90 DAYS OF PRAYER: AGRM S 2017 ANNUAL CONVENTION

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1 90 DAYS OF PRAYER: AGRM S 2017 ANNUAL CONVENTION MARCH Pray that we would seek our own personal shelter from the Lord, resting in Him as a strong tower from the enemy (Psalm 61:3). 6 Pray that we would be the hands and feet and mind of Christ as our missions provide shelter to those on the streets of our cities. 7 Pray for the thousands of people who are fighting for their lives to survive the attack from the enemy of their souls. 8 Pray that poverty-stricken people will find a sanctuary in our missions a place where they can begin to defend their physical and spiritual lives. 9 Pray that AGRM s Annual Convention will be a place where those attending can find a place of refuge in order to be able to minister from a position of strength. 10 Pray that even as preparations for the convention continue, that the event will become a place where mission leaders will find a bastion a place to regroup, rearm, and strategize. 11 Pray that those attending the convention will find needed cover and strength when they arrive in Dallas. 12 Pray for the times of training at the convention both formal and informal learning opportunities in the hallways and seminar rooms. 13 Pray for times of inspiration that in both general sessions and in conversations over coffee, those attending will be listening for what the Lord desires of their hearts. 14 Pray for times of encouragement at the event that those attending will hear the words they need to carry on the next day of ministry back at their missions.

2 15 Pray that no matter what we are facing, that we will realize the battle belongs to the Lord, our strong tower. 16 Pray for those who are experiencing exhaustion. Pray that the Spirit of the Lord will refresh them as they sharpen their ministry tools to return ready for service in their community. 17 Pray that God will prepare those participating in the CEOs Immersion Course at the convention that those just beginning their role as mission CEOs will get the tools they need to be abundantly successful. 18 Pray for AGRM member mission Beautiful Feet Ministries in Fort Worth and their specific requests over the next several days. Ask that God would strengthen their staff and encourage their leaders in work and ministry. 19 Beautiful Feet Ministries: Pray that the Lord will be glorified in all that we do at The Feet. 20 Beautiful Feet Ministries: Pray that the Lord will protect and provide for our staff. 21 Beautiful Feet Ministries: Pray that the Lord will provide future staff positions, especially a youth leader for our new community center that will house a gymnasium for sports ministry. 22 Beautiful Feet Ministries: Pray that the Lord will raise up interns for our men's home. 23 Beautiful Feet Ministries: Pray that the Lord will provide the financial means for opening a women's discipleship home. 24 Beautiful Feet Ministries: Pray that the Lord will give us wisdom as we open up our new community center and seek His direction in ministry opportunities. 25 Beautiful Feet Ministries: Pray that people we serve will be drawn to the Lord for salvation. 26 Beautiful Feet Ministries: Pray that Christians who come to volunteer will hear God's voice and be motivated to serve Him more.

3 27 Beautiful Feet Ministries: Pray that the Lord will provide for our operating budget and its increases with our new building. 28 Beautiful Feet Ministries: Pray for the at-risk inner-city youth and children who come to the Feet each week. 29 Pray for AGRM member mission Dallas LIFE and their specific requests over the next several days. Ask that God would strengthen their staff and encourage their leaders in work and ministry. 30 Dallas LIFE: Pray for greater name recognition associated with Dallas LIFE throughout our city. 31 Dallas LIFE: Pray for open hearts to the gospel for those walking through our doors for the first time. APRIL Dallas LIFE: Pray for continued safety for our building, staff, and residents, and that we would continue not to have many 911 issues. 2 Dallas LIFE: Pray for launching our program franchising at convention this year. 3 Dallas LIFE: Pray for favor from God during convention for our visiting shelter representatives from throughout the country. 4 Dallas LIFE: Pray for souls to be won to Christ during convention and afterward as a result of positive publicity the event could bring. 5 Dallas LIFE: Pray for friendships to be established and networking opportunities utilized to their utmost during convention. 6 Dallas LIFE: Pray for solid staff representation at convention from new start-up missions. 7 Dallas LIFE: Pray for board members from member missions to really catch the vision and commitment of AGRM.

