. This grove is a tribute to the bond of solidarity between the U.S. and Israel. Pray that the Lord will pour out blessing and mercy to the people of Israel. I will bless those who bless you (Genesis 12:3a) Queens Museum of Art Former site of the U.N., where modern Israel was first recognized (birthed) as a nation. Pray that the Lord would release the anointing for His future plans for Israel s destiny to be fulfilled. Who has heard such a thing? Who has seen such things? Shall the earth be made to give birth in day? Or shall a nation be born at once? (Isaiah 66:8) Unisphere (still standing from 64 Fair) Symbolizes man s domination of the earth. Pray that the Lord s Glory and Salvation would encircle the earth. For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea (Habakkuk 2:14) IRT #7 TRAIN LINE Various ethnic and religious communities ride the train daily. Generational relationships are often strained within immigrant families causing youth to abandon Christian faith by the time they reach college. Pray for restoration of families, and a strengthening and revelation of the tri-generational character of the God of Abraham, Issac and Jacob. But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. (Joshua 24:15) Declare the immigrants world not be victimized. You shall not oppress a hired servant who is poor and needy, whether one of your brethren or one of the aliens who is in your land within your gates. (Deuteronomy 24:14) Pray that the church of Queens would fulfill Isaiah 61:1-3: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He has anointed me to bring good news to the afflicted to proclaim liberty to captives FLUSHING REMONSTRANCE Site of the writing: The Flushing Armory ( Northern Boulevard) Pray the freedom to worship the Lord Jesus Christ would continue to be birthed from this land. It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery (Galatians 5:1) FLUSHING COMMUNITY (between the four point radius of Union Steet & 149th street, Bayside Avenue & Northern Boulevard) Queens has attracted a legion of religions from around the world. The borough s numerous Christian churches are being matched by an increasing number of temples, synagogues, mosques, exotic religious centers and cults. Pray for penetration of the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ into these communities with the power for deliverance and for the pulling down of strongholds, casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself above the knowledge of God (2 Corinthians 10:4-5). Pray the revelation of truth would guide the community into the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Who shall not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. For all nations shall come and worship before You (Revelation 15:4) North Shore Towers Hill (Glen Oaks, 267th and Grand Central Parkway) Pray that God s righteousness would dwell on the high place! He who forms the mountains, creates the wind, and reveals his thoughts to man, he who turns dawn to darkness, and treads the high places of the earth the LORD God Almighty is his name. (Amos 4:13. Micah 1:3) Queens is a Giver redemptive Design Borough. 24

25 Staten Island History The discovery of Staten Island is credited to an Italian navigator, Giovanni da Verranzzano, sailing under the French flag, who entered New York Bay on the Dolphin in April In August 1661, the first permanent settlement on Staten Island was located at what is now South Beach and the first institution established was the office of Director General for the purpose of governing the island. In 1776, a British Officer wrote about Staten Island surely this country is the paradise of the world Staten Island, before it was colonized, bore resemblance to the Garden of Eden with its fertile land, growing fruit, clear springs, beautiful woodlands, picturesque scenery and a *floral fragrance documented to carry for 2 miles out to sea. *Note: The enemy perverted this beautiful fragrance using the Staten Island dump, which has been a stigma of Staten Island and which can be seen from outer space. However, God is restoring this land the dump is currently closed and plans are in the works to make this site a recreational park. As early as 1623, Staten Island was known for its resources where travelers would stop at the northeast tip of the Island called the watering place to fill their bottles with fresh water from the streams. Over 28,000 years ago, glaciers from Wisconsin moved down the Eastern Seaboard; leaving advanced glaciers and debris behind forming Todt Hill, which is the highest spot on the eastern seaboard south of Maine. The glacier erratics are only one of the ways in which Staten Island is geologically interesting. This has only occurred in two other places in the world. Staten Island has a significant birthing anointing and has been called the womb of the city. Being the smallest of the 5 boroughs in New York City but nevertheless, a strategic place. South Beach (at the base of the Verrazano bridge) is a gateway to New York City. On September 11, 1776, delegates from the Continental Congress, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Edward Rutledge met with Lord Howe of England for a futile peace conference at the Conference House, located in Tottenville. The American delegates refused and remained firm in their demands for recognition of the complete independence of the colonies. In the mid 1800 s, the Biddle House is documented and recorded as a place of revival. Located on Lighthouse Hill, one of the highest places on the island is Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art and is also an active Buddhist temple. The museum is an exact replica of the Tibetan Temple in Tibet and the only one in the western hemisphere. Key Locations for Prayer South Beach, a gateway to New York City (Father Capadano Blvd.) South Beach is a location of great spiritual influence and needs continuous stewardship due to it s attracting of all other religious / spiritual groups. Pray that the righteous would sit at the gate of the city so that the nations of the world would be blessed. I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will take possession of the cities of their enemies (Genesis 22: 17-18) 25

