By Terri L. Fowler
For the third year in a row worshippers and intercessory prayer leaders gathered to enjoy food, fellowship, and the foundational benefit of corporate worship. “Stay Connected with God” was the theme for the event held on Saturday, September 28 at 11 a.m. in the conference room of the Spring Valley Community Center at 8735 Jamacha Road, Spring Valley CA, 91977.
And what started with a desire to bring together those who love prayer has become a mainstay for worshippers to come together weekly and support one another, deepen their knowledge of God’s Word and will, and intercede for others by bringing their concerns to the throne of God.
The group founder and pastor, Jacqueline Gusman, sees this intercessory prayer group as “gatekeepers”, as they are the first line of defense and react with the Word of God in prayer. “With all that going on in our world, we need to let people know they need to stay connected to God, we need to hear from Him,” she added.
In her view, “That is what brings about the change.” Gusman continues, “As God’s people we can bring about healing and deliverance through prayer. We are the ‘people’ in the scripture ‘If my people, which are called by my name, are referred to by God,’” according to Pastor Gusman
A line extended out the door of the Spring Valley Community Center on Saturday, September 30th as more than 100 guests joined founder, Pastor Jacqueline Gusman, and her intercessory team of pastors, missionaries, saints, and prayer warriors who coordinated the beautiful gathering. Each table was elegantly decorated and a meal was prepared and selected by Pastor Gusman, also a former chef.
The nourishment was served both naturally and spiritually with special guest speaker, Dr. Chandra Simmon, a pastor and intercessor, providing the latter. Her message of encouragement and instruction included ways to incorporate prayer as “a way of life and weapon” against the currents of conflict and confusion. She called intercessors frontline warriors who use prayers in warfare against the circumstances in our lives that arise in our world, our homes, and our jobs. There are plans for the 4th Annual Intercessory Prayer luncheon, but anyone can join the intercessors’ prayer line Monday through Friday at 9 a.m. by dialing 1-605-475-4053. Access code: 644485#.
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