Motorcycle Blessing Blesses Many!

Motorcycle Sunday makes Mega Splash!

Hey Fox Valley Pastors & Friends,

I know I'm a non-biker, but in my humble opinion it was the best Motorcycle Sunday yet! As I drove up it was pouring rain and a bit cold. I thought , "bummer... Randy and his team are only going to have a few bikers today." Wow, was I pleasantly surprised. Hundreds of bikes, bikers (they do go together : ) ), cameras, young and old were enjoying the music, food, Pavilion and booths. Take a quick scroll down photo lane ( 6 photos)....

The Band keep the cheer going. Great Job Warehouse Elders and all who joined in!

Bikers of all sizes loved the day and wanted their bikes and themselves blessed for the next season.

The heart of the day was Randy's Blessing prayer. All the Christians in the group spread out to every biker. Randy was on the stage. He asked each biker to raise their hand high into the air. Get this.... 'They all did it!!!' Fantastic. Randy prayed one of the most anointed Biker Prayer I have ever heard and they kept their hand up through it all. Each biker got a 'Hope for the Highway' New Testament, cleanup clothe and a very creative tract that explains knowing Christ from the Christian Motorcyclists Association. The bikers sure took Randy's prayer very seriously and appreciated our 'laying hands' on their bikes. Praise God!

Stinger is my favorite Biker convert story

Well.... Thanks Pastor Randy and your Warehouse Team for walking your talk and sharing the gospel so clearly with a unique group of guys and gals. It was a great day.... the morning a bit wet, but the rain stopped for the 'Blessing' and the Sun came out as the day went on.... Bless you Brother!!!! Mega Bless you!!! tony

Tony Danhelka - President Emeritus

Riverwoods Christian Center

tony@RiverwoodsChristianCenter.org

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National Day of Prayer - Geneva, IL



Ambassador Reverend Theresa Phillips from the Presidential Prayer Team is Coordinating this years event

National Day of Prayer 7 May 2009

Spiritual Leaders and the general public from the tri-cities will gather together at the Old Kane County Courthouse in Geneva IL.
100South 3rd Street Geneva IL
In the event of rain we will gather across the street at the History Center
1 hour of prayer for America 12 noon to 1 pm

Prayer America Hope is the theme this year

It is a time of reflection and prayer as we lift up our President and Governmental leaders, Military and our Nations homeless and her peoples .

This will mark the 16the year of National Day of Prayer in Geneva which has in past ,has brought Proclamations from the Presidents office and Speaker of the House and Senators and Mayor from the region.

The Public is encouraged to attend

Questions and or info needed?
Reverend Theresa Phillips
630 377 5355

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National Day of Prayer @ Elgin's House of Prayer

Please join us and let's pray together, Thursday, May 7 at Elgin's House of Prayer

There will be two types of prayer meetings each hour from 9:00 - 3:00 pm and 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Concert of Prayer: corporate prayer with some worship music

Harp & Bowl: continuous worship music with prayer

Come and go as your time allows

Elgin's House of Prayer is a ministry of Light & Life Ministries

270 E. Chicago Street Elgin, Eagle's Nest Building

847-695-5133, http:// light-life-ministries.org

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Strategic Approaches on National Day of Prayer
Phil Miglioratti interviewed John Bornschein, Senior Director for the National Day of Prayer Task Force

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Elgin House of Prayer: Solemn Assembly

Solemn Assembly

                                                

Sunday ~ April 26, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Elgin’s House of Prayer ~ 270 E. Chicago St.

Blow the trumpet in Zion, declare a holy fast, call a sacred assembly. Gather the people, consecrate the assembly ~ Let the priests, who minister before the LORD, Weep between the temple porch and the altar ~ Let them say, “Spare your people, O LORD.”   Why should they say among the peoples, “Where is their God?'' Joel 2

Hosted by the Elgin Evangelical Pastors Association and Elgin’s House of Prayer

Elgin’s House of Prayer is a ministry of Light & Life Ministries and is located at 270 E. Chicago Street, Elgin

 in the Eagles Nest Building ~  847-695-5133 ~

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Pick-A-Church, Any Church

Pick a Church, Any Church

Most churches have outreach programs to draw potential new members into their own doors. In Collinsville, Ill., pastors are taking a big-picture approach and telling town residents it doesn't matter where they go to church-just go.

