Encouragement: I have set watchmen on your walls…they shall never hold their peace day or night. [Isaiah 62: 6]
Let us pray for:
1. The NMB Youth: To be greatly refreshed after the school holidays and return to their places of learning with a new enthusiasm and a desire to study. Pray for them to realize the privilege of education;
Read more here: Arise and Build 6 April – 11 April 2025
ARISE and BUILD 30 March to 5 April 2025
Encouragement: Not a word failed of any good thing which the Lord had spoken…All came to pass. [Joshua 21: 45]
Let us pray for:South Africa: [Isaiah 60:1-3, 5,9b,10; 62: 2, 6, 12; Zechariah 2: 5; 8: 4-5] Pray for the outcomes of the National Day of Prayer – which took place on the 22 March 2025 – to be made evident in our Country very soon. May the promises received for SA – over many years – come to pass as we trust our Faithful Promise-keeping God: Pray for peace in our Land; unity; one Nation under
Read more here: Arise and Build 30 March – 5 April 2025
Encouragement: Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit… [Matthew 28: 19]
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 13 October to 19 October 2024
Encouragement: Wait on the Lord…and He shall strengthen your heart [Psalm 27: 14]
Let us pray for:
Please continue to pray for our Police – their success in fighting crime and protection from all danger – and against every form of Corruption; Extortion and Crime in the Bay! [Psalm 91: 9-11]
Read more here: Arise and Build 29 September – 5 October 2024
Encouragement: It is written, ‘My House is a House of Prayer [Luke 19: 46]
The CFAN Teams
Praise God:
We can praise God today for one of the most important things that has happened in our area for a number of years: the visit to NMB of the Christ for all Nations Team (CFAN Team).
At the end of their 3 week visit, we as Christians can rejoice in what has been achieved and in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ, who touched the hearts of 1000’s of our youth. Please continue to pray for these young people. The larger CFAN team has departed and has returned home, while a dedicated group has remained behind to continue the work. More helpers are arriving to assist in this mission. Please pray for this new replacement CFAN Team
It is not really about numbers, but they do provide accountability:
Schools visited: 152
Total learners reached: 110, 412
Total salvations: 77, 936
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 4 – 10 August 2024
Encouragement: Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus. [Phil: 2: 1 -11]
Praise God that our first GNU Parliament was started with a very special prayer.
Pray that this will be indicative of a future spiritual emphasis.
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 28 July – 3 August 2024
Encouragement: …supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority…
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 21 July to 27 July 2024
Encouragement: Let us consider one another to provoke unto love and good works… [Hebrews 10: 24 -25]
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 14-20 July 2024
Encouragement: “Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature. [Mark 16: 15]
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 30 June – 6 July 2024
Encouragement:
“Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature. [Mark 16: 15]
Pray for:
South Africa: Continue to pray for God’s intervention, resulting in righteousness being established in SA and peace in our Land; Godly governance; godly wise people from every party to arise and take the lead both in the Provincial and National Governments.
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 30 June – 6 July 2024
Encouragement: …for by faith you stand…[2 Corinthians 1: 24]
Pray for: South Africa
Continue to pray for peace in our Land!
Godly governance: Pray for godly people from every party to arise and take the lead both in the Provincial and National Governments. God to convict those in leadership – who are seeking fame; power-hungry; and desirous of great wealth; to realise their huge responsibility as leaders; and that millions of lives will be affected – negatively and positively – by their words, their decisions; and their actions, in the days to come.
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 16 – 22 June 2024
Encouragement: Seek the Lord while he may be found. Call upon Him while He is near. [Isaiah 55: 6]
South Africa and the Elections:
Praise God for an amazingly peaceful election!
Even though there have been incidents of discrepancies and questionable conduct, many of this has been exposed.
Praise God for the good weather conditions throughout the country on our Day of Voting.
Continue to pray for ongoing peace after these South African elections.
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 9 June to 15 June 2024
Encouragement: Seek the Lord and His Strength [1 Chronicles 16: 11]
South Africa and the Elections:
Please pray for:
Peace after our South African elections – especially as the results are broadcast.
All those who take office to realise their huge responsibility and that multitudes of lives will be influenced by their decisions.
God to establish godly governing authorities; judges; and legislators who fear God and desire to bring honour to the Lord in all their actions.
