Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! For there the Lord has commanded the blessing, life forevermore.

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2 Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! For there the Lord has commanded the blessing, life forevermore. Psalm 133 UNITY IS THE NATURE OF GOD, THE ECONOMY OF HEAVEN, AND THE ECOSYSTEM OF THE BODY OF CHRIST. AS THE BRANCH ABIDES IN THE VINE TO BEAR MUCH FRUIT, UNITY IN THE CHURCH IS THE METHOD GOD USES TO REVEAL HIS SON, AND TO TRANSFORM THE WORLD. that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. John 17:21

3 a Testimonies I was telling my wife the other day how amazing it is to live at this moment. How many people have been praying for something like this for years and never have seen it? We are seeing the glory of GOD, HIS power, unity and love for one another. A time where congregations can come together - only GOD can make something like this happen. JORGE NAVA - Just Pray Ministry During this time GOD changed the atmosphere of my life. I seem to be more in tune with HIM; more led by the Holy SPIRIT. This has been a great uplifting spiritual experience in my life. PASTOR RON WADE - Church of Compassion During this time of prayer and fasting, our hearts During the 40 Days of HOPE the LORD has really impressed upon me HIS are being tenderized; there is a greater flow of love. Not just receiving HIS love but giving HIS love. Immediately where I see communication between leaders in the community, and it is with my wife, my kids, and my neighbors. GOD has been showing me between pastors. There is less of me and more about ways I can bless my neighbors, ways I never thought I could step out and do. B OB BY LEWIS - Worship Leader us, conveying a concern about the overall health of the Church in this region. We are preparing the ground for We are honored to be a part of 40 Days of HOPE. There is an advancement the harvest and the fruits of righteousness. of the cause of CHRIST happening right now and this is a huge expression of GEORGE RUNYAN - City Church Ministries what GOD is saying to the Church of San Diego. PASTOR B ARRY SAPPINGTON - Crosspointe Life Church

4 PRAYER PR AYER & WO R S H I P FAST I N G For 40 Days we will have prayer targets generated by leaders from around the region specifically tackling chronic challenges in our communities. HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED? ONE BODY UNITED FOR 40 DAYS AROUND 4 PILLARS D ISC I P L E SHI P Sign up for Daily Prayer Prompts and Devotions. Pray at home, in your neighborhood, and in your meetings. Host a weekly prayer meeting using our regional calendar. Join other prayer gatherings in your area. O U T R E AC H & E VANGE L I S M For what great nation (or people) is there that has a god so near to it as the Lord our God is to us, whenever we call upon him? Deut 4:7 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. 1 Peter 3:12

5 I Want God FASTING Whether the fasting is from candy or drinking water only, imagine what is happening in the heavens when the Church in the region is united with fasting and prayer for 40 days. Fasting is always connected with seeking, drawing near to GOD, and prevailing against the enemy. We believe that fasting is a means of getting ourselves out of the way, connecting with GOD, and praying HIS prayers for the land. Fasting begets prophets and strengthens strong men. Fasting makes lawgivers wise; it is the soul s safeguard, the body s trusted comrade, the armor of the champion, the training of the athlete. Basil, Bishop of Caesarea (AD ) The Lord spoke to me and told me to pray and fast for A season of fasting and prayer of deep humiliation 40 days for revival in America, my church, and in my life. and confession are the conditions from which a Ronnie Floyd genuine and powerful work springs. EM Bounds More Than Food I believe the power of fasting, as it relates to prayer, is the spiritual atomic bomb that our Lord has given us We have taught a generation to feast and play, but to destroy the strongholds of evil and usher in a great the times demand we fast and pray. revival and spiritual harvest around the world. Lou Engle Bill Bright

6 OUTREACH & SERVICE DISCIPLESHIP...See that the fields are white for harvest. John 4:35 We have tools that will help you go deeper into the will of GOD, and shine brighter as a light to the world. The 40 days are about cross-pollination and sharing our unique ministry strengths with the greater Body of CHRIST; doing together what we can t do apart! Going to pray with other groups, and going out on the streets, challenges and teaches us what GOD wants us to be doing together. We no longer feel like we are alone, and we strengthen each other as we minister together. We can do it separately or together, but the will of GOD is that we do it together. Pastor Mike Rivera - Maranatha Christian Church RESOURCES: Seek God For The City 2017 Pray powerful prayers of biblical hope for the people in your community. This 64-page prayer guide makes it easy for you to pray rich, biblical prayers for spiritual awakening throughout your city. Dated to unite prayer during the 40 days of HOPE starting March 1 through April 9, You can also get the app for your devices on Google Play, Apple App, or Amazon App Stores for.99 cents. SPIRIT Empowered Life This global call to come away from living for temporary pursuits is going out to every member of Christ s Body worldwide. The Body of Christ is being called to repent and learn to trust the Holy Spirit to set their lives apart from any and all attachment to the world s system. HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED? Join other ministries to serve, and win the lost. Invite other congregations to join your outreach. CHRIST-Like Leadership Training CHRIST-like Leadership Training Our target audience for this training are those who are in some position of leadership in the organizations they are representing. It could be those on pastoral staff, those who are within the core leadership team, and/or those with skills in business, education, or government with a desire to impact their sphere of influence with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. ADOPT YOUR STREET Change the spiritual climate in your neighborhood by adopting your street in prayer. Pray daily using Jesus 4 simple steps outlined in the gospel of Luke chapter ten.

7 Free to Be Creative There are endless expressions that can come out of this time of fasting and prayer. Feel free to explore with the Holy SPIRIT on what HE would have you to do during the 40 Days of HOPE. Love Week SUGGESTIONS This project is 40 days to Palm Sunday. Focus on praying for the lost and inviting them to your Easter Service. Pray for your neighborhood, and hang door hangers inviting them to church. Love Week is simply about asking the Holy SPIRIT, for one week, who HE wants you to love unconditionally and extravagantly. It is a week of being lead by the Holy SPIRIT in acts of kindness, service, and generosity in an organic way. Give a generous tip Share the Gospel Host an event that shares your ministry s unique gifts with the region. Host a pastors /ministry leaders prayer meeting. Pay for someone s meal Mow your neighbor s lawn Pray for the clerk as you check out Give unconditional love Meet felt needs Pray for the sick Gather business people to impact your community. Host a 40 Days of HOPE rally for your community.

8 CHURCH KITS AVAILABLE The 40 Days of HOPE is not about giving you more work to do. We know you are busy, so we have tried to put everything you need to participate in one kit, at a very reasonable price. Church Kit includes all the graphics for the bulletin, door hangers, and promotional flyers, as well as, all video downloads. KIT ALSO INCLUDES: There are moments in history when a door for massive change opens, and great revolutions for good or evil spring up in 50 bulletin inserts/flyers One 40 Days of Hope banner One Seek God for the City booklet App also available One t-shirt One Love Week poster the vacuum created by these openings. In these divine moments key men and women, and even entire generations, risk everything to become the hinge of history, the pivotal point that determines which way the door will swing. LOU ENGLE For more information or to sign up: 40DAYSOFHOPE.NET INFO@40DAYSOFHOPE.NET

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