Saturday@theHOP is a monthly mini-conference at the House of Prayer. It takes place the first Saturday each month and offers a time of extended equipping and orientation to the New Haven Prayer Center. This month we will offer the following classes:
1. Member Orientation
Members will discover the prophetic history of New Haven and why leaders from around the city consider us a “prayer gate” of Houston. Information about the church government, great stories from the past and the vision for the future will give you a sense of belonging to an amazing “movement” of the Spirit. This class will put you in position to fulfill your destiny as God takes us on a corporate journey together. If you have never taken this class, or if it has “been a while” I encourage you to take it this month. It will create a sense of destiny within you and fan the flames of His purpose for your life into a bonfire!
2. Ministry Team Training
Altar Ministry is an application of the “One Second Principle” – God can do more in a person’s life through prayer in one second than we could in a whole lifetime of analyzing and “helping”. Altar Ministry is not counseling. Individuals come for prayer, not for us to tell them what to do. It’s not focused or dependent on the pastor, it is personal ministry carried out by the people. If you have desired to be equipped to pray with people in an effective way concerning their prayer needs this training is for you! This is an exciting ministry and a valuable training for every Christian that will prepare you to pray with individuals at the Altar, workplace, grocery store … wherever!
3. Intro to Intercessory Worship
· The prophetic history of New Haven House of Prayer
· Why we do what we do
· An introduction to the how’s and whys of this prayer model
· A preview of the heart issues of a consecrated prayer life
4. The Core Values
The core values at the House of Prayer are the foundational truths that when passionately pursued sustain the believer in a lifelong quest to know the man Christ Jesus. Living these truths as a life style cause our heart to be continually fascinated with Him and create a safeguard from carnality. Each month we will explore one of 5 “Core Values”; this month, The Beauty of God. The fascinating God created us with a need to be fascinated. God's answer is the unveiling of Christ Jesus to fascinate the human spirit. Jesus will use Divine entertainment to satisfy our longings. When God reveals God to the human spirit, there is a superior pleasure to any other pleasure in life. In the romance of the gospel Jesus not only heals and forgives, but He fascinates our heart with splendor and beauty. We have a beautiful God who beckons His people to fill their lives with His Word and prayer. When marvel is restored and we live awestruck, we are spiritually strong. A fascinated man does not need pornography. A spiritually stagnant believer is vulnerable to the vices of darkness. If we live fascinated by the Lord we do not need the stuff the world offers.
You are invited on a Holy Spirit treasure hunt to search for the deep treasures of His splendor that is purposefully hidden in the heart of God. This is the most intense treasure hunt imaginable. It will continue forever. There is nothing more exhilarating than when God reveals God to the human spirit. We focus on climbing this “mountain of mystery” or entering this “vast ocean of endless beauty.” Even small tokens of the knowledge of God will capture and exhilarate the human heart in time and eternity (Is. 6:3; Rev. 4:8-11).
5. Divine Appointments Training
Divine Appointments is the name of the Healing Rooms ministry. Healing Rooms are a natural component to the House of Prayer. Healing rooms are designated rooms, in the House of Prayer, where a ministry team will pray for an individual seeking God’s intervention in their life. The team ministers the love and power of God to individuals seeking healing. The prayer team consists of believers that are trained in prayer, with a desire to see people healed and set free. Our method is to minister to seekers, as a team through prayer. This training is a prerequisite to being placed on a Divine Appointment Team.
6. Auditions
Those desiring to audition for an Intercessory Worship Team auditions begin at 1 PM. The New Haven House of Prayer is dedicated to fulfilling the 24/7 mandate by building and equipping teams of intercessors, musicians, singers, dancers and artists to fill 84 2-hour time slots throughout the week. It is the Lord’s desire to equip passionate worshipers who are engaged in sustained, enjoyable prayer. These saints come together to combine their skills and their passion for Jesus into a beautiful symphony of praise, worship and powerful intercession. If you are interested in auditioning to join one of these teams or desire to facilitate a web-streamed meeting from IHOP-KC, auditions are held the first Saturday of each month at 1PM at NHHOP. For more information please contact Maggie Rennie by e-mail mrennie@NewHavenHOP.com .
We hope to see you Saturday May 1, 2010 at 9 AM or 1 PM for auditions. During the orientation there will be breaks for fellowship (snacks included) and each class will conclude at or before noon. Childcare is provided upon request