26 Proclaim God s awesome works will be released from the strategic birthing place. They will tell of the power of your awesome works, and I will proclaim your great deeds. (Psalm 145:6) Conference House Liberty Pathway (Satterlee St & Hylan Blvd.) The path from the shoreline of Raritan Bay to The Conference House, which was used for the first peace delegates, has been designated as Liberty Pathway. Pray that the influence of Liberty Pathway would be the catalyst to spark a resolve of no compromise, even for the sake of peace. This is what the LORD says: Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. (Jeremiah 6:16a) Biddle House Wells of Revival (70 Satterlee Street) Re-dig the wells of revival that were once there. Joyfully you ll pull up buckets of water from the wells of salvation. And as you do it, you ll say, Give thanks to God. Call out his name. Ask him anything! Shout to the nations, tell them what he s done, spread the news of his great reputation! (Isaiah 12:3) Pray that the redemptive design of the land would be revealed and His voice heard throughout the city of New York. Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art (338 Lighthouse Avenue) This museum is an active Buddhist temple. Build an altar of worship and intercession to the King of Kings. But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. (John 4:23) As God s holy mountain, declare that righteous intercession would go forth from this land. Even them I will bring to My holy mountain, And make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and their sacrifices will be accepted on My altar; For My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations. (Isaiah 56:7) Staten Island Ferry (Bay Street & Victory Blvd.) Pray that God s Voice would be heard upon the waters. The voice of the LORD is over the waters; The God of glory thunders; The LORD is over many waters. (Psalm 29:3) Declare that the watercourses of New York City would be safe. He uncovers deep things out of darkness. (Job 12:22) Staten Island is a Giver Redemptive Design borough. 26

27 Manhattan Manhattan has global influence both currently and historically. Below are significant sites that confirm the global impact. Many of the other key locations have already been addressed in the previous pages. Key Locations for Prayer United Nations- Main Headquarters First Avenue at 46th Street Subway- 42nd St.-Grand Central (4,5,6,7,S) The forerunner of the United Nations was the League of Nations, an organization conceived in similar circumstances during the First World War, and established in 1919 under the Treaty of Versailles to promote international cooperation and to achieve peace and security. The United Nations officially came into existence on October 24, Bennett Park West 185th Street & Fort Washington Ave The highest point of land in Manhattan. During the Revolutionary War, General George Washington located his base of operations at this strategic high point. Fort Washington was built in 1776 and was the last stronghold for the Americans as the battle for New York swept northward on Manhattan Island. Pray that God s righteousness would dwell on the high place! (Micah 1:3). He who forms the mountains, creates the wind, and reveals his thoughts to man, he who turns dawn to darkness, and treads the high places of the earth the LORD God Almighty is his name. (Amos 4:13) Ground Zero The site of the 2001 terrorist attack on NYC. While the void in the New York City skyline has become an ever-present reminder of unspeakable loss, it is our desire to see it as an opportunity to build a stronger need for community and our need for a greater dependency on the Most High God. R train to Rector Street then walk three blocks. Manhattan is an Exhorter Redemptive Design Borough. 27