Policies and legislation to be written in the days ahead that will be in keeping with Scripture and Biblical values.
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 2 June to 8 June 2024
Encouragement: ‘…as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.” [Joshua 24: 15]
Pray for:
A. South Africa and the Elections:
The Lord to awaken the Church to the importance of this election so that the Church will repent of lethargy and disinterest; and pray for these SA elections; casting their vote for godly leaders.
God to intervene in these Elections and for His Will to be done [Matthew 6: 10; Romans 13:1]
The largest ‘Voter-turnout’ in history and the Elections to be free and fair. [Joshua 24: 15a…d]
Voters to seek for righteousness; righteous people who will make righteous laws [Matt. 5. 6]
Read more here: Arise and Build 19 May – 25 May 2024
Encouragement: Trust in the Lord with all your heart… [Proverbs 3: 5]
Pray for:
South Africa and the Elections:
The Lord to awaken the Church to the importance of this election so that the Church will repent of lethargy and disinterest; and pray for these SA elections; casting their vote for godly leaders.
God to intervene in these Elections and for His Will to be done [Matthew 6: 10; Romans 13:1]
The Largest Voter turnout in history and the Elections to be free and fair. [Joshua 24: 15a…d]
Every Christian believer to cast their vote for a righteous government. [Proverbs 29: 2]
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 5 May to 11 May 2024
Encouragement: Be anxious for nothing [Philippians 4: 6]
Pray for:
A. South Africa and the Elections:
The upcoming 2024 Elections – to be free and fair; for a righteous Government; for the people of South Africa to realize the importance of this Election; and to vote according to their consciences. Divine intervention in our South African: justice, economic; education; and health sectors; as well as for godly leaders. The Church to be of great influence in SA at this time! [1 Timothy 2: 1 – 5]
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 21 April to 27 April 2024
Encouragement: …Let God arise His enemies be scattered… [Psalm 68: 1]
- Let us continue to pray for South Africa:
- The upcoming 2024 Elections – to be free and fair; for a righteous Government; for the people of South Africa to realize the importance of this Election; and to vote according to their conscience.
- A remarkable decrease in abortions; murders; rapes; crime and violence; human trafficking; corruption; and evil ideologies.
- Divine intervention in SA: economy; education; health; basic services; godly leaders.
- Restoration and rebuilding of Infrastructure; and the much-needed systems of Society
- Revival: A mighty move of God in South Africa; for the Church to be greatly influential
Read more here: Arise and Build 14 April – 20 April
Encouragement: “I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over 99 just persons who need no repentance…“ Luke 15:7
Read more here: Arise and Build 24 March to 30 March 2024
Let us praise and thank the Lord:
- Let us rejoice over the many who came to know Jesus as their Lord and Saviour through the Ignite EC Mighty Men’s Conference from 8-10th March 2019 on the Farm ‘Mooi Uitsig”; Jeffrey’s Bay! Luke 15:7
- Praise God for all the people that attended the EC MMC gathering. Continue to pray for each one: that God will minister to them and encourage them; especially pray for those that made first time commitments to the Lord; and for others that returned to the Lord – after a time of being spiritually lukewarm and backslidden. Pray for families to be reconciled and for the fruit of Ignite be felt throughout SA!
Read more here: Arise and Build 17 March to 23 March 2024
Encouragement: …Behold, I give you authority to trample…over all the power of the enemy… [Luke 10: 19]
- Pray for South Africa:
- The upcoming 2024 Elections – to be free and fair; for a righteous Government; for the people of South Africa to realize the importance of this Election; and to vote according to their conscience.
- A remarkable decrease in abortions; murders; rapes; crime and violence; human trafficking; corruption; and evil ideologies.
- Divine intervention in SA: economy; education; health; basic services; godly leaders.
- Restoration and rebuilding of Infrastructure; the much-needed systems of our Society
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 10 March to 16 March 2024
Encouragement: … because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. [1John.4: 4]
Let us praise God for the many believers that participated in the National Day of Prayer and Fasting for South Africa, according to the Scripture in 2 Chronicles 7: 14. Let us continue to pray for South Africa.
We praise God because He hears and answers prayer!
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 3 March to 9 March 2024
Encouragement: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [Hebrew 11: 1]
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 18 February to 24 February 2024
Encouragement: …Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid… [Joshua 1: 9]
Let us pray for South Africa, for:
God to be merciful to us
Godly governance
Capable Government
A mighty move of God in South Africa
The Church to be greatly influential.