As part of an Easter outreach program dubbed "Pick a Church, Any Church," all but three congregations in the St. Louis suburb of 25,000 people hung fliers on doors to get residents in church on Easter Sunday.

"We have come to believe that no one single aspect of the ‘church' will be able to serve the total needs of a community," said David Amsden, pastor of 200-member SonLife Church and organizer of the campaign. "Therefore, it takes multiple churches with different worship expressions and various preaching styles to appeal to a vast array of individuals as well as display who God is."

Since Feb. 23, the churches of Collinsville have taken out full-page ads in the newspaper, made personal phone calls and sent out mailers to homes. Collinsville Mayor John Miller even got involved, sending an automated phone call to some 11,000 residents, inviting them to go to church on Easter Sunday.

Amsden said the idea for the campaign originated as a way to increase attendance at SonLife, which he began leading two years ago when his father retired as pastor. But he soon realized that a random invitation to attend his charismatic church would resonate with only a limited number of people. "Rather than my small congregation getting excited about inviting people, we have every church," he said. "It's amazing every time I talk to somebody how excited they are. ... I actually think we're closer to portraying who God is to our community doing it this way." [charismamag.com, 4/6/09]

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Special Invite: Chicago Intercollegiate Concert of Prayer 2009!!

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Special Invite: Chicago Intercollegiate Concert of Prayer 2009!!

It has been documented that in the revivals of the past, college students have always been at the forefront. When we come together unified and one in spirit and purpose, blessing will surely follow!!

We would like to extend an invitation for a Concert of Prayer at MoodyBible Institute on May 1, 2009 from 7-10 PM in the Plaza. It will be a time of extended prayer and worship as we call on God to move in ourcampuses, city, and generation!! Check out our facebook event invite:

"Chicago Intercollegiate Concert of Prayer 2009" and send it to all your friends, youth and college groups, family members, and students from colleges across Chicago. Also be listening to 90.1 WMBI for announcements. No sacrifice is too great and we are expecting God to show up as we stand in the gap for our generation!!

Expectant,
Intercollegiate Prayer Team

"After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly." Acts 4:31

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Chicago Celebrates National Day of Prayer

National Day of Prayer Breakfast "In Light of Today's Economy"

Union League Club 65 W Jackson, Chicago Thursday, May 7, 2009 (7:30-9:00 a.m.) Table of 10 for $250/Individual Seats $27

Make checks payable to National Day of Prayer (non refundable) Mail to: NDP, 455 W. Wood St. #201, Palatine, IL 60067 Please make reservations before May 4th

Questions: Call Marj at (847) 496-7327 E-mail: Marj.Mokry@execmin.org

Hope you will use this to spread the word,
Tony Danhelka

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Missional Can Be "Fun"

"On Saturday, we sent out (missional) groups from New Life Church in Gurnee to serve the residents of Park City. A resident saw us cleaning their bike paths, was curious, and called an alderwoman to find out what was going on. The alderwoman, who "coincidently" attends our church occasionally because of our previous engagement through ShareFest, informed her about what we were up to - simply demonstrating the love of Christ to neighbors. The resident was so touched she wrote a check to Life Church for $100 and gave it to the alderwoman who came today and gave it to me. This is getting fun!"

Serving Together,
Pastor Mark Roggensack
Life Church, Gurnee

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Bringing Christ to the WorkLife

Lunch With the King…

(No food will be served, but you will be fed!)

Local Businesspeople Come Together

Join us as local businesspeople get together to dedicate each Friday during lunchtime to pray for our community, worship, and lift up the name of Jesus Christ.

It only requires your presence.

Where: Women’s Physical Therapy Institute

755 Ela Road - Lake Zurich, Il 60047

(Behind McDonalds on the corner of Rt.12 and Ela Road)

(please park in the lot to the right of the building, next to Target)

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