BAY AREA CHRISTIAN NEWS (***new announcements) ***A FORTY DAY FAST FOR CALIFORNIA begins Wed Sept 24 Prayerfully consider what you can do. Probably everyone who reads this email (and lives in California) should do something. This FAST ends with TheCall CA in San Diego, Nov 1st, which is three days before the Presidential election and the vote on Proposition 8 (see Lou Engle's msg below). Approximately 1.3 billion muslims are fasting during all 30 days of September for Ramadan. They fast from sun up to sun down without water or food. How much more should we who have the Holy Spirit to help us, stand in the gap for California! Call on His divine enablement and grace to do your part. Ask Him what it is that would please your heavenly bridegroom.
***For Senior Pastors***MAYOR CHUCK REED'S BREAKFAST Oct 16 SJ The Faith Leaders Appreciation Breakfast - An Interfaith Celebration of Community Service at the San Jose City Hall Rotunda. Space is limited, please rsvp by 10/10/08 to Alicia Bosco alicia.bosco@sanjoseca.gov or 408 535-4822. ***A Startling statistic: 70% of Christians lose their faith in college! A weekend to "tinker with the thinker" and answer the tough questions may help reverse that. Dig Deeper. . . ***DIG DEEPER WEEKEND (for ages 12-20) Oct 3-4 SJ Focus on the Family apologetics (answering the tough questions) for Young Adults and Youth! With Speaker Alex McFarland; Lee Strobel, author of The Case for Christ says, "I've grown to trust Alex as a smart, passionate and persuasive defender of Christianity." At Calvary Chapel, 1175 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, $35. Youth leaders and parents encouraged to attend also! Sandy at 408 723-0560; download bulletin inserts/posters at www.ctsearch.com/Dig_Deeper_Poster.pdf, www.ctsearch.com/Dig_Deeper_Bulletin.pdf, www.family.org/bigdigevents. ***AUTHOR OF "THE SHACK" Sept 20 Pleasanton ***GATHERING OF THE UNASHAMED Wed, Sept 24 SJ Evening Rally at San Jose City Hall, 6pm, after the morning prayer gatherings at flagpoles across America (one hour before school)! www.gatheringoftheunashamed.com. SYATP SEE YOU AT THE POLE Wed Morning Sept 24 Ten days away!--kids pray at their flagpoles 1 hour before school starts around the world. www.syatp.com ***PROTECT MARRIAGE RALLIES Sept 25, Oct 1, Oct 19 In support of Yes on Proposition 8 Marriage Amendment, there will be three simulcast events. One for pastors and leaders Thurs 9/25, 7-8:30pm; one for youth and parents Wed, 10/1, 7-9pm, and one for congregations on Sun 10/19 at 5-7pm. http://www.protectmarriageca.com/ for a list of host sites. TIMOTHY SNODGRASS Conference On Now! Sept 11-14 SF Voice of Pentecost hosts Timothy Snodgrass and Patrick O'marra all weekend, 9/11-9/14, at 1970 Ocean Ave, San Francisco. FREE. Find schedule at www.elijah1.com. JOYCE MEYER Sept 18-20 SJ Arena Free Admission! Powerful life-changing teaching and message from Joyce Meyer, and feature worship with Hillsong's Darlene Zschech, on Thur 7pm, Fri 10am, 7pm and Sat 10am, Sept 18-20. Doors open two hours prior to each session; seating free (first come, first served basis). At the HP Pavillion in San Jose at 525 West Santa Clara St, 95113, CALIFORNIA CHRISTIAN APOLOGETICS Sept 19-20 Fremont Apologetics Conference, $50 at door or $40 early reg; youth $10 (free Friday 7pm) ConVenue: Harbor Light Church, 4760 Thornton Ave, Fremont, 94536. Info at http://standfortruthministries.org/
BAY AREA PRAYER CONFERENCE Sept 19-20 Milpitas Annual Church Prayer Leaders Network conference with Eddie and Alice Smith. Fri 6pm til Sat 4:30pm at Christ Community Church, 1000 S. Park Victoria Dr, Milpitas. $36 earlybird until 8/25 (or $45 after), pastors $22.50 til 9/6, group rates avail, 408 799-9939 www.prayerleader.com Info ginny@harvestprayer.com. CHURCH ON THE RIVER Santa Cruz Concerts 9/21, 10/19 Outdoor Concerts in the Park, third Sunday each month, at San Lorenzo Park, 137 Dakota Ave, Santa Cruz. Music, prophetic dance, prayer. Info www.santacruzrevival.com, 831 465-0616. RACE TRACK CHAPLAINCY FUNDRAISER Sept 21 Pat Day, winner of the Kentucky Derby, and facinating speaker will speak at Golden Gate Fields after the races. Pat is famous for his devotion to