Oct. 2002 email notes: harp and bowl meetings in Charlotte

Found some old email, here is one from October 12, 2002:

Harp and bowl prayer

We are having an introduction to harp and bowl prayer that is being taught by Greg Burnett. This will be presented over several nights next week in the chapel at Resurrection Lutheran Church as a launching point for what will be aweekly intercessory worship meeting that will be "in the spirit of the tabernacle of David".

The outline for this introduction is as follows:

October 21, Monday evening, 7-9PM "What God has said in the past about prayer, and what He is saying about prayer today" Also included in this session will be addressing the practical issues of how "harp and bowl" prayer is structured

October 22, Tuesday evening, 7-9PM "The Divine Romance, part 1: What God thinks about us, His Church" Identifying the right motivations for prayer

October 23, Wednesday evening, 7-9PM "The Divine Romance, part 2: Our pursuit of God" Dealing with additional obstacles to prayer. The latter part of the evening will include the formal launch of a weekly Wednesday evening harp and bowl prayer meeting. For additional information you can contact Greg Burnett.

Here is part of the email I sent out on October 25 after the launch:

This past spring I wrote a few lines as I came out of a time before the Lord. I'd like to forward the following to you as I perceive the Lord will establish a prayer movement in Charlotte in our day that will be sustained continuously, night and day, in a manner similar to this writing:

Now the procession comes into view
We're following Jesus, we look like you
We heal the sick and we raise the dead
We carry our cross and talk of blood He shed

Chorus:
Set us free to love You more
We want to be burning as our faith's reward
Open the heavens, let fire come down
Consuming our lives as we cast our crowns

As the procession comes into view
the winter is over for Gentile and Jew.
Prayer is ascending, God's song being sung -
A joyful assembly for an audience of One

(Chorus again)

As the procession continues its way
Their lovesongs for Jesus makes nations to sway
His glory's knowledge now filling the earth
As a passionate bride aches for His return


In closing, I must thank the Holy Spirit for His leading and faithfulness. He is jealous for us to know Jesus deeply and is faithful to make that possible. I must also thank everyone who helped in unseen ways, such as my wife Caryn who made herself available to provide child care for 3 nights during our harp and bowl "launch" this week. And there are many others who have helped with sound, seating and the various details that are important to have comfortable occasions to meet at the church building. May the Lord show you His joy for serving us this week!

Please join me in prayer as we look for more musicans and prayer leaders to join in in our intercessory worship. And, as the Lord is pleased, to link with other fellowships in Charlotte, to the end that ministry to the Lord might at some day be sustained night and day until Jesus returns to [His] Church.

Its interesting to review the touchstones of the past, noting what got us where we are today. This fall it will have been 5 years since the simple beginnings. In 5 more years there will be such a difference, it will be more dramatic than even what we've seen so far. Thank you, Jesus, for building your house of prayer in Charlotte.

Iceland to take over NATO radar system

Iceland will take over the operations of a NATO radar system from the US on August 15, as announced after a meeting between the Icelandic government and the US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs R. Nicholas Burns yesterday.

Iceland will cover the cost of operating the system; ISK 800 million (USD 12.6 million, EUR 9.5 million) every year, but the US may help cover some of the costs of maintaining the system, Fréttabladid reports.

Read more here.

ZHOP conference starts today

The Longings Prophetic Womens conference begins today at ZHOP. Check it out here if you haven't registered already! Conference schedule is listed here.

VOM prayer update

VOM News and Prayer Update: June 12, 2007

"For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion; in the secret place of His tabernacle He shall hide me; He shall set me high upon a rock. And now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me; therefore I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord. "(Psalm 9:1-4)

INDONESIA
Three Sunday School Teachers Released from Prison – VOM Sources/ Compass Direct News
Praise God! Dr. Rebekka, Mrs. Eti and Mrs. Ratna have been released after two years in prison. We rejoice and thank you for your prayers. According to Compass Direct News, a crowd had gathered to welcome the women as they walked free from Indramayu district prison in West Java. An eyewitness told Compass, "The women appeared happy and peaceful as they emerged from the prison gates. All three said they had no fear for the future and were convinced that God would protect and guide them forward." Psalm 46:7, 1 Peter 2:9-10, Psalm 32:7

