Prayer Event
Prayer Event Information
Thank you for helping us pray for Minneapolis!
This prayer event in Minneapolis came to be as a result of several churches gathering together to pray for Minneapolis and the Twin Cities. While few in numbers, the impact will be felt for years to come. Please find the information below regarding areas for focused prayer. May the people in these areas be touched and changed by your prayers. Information provided by Wikipedia.com and Google Maps.
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Calhoun Isles
The sprawling Calhoun Isles community contains several vibrant neighborhoods, such as Uptown, known for its buzzy nightlife and hip independent shops. Other attractions include lakeside parks and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, with dozens of modern works like the iconic “Spoonbridge and Cherry.” The Eloise Butler Wildower Garden and Bird Sanctuary has seasonal blooms in woodland, wetland, and prairie settings.
Prayer points:
- College and Career ministry
- Freedom from substance abuse
- “Party” mentality
- Receptive to Truth
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Southwest Minneapolis
The Southwest community consists of the following neighborhoods: Linden Hills, East Harriet, Kingeld, Fulton, Lynnhurst, Tangletown, Armatage, Kenny, and Windom. This portion of Minneapolis contains many parks and trails along Lake Harriet and Minnehaha Creek.
Prayer Points:
- Homes that can be used for discipleship
- Young Families
- Schools
- The Tapia family | Impact in the community
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Phillips
Phillips is a community in Minneapolis, just south of downtown. Phillips is a diverse area in many ways: its population includes people of many nationalities; it has a mix of residential, commercial and industrial uses; and it is home to several large employers such as Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Wells Fargo Mortgage and Allina Health Care Services along with small neighborhood businesses.
Prayer Points:
- Spanish ministry
- Buildings available for ministry
- Business owners
- Hospitals
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Powderhorn
Consisting of multiple districts, Powderhorn is known for its diverse shops and international restaurants, including Latin and African eateries. South of Downtown Minneapolis, it is home to the Minneapolis Institute of Art museum and the Hennepin History Museum. A fishing pier, an ice rink, and a lake are centerpieces of namesake Powderhorn Park, while cycling and walking are popular along the Midtown Greenway trail.
Prayer Points:
- African nations
- Artists
- Community impact
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Nokomis
Flanked by Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Nokomis is primarily a tree-lined residential area centered on its namesake lake, which has 2 popular beaches. There are several parks, including Lake Hiawatha Park, which is home of the Hiawatha Golf Course. Retro-style bowling and dining are offered at Town Hall Lanes. The area also has multiple casual eateries and specialty shops.
Prayer Points:
- Park outreach
- Homes for discipleship
- Young families
Prayer Guide
I urge, then, first of all, that…prayers…be made for all people… — I Timothy 2:1
The following information is designed to assist you in prayer and give practical advice for doing a prayer walk/drive. Here is a link to the original article.
Practical Tips for Prayer-walk/drive
- As you walk/drive, keep your eyes open and be observant. Ask God to let you see through His eyes and pray His agenda for people.
- Pray aloud as much as possible. Verbalizing your prayers helps you to focus on the object of prayer.
- Allow the Holy Spirit to lead your prayers. Pray for what you see and what you do not see—especially for the people behind the doors of homes.
- Pray together if you are with others. Take turns praying short prayers about a certain subject or area of focus. Pray conversationally, as if you were talking to the Lord together. Use each other’s prayers to prompt your prayers.
- Be alert to how the Holy Spirit may be leading. Sometimes you may need to speak to someone along the way. Watch for open doors to witness. Also, be alert for opportunities to pray for people’s spiritual, physical, and other needs.
Praying for the Lost:
- Hearts: Pray for receptive hearts (Luke 8:5-15)
- Eyes and Ears: Pray for their Spiritual eyes and ears to be opened (Matt. 13:15; 2 Cor. 4:3-4)
- Attitude: Pray for unbelievers to have and understand God’s attitude toward sin (John 16:8)
- Released: Pray for the lost to be released from barriers and strongholds that hinder faith (2 Tim. 2:25-26)
- Transforming: Pray for unbelievers to experience a transforming life in Christ (Rom. 12:1-2)
- Sent: Pray for Christian witnesses to be sent to share Christ with the lost (Matt 9:35-38)
BLESS Prayer
B – Body: Physical needs, health, strength, and protection.
L – Labor: Meaningful work. Economic Provision.
E – Emotions: Emotional needs and struggles.
S – Social: For relationships and interactions.
S – Spiritual: Spiritual needs.