Christ and is the National Spokesperson for RTCA (Race Track Chaplaincy of America). More info www.rtcanorcal.org or 510 205-2610. LINCOLN BREWSTER Sept 23 San Jose WINKIE PRATNEY Sept 26-28 San Jose GateWay City Church with pastor David Cannistraci hosts Fall Conference with Winkie Pratney, Fri, Sat & Sun at 5883 Eden Park Place, 95138 (south San Jose off 101). FREE. More info www.gccsj.com, 408 281-7900. TRUTH PROJECT Sept 27 San Jose STAND FOR MARRIAGE RALLY Sept 28 San Jose Sunday evening 9/28 at 5:30-7:30pm at Church on the Hill, 500 Sands Dr. San Jose. Speakers Tony Perkins (President of Family Research Council, Washington DC), Congressman Louie Gohmert (Texas), Ron Prentice (CA Family Council), Pastor Dick Bernal of Jubilee, Brian Sussman (KSFO Radio). Sponsored by VAC Action,www.VAC.org, 408 267-0800. CHRISTIAN LEADER BRIEFING Sept 29 SJ Complimentary Lunch for Pastors At 9:30 am to 3 pm at the Rotary Summit Center, 88 S 4th St. on Monday 9/29. Sponsored by Values Advocacy Council www.VAC.org, rsvp by 9/22, 408 267-0800 (see invite below). 2008 APOSTOLIC CONFERENCE Oct 3-5 Mi Wuk Village With Barbara Yoder and Jim and Jean Hodges at Word of Life Fellowship, 24630 State Highway 108, Mi Wuk Village, CA 95346. Info and schedule: (209) 586-7005 or www.wordoflifeca.com. FREE HEALTH FAIR & GOSPEL MUSIC Oct 4 SJ Downtown San Jose, at St James Park outreach on Sat Oct 4. Volunteers call Yvette 408 386-1177, ysglasgow@sbcglobal.net 9TH ANNUAL CHRISTIAN EQUIPPING CONFERENCE Oct 9-11 Hawaiian Islands Ministries presents annual conference for the Bay Area at Harbor Light Church, Fremont. 25 seasoned faculty, 40 seminars; info www.himonline.org. ***VERTICAL CALL - THE TABERNACLE Oct 17-26 Santa Rosa Ten days of day and night worship & intercession, contending for Jesus to become FAMOUS in California and in all the earth! Specifically we will be crying MERCY and REVIVAL for the San Francisco Bay Area, and for the launching of a North Coast Regional House of Prayer. We are calling for the burning ones to join us for any or all of these 10 days. Doors open 24 hrs/day from 10/17 at 7pm to 10/26 at 9pm. Also, 2 main sessions daily 10am to 1pm and 7pm to 10pm for targeted & united worship, intercession and impartation. At 920 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa. Ron Paul, 707 575-5956, inquire@verticalcall.org, www.verticalcall.org. (It's not too late to join the 40 day fast prior to The Tabernacle) ***GOLDEN OIL CONFERENCE Oct 17-18 Hayward Apostolic/Prophetic/Healing Conference with Dee Felix, Jeff Dennis, Tony Menjivar, Joseph Olberg. Worship with Sovereign Reign (former members from latin rock group Malo). Fundraiser toward "taking the city of Hayward for Jesus" donation $35 includes lunch on Sat. At Bridge of Faith Church, 27343 Whitman St, Hayward at 7pm Fri, 10:30am Sat,http://www.myspace.com/sovereignreign7. ***I AM LOVE 360 Nov 1 SF Thousands of Christians are expected to come to the streets of San Francisco to transform the City with His love. Powerful free concert with Lincoln Brewster, Stephen Baldwin, Missing Piece, Phillip Bardowll (Former Beach Boy), 7th Day Slumber, JB BLUE, Mary Cary of Thankful, and many more. 5,000 free lunches; hope for the hopeless. More info to follow or contact Rodgar McCalmon 707 864-9960 pastorrodgar@lgfchurch.org. Supported also by event organizers of Spirit West Coast and By Faith Productions. ***AGLOW SAN FRANCISCO-PENINSULA Oct 31-Nov 1 Conference with Diane Moder, director of Aglow Islam Mandate and Dr. Victor Khalil originally from Eygpt, serving the Middle East and Southeast Asia. At Promised Land Fellowship, 1663 Market St, SF. Contact Donna for more info, 415 398-9007, donnasfaglow@yahoo.com. THECALL CALIFORNIA 11/1 San Diego IMPORTANT! Mark your Calendar. TRY TO BE THERE! TheCall California can positively influence November's elections (held three days later on Nov 4th) concerning the Marriage Protection Initiative. Much prayer, humility, fasting and repentance is needed. Lou Engle is calling California to a 40 Day Fast just prior to the elections (info to follow). Held at Qualcomm Stadium. www.protectmarriage.com, www.thecall.com KFAX PASTOR'S APPRECIATION BREAKFAST Fri