The Vision

THE HEAVENLY VISION

A small group of highly respected pastors and prayer warriors from various churches in and around New London County prayed every week on a regular basis for nearly 40+ years for God to bring unity and oneness among pastors, leaders and churches in New England.

The God of heaven has heard the sincere prayers of the godly men and women of this region. God has graciously showed His plan in a heavenly vision in 2007 (Acts 26:19) to bring like-minded Christian believers (Philippians 2:2; 1 Peter 3:8) from various churches, denominations and prayer warriors together in unity and oneness and pray for this region (John 17; 1 Timothy 2:1-2). In that vision, the Lord pointed out a man who was sitting in the crowd and The Lord asked the one who saw this vision to pray for his salvation (1 Timothy 2:3-7). As he began to pray the Lord opened his spiritual eyes (2 Kings 6:17; Luke 24:31) to see the remarkable transformation that began to happen in that place.

Suddenly the power of God hit that man and the entire congregation (Acts 2:2). The atmosphere of that place radically changed: the congregation began to sob and gave their lives to Christ; and some stood up and testified that they had been healed from brokenness, sickness and some even jumped out of wheelchairs and began to walk. This move of God looked like the great awakening started once again right in that moment.

Many of the most notable moves of God throughout the scripture and history have been preceded by a gathering of God’s people in one place in agreement to seek God’s face (Deuteronomy 31:12-13; Acts 2:1-47; Hebrews 10:24-25). Having had the vision from the Lord, few like-minded pastors and leaders gathered together on a regular basis seeking the Lord to fulfill the vision for the move of God in this region.

Our prayers have the power (Matthew 18:19-20) to bring oneness among us and cause a change we need in our homes, communities, our children, and schools. No longer will we sit idly still while the enemy steal, kill and destroy us and anything that concerns us! We will stand united as Body of Christ for a change, restoration and healing we need.

HIGHER CALLING - UNITY AND ONENESS

The Seventeenth Chapter of John is generally referred to as "The Great Intercessory Prayer," or "The High Priestly Prayer of Jesus." Verse 21: "that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me."  Here in His "Great Intercessory Prayer," Jesus prays for each child of God to abide in the same unity that exists between Him and the Father that allows for the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, thereby forming an oneness with God. The ultimate result will be that the world comes to believe that the Jesus is the messiah; was sent by the Father God.

As children of God we walk in unity based on God’s Word, but not in the unity of human opinion. The only way for the body of Christ to be truly united, is to abide by the word of God, apostles teachings, the Word of Christ, and that is from God the Father in heaven. The word of God doesn’t change, and abides with us always. Let every child of God be like minded and walk in the unity with the mind of Christ, and faithfully walk with God. The following scriptures support God's heart for our unity. John 17:21; 1 Corinthians 1:10; 2 Corinthians 2:16; Psalm 133:1; Amos 3:3; Rom 16:17; 2 Corinthians 13:11; Ephesians 4:3-6; Philippians 2:2; Philippians 3:16; 1 Peter 1:23-25; James 1:17; Acts 2:42; 2 John 6,9; John 7:16,17; Matthew 15:7-9; Colossians 2:22.

MISSION

Our mission is to bring the body of Christ together and encourage Pastors, and Leaders to attend ARISE, a prayer gathering with their congregations and to proclaim God's Word over our nation, churches, organizations, communities, leaders and the youth of today.

• Prayer still moves mountain and it has the ability to change this region.
• Stir up prayer warriors from various churches and encourage them to pray in unity.
• Encourage pastors and church leaders to join in this God given prayer movement.
• Encourage churches to participate in the monthly prayer meeting.
• Increase the participation of local Churches in the prayer meetings.
• Encourage ARISE partners to join at Praise Night on the third Friday of the month and pray for this region.
• Spread the good news, the Gospel of Jesus for Saving Souls; Spread Unity; Spread Compassion; Spread Prayer; and Change the World.

PARTNERSHIP

ARISE is looking for like-minded partners who believe in the power of prayer with sound theological footing with solid working knowledge of the Bible. Ephesians 6:18 says praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—Arise needs the following: Interested can contact us at arise.to.pray@gmail.com

• Prayer partners to lead prayer at Arise pre-service prayer segment
• Prayer intercessors to lead prayer at Arise
• Speakers at Arise and Praise Night services

The children of this great God from many churches join at ARISE in prayer and seek God for ways to advance His Kingdom right here on the earth. Being united as believers of Christ comes from our participation in unity of Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit, and through the bond of perfect love. John 17. As God's children we are praying for a fresh outpouring of God's love, oneness and the renewed Spirit in our communities, the State of Connecticut, New England region and the four corners of these United States. All are welcome to join us in this prayer movement. Several hundred children of God from various churches attend Arise prayer gathering twice a year; the spring and fall.

In addition, Arise Partners meet once a month regularly. Praise Night is a prayer, paise and worship gathering on the third Friday of the month and we pray for our nation, churches, schools, and revival in this country and seek the face of God for the Advancement of His Kingdom in this region. The service is open to everyone who believes in prayer in Jesus name. All are welcome to join us in this prayer movement. Free Admission. All are welcome!