The up-and-coming Elections
Peace in our Land, South Africa
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 28 January to 3 February 2024
Encouragement: “Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth…” [Isaiah 43: 19]
Let us pray for these things:
The Christmas/New Year Holiday Season: [Hebrews 13: 2; Psalm 91]
Families: [Ps. 133; Ephesians 5: 1 and 21- Ephesians 6:4]
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 10 December 2023 to 20 January 2024
Encouragement: “The Lord Himself shall give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel…” [Isaiah 7: 14]
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 2 December 9 December 2023
Encouragement: “…there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” [Mark 11: 24]
Let us pray for these things:
Families: Unity in families; Christian families to be good examples of family life; family members to walk in love and forgiveness; the healing of broken relationships; single parents as they struggle to cope with today’s financial, social; work and time pressures; children to realize that it is to their advantage to obey godly, upright parents. [Ps. 133]
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 26 November to 2 December 2023
Encouragement: “…whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them. [Mark 11: 24]
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 19 November to 25 November 2023
Encouragement: … if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. 1 John 5: 14
Please continue pray concerning these things:
The Crime situation in NMB, particularly in the Northern Areas – but also in other parts of the Bay: many murders have taken place; illegal gangs are causing a crisis situation; gangs are robbing individuals, homes and businesses, as well as hijacking cars; many of our people are mourning the death of loved ones; and many people are living in constant fear.
These criminals to be caught and arrested and correctly sentenced.
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 5 November to 11 November 2023
Encouragement: [Isaiah 55: 11]
So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth: It shall not return to Me void.
Pray concerning:
The Crime situation in the Northern Areas of NMB: many murders have taken place; illegal gangs are causing a crisis situation; many of our people are mourning the death of loved ones; and many people are living in constant fear:
Read more here: Arise and Build 22 October – 28 October 2023
Encouragement: …pray without ceasing… 1 Thessalonians 5: 17
Continue to praise the Lord for the rain and the overflowing dams, as well as for the spiritual rain that is beginning to fall in NMB.
Pray for many more to come to Salvation and for the Lord to send large numbers of labourers into the Harvest fields to reap the Harvest! Pray for the Lord to stir up our believers so that they will be prepared to go into the highways and the byways – of life – to reach the lost and to bring them to Salvation in Christ! [Luke 10: 2; 14: 23]
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 8 October to 14 October 2023
Encouragement: “…the people who know their God shall be strong and carry out great exploits. [Daniel 11: 32b]
“ONE PEOPLE; ONE VISION – HEALING OUR BAY!”
Continue to pray:
For the whole Nelson Mandela Bay Church to receive the vision of a united Church: united-in-the-Spirit; united-in-vision; united-in-relationship; and united-in-purpose!
We believe that this vision of unity is from the Lord! Please read and pray through:
[Ephesians 4: 3, 13; John 13: 34-35; 17:21; Ephesians 6:18; Psalm 133]
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 1 October to 7 October 2023
Encouragement: Violence shall no longer be heard in your land, neither wasting nor destruction within your borders; But you shall call your walls Salvation and your gates Praise. [Isaiah 60: 6-7]
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 24 September to 30 September 2023
Encouragement: “I have set watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem; they shall never hold their peace day or night. You who make mention of the Lord, do not keep silent and give Him no rest till He establishes and till He makes Jerusalem a praise in the earth.” [Isaiah 62: 6-7]
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 17 September to 23 September 2023
Encouragement: Blessed are those that trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence…..[Jeremiah 17: 7]
“ONE PEOPLE; ONE VISION – HEALING OUR BAY!”
Let us pray for:
The whole NMB Church to receive the vision of a united NMB Church: united-in-the-Spirit; united-in-vision; united-in-relationship; and united-in-purpose! We believe that this vision of unity is from the Lord! Please read and pray through:
Ephesians 4: 3, 13; John 13: 34-35; 17:21; Ephesians 6:18; Psalm 133]
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 10 September to 16 September 2023
Encouragement: …and He [Jesus] said to them, Where is your faith? [Luke 8: 25]
Our faith is in the Lord our God![Read: Psalm 20: 7-8]
“ONE PEOPLE; ONE VISION – HEALING OUR BAY!”