Nov 7 Fremont GEORGE OTIS Nov 14-15 San Jose A huge privilege to welcome George Otis to the Bay Area! This is a "don't wanna miss" opportunity. Teaching on revival - igniting hunger for revival! TASCC (Transformation Alliance of Santa Clara County) invites you to this historic conference on Sat/Sun, Nov 14 & 15th, at GateWay City Church, 5883 Eden Park Place, 95138 (south San Jose off 101). FREE. More info www.transformationalliance.org or www.gccsj.com. GOLDEN GATE OUTPOURING - Days of Glory! Continues nightly Wed thru Sat at 7pm. You don't want to miss this! San Francisco pastor Michael Brodeur invites you to join the Golden Gate Outpouring as we hunger for God to move here. Host: Promised Land Fellowship, 1663 Market St at Gough, SF, 415 558-9900, www.plfsf.com. YOUR KINGDOM COME Catholic Charismatic - Santa Clara YWAM SF DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING SCHOOL It's not just a school - it's a life transformation! Three months of training and Urban outreach in a World Class City - Another two months overseas in the cities of the world! Apply to Youth With a Mission San Francisco DTS today: www.ywamsanfrancisco.org, 415 885-6543. IHOP EAST BAY The International House of Prayer East Bay is open for prayer Mon-Fri, 4am to 4pm at Parkway Baptist Church, 7485 Village Pkwy, Dublin 94568, 925 828-0359 . Encounter God Services are Fridays, 7pm, info@ihopeastbay.com. THE ARK - BERKELEY HOP It's a Love Revolution - The Ark, a non-denominational Berkeley ministry and house of prayer, meets Thur & Fri evenings. Also meets Sunday 3p at the 2239 Dwight Way, Berkeley, www.ArkoftheLord.com. SF HOUSE OF PRAYER Tues, Wed, Thur 9pm to 9am and Friday 6pm to Saturday 6am. Located at Promised Land Fellowship, 1663 Market at Gough. All Welcome! Michael Dowling 925 518-9441 or 415 279-4012 , (training provided for worship and watch leaders) www.sfhouseofprayer.org, michael.dowling@sbcglobal.net SJ HOP GOES TO THE STREETS with HEALING each Sat 6pm Join the San Jose House of Prayer in the Oasis, Downtown Youth Center, Sat nights 8pm (Bring the sick. Also, come early, 6pm, to go to the streets! Joined by San Jose Healing Rooms) at 200 N. First St, San Jose, 95113, at the corner of St James. Take Julian Exit off Hwy 87. www.sjihop.org, info@sjihop.org Our prayers are making a difference as we expect an awesome move of God in the Bay Area! Blessings, Sue Landry 408 717-0614 ________________________________________________________ ************************************************************************ From: Values Advocacy Council Subject: Christian Leaders Briefing on Monday, 9/29/08
Please Join us for an Action Packed Day!
RSVP Now!
Northern California Clergy Briefing
Values Advocacy Council and VAC Action cordially invite you to participate in the
Clergy Policy Briefing
Preserving Biblical Marriage in California
With Special Guests
Tony Perkins
Family Research Council
Bishop Harry Jackson
High Impact Ministries
Congressman Louie Gohmert, (R) TX
Pastor Miles McPherson
The Rock Church, San Diego
Ron Prentice
California Family Council
Dr. Charles Self
Dr. History on KSFO Radio
and other guest speakers
To be held at the Rotary Summit Center
88 South 4th Street, San Jose CA 95113 7th Floor
on Monday, September 29th
from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Lunch is complimentary
and will be provided by VAC Action
To reserve your space, please RSVP No Later Than Monday, September 22nd, 2008
by calling 408-267-0800 or on line at RSVP here.
Space is limited and will be accepted on a first call basis.
Valuess Advocacy Council and VAC Action
1175 Hillsdale Avenue
San Jose, CA 95118
www.vac.org ***************************************************************** Fwd from Lou Engle:
TheCall CA - November 1, 2008 - Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego
They came like waves crashing onto the shores of California. Leaving behind a legacy of glory and apostolic influence, great manifestations of the power and love of God broke in on past generations of hungry saints. Waves of God's great presence cascaded upon her shores in 1906, 1919, 1947, 1948, 1967, 1971, 1980, and 1994. These waves are California's revivals.
