100 Days of Prayer to Prepare the Way
In 1973, Billy Graham held his largest crusade ever in Seoul, Korea, preaching to an estimated 3.2 million people over 5 days, propelling South Korea into an era of explosive evangelical growth and revival. It was considered a key milestone in the history of the Korean church. The church there would develop into a missionary-sending body and gain a reputation for fervent and persistent prayer.
Forty-nine years later, almost to the day, the World School of Prayer in Korea sent 200 intercessors to the United States to serve the Church here and to pray alongside with her for another great awakening.
The visit, which took place in early June 2022 during Pentecost week, made a significant difference.
• It ignited renewed hunger for God among many individuals from various churches citywide.
• It inspired congregations to recommit and rededicate themselves to persistent prayer.
• It gave new courage to the Church to seek spiritual transformation in our nation, especially as we saw God answer in mighty ways.
In 2023, churches are South Korea are raising up by faith 400 intercessors.
The plan is now to send 40+ teams of 10 intercessors each to receptive cities across the United States. The timeframe is for early May, during the week of America's National Day of Prayer.
One of those cities is Charlotte, North Carolina.
The birthplace of Billy Graham. The site of a multi-church revival among many Charlotte churches in 1973.
A key city in this region of the Carolinas, which saw an abundance of Revivals break out during the 2nd Great Awakening.
Lord, do it again!
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FOR INFO ON OTHER HOST CITIES in the USA, Click HERE.
FOR CAROLINAS INFO: Asheboro, NC. Hendersonville, NC. Kannapolis, NC. Kenly, NC. Murphy, NC. Newton, NC. Charleston, SC.
FOR FURTHER BACKSTORY from 2022, Click HERE.
There is one key difference this year.
Last year, the Korean intercessors made great sacrifices to come here. Moreover, months before the visit, hundreds - if not thousands - of local Christians in South Korean prayed intensely for this trip, for revival in our country.
What was missing was a matching intensity in the American cities. As Korea prayed for our nation, how many believers in our U.S. cities were laboring to cry out to Heaven for an outpouring?
This year, in 2023, things need to be different.
The difference is a grass-roots movement to prepare our hearts for a great move of the Lord. We are inviting whomever will listen to join the Body of Christ locally to pray for 100 days leading up to a Region-wide Call to Prayer during the National Day of Prayer on May 4th.
• Day 1 will be Wednesday, January 25th, 2023.
• Day 100 culminates on Thursday, May 4th, 2023. The National Day of Prayer.
There will weekly guides to help people focus on Scripture and various prayer points. A few special events will be planned in the city, and we will encourage fasting at key junctures on this journey.
It is going to be a John the Baptist season, as we make ready to prepare the way for the Lord.
But the bottom line is: the Church needs to start praying!
Will you join us in prayer?
SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS AND PARTNERS:
We are working nationally with Dr. Doug Small and Project Pray.
And with the blessing of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
Also with For Charlotte and Think Revival.
And many many other churches and ministries which are longing for another Great Awakening…
Weekly Guides & Special Events
WEEKLY PRAYER GUIDES for the 100 Days Jan 25 - May 4
Below are Weekly Prayer Guides for use during the 100 days.
(New ones released on Wednesdays)
These tools will give you a focus for each week to get you started in your prayer journey with God.
THE FINAL STRETCH: A Time of Fasting and Prayer. Apr 26th - May 10th
For the last week of these 100 days PLUS the week while the Korean intercessors are in the States, we are calling for a final season of intense prayer and fasting. Please fast and pray as the Spirit leads you from Wed April 26th until Wed May 10th. Our battle is not against flesh and blood…
SPECIAL EVENTS IN OUR CITY
During the week of the National Day of Prayer (early May), we will be hosting large group events as well as ones in more personal settings. There will be at least 5 large Citywide Events that any church or individual believer can attend and be a part of.
The Korean intercessors team will be adding their voices to those already in our city to pray for Revival. Our heart is to see another Great Awakening that will see a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon our city, the Carolinas, and the nation.
ROOFTOP PRAYER - Tuesday May 2nd. Top of the Hyatt Place Hotel.
ON THE ROOFTOP.
Before this week's activities began, the Korean team joined with many of the Pastors of our Host Churches and other leaders to survey the cityscape of Charlotte together. and to ask God to show us 3 things:
1. What He sees as He looks upon the city
2. What is on His heart for the people of the city
3. What is blocking us from taking further steps to serve our city
We wanted to listen for God's leading before taking any next steps (following the pattern in Acts 10).
