| | | | | | Cumming City Gov't Website
|
|
| | | | | Atlanta Stats & Redemptive Purpose
|
|
| | | | Local Christian Ministries
|
|
| |
|
|
|
On April 10, 2007, Christians across Cumming and Forsyth County, Georgia began coming together twice a month to begin a prayer inititiave for the needs of our local community. 
The purpose of PrayForsyth is for the Christian community that lives and works in Cumming/Forsyth County to come together across denominational lines to pray for the needs of Forsyth County and the city of Cumming, asking for God's intervention here.
 This prayer gathering is non-denominational, open to all Christians, and takes place on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 12 noon to 1PM in the historical room of the Old Schoolhouse in downtown Cumming (behind the Forsyth County Administration building at 251 Ingram Ave, Cumming GA 30040 across the street from Ingram Funeral Home and above Tam's Backstage Restaurant.) You are invited to join us and tell others about this meeting. Be sure to mark your calendar for the second and fourth Tuesday of each month as a personal reminder.
Who should attend?
Business leaders, governmental leaders, workplace men and women, local church and vocational ministry leaders, intercessors — all who desire to see the city of Cumming and Forsyth County positively impacted for Jesus Christ. We hope to see you there. Come for the entire hour or a few minutes during your lunch hour.
Can an Entire Community Be Impacted for Jesus Christ?
Read this article by author Eric Swanson from his book Externally Focused Churches.
Another helpful article is by author Os Hillman
|
|
In every city in which transformation has taken place, believers have come together to pray for their city. Prayer changes the spiritual climate of a city. Some of the main areas of influence that must be the focus of our prayers include churches, businesses, the legal, political, educational and medical fields, and the media/entertainment industry. “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land” (2 Chron. 7:14). Workplace leaders must be strategically aligned with intercessors to impact their city. |
The spiritual lifeblood of a city can be seen by the unity or lack thereof within a city. John 17:23 tells us that in order for Jesus to move powerfully in a city, there must be unity among the spiritual leaders in that city. Consequently, it is vitally important for churches to recognize that a city will never be impacted for Christ if they do not relate to other spiritual leaders in that city. Meeting together and praying for the needs of the city is important to seeing the spiritual climate of a city change. When church leaders begin praying together for the city, things begin to change in that city. |
If we are going to see transformation in Forsyth County, it will happen when leaders in business, government, and education begin to see their work as a means of reflecting God's presence in these places. Helping our workplace leaders understand and be equipped to impact their spheres of influence is vital to seeing transformation. However, this must take place through relationships between intercessors and church leaders in the city. Workplace Leaders are key because they hold the places of authority in a city that can really make needed changes in the power structures of a city. |
|
 Stated Values of PrayForsyth Prayer Gatherings
-
Cross-denominational participation
-
Participation by workplace leaders, pastors, and intercessors--anyone who agrees with stated values.
- Shared leadership for the meetings each week by Leadership Team members.
-
One-hour time frame to focus on the prayer needs of the community and leaders.
-
Affirmation from participants that unity and the love of Christ must be central to our efforts.
-
Possible joint projects for the community with a motive to demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ collectively to our community.
-
Affirmation that we must not only pray for our community but bless our city tangibly through our collective resources as we determine God’s leading as "The Church" in Cumming/Forsyth County.
Order of the Hour and Prayer Guidelines
-
12 noon– Welcome from facilitator.
-
Time-sensitive announcements should be given to facilitator.
-
All other announcements should be given to leadership team for review.
-
Please be brief in your prayers to allow others to pray.
-
Make no mention of denominational issues, as this is a non-denominational gathering.
-
Be aware that faith expressions that may be common to your experience may not be for others.
-
Please be considerate of everyone.
-
Focus your prayers on our local community, our people, and our leaders.
-
Facilitator will close the meeting in prayer at 1pm. |
PrayForsyth Leadership Team
- Jon Adams, Big Creek Presbyterian Church
- Terrie Caine, Transformations For Your Home
- Kimberly Gentile, Intl Christian Chamber of Commerce, Forsyth
- Os Hillman, Marketplace Leaders
- Bob Jolly, First Baptist Cumming
- Robbie Mathis, Freedom Tabernacle
- Joe Martinez, La Roca Church
- Jim Sharp, Abba House
- Joey Watkins, Marketplace Leaders
Contact info
|
Additional Resources
In The News
Articles
 
 Education is an important element of the transformation process. There are a number books, audios, and videos that document tranformation processes that have taken place across the world. PrayForsyth offers many resources to help you or your group understand the spiritual foundations needed to see transformation in Cumming and Fosyth County. |
|
