International gathering launches 500 days of prayer for the nation

Several hundreds of Christians from across the globe gathered at the Emmanuel Christian Centre in central London last Sunday for the launch of an historic prayer chain.

Organised by Celebration for the Nations and GDOP London, believers from South Korea, Spain, South America, Africa and the UK came together for a powerful evening as Global Day of Prayer London began 500 days of non-stop prayer and fasting for the nation.

Celebration for the Nations coordinator Gail Dixon and the Team are very excited about this season of non stop prayer.

"We have already taken a day to pray 24 hours and we will be mobilising hundreds if not thousands of South Koreans to pray during these 500 days for Great Britain," a Korean spokesperson said.

GDOP London has been working with as many different national and denominational groups of Christians to mobilise prayer across the land in preparation for a mighty move of God.

"This chain of non-stop prayer, day and night, up to and including a national day of prayer at Wembley Stadium in September, 2011, and beyond is of tremendous significance for the future of this nation," said GDOP London Convener Jonathan Oloyede who was thrilled with the large and enthusiastic turn out at Sunday night's event.

As this non-stop prayer was mobilised, Oloyede led the whole assembly in a great shout to the Lord, followed by fervent prayers that the Gospel would be unleashed to every school, every village, every hamlet, every community, every town and every city in Great Britain.

Oloyede has been travelling up and down the country in the lead up to this launch mobilising an army of intercessors to sign up for this 500 days of prayer as momentum builds towards next year's historic day of prayer at the country's national stadium.

Already a number of Christian organisations and denominations are getting behind this prayer chain including the Evangelical Alliance.

"There is tremendous power when the church comes together to seek God. The social and spiritual transformation of our nation will happen as churches unite in prayer and action," said Evangelical Alliance General Director Steve Clifford.

Dr Jonathan Oloyede: "Right now all over the country, prayer is exploding in so many vibrant and creative ways. I love the idea of churches of all sizes and expressions committing themselves to be a part of the 500 day prayer challenge - the possibilities are without limit and I encourage churches to get involved in this initiative."

GDOP London is urging Christians from all denominations and ethnic backgrounds to sign up their churches to take part in this prayer chain and be part of seeing revival renewal and transformation in the UK.