PRAYER MEETING DIRECTIVES Command Pray, first of all, for those in authority and in responsible positions over us, so we can live in peace and godliness. 1 Tim 2:1-4 Goal To establish prayer meetings in homes and churches, as well as weekly noon prayer meetings in city halls, and legislatures across the nation and beyond. If one has not been organized in your city and you can help, contact us. Guarantee If my people, who are called by my name, shall 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 Chr 7:14 Prayer Canada PO Box 581 34 Buell St., Brockville Ontario K6V 5V7 Rev. Kelvin Beckstead, President and Chairman Ph. 613-345-2901 June 2019Additional copies of this Prayer Meeting Directives are available for $8.00. From time to time there are elections and changes in government leaders, when this happens, please get it from your library. We do not mind how many times you copy this document, just so long as you are praying. Letter from the President Dear Prayer Partners, This Prayer Meeting Directives we trust will give some direction and guidance for your private and/or corporate prayer time. All Cabinet M.L.A.’s are included for every province and the territories. All Federal Cabinet Ministers are shown, listing name and position. The number of all cities with a population of over 5,000 is shown with each province. We would like to see a Prayer Meeting in every City Hall in these cities. Please pray to that end and let us know of anyone who would be interested in starting a prayer meeting. A list of some Scriptures relating to the Prayer Canada Ministry is included. We feel this would make a meaningful study as you pray for your Nation. A list of all the Canadian Ambassadors and High commissioners to other countries. They need our prayers as they represent Canada in the countries to which they are sent. Pray that they would have Godly wisdom and guidance. Maybe you would like to write to one. A list of the Nations of the World and their leaders. (Subject to many changes). Our aim in Prayer Canada is to establish Prayer Posts in homes, city halls and legislatures across Canada. If you would be interested in letting the Lord use you in either starting or attending a Prayer Post in your city or community, please contact us at the Prayer Canada offices. Reverend Kelvin Beckstead President, Prayer Canada Addresses and Helps Prayer Canada encourages every Prayer Partner to take seriously his responsibility for what goes on in their nation, province, and municipality. We would encourage you to write these officials and the media regularly related to the issues at stake. Don’t forget, when you write, encourage them or correct their stand, but first of all “PRAY” for them. Federal Government Leaders The Prime Minister should be addressed The Right Honourable ……. (name) Prime Minister of Canada Langevin Block, Ottawa ON K1A 0A2 Members of Parliament should be addressed The Honourable ……. (name) Minister of ……. (Finance etc.) House of Commons, Ottawa ON K1A 0A2 Federal Government General Inquiry Phone # 1-800-667-3355 Provincial Government Leaders Members of the Legislative Assembly The Honourable…. (name) Parliament Buildings, Victoria BC V8V 4R3 Legislative Buildings, Edmonton AB T5K2B6 Legislative Buildings, Regina SK S4S 0B3 Parliament Buildings, Winnipeg MB R3C 0V8 Legislative Buildings, Toronto ON M7A 1A1 Parliament Buildings, Quebec PQ G1S 4N6 Confederation Bld., St. John’s NF A1C 5T7 Centennial Building, Halifax NS B3J 2T3 Centennial Building, Fredericton NB K3B 5H1 Legislative Building, Charlottetown PEI C1A 7N8 Legislative Assembly, Yellowknife Nwt X1A 2L9 Yukon Territorial Government, Whitehorse YT Y1A 2C6 Nunavut Legislative Buildings, Iqaluit X0A 0H0 Municipal Authorities Get addresses from your city hall The Media Canadian CTV, The President, 42 Charles St. E., Toronto ON M4Y 1T5 CBC, The President, 1500 Bronson Ave., Ottawa ON K1G 3J5 Global TV, 81 Barber Greene Rd. Don Mills ON M3C 2A2 CRTC, The Chairman, 100 Metcalfe St., Ottawa ON K1P 5M1 Local -radio, television and newspaper Get addresses and phone numbers from your local paper Scriptures This list of Scriptures is to assist you to understand the value of praying for your Government Authorities. 1 Tim. 2:1-5 Pray…first for those in authority.... live in peace and godliness 2 Chron.7:14 If My people...will pray...I will heal the land. Gen. 1:28 Multiply and subdue the earth Deut. 17:15 When you select a man...choose the man the Lord... 1 Chron. 