York Minster

Feedback: A great crowd gathered in York Minster for the Global Day of Prayer. A specially commissioned art installation depicted the burden of prayer in Hope08 and we joined in that theme to exercise that burden together. We were called together to pray by a great trumpet blast then we held a joint ‘act of turning’ as we forgave all, repented of our personal sin and that of our nation. The church leaders of the city and surrounding areas were called out into the great aisle of the Nave of York Minster as we prayed for them, releasing a blessing and calling for the spirit of Jesus to form the fruits of Galatians 5 in their lives. As we called out for revival, we then began a ‘prayer parade’ as we walked around a 12 part display in the minster of prayer points for our council, education and health services, police, churches and the many facets of greater York. As we turned our attention to our world the nations of Burma and Zimbabwe were very much on our hearts. We also focussed on youth issues and then all joined together for the world prayer. Representatives of many nations joined in the world prayer. The Lord Mayor and Sheriff of York also welcomed our prayers for them thanking the crowd. To close the Lord Mayor and her party lead us out of the building with flaming torches. Outside church leaders with flaming torches had already formed a huge semi-circle surrounding us with fire as the final prayer took place on the steps of the Minster. Another great act of unity was complete, but the praying and activity has only just begun as we stand and act in faith for revival in our city and nation.
Feedback by Steve Redman