The "New England" Alliance

Dear New England Christian Leaders,

Welcome to our first monthly newsletter introducing the New England Alliance prayer movement and our "When New England Prays 2008" initiatives.

We believe the time has come to invite the prayer movements and Christian ministries of New England to work together for the Lord's purposes. Ultimately this is a call for the transformation of our region through prayer, repentance, and united action.

Please pass this monthly newsletter along to state, denominational, county, community, church, and family members as we are inviting all of New England to join us in this special call in 2009!

Sincerely in Christ,
The NE Alliance Steering Committee
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"When New England Prays 2008"

The Vision of the New England Alliance

"Remembering the covenants of the past, we purpose together to seek the manifest presence of God across the six New England states so that revival might once again visit this region, bringing awakening to the Church and transformation to the culture.

"We therefore, invite the six states to gather (their) denominations, counties, communities, churches, ministries and families of New England to enter into a time of preparation, repentance and united action. We will gather together on October 4th, 2008 to celebrate this process with a view toward continued collaboration."
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"When New England Prays 2008" Initiatives

Date ... Event ... Location
January 31 ... Monthly prayer gathering ... Grace Fellowship, Nashua NH
April 1-3 ... Regional Prayer Journey ... Times and places to be announced
May 1 ... National Day of Prayer ... Various Community gatherings
May 2-11 ... 10 Days of Prayer ... Northfield MA
May 11 ... Global Day of Prayer ... Multiple venues to be announced
October 4 ... Regional Sacred Assembly ... Location to be announced

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New England Alliance Steering Committee

Roberto Miranda
Covenant for New England
Lion of Judah
Boston MA
617-541-4455 x0

Jeff Marks
New England Concerts of Prayer
Beverly MA
978-927-9648

Paul Berube
New Hampshire Alliance
Grace Fellowship
Nashua NH
603-883-8273 x12

Keith Marsh
New Hampshire Alliance
LifeLine NH
Springfield NH
603-763-5213

Mike Kriesel
Vermont Alliance
Community Bible Church
South Burlington VT
802-863-1396

Craig and Deb Bensen
Vermont Alliance
Cambridge United Church
Cambridge VT
802-644-5564 VT

Rich Brink
Mountaintop Christian Fellowship
Oakland ME
207-465-3544

John Eckhardt
Stauron Ministries
Brunswick ME
207-353-6426

Steve Boyce
New Life Worship Center
Smithfield RI
401-232-5200 x222

Rick McKinniss
Wellspring Church
Kensington CT
860-225-0661

Barbara Lachance
Connecticut House of Prayer
Mystic CT
860-460-4716

Dick Kiernan
Delegate at large
Alpha New England
Manchester NH
603-641-5741
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The "New Hampshire Challenge" to New England

On Thursday, January 3rd, the leaders of the New Hampshire Alliance met in response to the New England Alliance invitation. After spending the day in prayer and fellowship, they enthusiastically agreed to join this effort. In addition, they issued this �New Hampshire Challenge� to the other New England states:

"Until revival comes, let's consecrate every Fifth Friday for the purpose of united prayer for revival. Community prayer meetings should be encouraged and organized county by county. Testimonies will be emailed to every church the following day with an invitation to join with this prayer effort for a few minutes during their Sunday morning service. Our faith for multiplied prayer meetings will be tracked on our websites until He comes."
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Share your news and challenges!

In the coming year we are asking the six states to share the news of the growth of the New England prayer initiatives. What is happening in your corner of New England? Do you have a challenge to share? Send your stories to Madeleine Prendergast.

For more information and news reports for the New England Alliance:
Madeleine Prendergast, New England Alliance Administrator.
New England Alliance Web Sites: Keith Marsh, Webmaster.

At this time the New Hampshire link is live at http://www.NewHampshireAlliance.org.

Other state web links are being developed:
http://www.NewEnglandAlliance.us
http://www.MassachusettsAlliance.us
http://www.ConnecticutAlliance.us
http://www.MaineAlliance.us
http://www.VermontAlliance.us
http://www.RhodeIslandAlliance.us

Madeleine Prendergast
Administrator
Covenant for New England and
New England Alliance
http://covenantfornewengland.org
978-371-1011

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New England Alliance Meeting
January 31, 2008
Grace Fellowship, Nashua NH

New meeting locations and calendar
The New England Alliance will begin to hold meetings at different points in the region first, to make it easier for those from the more distant states; and second, so that local leaders can be invited to these meetings.

Thurs, February 28
Arrive at 9:30
Meeting from 10am -12 noon
Steering committee 12 noon � 2pm Congregaci�n Le�n de Jud�
68 Northampton St
Boston MA 02113

Thurs, March 27 Horizon Fitchburg
Tues- Thurs, April 1-3: Six State Prayer Journey
May 1-10: Ten Day of Prayer
May 11: Pentecost Sunday
May 18: Global Day of Prayer

June, date TBD
Regular meetings recommence.
Meeting may be held at Vision New England in Danvers.

Prayer
The meeting was bathed in 90 minutes of prayer. Pastor Miranda asked for a brief update from every state. As the new guests shared, Deut.1:38 particularly resonated with the group:
"But your assistant, Joshua son of Nun, will enter it. Encourage him, because he will lead Israel to inherit it.�
The New England Alliance will labor and intercede for the anointing for the leaders of the next generation who are behind them. They will pray for the people who will go where we hoped to go.

Solemn Assembly, October 4
Graham Kendrick is the musician and songwriter behind the globally known �March for Jesus�. He�d like to help with the Solemn Assembly if he can.
Locally, Zenzo Matoga, who put on a very successful Night of Praise and Worship last year, would also like to help with the Solemn Assembly. He has an extensive network of local musicians and worship leaders.

Ten Days of Prayer invitations
First, Jon Friz invites everyone to a planning meeting on Thursday February 7, 10am -3pm, in the actual home of D.L. Moody. Second, please invite Jon to share about the Ten Days of Prayer at your church or in your groups. Jon Friz

Upcoming newsletter
Please watch for the upcoming newsletter from the service committee, covering plans for the Six State Prayer Journey, the completion of Ross's promotional video, funding from the Day Foundation for "When New England Prays 2008", et. al.

Attending:
Connecticut: Barbara Lachance
Maine: John Eckhardt
Maine: Rich Brink (need updated e-mail)
Massachusetts: Roberto Miranda
New Hampshire: Keith Marsh
Rhode Island: Steve Boyce
Vermont: Craig Bensen
Vermont: Deb Bensen
Vermont: Mike Kriesel

"Next" generation:
Jon Friz, Ten Days of Prayer
Josiah Armstrong, Youthstorm
Bethany Yeo, Justice House of Prayer, Boston
Shawn Foster, Youthstorm

New attendees - welcome!
Don Littlefield, Senior Pastor, Shiloh Christian Fellowship, Manchester NH
Randy Sprinkle, Baptist Convention of New England, Northborough MA
Bruce James, Baptist Convention of New England, Northborough MA
Lisa Smith, Alpha New England

Service Committee: Dick Kiernan & Madeleine Prendergast