4 8 Dallas LIFE: Pray for first time CEO s to build lasting mentor relationships with others of us who have been in AGRM for decades. 9 Pray for AGRM member mission Union Gospel Mission in Dallas and their specific requests over the next several days. Ask that God would strengthen their staff and encourage their leaders in work and ministry. 10 Union Gospel Mission, Dallas: Pray for a staff member who works at the Child Development Center; her daughter that is critically ill and needing the Lord s touch. 11 Union Gospel Mission: Pray for our needs for transitional housing resources for program graduates and senior homeless individuals. 12 Union Gospel Mission: Pray for our need for two gifted Chaplains who understand fully how to make disciples. 13 Union Gospel Mission: Pray wisdom from God in how to effectively engage our city government as we carry out "The Great Commission." 14 Union Gospel Mission: Pray for guidance as we step into the area of respite care for the homeless. 15 Union Gospel Mission: Pray for us as we seek God for committed board members who love God and love the poor. 16 Union Gospel Mission: Pray for our need to upgrade our transportation fleet by adding four vehicles. 17 Union Gospel Mission: Pray for our need for a Church Relations Specialist. 18 Union Gospel Mission: Pray for the need of an addition of a prayer room at all UGM Dallas shelter facilities. 19 Union Gospel Mission: Pray that God's Glory will be evident in everything our mission says and does.

5 20 Pray for AGRM member Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County in Fort Worth and their specific requests over the next several days. Ask that God would strengthen their staff and encourage their leaders in work and ministry. 21 Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County: Pray that God will inspire our employees to understand the importance of their ministries to everyone who comes here for help. 22 Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County: Pray that God will motivate our residents to seek the things above. 23 Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County: Pray that God will richly bless our volunteers as they reach out to the least of these my brethren whom Jesus loves. 24 Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County: Pray that God will direct community leaders to develop an affordable housing initiative in Tarrant County. 25 Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County: Pray with us that God will heal the wounds of people who have suffered loveless and abusive childhoods, so that they can move forward, resting on the love of Jesus. 26 Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County: Pray with us that God will sustain the energies of board members of the many organizations that better the lives of the spiritually, physically, and emotionally impoverished people they serve. 27 Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County: Pray with us that God s Holy Word speaks and convicts those who are given to judgmentalism about poor and downtrodden people rather than simply doing as Jesus taught to love thy neighbor as thyself. 28 Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County: Pray that God blesses richly the lives of people who richly bless our mission. 29 Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County: Pray with us that God will raise up wise men and women to build bridges between nations and all people.

6 30 Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County: Thank God with us for His great providence, protection, presence, and provision. MAY Pray for John Ashmen, President of AGRM as he leads our association with godly wisdom, and provides directions for our convention, that he will be able to lead and minister from a position of strength. 2 Pray for the staff of AGRM. Pray that all the details will fall in place smoothly for the 2017 Annual Convention in Dallas. Pray for their families, as they support them to serve others in our association. 3 Pray for our AGRM board members as they prepare for our 2017 Annual Convention. Pray that they will be refreshed and strengthen in the strength of the Lord. 4 Pray that God gives wisdom to AGRM s leaders as they labor together for God s glory, and that God s Holy Spirit will lead them as they guide us to greater success in touching lives and blessing communities across North America. 5 Pray for traveling mercies and divine protection as AGRM s leaders travel to the convention. Pray for them as they lead us in this great ministry of providing help, hope, and healing for hurting, homeless, and helpless individuals. 6 Pray for pastors, churches, parachurch organizations, and miniseries to catch the vision of starting Invisible Neighbors home and community books studies. Pray that these resources will be used by churches of all denominations to partner with rescue missions. 7 Pray for the AGRM Intercessory Prayer Warriors, as they plan and map out the prayer strategy for our convention. Pray that they will be encouraging and compassionate to our AGRM family. 8 Pray for the Intercessors who will be engaging in a 40-Day Journey of Fasting and Prayer for the convention. Pray that through their persistent and faithful intercession that God will blanket the event with God s divine protection and His amazing grace. 9 Pray for AGRM s District Presidents as they make plans to attend the convention. Pray for their leadership on a regional level, and that they would be refreshed and reinvigorated at the convention.

