FAQ - Next Steps
ConsecrateORLANDO...a 31 day prayer initiative calling God’s people to consecrate ourselves, our city and its people to the Lord and to worship Him over Greater Orlando and our Central Florida region.
If the Lord is calling you to participate by upholding one of the 31 days:
* Select an day and determine a time for your gathering.
* When planning your gathering, ask God to direct you as you search both His heart and His Word for the Scriptures He wants you to focus on during your time of consecration.
* During the worship segments, praise God with songs that place the focus on Him and His attributes (Who He is, His amazing love, et al). This will facilitate the participants entering into His Presence and encourage them to respond to the call to consecrate their lives to Him!
* Set aside a specific time in the service during which the call for consecration goes forth to those who are present, and on behalf of their families, friends, and others in Greater Orlando and Central Florida.
* Move from the time of consecration back into worship, calling on those gathered to begin worshiping God over their lives, their families, their congregations, neighborhoods, workplaces, the city, over all of Central Florida...and beyond!
* Members of ConsecrateORLANDO’s servant team are available to come alongside your team, providing support in planning, and to help on site with the prayer and worship segments of your gathering.
* ConsecrateORLANDO is a corporate call to the entire Body of Christ in Central Florida. We will be “cross-pollinating” ...and strongly encourage you to attend at least one other worship gathering, in addition to the one you will be facilitating. It is through sharing these types of experiences that we are enabled to live out the Word of God in Ephesians 4.
* There will be many different congregations and diverse ministries from across the Body of Christ participating in ConsecrateORLANDO. While appreciating both our uniqueness and diversity in the many expressions of our Christian faith, at times, some of us might feel a bit stretched in our comfort zones. Should that occur, remember Ephesians 4… “let us make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit – just as you were called to one hope when you were called – one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.”
* One of the ways ConsecrateORLANDO is being promoted is through this website and through our Facebook group. We encourage you to utilize all of your regular communications networks, such as church website, e-mail lists, and printed bulletins to get the word out, inviting participation by those in your city, county and region.
* These members of the ConsecrateORLANDO servant team are available to you at any time, to pray with you, answer questions and provide guidance. Please call any of them.
Tomas Lares (321) 604-1441 Maureen Bravo (407) 810-4665
Milton Monell (407) 826-2691 Nancy Schneider (407) 341-1191
www.consecrateorlando.weebly.com
consecrateorlando@gmail.com
Q: What is at the heart of Consecrate|ORLANDO?
A: The Holy Spirit is the Author and Finisher of Consecrate|ORLANDO. Under His leadership, a Servant Team of believers with hearts for prayer and a desire to see God exalted in our
region will together.facilitate this month long, corporate prayer initiative.
Q: How can I get involved?
A: To learn more, you are welcome to attend one of the special worship and prayer times
which will function as models for the services which will be held on each of the 31 days.
These will take place on three consecutive Thursdays, April 16th, 23rd and 30th at 7 PM at Centro Cristiano Restauracion (Restoration Christian Center), 1600 N. Chickasaw Trail (off of Hwy 50 / Colonial Drive) in East Orlando. Consecrate|ORLANDO is committed to cultivating, fostering and nurturing strong cross-denominational relationships in the Body of Christ in our region. Cross pollinating working teams are being developed that will truly reflect the message of Ephesians 4 as they facilitate those groups hosting each day of the Consecrate|ORLANDO worship schedule.
Q: What does Consecrate|ORLANDO look like for the month of May?
A: There will be at least one prayer gathering (sometimes more) each day in May. Each will offer a call for the consecration of ourselves and our city to the Lord, and release corporate worship of God over the Central Florida area..These services will include times of worship, prayer and repentance, and will be of different sizes, components and persuasions, in small or large, little known or well-established places in Central Florida. On May 31st, Pentecost Sunday / the Global Day of Prayer, there are plans for one large corporate gathering at a central location (tentatively scheduled for the Orange County Courthouse).
Q: What about other prayer initiatives in May, such as the National Day of Prayer (NDP) and the Global Day of Prayer (GDOP)?
A: Both NDP and GDOP observances will be incorporated into the Consecrate|ORLANDO master schedule. At present, we are hosting two events on the May 7th National Day of Prayer. The first, at 7:00 AM, is the Central Florida Mayors Prayer Breakfast, in the Ballroom at Church Street. (Tickets:: http://mayorsprayerbreakfast.org) The second, at 7 PM, is at Centro Cristiano Restauracion (Restoration Christian Center). This is open to all. There will also be a large corporate gathering on May 31st , the Global Day of Prayer (Pentecost Sunday).
Q: Can we partner with another congregation to cover one of the days in prayer together?
A: Yes! Exalt the name of Jesus together! As long as the focus of consecration is upheld and God is worshiped over Orlando and Central Florida, the possibilities for cooperation in this are endless.
Q: Is there someone I should tell about our plans? Is there a Consecrate|ORLANDO communications network?
A: Members of the Servant Team for Consecrate|ORLANDO are facilitating communications! If that is where your gifting lies, come join us! We are also connecting through Facebook. Our “group.” Is Consecrate|ORLANDO
Q: What resources are available to help us in our planning?
A: If you’re sensing that God is calling you to participate in Consecrate|ORLANDO, please contact one of the Servant Team listed at the bottom of this sheet. You are also encouraged to visit the websites for the National Day of Prayer (http://www.ndptf.org) and the Global Day of Prayer (http://www.globaldayofprayer.com). Both have a variety of useful material which can be adapted for your use.
Q: You mentioned a follow-up time of service to the community. What will that look like?
A: As the final part of the GDOP initiative, members of the 21st century Church are encouraged to follow the example of the early Church in the book of Acts by going into their local communities to bless them, thus the name “90 Days of Blessing.” Consecrate|ORLANDO participants are encouraged to take part in the “90 Days of Blessing” from June 1st – August 29th.There will be a suggested list of existing ministries that need additional support throughout the summer months. We are also planning special Consecrate|ORLANDO service events. Facilitating participation in these events is yet another opportunity for those assisting in Consecrate|ORLANDO leadership team.