Aglow is an inter-denominational charismatic women's organization envisioned as a network of caring women and dedicated to faith-building. Though international in scope, Aglow is rooted in local groups with focus on one-on-one ministry. Aglow Denmark came into being 25 years ago (anniversary jubilee in May 2005) and now has 23 chapters in the country. The larger chapters average in attendance from 40 to 50 women while smaller ones average from 20 to 35. There are also a few smaller "candlelight groups" that are more like home groups. According to Regula Moor, Aglow Denmark's Prayer Coordinator, a recent development has been the establishment of a Men's Aglow group, the first to be registered as such. The National President of Aglow Denmark is Inger Porsen. The great desire of the organization is to see growth in its outreach throughout Denmark. Says Regula Moor about Pray for Denmark, "How good it is to see the Lord burdens people far away for Denmark! We praise Him for your initiative and are very pleased to send you some of our long-term prayer requests. . . We thank everyone who is praying and believing with us" for the following requests:
PRAY that the Lord will enable Aglow Denmark to plant new chapters in all of the larger cities and towns of the country.
PRAY that Aglow will be able to reach greater numbers of non-Christian women.
PRAY that many younger Danish women will be attracted to and participate in the Aglow chapters.
PRAY that the Lord will raise up more Aglow worship leaders, musicians and singers with the goal of seeing them serve in freedom and with a strong spiritual anointing.
Sunday, December 26, 2004
Sunday, December 12, 2004
Det Kimer Nu Til Julefest
Danish churches are in the midst of Advent, looking forward to Christmas and festive celebration of the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ to His virgin mother, Mary, in the humble circumstances of Bethlehem. Early on Christmas Eve, December 24, the shops and stores will close and the bells in churches all over the country will peal out the special det kimer Christmas chimes.
I recall from my visit to Copenhagen at Christmas 1952 that the church sexton went up to the belfy to strike the bells with a mallet in a continuous fashion, instead of the usual form of ringing of the bell, thereby calling the people to the Christmas Eve services. Presumably, these unique Christmas bells will chime once again in 2004. Christmas traditions persist and continue to be observed by many Danes, though by and large Denmark has become a very secular country. It is said that only 5% to 8% of Danes attend services regularly, but the services on Christmas Eve are the most well attended of the year. Det Kimer Nu Til Julefest (The Christmas bells ring out once more) is one of the most popular Danish Christmas carols.
PRAY that the Spirit of God will brood over Denmark and move in power amongst pastors and congregations of all denominations to bring repentance, revival and renewal from one end of the kingdom to the other.
PRAY especially for the Christmas Eve services in churches throughout Denmark and that those in attendance will hear a clear proclamation of the Gospel. PRAY that they will recognize that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is truly our Immanuel (God with us), born at Bethlehem to ultimately die on the cross as the once-for-all, perfect sacrifice for the sin and sins of all mankind.
PRAY that struggling new church plants throughout Denmark will attract those who at Christmas are hungering to have a personal relationship with God.
PRAY that they will find that relationship, in the only way it can be found, that is, through personal faith and trust in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
I recall from my visit to Copenhagen at Christmas 1952 that the church sexton went up to the belfy to strike the bells with a mallet in a continuous fashion, instead of the usual form of ringing of the bell, thereby calling the people to the Christmas Eve services. Presumably, these unique Christmas bells will chime once again in 2004. Christmas traditions persist and continue to be observed by many Danes, though by and large Denmark has become a very secular country. It is said that only 5% to 8% of Danes attend services regularly, but the services on Christmas Eve are the most well attended of the year. Det Kimer Nu Til Julefest (The Christmas bells ring out once more) is one of the most popular Danish Christmas carols.
PRAY that the Spirit of God will brood over Denmark and move in power amongst pastors and congregations of all denominations to bring repentance, revival and renewal from one end of the kingdom to the other.
PRAY especially for the Christmas Eve services in churches throughout Denmark and that those in attendance will hear a clear proclamation of the Gospel. PRAY that they will recognize that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is truly our Immanuel (God with us), born at Bethlehem to ultimately die on the cross as the once-for-all, perfect sacrifice for the sin and sins of all mankind.
PRAY that struggling new church plants throughout Denmark will attract those who at Christmas are hungering to have a personal relationship with God.
PRAY that they will find that relationship, in the only way it can be found, that is, through personal faith and trust in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
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