LONDON, UK (ANS) -- Several hundreds of Christians from across the globe gathered at the Emmanuel Christian Centre in Westminster, London, UK, on Sunday, August 1, 2010, for the launch of an historic prayer chain.

A South Korean Christians in prayer

Organised by Celebration for the Nations and GDOP London, believers from South Korea, Spain, South America, Africa and the UK came together for a powerful evening as Global Day of Prayer London began 500 days of non-stop prayer and fasting for the nation.

Celebration for the Nations coordinator Gail Dixon and the Team are very excited about this season of non stop prayer.

“We have already taken a day to pray 24 hours and we will be mobilizing hundreds if not thousands of South Koreans to pray during these 500 days for Great Britain” a Korean spokesperson said.

GDOP London has been working with as many different national and denominational groups of Christians to mobilize prayer across the land in preparation for a mighty move of God. “This chain of non-stop prayer, day and night, up to and including a national day of prayer at Wembley Stadium in September, 2011, and beyond is of tremendous significance for the future of this nation,” said GDOP London Convener Jonathan Oloyede who was thrilled with the large and enthusiastic turn out at Sunday night’s event.
 

Scene at the Emmanuel Christian Centre on Sunday

As this non-stop prayer was mobilized, Oloyede led the whole assembly in a great shout to the Lord, followed by fervent prayers that the Gospel would be unleashed to every school, every village, every hamlet, every community, every town and every city in Great Britain.

Oloyede has been travelling up and down the country in the lead up to this launch mobilising an army of intercessors to sign up for this 500 days of prayer as momentum builds towards next year’s historic day of prayer at the country’s national stadium.

Already a number of Christian organizations and denominations are getting behind this prayer chain including the Evangelical Alliance.

“There is tremendous power when the church comes together to seek God. The social and spiritual transformation of our nation will happen as churches unite in prayer and action,’ said Evangelical Alliance General Director Steve Clifford.
 

Dr. Jonathan Oloyede

He added: “Right now all over the country, prayer is exploding in so many vibrant and creative ways. I love the idea of churches of all sizes and expressions committing themselves to be a part of the 500 day prayer challenge – the possibilities are without limit and I encourage churches to get involved in this initiative.”

GDOP London is urging Christians from all denominations and ethnic backgrounds to sign up their churches to take part in this prayer chain and be part of seeing Revival Renewal and National Transformation come to these isles.

Note: The Global Day of Prayer London (GDOP) is a movement of collaboration across the Christian Church in the capital towards Unity, Prayer and Transformation, and is part of a global network which began in South Africa at the turn of the Millennium. In 2009 over 250 million Christians united in 220 countries to pray. In London, GDOP has been a focus of prayer and Christian action since 2006 with prayer networks now in every London borough. West Ham Stadium 2007, Millwall Football Stadium in 2008, and West Ham Stadium 2010 saw a combined attendance of 40,000 Christians attending. Organizers hold a vision to host the 2011 event at Wembley Stadium. For more details go to: www.gdoplondon.com

For further information contact:
Dr. Jonathan Oloyede: + 44 (0) 8456 528 600 / + 44 (0)2088 539 529
Kim Dopson, GDOP Executive Administrator: + 44 (0) 8456 528 600 / + 44 (0) 2088 539 529
Email: prayer@gdoplondon.com
For Media information
Peter Wooding: Tel. + 44 (0) 7500 903067/ + 44 (0) 1244 549167
Email: woodingpeter@hotmail.com
Olave Snelling: Tel. + 44 (0) 7947 034331

Peter Wooding is an award-winning TV, radio and print journalist and media consultant having spent 10 years as news editor with UCB Radio in the UK. He has traveled extensively reporting from countries including Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, Dubai, South Korea, Zambia, Gambia, Mozambique, Croatia, Israel and India. He reports regularly for CBN News, KCBI radio, ASSIST News and Sorted Magazine. Peter and wife Sharon live in North Wales, UK with their three children. Passionate to see God’s Justice and Mercy impact lives, Peter is director of a new UK ministry Mercy Project International (www.mercyproject.org.uk) to help at-risk young people in Ukraine, Russia, Armenia, Kosovo, the Middle East and beyond. Contact Peter for consultation at woodingpeter@hotmail.com or tel. +44 1244 549167/+44 7500 903067.