12:32 200 Leaders who knew the temper of the times. Ps. 21:7 Because the king trusts the Lord....he need no fear Ps. 22:27 The people of every nation shall worship Him Ps. 58:1-2 Justice....you high and mighty politicians Ps. 72:11 Kings shall fall down before Him....all nations Ps. 76:12 He cuts down princes and does awesome things Ps. 97:1-2 Tell the nations that Jehovah reigns, He....judge Ps. 119:41-46 Speak to kings about the value of God’s word Psa. 127:1 Unless the Lord protects a city.... sentries do no good Psa. 125:3 The ungodly are not to rule the godly…. Pro. 16:9 You make the plans…. ask God to direct them Pro. 29:2 Where the righteous reign the people rejoice Pro. 29:18 Wonderful for a nation to know and keep God’s laws Pro. 31:23 Husband sit in council chamber with civic leaders Isa. 8:1 Make... signboard…. your enemies will soon be destroyed Isa. 9:6 The government shall be upon His shoulders Isa. 42:6-8 I have called you to demonstrate My righteousness Isa. 42:21 The Lord planned to show the world His righteousness Isa. 45:1-13 For Jacob my servant’s sake.... Isa. 61:11 The Lord will cause righteousness and praise to....... Jer. 18:8 If a nation renounces it’s evil…. I will not destroy Jer. 5:1 Run to and fro.... if you can find a man Lam. 2:9 A nation needs divine law and prophetic vision Eze. 22:3 Who will build the walls of righteousness....... Dan.5:21 The Most High overrules the kingdoms of men Dan. 2:20-23 God removes kings and sets others on their throne Joel 2:7,8,17 We are to become his trained commandos. Mark 11:17 My temple to be a place of prayer…. all nations Luke 10:19 I have given you authority over all the power of..... Luke 12:39-44 Be ready at all times...if faithful the master..... Luke 19:17 Because thou hast been faithful...be governor Acts 18:9,10 Paul had a vision, many people in this city belong.... Acts 20:28 Now beware, feed the flock, Holy Spirit responsible Rom. 1:19-20 Man has no excuse.... 2 Cor. 5:17-21 Christ has come to restore the world to Himself Eph. 5:11 Rebuke and expose the evils of this world 2 Tim. 3:16-17 All scripture was given to us by God James 4:17 If you know to do good...and do it not...it is sin 1 Pet. 2:13-17 Obey the laws of your government Rev. 2:26 I will give power over the nations Rev. 15:4 All nations shall come and worship before the Rev. 22:1-2 Leaves....be used for medicine to heal the nation Why we mention each name when we pray Rom. 1:9 Make mention of your name Eph. 1:16 Remembering you in my prayers 1 Thess. 1:2 Mentioning you in my prayers Isa. 26:13 Your name alone do we honour Isa. 62:6 You who call on the Lord Prayer Meeting Directives Pray for the Lord’s direction according to His Word 1 Tim 2:1-5 Prayer Canada Meeting Directives has been put together to fulfill - ‘the first of all’ of 1 Tim 2:1-5. “Pray for those in authority.” There is space available on Provincial list to add local authorities, mayor, alderman etc. We actually distribute the sheet with the Federal Cabinet and each Provincial Cabinet to the prayers at the meeting so each can pray for a province. Copies can be made of any sheet. We normally pray for each cabinet minister by name and their position depending on amount of time available. It is useful to have a Prayer Book register, just an ordinary scribbler is fine. Each one signs their name as they arrive and list any special prayer requests they have. Personal requests are usually left until after the authorities have been prayed for if there is still time. National issues etc. should also be dealt with. However, your city mayor, aldermen and other civic authorities should be uppermost, then your provincial, then national authorities. Wherever possible include as many as possible because there is a relationship to all these governments. If your meeting is held in the City Hall or Legislature facilities, remember you are on public property. Respect the privilege you have been given to meet there. Arrive and leave as quietly as possible. We find it is not appropriate to sing in such meetings, also you have only 1 hour so use the time given you to pray. Remember Prayer Canada operates strictly on your voluntary financial help. If each prayer group would donate on a regular basis it would meet our expenses.