WHAT PEOPLE HEARD and SAW:
• One person saw a picture of angels standing in the city, some as tall as the tallest skyscraper. They stood by each building and on every block, and they filled in the gaps, faced the city, and their eyes were attentively fixed on the city.
• There was a vision of how beautiful and blossoming the city is, but at times her heart has revolted against the Lord.
• Another person talked about seeing one building in the distance that was a mixture of different styles and colors and glass and walls. It reminded him of the Church that is made up of many diverse groups of believers. Yet, together they make up one building, one Body, to honor God. The gates of Hell cannot prevail against it.
• Another person saw streams of living water flooding our city streets to bring life-giving water to all those dying of thirst. The city, which has had a spirit of Mammon over its financial district, can show great generosity.
• One woman saw the tower with a hole in it, and while she admired the beauty of the building, she also felt like the Spirit was saying there was something evidently missing. There was a gap that pointed to a disconnection with God's heart.
• One person saw a hawk or eagle flying near one of the tallest buildings nearby. It was already soaring high above 30 floors, when it started to ascend and circle the building until it flew past the very top. It was a reminder of Isaiah 40, that God can renew our strength and make us soar as a unified Church on wings like eagles… if only we let the Spirit lift us up.
• Another person saw a field initially populated with a few bright tulips. The scene progressed into two possible scenarios: one, a blossoming field bursting with an abundance of beautiful tulips, or two, a field that was empty and burnt over. It is urgent that we the Church unify and pray together.
LARGE CITYWIDE EVENTS - FREE and OPEN to the Whole City
EVENING CONCERT OF PRAYER
WEDNESDAY May 3rd, 2023 -------- 7PM-9PM
. Resurrection Church
. 2940 Commonwealth Ave.
. Charlotte, NC 28205
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER: CITY GATHERING
THURSDAY May 4th, 2023 ----------- 10-11:30AM (Morning)
. New City Church (SouthPark)
. 2500 Carmel Rd.
. Charlotte, NC 28226
. > REGISTER HERE for Thursday's event
EVENING CONCERT OF PRAYER
FRIDAY May 5th, 2023 ---------------- 7PM-9PM
. Revive Church Charlotte
. 6621 Beatties Ford Dr.
. Charlotte, NC 28216
EVENING CONCERT OF PRAYER
SATURDAY May 6th, 2023 ----------- 7PM-9PM
. Victory Christian Center CAMPUS 3
. 6916 Old Pineville Rd.
. Charlotte, NC 28217
EVENING CONCERT OF PRAYER & CELEBRATION
SUNDAY May 7th, 2023 -------------- 7PM-9PM
. Vizion Church
. 1134 West Boulevard
. Charlotte, NC 28208
NATIONAL FINALE GATHERING
(America's Prayer Meeting Movement National Service)
MONDAY May 8th, 2023 -------------- 7PM-9PM
. First Baptist Charlotte Church
. 301 S. Davidson St.
. Charlotte, NC 28202
MORE INTIMATE MORNING SESSIONS - FREE and OPEN to everyone
MORNING PRAYERS
WEDNESDAY May 3rd, 2023 -------- 9:30AM - 11AM
. Resurrection Church
. 2940 Commonwealth Ave.
. Charlotte, NC 28205
MORNING PRAYERS
FRIDAY May 5th, 2023 ---------------- 9:30AM - 11AM
. Resurrection Church
. 2940 Commonwealth Ave.
. Charlotte, NC 28205
MORNING PRAYERS
SATURDAY May 6th, 2023 ----------- 9:30AM - 11AM
. Resurrection Church
. 2940 Commonwealth Ave.
. Charlotte, NC 28205
DOWNLOADABLE INVITATIONS
The 100 Days of Prayer (Jan 25th - May 4th)
• You can DOWNLOAD HERE a Full-color Full-page Flyer to invite others to join the 100 Days of Prayer (Jan 25 - May 4, 2023).
• You can also DOWNLOAD a simple Half-Sheet Black & white invitation for the 100 Days of Prayer (2/page).
The Citywide Big Events during the week of National Day of Prayer (May 3-7)
• Citywide Big Events Promo. DOWNLOAD the Half-sheet sized inserts with Info.
• Citywide Big Events Promo. DOWNLOAD Full-page posters with Info.