During the above initiative – when the whole NMB Church was called to fast and pray for three days – the Lord led the Church to identify and to bind the Strongman over the Bay – the spirit of division was identified and bound. [Matthew 12: 29; Luke 11: 21-22]
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 3 September to 9 September 2023
Encouragement: Where there is no vision, the people peris. [Proverbs 29: 18]
“ONE PEOPLE; ONE VISION – HEALING OUR BAY!”
Praise God for the: “ONE PEOPLE; ONE VISION – HEALING OUR BAY Initiative that took place last weekend; for all those that actually participated in the Event; for the Congregations that were represented from every Area and many different Denominations and Church Movements of the Bay; for the many people that were Fasting and Praying for NMB – from Friday to Sunday; for those that were reached with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ; and all those that readily received the Pamphlets and the Gospel Tracts!
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 27 August to 2 September 2023
Arise And Build Special Edition
One People; One Vision – Healing Our Bay Prayer Pointers For The 3 Days Of Fasting And Prayer For Nmb
Read more here: One People One Vision
Encouragement: “Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,” Says the Lord of Hosts
[Zechariah 4: 6]
Praise God for the wonderful rains!
[Zechariah 10: 1]
Pray for:
The NMB Church:
“ONE PEOPLE; ONE VISION – HEALING OUR LAND!”
Pray for the Spiritual success of this – which we believe – is a ‘God-called Initiative: the
whole NMB Church to participate and fast and pray for the 3 Days from 18 August to 20
August 2023.
Read more here: Arise and Build 6 August to 12 August 2023
Encouragement: “…who knows whether you have come to the Kingdom for such a time as this?” [Esther 4:14]
The NMB Church: The whole Church has been called to 3 Days of Fasting and
Prayer for our Metro from 18 August to 20 August 2023! Join us as we pray for Revival in
our Congregations; the Restoration of the NMB; and for many to turn to the Lord!
Pray for the Church Leaders and their congregations to come to a true unity-of-purpose and a
unity of relationship as churches throughout the Bay seek to unite as:
“ONE PEOPLE; ONE VISION – HEAL OUR LAND!”
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 30 July 2023 to 5 August 2023
Encouragement: …Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made to God… Philippians 4: 6
Praise the Lord for the wonderful rains that have fallen recently and for the feeder
Dams that have been filling up; please continue to pray for rain in our catchment areas [Zechariah 10: 1]
Read more here: Arise and Build 16 July to 22 July 2023
Encouragement: when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut the door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
[Matthew 6: 6]
Praise the Lord for the wonderful rains that have fallen recently and for the feeder
Dams that have been filling up; please continue to pray for rain in our catchment areas.
Read more here: Arise and Build 9 July to 15 July 2023
Encouragement: …if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. [Matthew 18:19]
Fathers and Families: Marriages and families have been under tremendous attack
lately; let us continue to pray for the Lord’s protection over our NMB marriages and family units: pray especially for our men to take the responsibility of leading their families according to the Word of God – with great wisdom, love and gentleness – in righteousness and truth; for fathers to even reach out to those young people who have absent fathers and to be willing to become a father-figure to them; for the family altar to be reinstated in every Christian home! Pray for especially for single parents – for God to strengthen them and for their Church family to support and encourage them. Pray for the family unit in SA to be strengthened – strong godly family units make a strong Nation! [Ephesians 5: 22 – 6: 4; Colossians 3; 18 – 25]
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 2 July to 7 July 2023
Encouragement: Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed…for the battle is not yours but God’s. [2 Chronicles 20: 15]
Families: Pray for the Lord’s protection over our NMB families: for our men to
lead their families according to the Word of God – with great wisdom, love and gentleness – in righteousness and truth; for the family altar to be reinstated in every Christian home! Pray for especially for single parents – for God to strengthen them and for their Church family to support and encourage them. Pray for the family unit in SA to be strengthened!
[Ephesians 5: 22 – 6: 4; Colossians 3; 18 – 25]
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 18 June to 24 June 2023
Encouragement: Pray without ceasing. 1 Thessalonians 5: 17
Pray for: Our NMB Local Government [1Timothy 2:1-5]
Stability in our Local Government; for good health, energy, resilience and protection for our Executive Mayor; the Deputy Mayor; Chief Whip; all the MMC’s, department heads in our Municipality, every official working in our Municipal Buildings and their families.
