GDOP London Calls All Leaders to Carry the Torch at Wembley Stadium

By Peter Wooding
Europe Bureau Chief for ASSIST News Service

LONDON, ENGLAND (ANS) -- Global Day of Prayer London, in partnership with national organisations and denominations, is calling for 1,000 leaders to pray together to set Britain ablaze at the Carry the Torch national leaders summit. This will take place in the Great Hall at Wembley Stadium on Saturday September 17, 9:30am-4:30pm.

Carry The Torch Poster

The key focus of the day will be to jointly see how God's Kingdom can increase in the UK releasing the Gospel to millions of people and seeing tangible transformations within every sector of society.

"We are looking to God for mercy and blessings upon our nation as we gather together. Every leader of small and large groups within the marketplace, church and ministry are invited. We would like to see lots of young leaders from different cultures and streams joining us on the day," said Jonathan Oloyede, convener GDOP London.

"I believe it's really important when leaders come together that we pray. I believe God is going to do a great and mighty work in the UK as a result of that. I'm starting to see things shake spiritually in the UK and we pray God will use it to bring honour and glory to his name," said evangelist Will Graham, grandson of Billy Graham, one of the guest ministers on the day.

GDOP London Convener Jonathan Oloyede

Other guest ministers will include Gerald Coates, Jane Holloway, Ade Omooba, Colin Urquhart, Celia Collins, Debra Green, Graham Kendrick, Noel Robinson, Lara Martin, Bishop David Hawkins, Ian Christensen, Stephen Gaukroger, Marilyn Figueroa and Hugh Osgood.

There will be special presentations by Phil Hulks from Urban Saints, and Shirley Brownhill visionary for YWAM-Mega Cities towards the 2012 Olympics.

Key national and international Christian leaders are getting behind this strategic event:

"Having lived in London all these years, anything like this just warms my heart. I hope as many leaders as possible will be there. It's absolutely vital that Christian leaders get together for prayer, for fellowship and to face the reality of the challenge we have in Britain right now where the danger is we're going to lose a whole generation of young people if we don't move into more intensive spiritual action for God. Prayer is the bottom line."

George Verwer founder of Operation Mobilisation

"I really believe it pleases God that we come together in unity because we want to talk to God and we want to lean on God and we want to say God it's time for an awakening. So I'm absolutely delighted when I hear of gatherings of prayer for the cause of the kingdom of Christ and I commend it wholeheartedly."

J.John, Philo Trust Director

"I think it's such a good idea that before we go for the big stadium events, let's get leaders together thinking strategically, learning from one another and getting rid of some of our baggage, which is going to be key to see the nation changed."

Andy Hawthorne, The Message Trust Founder

"The inspiration is the churches are united together and when we pray together in the name of the Lord for the whole nation He will answer. I believe God is going to manifest Himself in the UK."

Dr William Kumuyi, Deeper Christian Life Ministry

Churches and groups are being encouraged to register their leadership teams early due to the limited space. More updates will be posted on the GDOP London website.

Registration Details

Register now online - £25 @ www.gdoplondon.com

For more information call: 08456 528 600

The Cost for the day, which will include a Tour of Wembley Stadium, Entry, Notes and buffet lunch will be £25.00.

You can register by completing the online form at:
http://gdoplondon.com/about/leadership-summit/

Then either send a cheque for £25 payable to 'GDOP London' to:
Global Day of prayer London,
PO Box 3171, Romford, RM3 3AF
or use the Paypal link at:
http://gdoplondon.com/about/leadership-summit/

Editors Note:

For further information and media enquires contact:

Peter Wooding: 01244 549167/07500 903067
peter@peterwoodingproductions.com

Dr Jonathan Oloyede: 08456 528 600

Kim Dopson, GDOP Administrator: 08456 528 600 / 0208 853 9529

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 07, Millwall Football Stadium in 2008 and West Ham stadium in 2010 saw a combined attendance of 40,000 Christians attending.

From August 1st, 2010 - December 31, 2011 GDOP London is coordinating 500 Days of Prayer calling for

:

500 people who will stand in the gap, choose one day throughout 500 days to fast and pray

1000 Churches or Organisations who will take a day to pray each month through the 500 days

1 Million Christians who will set their mobile phone to 12noon and pray the Lord's Prayer each day

Leaders to Fast and Pray together nationally on 30th July and 30th November 2011

For more information go to: www.gdoplondon.com

Peter Wooding

Peter Wooding is an award-winning TV, radio and print journalist and media consultant under the name of Peter Wooding Productions (www.peterwoodingproductions.com). Having previously spent 10 years as news editor with UCB Radio in the UK, he has travelled extensively reporting from countries including Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, Dubai, South Korea, Zambia, Gambia, Mozambique, Croatia, Israel and India. He now reports regularly for CBN News, ASSIST News Service, GDOP London, Russian Ministries, Whispering Word 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 Projects 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:peter@peterwoodingproductions.com or tel. +44 1244 549167/+44 7500 903067