Solemn Assembly, June 18, 2020

Dear New Life Family,

Last Saturday in Haverhill, 1500 people from all walks of life gathered to march and hold a rally to end racism in Haverhill and throughout America. By all accounts it was an awesome event in which local high school students shared their passion and hearts for the needed change. Lots of emotion was evident and passionate speeches were given. Local police enforcement has applauded the students for the peaceful and well put together event.

This Thursday, June 18, the greater Christian community of Haverhill is calling our troops together to pray and seek the face of God for our city and nation. We will be praying outside in the New Life parking lot from 7-8pm. Pastors, elders, leaders, and all congregants have been invited. In case of rain we will move inside.

Our question is, if the community at large can motivate 1500 people for a non Christian related event, can we Christians also gather in force to rally and pray together? How many people should we expect that night? Would you come? Would you pray with other Christians for one hour this week in our parking lot?

Children and teens are encouraged to participate. Christians from all local Christian churches in Haverhill are welcome to participate. This event is sponsored by Common Ground Ministries. The prayer time will be facilitated by Rev David Braxton, from the River Church, Haverhill.

Here is our official invitation:

ANNOUNCEMENT

"Solemn Assembly" of all local Christian pastors, leaders and churches in the greater Haverhill community to pray for our City and our Nation. Sponsored by Common Ground, the gathering will be at the New Life Christian Assembly of God parking lot, 966 Main St, Haverhill, Thursday, June 18 at 7pm. Parking will be in the upper lot and we will proceed to lower lot near side entrance to pray. In case of rain we will enter the sanctuary. Please bring a mask.

Trusting we will see YOU during our time of prayer this Thursday. Please spread the word, and invite a friend or a family member.  Additionally, we are calling for New Life to consecrate the entire day of Thursday, June 18 as a day of prayer and fasting. Please fast as you are able throughout the day. And please join us in this much needed discipline and opportunity to join hearts with other Christians.

See YOU then!

All For Jesus,

Pastor Rick and Pamela

"Consecrate a fast,Call a sacred assembly; 

Gather the elders and all the inhabitants of the land 

into the house of the Lord your God, 

And cry out to the Lord.”

Joel 1:14