GDOP London Convener Jonathan Oloyede, Photo via assistnews.net

GDOP London Calls to Carry the Torch at Wembley Stadium

Global Day of Prayer London, in partnership with national organisations and denominations, is calling for 1,000 leaders to pray together to set Britain ablaze at the Carry the Torch national leaders summit, reports Peter Wooding, Europe Bureau Chief for ASSIST News Service. This will take place in the Great Hall at Wembley Stadium on Saturday September 17, 9:30am-4:30pm.

The key focus of the day will be to jointly see how God’s Kingdom can increase in the UK releasing the Gospel to millions of people and seeing tangible transformations within every sector of society.

“We are looking to God for mercy and blessings upon our nation as we gather together. Every leader of small and large groups within the marketplace, church and ministry are invited. We would like to see lots of young leaders from different cultures and streams joining us on the day,” said Jonathan Oloyede, convener GDOP London.

“I believe it’s really important when leaders come together that we pray. I believe God is going to do a great and mighty work in the UK as a result of that. I’m starting to see things shake spiritually in the UK and we pray God will use it to bring honour and glory to his name,” said evangelist Will Graham, grandson of Billy Graham, one of the guest ministers on the day.

Other guest ministers will include Gerald Coates, Jane Holloway, Ade Omooba, Colin Urquhart, Celia Collins, Debra Green, Graham Kendrick, Noel Robinson, Lara Martin Bishop David Hawkins, Ian Christensen, Stephen Gaukroger, Marilyn Figueroa and Hugh Osgood.

There will be special presentations by Phil Hulks from Urban Saints, and Shirley Brownhill visionary for YWAM-Mega Cities towards the 2012 Olympics.

Key national and international Christian leaders are getting behind this strategic event:

“Having lived in London all these years, anything like this just warms my heart. I hope as many leaders as possible will be there. It’s absolutely vital that Christian leaders get together for prayer, for fellowship and to face the reality of the challenge we have in Britain right now where the danger is we’re going to lose a whole generation of young people if we don’t move into more intensive spiritual action for God. Prayer is the bottom line.”

George Verwer founder of Operation Mobilisation

“I really believe it pleases God that we come together in unity because we want to talk to God and we want to lean on God and we want to say God it’s time for an awakening. So I’m absolutely delighted when I hear of gatherings of prayer for the cause of the kingdom of Christ and I commend it wholeheartedly.”

J.John, Philo Trust Director

“I think it’s such a good idea that before we go for the big stadium events, let’s get leaders together thinking strategically, learning from one another and getting rid of some of our baggage, which is going to be key to see the nation changed.”

Andy Hawthorne, The Message Trust Founder

“The inspiration is the churches are united together and when we pray together in the name of the Lord for the whole nation He will answer. I believe God is going to manifest Himself in the UK.”

Dr William Kumuyi, Deeper Christian Life Ministry

Churches and groups are being encouraged to register their leadership teams early due to the limited space. More updates will be posted on the GDOP London website.

The Global Day of Prayer London (GDOP) is a movement of collaboration across the Christian Church in the capital towards Unity, Prayer and Transformation, and is part of a global network which began in South Africa at the turn of the Millennium. In 2009 over 250 million Christians united in 220 countries to pray. In London, GDOP has been a focus of prayer and Christian action since 2006 with prayer networks now in every London borough. West Ham Stadium 07, Millwall Football Stadium in 2008 and West Ham stadium in 2010 saw a combined attendance of 40,000 Christians attending.

For more information go to: www.gdoplondon.com

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[07/18/2011]

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