CHINA
UPDATE: House-Church Leader Sentenced to Six Months – China Aid Association
On June 4, 2007, Beijing house-church leader Hua Huiqi was secretly sentenced to six months in prison at Chayang District People's Court. According to China Aid Association (CAA), Hua's wife and lawyer were not allowed to attend the trial which lasted about two hours. CAA expects Hua to be released from prison next month. Pray Hua and his mother are strengthened and encouraged in prison. Pray for their release and for God to heal Shuang Shuying. Psalm 103:1-5

INDIA
Two Christian Leaders Killed, VOM Coordinator Attacked – VOM Sources

UTTER PRADESH - On June 2, 2007, two Christian leaders were stabbed to death at a Christian school and orphanage in Etah District, Uttah Pradesh. According to The Voice of the Martyrs contacts, it is believed Samuel Masih and Aman Singh, leaders at the school, were brutally killed by anti-Christian Hindu extremists. "Aman Singh's body had more than 20 stab wounds, while Masih had been stabbed five times. Police are investigating. Robbery has been ruled out as a motive, and the family suspects that religion was a factor," the contacts said. Pray for the families of those killed. Pray believers in this area will be strengthened and encouraged despite the hardships they face.

BANGALORE – On June 8, 2007, a coordinator for The Voice of Martyrs was attacked at his home by Hindu extremists. According to VOM contacts, more than 150 extremists were bussed in from different areas and gathered at his house, which also serves as a house church. "Brother N hid in a room while other believers contacted the police. While the police arrived, the crowd grabbed him and beat him severely. He has cuts and bruises and was nearly unconscious when he was taken away to the police station and hospital." Pray for healing for Brother N's injuries and for believers in India who are experiencing an increase in persecution.

Psalm 147:1-7, 1 Thessalonians 3:7-10

LAOS
Believers Forced to Pay Village Leader for Being a Christian – VOM Sources
The head of Nam Thuam village has set a rule that people in his village cannot become Christian. According to The Voice of the Martyrs' contacts, anyone who converts to Christianity has to pay 500,000 Kip (about $52 U.S.) or their family will be evicted from the village. Three families have accepted Christ and they do not have money to pay the leader of the village. Pray for protection for these families and for other believers in Laos. Psalm 5:11-12

Video: a day in the life of a ZHOP intern

Listen to Vatnajökull glacier melt

The British artist Katie Paterson has made it possible for art lovers to listen to Vatnajökull glacier, the largest in Iceland and in Europe, melt with one phone call.

Paterson became fascinated with glaciers on her travels to Iceland and has now established a microphone in Jökulsárlón lagoon at the foot of Vatnajökull, Fréttabladid reports.

Callers can listen to rumbles when the glacier melts, breaks into pieces and icebergs fall into the lagoon. The telephone number (in England) is +44-(0)7758-225698.

(Article from IcelandReview's daily news)

Today's prophetic front page

The front page of the Charlotte Observer today has the following information:

Box at the top says: Father's Day gift guide
Main headline: City continues to push its limits
Side headline: Labor shortage threatens harvest

For him who has ear to hear.

Misty Edwards worship set video

Sabbath pictures

I was listening to Brian Doerksen's recording this morning of 'Simply Said' by Monique Tute... it goes aptly with these images.

Simply Said
Monique Tute

Verse 1:
All of earth's most lovely words
Spoken from the purest lips
Can't begin to tell You how I feel
Ev'ry note the world has heard
Played with tender skill and care
Can't contain the rhythm of my heartbeat

Chorus:
Simply said simply said
I love You
Simply said simply said
I love You

Verse 2:
All the shades that canvas wears
Drawing thoughts so strong and soft
Couldn't paint the colour of my view
Ev'ry fragile heart that's won
Captured by a longing glance
Only knows a taste of this emotion