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From April 30 to May 2, Kyiv will host the “International Prayer for Awakening 2010.”

The first Organizing Committee meeting for the “International Prayer for Awakening 2010” was held in Kyiv. This event is already becoming an annual event. This year, the event is undoubtedly gaining even more mass appeal and unifying character, as its initiators were churches and associations of churches from all over Ukraine, members of the Ukrainian Interchurch Council, many of whom are even moving their Saturday and Sunday services to the Sports Palace during the “Prayer for Awakening.” Negotiations are already underway with the heads of all major Christian denominations, aimed at ensuring the participation and unity of all churches in this noble cause.

Furthermore, as last year, the entire “Prayer for Awakening” will be broadcast and covered live on the CNL television channel and the megaportal Invictory.org.

Members of the organizing committee shared their expectations for the upcoming event.

Philip Savochka, Bishop and Senior Pastor of Salvation Church (Ukraine): “I am glad that preparations for the second “Prayer” are more in-depth and organized. I think it will reach many more people than the first. This will be a tremendous example for the entire body of Christ to rise together in prayer.”

Boris Grisenko, Rabbi of the Kyiv Jewish Messianic Congregation: “We see that the “Prayer for Awakening” is God’s work, which is being realized and expanding its scope.” Prayer will be a common thread throughout the three days of this event, and we believe that God will not leave us unanswered.”

Sergey Shidlovsky, leader and founder of the “God Seekers Movement”: “This is a prayer ‘for’! We affirm and support the current government, various confessions, and denominations. This prayer is aimed at unity, goodness, peace, love, and happiness in our nations.”

Vladimir Muntyan, senior pastor of the “Revival” spiritual center: “I expect great changes from God. I think that after this prayer, God will do something special.”

David Chebotarev, director of the “Good News” church association (Ukraine): “I see that all the pastors and ministers understand the importance of this prayer and are actively participating in the preparations. We as a church must not miss such important events.”

Sofia Zhukotskaya, Senior Pastor of the Holy of Holies Church: “The first time we held such an event, it was a test run, and it worked. Now I feel that God is expanding our horizons. He wants the whole world to gather at the same time and pray with us, and I believe we can do it!”

A large number of international speakers and guests are also expected, as the Prayer will cover the entire Russian-speaking world, so that people from their region will be able to intercede for their country alongside hundreds of thousands of believers.

According to the organizers of the International Prayer for Awakening, the closing ceremony will take place in the center of Kyiv on Maidan Nezalezhnosti, where all speakers and guests will hold a joint prayer to summarize the events. The “Prayer for Awakening” event will also be followed by a “Christian Music Concert,” featuring popular Christian performers and groups. In other words, the scale and scope of this year’s event already exceeds all expectations and experiences of previous years.

Following the conclusion of the International Prayer for Awakening organizing committee, members recorded video messages for all Christians, calling on them to support the upcoming prayer and become part of God’s great work of revival in the countries of the former USSR.

Pavel Kulakevich, pastor, author, and TV host of the program “Your Family in the Light of the Bible”: “Friends, we invite everyone to the prayer that will take place in Kyiv, Ukraine!”

Sofia Zhukotanska: “Let’s gather and pray and seek the face of the Lord! Let’s all offer prayers for our countries, that God may have mercy on us and bless us!”

Boris Grisenko: “Try not to miss this special prayer opportunity!”

Vladimir Muntyan: “Every revival and blessing upon a country begins with prayer. Scripture says that when we humble ourselves and begin to cry out to God, then He will visit the earth.”

David Chebotarev: “Come to prayer! Let’s pray together and see what God does!”

Sergey Velbovets, President of InVictory Media Group: “I urge absolutely everyone to leave their work, come, and participate in the International Prayer for Revival. This is an unprecedented event!”

Sergey Shidlovsky: “Let’s pray. Prayer is the key to revival!”

Vladimir Muntyan, senior pastor of the Vozrozhdeniya spiritual center: “I expect great changes from God.” I think that after this prayer, God will do something special.”

Davyd Chebotarev, director of the association of churches “Blagaya Vest” (Ukraine): “I see that all pastors and ministers understand the importance of this prayer and actively participate in the preparation. We as a church should not miss such important events.”

Sofia Zhukotanskaya, senior pastor of the Holy of Saints church: “When we did such an event for the first time, it was a test, and everything worked out for us. Now I feel that God is expanding our boundaries. He wants the whole world to be able to gather together and at the same time pray with us, and I believe that we will succeed!”

A large number of international speakers and guests are also expected, because The prayer will cover the entire Russian-speaking space on the entire face of the Earth, so that those in their region will be able to pray for their country together with hundreds of thousands of believers.

According to the idea of ​​the organizers of the “International Prayer for Awakening”, the solemn closing of the Prayer will be held in the center of Kyiv on Maidan Nezalezhnosti, where all speakers and guests of the event will hold a joint prayer at the end of all days of the event. Also, the “Concert of Christian Music” will take the baton in “Prayers for Awakening”, in which popular Christian performers and groups will take part. In other words, the scale and scope of this year’s event already exceeds all expectations and experience of previous years.

At the end of the “International Prayer for Revival” organizing committee, the members of the organizing committee recorded a video appeal to all Christians with a call to support the upcoming prayer and become part of God’s great cause of revival in the countries of the former USSR.

Pavel Kulakevich, pastor, author and TV host of the program “Your Family in the Holy Bible”: “Friends, we invite everyone to the prayer, which will be held in Ukraine, in Kyiv!”

Sofia Zhukotanskaya: “Let’s gather and pray and seek the face of the Lord! Let’s all pray together for our countries, so that God may have mercy and bless us!”

Boris Hrysenko: “Try not to miss this special prayer chance!”

Vladimir Muntyan: “Every awakening and blessing over the country begins with prayer.” The scriptures say that when we humble ourselves and start calling out to God, then He will visit the earth.”

Davyd Chebotarev: “Come to prayer! Let’s pray together and watch what God will do!”

Sergei Velbovets, president of InVictory Media Group: “I call on absolutely all people to leave their jobs, come and participate in the International Prayer for Awakening.” This is an unprecedented event!”

Sergei Shidlovsky: “Let’s pray. Prayer is the key to awakening!”

Filipp Savochka: “I invite literally everyone! Whoever you are: pastor, bishop, minister, just a Christian – come and pray, support the Prayer for Awakening!”

The prayer of intercession and the unity of the Body of Christ are the main instruments of the main goal – spiritual awakening in our peoples.

With love and respect,
Press center of “International Prayer for Awakening”