A call to pray for the Arab World, and the USA, Sat. & Sunday May 2nd & 3d, 2009

In the Spring of 1990 several of us felt a special burden from God to pray for Lebanon as it was going through the worst time of its civil strife. Four months after the first planned day of prayer for Lebanon was held, in the providence of God, the civil war in Lebanon came to an abrupt end. In that year the Lebanon Prayer Group came into existence.

Subsequently, the yearly Day of Prayer, was divinely led to include all the Arab World, and the USA . For the last 19 years we saw the Lord answer our prayers in a dramatically meticulous way. We believe strongly that this last decade, hundreds of thousands of new Christian converts in the Arab World, are but a direct answer to these prayers.

This 20th year we are calling for a larger participation by churches all over the world to rise to the great challenge, and opportunity to pray on: THE 20th DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE ARAB WORLD AND USA, THE FIRST WEEK-END OF MAY 2009.

The eternal destiny of Hundreds of Millions in the Middle-East, is at stake. Only God, who began this great opportunity, knows how brief and fleeting it may be. Today we are faced with many great challenges: over one billion Unreached Muslims stare us in the face, Terrorism has become a global concern, Potentially explosive conditions in the Middle-East are numerous, and Persecution of the church is growing. In view of these massive challenging needs, we must have a sense of urgency to PRAY.

Our God is wondering: when will we take boldly the great privilege He gave us to advance His Kingdom thru Prevailing, and Persistent Prayer? Numerous times He taught us that Prevailing Prayer is the key to effective Evangelism and the sending of “Workers into the harvest” (Matthew 9:36-38). And more Numerous times He guaranteed that prayers, in His name, will be answered: “You will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.” (John 15:7), “Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.” ( Mark 11:24).

If we truly believe these promises, how can we neglect to pray? Like no other time before, your participation in this year’s DAY OF PRAYER for the ARAB WORLD & USA, is crucial. Please, begin even now, preparing your congregation, & others:

*To participate in the meeting at Biola , on Sat. May 2nd.

*Or to pray in your local church, Sunday the 3rd of May.

Either way we would like to hear about your commitment, as soon as possible, by e-mail, in order to enlist your congregation among those that will be participating.

And may our Lord continue to be glorified thru your ministry.

Sincerely, your partner in His service,

For LPG, Dr Ray Sleiman, 562-225-5625 email: rsleiman@juno.com