In the midst of unspeakable decadence, corporate greed, cultural trend setting, and global pornographic exportation, there lies deposited deeply below California's crusty surface gold-there's oil in her hills. Something continually draws God to the scene.
Could it be that God is drawn to her pain? Maybe God sees her shores as hosting a planet's lost prophets with misplaced passions, or maybe He is drawn to the cry of her wandering masses. Whatever the case, He comes, and when He does, the entire world is changed.
The revivals sown in Hollywood loosed great evangelists like Bill Bright and Billy Graham. The Jesus Movement gave us Calvary love songs that have kissed the youth of the globe. The new wine of worship and healing came from California's vineyards. These ancient songs awaken us from our nightmare and remind us of something that was and can be again. Hollywood, the "woman at the well," could become the great evangelist again in these last days.
In 1946, Franklin Hall launched a fasting and prayer movement out of San Diego with a book called Atomic Power with God through Fasting and Prayer. Thousands were stirred to enter into extended consecration fasts. Shortly thereafter, the great healing revival broke out in 1947, followed by the campus revivals and the Hollywood revivals of 1948. In that very same year across the globe in the heart of the Middle East, by God's divine mandate Israel was again called a nation.
Could it be that there was a connection between what God was doing in California and the orchestrating of His divine purposes in the creation of the nation of Israel? Is it possible that the outpouring of God's presence and the igniting of prayer in California were in reality connected with God's heart to birth an entire nation? I believe that it was a global Joel 2 moment-that after the fast, God restored the land and poured out His Spirit on all flesh, just as He promised He would in scripture.
Now 50 years later, California sits within a fog of moral confusion, and I hear TheCall again: "Gather the people, call a fast, and afterward I will pour out my Spirit."
Recently the Supreme Court of California disregarded the votes of the people and legalized homosexual marriage. The entire world listened attentively as the mayor of San Francisco boasted: "As California goes, so goes the rest of the nation. It's inevitable. This door is wide open. It's going to happen whether you like it or not. This is the future, and it's now." The world is looking to California for moral leadership while California finds herself caught in the snare of idolatry and self-worship.
Recently, I received an urgent call on behalf of hundreds of pastors in California who are challenging the Supreme Court ruling with Proposition 8, which thousands are being mobilized to vote for on November 4 to restrain homosexual marriage. They asked me to bring fasting and prayer to the state, understanding that this is an ongoing spiritual battle that wouldn't be won through political petitioning alone. They recognized the reality that only the weapons of fasting and prayer will turn the tide. So they asked us to bring TheCall to San Diego, not knowing that we had already received several powerful directives from the Lord a year ago that TheCall was to go to the stadium in San Diego.
The situation in California is a reflection of how far down the line we have come in removing the very moral foundations that preserve our society. The moral levies in America are breaking and once marriage is redefined, it will only be a matter of time before the entire structure of morality collapses within our nation. In one sense, this California Supreme Court decision mirrors our own inward moral concessions as a church to the prevailing culture, and it is the fruit of a compromising silence that has failed to confront the rising spiritual and political contenders.
But it is not too late! This is not a time for hiding in caves. It is time to stand up in the face of this prevailing darkness and resist mightily the spirit of peaceful coexistence and apathetic resignation. We are coming to a Mount Carmel moment, which I believe could be the church's finest hour-the hour in which she challenges her own compromise and gains authority through prayer and action, which is her true vocation. Then our light will break forth like the dawn and truth will no longer be trampled under the feet of renegade kings and judges.
The church is not at the mercy of political decrees of destruction. Jesus is the Lord of history! Though these decrees stand today, they will not stand forever. God is the one who reverses the edicts of man, using the church as an agent of righteous revolution to displace kings and overthrow their decrees through the weapons of fasting and prayer.
To this end, we are summoning believers from all across the state of California and the nation to a 40-day season of fasting and prayer, beginning September 24 and ending on November 2. Like Daniel, we face principalities and powers and can only contend with them through extended prevailing fasting and prayer. Chuck Colson, quoting a professor from Princeton, declared that we are in "the Armageddon of the culture wars of America." If that is true, then we have no tomorrow. We must fast and pray and win now through costly intercession! Stay tuned to www.TheCall.com/TheCaliforniaFast during these 40 days for daily devotionals to help focus and fuel your heart during this fast.
At the end of the fast, on November 1 we are summoning the entire nation to gather for a Joel 2 moment. When there is no remedy, when there is no natural hope, God still has a holy prescription: blow the trumpet in Zion, gather the people, and call a fast.
Let the believers of this great state gather and cry out to God believing that California could become the flashpoint of real change in America and not the open door to societal collapse. Let us return to the fasting, praying womb in San Diego and seek the face of God on November 1, 2008 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA.
Consumed by TheCall,
Lou Engle
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