• Citywide Big Events Promo. DOWNLOAD Powerpoint Slide.
FOR MORE INFO: Please Contact Walton at 512.554.7979
Share What God is Doing
A 4 Minute Introduction to Prayer with the Korean team
90 minute Special on 5/29/22, Billy Graham center live-streamed
GET THE WORD OUT.
If you are excited about what God is doing for our city and our nation, then first of all, begin to pray into it.
Then, share about it to your friends at church, in your neighborhood, and on social media.
Let the word get out that whole church - the one Church - is getting together to seek revival once again!
Finally, plan to go - and maybe bring a friend - to the various events of this Pentecost week. Plan to pray and encounter God with the church in Charlotte!
DOWNLOADABLE PROMOTION MATERIALS HERE:
• Full page Photo Flyer
• Full page Sketch Flyer
• 1/3 page Text-Only Flyer
FOR MORE INFO,
Reach out to Resurrection Church (the official host church of the Korean team in Charlotte) at 704-377-6575. You can also send questions to Walton Yuen at walton@thinkrevival.com or call 512-554-7979.
The Backstory
Korean Prayer Teams in America?
The World School of Prayer in South Korea has partners from over 100 countries around the world. The heart of its Prayer Revival endeavor in 2022 was to send out 200 Korean intercessors to the USA, with each of the 20 teams of 10 people going to one of 20 cities here.
Why did they do this?
Many Christians in South Korea have looked to America as a spiritual mother that has blessed them time and again over the years in so many ways. Now, as they have seen a growing darkness and lethargy taking hold in the American church, they've longed to give back and somehow bless our nation.
They know that prayer is one of the best gifts they can give and serve the American church with. And so that is the impetus for the Prayer Teams being sent here during Pentecost week.
20+ Cities Across the USA
The cities were chosen for a number of reasons. One reason was that there were churches or ministries with a burning heart for revival. Another reason might be that the city is significant for our nation, like Washington D. C. for example. But another considered reason is that the city or state had a history of revival wells flowing freely in its past.
For example, Los Angeles had the Asuza Street Revival in the early 1900's. Chicago had the powerful work of D. L. Moody. And the Carolinas - both North and South - also have seen mighty outpourings of the Holy Spirit. In fact, during the 2nd Great Awakening in America, even though it ignited in Kentucky, it's been said that no other region had more revivals bursting forth than in the Carolinas.
Please pray for what God will do. Here is a map of the cities.
1. Asheboro, NC - Boyd Byerly (Sunset Avenue Church/Pastor's Network)
2. Azusa Street Prayer Center - Sean O'Neal (CA Church of God)
3. Banghor, ME - Jason Bailey (Glad Tidings)
4. Cartersville, GA - David Franklin and James Black (Bartow Baptist Association)
5. Charlotte, NC - Billy Miller (Resurrection Lutheran)
6. Charleston , SC - Stafford Floyd (International COG)
7. Chicago, IL - Arnie Klemm (City Initiative - Location to be decided)
8. Cleveland, TN - Dr. Tim Hill (Church of God Hdqrts/Other Locations)
9. Dallas, TX - Lewis Hogan (Pray Dallas)
10. Delbarton, WV - Mitch Bias (Regional Church - Area Churches)
11. Detroit, MI - Fred and Melody Nichols (Harvest Intl. - Muslim Ministry)
12. Greenville/Pelzer, SC Ray Boggs - (IPHC Upper SC District)
13. Hickory/Newton, NC - Mark Ivey (Christ Alive Fellowship)
14. Houlton, ME - Randall Burns (Military Street Baptist - Church on the Hill
15. Lexington, KY - Mitchell Tolle/Steve Pearson (Man 'o War & Church of the Savior)
16. Miami, FL - David Vega (Mission Miami)
17. Newport News, VA - Russell Evenson (World Outreach Center)
18. Phoenix, AZ - Saeed Housini, Tommy Barnett (1st Assembly Prayer Pavilion)
19. Tulsa, OK -Dr. Billy Wilson (Oral Roberts University Prayer Tower)
20. Washington, DC - Mark Pritchett and Pat Chen (American Christian Trust Foundation/Across from the Israeli Embassy)
21. Washington State (Bellingham) - Jason Hubbard (International Prayer Council)
Day By Day Photojournal
Coming Soon,
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These I will bring to my holy mountain and give them joy in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on My altar; for My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations.
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