Nightwatch

For the very first time in Sanctuary's history, we are about to try praying through the night. We are scheduled to go from midnight to 6am this weekend and everyone is very excited! We have full teams slotted in to sing and we even have intercession happening at 4am! Because this is our first attempt at this time slot, we are keeping this a "closed meeting", restricting it to those who are SHOP regulars. The door will be locked so don't just decide to drop by unannounced at 2am...you will not be allowed to enter.

There is something special about the night hours. Bad things tend to happen under the cover of darkness, of course. But, the bible talks also of the Bridegroom (Jesus) coming for his bride in the midnight hour. And, in Psalm 134 we see that there is a special blessing for those who "stand by night in the House of the Lord". It is a time that requires extra focus, but also a time that allows for the busyness and "mental traffic" of the day to be more easily set aside in favour of encounter with Him.

Pray for us that God may bless our efforts. And pray that this is the beginning of night and day worship and intercession firmly established in our midst.

Blessings,

Brian Creary
Ministry Director
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