Unity, harmony, cooperative attitudes; a heart for the Metro to do well; and integrity for all those in Local Government. The NMB Infrastructure and Engineering team as they seek to restore infrastructure in the Bay. The entrenched spiritual wickedness in NMBM to be uncovered and rooted out! [Jeremiah 29:7]
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 11 June to 17 June 2023
Encouragement: If God be for us, who can be against us? [Romans 8: 31]
Praise and thank the Lord for the beautiful heavy showers of rain that have fallen recently. Pray for more rain to fall in the catchment area and to fill our dams.[Zechariah 10: 1]
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 4 June to 10 June 2023
Encouragement: In quietness and confidence shall be your strength. Isaiah 30: 15b
Praise and thank the Lord for the beautiful heavy showers of rain that have fallen recently. Pray for more rain to fall in the catchment area and to fill our dams.
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 28 May 2023 to 3 June 2023
Encouragement: The Name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous run to it and are safe. (Prov. 18: 10)
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 21 May 2023 to 27 May 2023
Encouragement: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [Ps. 46: 1]
Please CONTINUE pray fervently for heavy showers of rain in the NMB Catchment Area!
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 14 May 2023 to 20 May 2023
Encouragement: Your Word have I hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against you. [Psalm 119: 11]
7 May 2023 to13 May 2023
Please pray fervently for heavy showers of rain in the NMB Catchment Area!
Pray for our Local Government: [1Timothy 2:1-5]
For good health, energy, resilience and protection for our Executive Mayor; the Deputy Mayor; Chief Whip; all the MMC’s, department heads in our Municipality, every official working in our Municipal Buildings and their families; unity, harmony, cooperative attitudes; a heart for the Metro to do well; integrity, strategic-thinking, skills to be recognised and used, endurance, wisdom and understanding in our local Government; the NMB Infrastructure and Engineering team as they seek to restore infrastructure in the Bay; the entrenched spiritual wickedness in NMBM to be uncovered and rooted out; to overcome and cast out forces of evil withstanding the fight against corruption in the City; to bring the agents of darkness to book – agents who disrupt Services and the proper Administration of Services; to restore order to the Electricity and Energy Directorate; to raise and activate strong leaders in the above administration (the Electricity and Energy Directorate) to bring order. [Jeremiah 29: 7]
Read More here: ARISE and BUILD 7 May to13 May 2023
Encouragement: ‘Pray without ceasing’ [1 Thessalonians 5: 17]
- Please pray fervently for heavy showers of rain in the NMB Catchment Area!
- Revival and Reformation in our NMB Churches
Pray for all those that are in anyway ministering in the NMB Church: for endurance, that they will not become weary in well-doing, but will keep on keeping on! For the Lord to put upon them the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ; for Spirit to refresh and restore them; for the Lord to anoint them with His Holy Spirit and to draw them into a deep, daily relationship with Himself; and for the spiritual success of their ministries: [Psalm 1: 3]
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 23 April 2023 to 29 April 2023
Encouragement: But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.[Isaiah 53: 5]
1. Revival and Reformation in and through the Church
As Christians from all Denominations and Church Movements remember the Death, Burial and Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ from the Friday 7 April to Sunday 9 April 2023, pray that many meditating on the relevant scriptures will come to Salvation and a deeper and more intimate walk with the Lord! [Matthew 27: 37-54; 1 Corinthians 15: 3-8; 12-14; 19-20]Pray that many who are not in the habit of attending Church Gatherings and others that have become lukewarm, will feel drawn to the Services held in remembrance of our Lord’s Passion! Ask the Lord to give every person sharing the Word at these Gatherings the words and wisdom to reach the hearts of their listeners.
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 2 April to 8 April 2023
Encouragement: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and your neighbour as yourself
(Luke 10: 27)
1. Praise the Lord for His Hand upon NMB on the 20 March 2023 – the Day of the
National Shutdown: Thank God the reasonable peace, calm and safety throughout the Bay; for the alertness and vigilance of our Police and all Security Forces; as well as the faithful prayers of many believers in NMB! (Psalm 91)
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 26 March to 1 April 2023
Encouragement: Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given you as I said to Moses.(Joshua 1: 3)
1. Continue to pray for heavy rains in our Catchment Area (2 Chron. 7: 12-14)
Trust the Lord for heavy rains in our catchment areas this week! Pray in unity with the special prayer meeting for rain led by Angus Buchan on Sunday 19 March 2023 at the end of the Mighty Men’s Conference on the farm: “Mooi Uitsig” near Jeffrey’s Bay. Pray for the residents of NMB to understand that the Bay is experiencing a tremendous water crisis and for consumers to be willing to reduce their demand by 30% (compared to their demand one month ago); for each consumer to restrict themselves to less than 50 litres of water per day. If we do this, there will be enough water for us all. Please continue to save water and to pray for rain!
