BGS invites Nazarenes to 30 days of prayer for General Assembly

Nazarene News Staff

| 28 Apr 2023

The Church of the Nazarene’s General Assembly is quickly approaching. Beginning 9 June, the global family will gather to conduct denominational business, share dreams for the future, engage in service projects, and worship Jesus Christ.

The Board of General Superintendents is inviting the global Church of the Nazarene to join together for 30 days of prayer in anticipation of General Assembly, beginning 10 May.

"As we move toward the 30th General Assembly, we are anticipating a mighty movement of the Holy Spirit in our midst,” said General Superintendent Carla Sunberg. “The Board of General Superintendents invites you to join Nazarenes from around the world in 30 days of prayer as we eagerly seek God's blessing on our time together."

The 30 days of prayer initiative will feature a daily video inviting Nazarenes to join in prayer for a specific focus each day. These prayer focuses include the individual conventions, service projects, General Assembly business and speakers, as well as the retiring and newly elected general superintendents.

The videos will be posted on the Church of the Nazarene’s Facebook and Instagram channels, featuring individuals from around the globe as they lead the church in prayer in various languages.

The daily focuses are as follows:

May 10: Planning/arrangements team
May 11: A time of celebrating that Jesus is Lord
May 12: The city of Indianapolis
May 13: Protection over the event
May 14: A spirit of unity and oneness among our global church
May 15: GA Kids
May 16: Global Nazarene Education Consortium (GNEC) Conference
May 17: NDI Convention
May 18: NMI Convention
May 19: NYI Convention
May 20: Love Your Neighbor
May 21: Official business sessions
May 22: All speakers and presenters
May 23: Everyone who will be working behind the scenes (GMC staff, production team, etc.)
May 24: Livestreaming technology for those attending virtually
May 25: A movement of the Holy Spirit
May 26: Worship services
May 27: Pastors and leaders attending
May 28: World Quiz
May 29: Volunteers
May 30: Delegate commissioning service
May 31: Retiring General Superintendents
June 1: Newly elected General Superintendents
June 2: Missionaries coming to GA
June 3: Alumni events
June 4: Board of General Superintendents Quadrennial Address
June 5: Indianapolis Convention Center staff
June 6: New and strengthened friendships/connections
June 7: Safe travels for all delegates and attendees
June 8: All will leave feeling inspired and enriched