“Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” - Jeremiah 29:7

This National Day of Prayer we’re praying for the City of Oakland! 

Join us online via Zoom, Thursday, May 2nd at noon for an hour of prayer for the concerns of the City of Oakland. *Watch your Allen Temple email newsletter to get Zoom Link information

Then commit to partnering with 1-2 others to continue praying throughout the day as we keep bringing the City of Oakland before the Lord.

Here’s how you can participate:

• Let us know you’ll be praying on May 2nd. Click here to share your commitment 
• Find one or two friends who will commit to pray with you.
• Download the Prayers for the City handout or see below
• Then join us from 12-1 pm on Thursday, May 2nd as we kick off our Prayers for the City. *Watch your Allen Temple email newsletter to get Zoom Link information
• After the kickoff, pray one of the prayers for the city each hour starting at 1 pm and continuing until 7 pm. Touch base with those who are praying with you. Use Zoom, Facetime, 3-Way Call or Text.
• Keep praying! Even after Thursday, May 2nd continue to pray the Prayers for the City over the City of Oakland

Prayers for the City Topics

Praying for Healthy and Whole Families
Isaiah 32:18; Mark 3:25; Romans 12:10; Ephesians 6:4; Ephesians 4:2; Proverbs 15:1; Numbers 6:24-26

Praying for Greater Mental Wellness and Stability
John 14:27; John 16:33; Philippians 4:7; Psalm 42:11; Psalm 94:18-19

Praying for Youth and Young Adults
Proverbs 3:5-6; Proverbs 4:11; Proverbs 22:6; Psalm 5:8; Psalm 119:9-10; 1 Corinthians 15:33-34

Praying for Government (City, State, National)
I Timothy 2:1-2; Exodus 18:21; Proverbs 29:2; Leviticus 19:15; Psalm 82:3; Isaiah 1:17; Proverbs 31:9; Micah 6:8

Praying for Economic Revitalization / Praying for the Unsheltered
Psalm 132:15; Daniel 9:18; Jeremiah 29:7; Proverbs 29:7; Psalm 12:5 ; Psalm 35:10; Psalm 4:6

Praying for a Safer Oakland
Psalm 7:9; Psalm 55:9; Proverbs 21:15; Psalm 140:1

Praying for Spiritual Renewal in our City
Matthew 16:18; Acts 2:46-47; Matthew 18:19-20; Luke 4:18; Acts 9:31; Matthew 28:18-20

Tips for your times of prayer:

• Find a quiet place for your time of prayer. 
• If you’re praying with others, connect with your prayer partners.
• Read and reflect on the scripture prompt.
• Remember to begin your prayer with a brief time of worship, praise and include a time of repentance.
• Be flexible. If you are working or have other responsibilities, you may not be able to pray at the same time each hour. The main thing is to pray at some point during the hour window.
• Go with God...if you feel led to pray about a different topic or want to pray about the same thing each hour of during the prayer time, do it!

Connect with us on Thursday, May 2!