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 19 March to 25 March 2023
Encouragement: Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand… (Psalm 149: 6)
Pray for more heavy rains in our Catchment Areas! (2 Chron. 7: 12-14)
Praise God for the recent heavy rain – this last weekend. Pray for another real downpour this week and that it will rain in our catchment areas! Pray especially that the residents of NMB will understand the tremendous water crisis the Bay is experiencing and really use the minimum amount of water in their homes and businesses; as our water sources are depleting at an alarming rate. If we don’t decrease our consumption now, we could run out of water by July 2023. Please continue to save water and to pray for rain!
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 12 March to 18 March 2023
Encouragement: (Psalm 144:1 NIV)
Praise be to the LORD my Rock, who trains my hands to war, my fingers for battle.
Today we are praying for four things:
Revival and Reformation in and through the Church (Psalm 85:4, 6 NKJV)
Revival in all the congregations in every Ward in NMB causing transformation to take place through the Church in every Ward in the Bay; a mighty move of God among our congregational youth groups; as well as in our interdenominational youth movements like: Scripture Union; AWAKEN and the Sports Ministry in NMB; the outpouring of the Holy Spirit of God bringing conviction of sin and leading to holiness in the lives of believers; the Church to bring hope to NMB and to our Nation; successful Outreaches to men in our area; effective Prayer Walks in every Ward in NMB; the Jesus 2023 Crusade as we reach out with the Gospel to the people of NMB, other SA Cities and other African countries; plus other outreaches taking place.
Read more here: ARISE and Build 5 March to 11 March 2023
Encouragement: (Luke 10: 2)
Therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into His harvest
Today we are praying for four things:
- The blessing of our Local Government: especially our Executive Mayor and the Councillors. (1Timothy 2:1-5)
- God to intervene in the Crime situation in the Bay: concentrating on New Brighton, Kwazekele; and Bethelsdorp areas. (Psalm 29: 11)
- Revival and Reformation in and through the Church. (Luke 10: 2)
- More heavy rains in our Catchment Areas! (2 Chron. 7: 12-14)
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 26 February to 4 March 2023
Encouragement: Isaiah 30: 15b
In quietness and confidence shall be you strength.
Let us pray for:
1. A real downpour of rain! Pray especially that the residents of NMB will understand the tremendous water crisis that the Bay is experiencing and really use the minimum amount of water in their homes and businesses; our water sources are depleting at an alarming rate. If we don’t decrease our consumption now, it is a mathematical certainty that we could run out of water by July 2023. So also, please continue to pray for rain.
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 19 February to 25 February 2023
Encouragement: (Psalm 121:4)
Behold He Who keeps Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 12 February to 18 February 2023
Encouragement: (Psalm46:11)
The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge.
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 5 February to 11 February 2023
Encouragement: Psalm 107: 35
He turns a wilderness into pools of water, and dry land into water-springs.
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 29 January to 4 February 2023
Encouragement: Isaiah 9: 6
For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His Name will be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty God, Everlasting Father; Prince of Peace.
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 11 December 2022 to 14 January 2023
Encouragement: Pray to the Lord for the city because if it prospers, you will prosper.Jeremiah 29:7
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 4 December to 10 December 2022
Encouragement: And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. (Galatians 6: 9)
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 27 November to 3 December 2022
Encouragement: Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as you also are doing. (1 Thessalonians 5: 11)
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 20 November to 26 November 2022
Encouragement Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Cor.15: 57)
Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 6 November to 12 November 2022
Encouragement: Let the high praises of God be in their mouth and a two-edged sword in their hand. Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 16 October to 22 October 2022
Encouragement: We have this hope as an Anchor for the soul, firm and secure. Read more here: ARISE and BUILD 9 October to 15 October 2022