7 10 Pray for staff of the Hyatt Regency Dallas. Pray that they will be able to see Jesus in our lives as we celebrate being together at convention. 11 Pray for the pastors and community leaders in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that they would be drawn to support AGRM s Annual Convention. 12 Pray for those who have not seen each other since last year. Pray that they will have time to share ideas and ministry strategies to strengthen the work of rescue missions in their communities. 13 Pray for those who are experiencing exhaustion. Pray that they will be refreshed by the Spirit of the Lord as they sharpen their ministry tools to return ready for service when they return to their missions. 14 Pray for Bill Butterworth, speaking at the Wednesday afternoon general session, that his message will be timely and uplifting to our rescue mission attendees. 15 Pray for Angela Gaddis, leading us in worship at the Thursday evening general session, that the worship experience will be inspiring to each and every one in attendance. 16 Pray for Shirley Hoogstra, speaking at the Thursday morning general session as she reminds us that we have a Strong Tower a place of protection from the Evil One. 17 Pray for Greg Jao speaking at the Thursday morning general session, that his message will be timely and uplifting and take our rescue missions attendees to new level in 2017 and beyond. 18 Pray for David Kinnaman speaking at the Friday afternoon general session, that his message will be life changing, motivating, strengthening, and informative. 19 Pray for John Lynch, speaking at the Friday afternoon general session,, that God will use him to inspire rescue missions leaders to discover new ways to provide leaders with tools to elevate their success. 20 Pray for Tony Evans, speaking at the Saturday morning general session, that his message will provide a great send-off as attendees return to their day-to-day ministry. 21 Pray for Two or More as they lead in worship through the convention, that the worship experience the lead will be inspiring to each and every one in attendance.

8 22 Pray for the Women in Leadership Breakfast. Pray that women attending will be encouraged, and that they will continue networking far beyond the convention time of fellowship. 23 Pray for the Heart of Man gathering, that those attending the convention will be moved by this powerful, well-done teaching movie 24 Pray that God will prepare those participating in the CEOs Immersion Course at the convention that those just beginning their role as mission CEOs will get the tools they need to be abundantly successful. 25 Pray for the Prayer Room at the convention, that those who need the solace of a quiet place will experience the presence of the Lord. 26 Pray for chaplains who are delivering homilies via video during the convention. Pray that their words will be encouraging and uplifting. 27 Pray for the unique worship time at this year s event that the music, readings, and testimonies will draw us closer together and closer to our heavenly Father. 28 Pray for our business members/exhibitors who provide products and services to our mission leaders, that conversations and fellowship in the Exhibit Hall will glorify and honor God. 29 Pray for great success for all seminar instructors. Pray that the teaching and professional instructing will be transformational and life changing for all the attendees. 30 Pray for homeless mothers and children in Dallas-Fort Worth. Pray that they will seek the help of local rescue missions to assist them in their time of great need. Pray that churches will join hands with local rescue missions to help meet the needs of homeless individuals. 31 Pray for businesses in Dallas-Fort Worth that they will team up with their local rescue missions to help them minister to those who are homeless, helpless, and hurting.

9 JUNE Pray that God will give AGRM s staff the strength needed to make the convention a blessing to those in attendance. 2 Pray for a smooth operation and flow for the entire convention program. Pray that everything will operate smoothly in an efficient, effective, and Spirit-filled way. 3 Pray again for safety as people head home from the convention. Pray that all will continue to find encouragement from the speakers they heard and conversations they had with peers in mission ministry.