150 DAYS OF PRAYER FOR THE ULTIMATE GOLD FESTIVAL

The Ultimate Gold is a festival of special events organised by Stratford Churches and mission-partners during the Olympic & Paralympic Games in Summer 2012.

God has blessed us richly with churches ready to work together, church members ready to proclaim Jesus, church buildings, and the Churchyard at St John's open for mission.

Please PRAY for the power of Jesus to be present in Stratford during the whole time of the Olympic & Paralympic Games.

You can download the entire prayer diary in pdf format
DAY 1 - 29th April - Only 89 days before the festival begins!!
  • Please give thanks for God's leading and inspiration for this festival
  • Please pray for all the events planned, and for those organising them
  • Please pray for the united Service of Stratford Churches at RCCG Church at 7pm today, and for Roger Murphy as he speaks
DAY 2 - 30th April
  • Please pray for the necessary permissions from the Council and for Hope Church Newham's plans for a community event at Memorial Park
  • Please pray for the accommodation arrangements for the teams
DAY 3 - 1st May
  • Please pray for All Nations Church meeting in Ithaca House, Romford Road
  • Please pray for the Festival finances, that we will have enough money to cover all the activities
DAY 4 - 2nd May
  • Please pray for Bryant Street Methodist Church
  • Please pray for lunchtime Concerts at St. John's Church, starting today and continuing on a regular basis to the end of September
DAY 5 - 3rd May
  • Please pray for Central Baptist Church, The Grove
  • Please pray for the publicity for the Ultimate Gold festival
DAY 6 - 4th May
  • Please pray for Chapel of Praise, meeting in Stratford Old Town Hall
  • Please pray for all the TFM Team Members who are planning to join us
DAY 7 - 5th May
  • Please pray for Roger Murphy and Peter Adams, the TFM team leaders
  • Please pray for planning for the children's zone in St. John's churchyard
DAY 8 - 6th May Only 82 days before the festival begins!!
  • Please give thanks for the vision which has led the churches to work together
  • Please pray for the YWAM Megacities Team with us until 26th May
DAY 9 - 7th May
  • Please pray for CEM (Charismatic Evangelistic Ministry) meeting at Ithaca House, Romford Road
  • Please pray for the weather - that Open Air events will go ahead as planned
DAY 10 - 8th May
  • Please pray for Doxa Deo, not currently meeting in Stratford but still involved in activities
  • Please pray for the arrangements for "London's Burning... with Heaven's love" the prayer and praise event at Leyton Orient football ground on 26th May
DAY 11 - 9th May
  • Please pray for Every Nation meeting at Highway Church, Romford Road
  • Please pray for this Website
DAY 12 - 10th May
  • Please pray for Highway Church, Romford Road
  • Please pray for the power of God's Spirit to help us organise all activities
DAY 13 - 11th May
  • Please pray for Hope & Grace Romanian Church meeting at Central Baptist Church in the Grove
  • Please pray for all the practical issues involved in planning events
DAY 14 - 12th May
  • Please pray for Hope Church Newham meeting at Sarah Bonnell School
  • Please pray for the Chelmsford diocesan youth sports event today
DAY 15 - 13th May Only 75 days before the festival begins!!
  • Please pray for God's blessing on all events
  • Please pray that many will come to know Jesus through the Festival
DAY 16 - 14th May
  • Please pray for inSpiration, the prayer space at the Westfield shopping centre
  • Please pray for the planning for prayer ministry every day in St. John's Churchyard
DAY 17 - 15th May
  • Please pray for Joy of the Nations Christian Centre in Windmill Lane
  • Please pray for security of the athletes, visitors and the local community
DAY 18 - 16th May
  • Please pray for Major Road Baptist Church
  • Please pray for volunteers to come forward from Stratford churches to help with Ultimate Gold activities
DAY 19 - 17th May
  • Please pray for PCEA UK Outreach, meeting at Brickfields URC
  • Please pray for the Stratford Church Leaders meeting today
DAY 20 - 18th May
  • Please pray for St Francis R.C. Church, Grove Crescent Road and the separate activities they're planning for Roman Catholic visitors
  • Please pray for Paul Woodman, a Christian Escapologist who will work with the TFM team
DAY 21 - 19th May
  • Please pray for the Olympic torch relay starting today in Cornwall, that churches along the route will be able to reach out to the crowds
  • Please pray for the practice session in St. John's Churchyard today
DAY 22 - 20th May - Only 68 days before the festival begins!!
  • Please pray for Colin Cross, who will organise the Ultimate Gold outreach to people in pubs and cafés
  • Please pray for everyone who will speak the message at the mission events
DAY 23 - 21st May
  • Please pray for clear thinking and good planning for all events
  • Please pray for the planning for entertainment and outreach in St. John's Churchyard, especially for booking of different acts
DAY 24 - 22nd May
  • Please pray for St. James' Church, St. James' Road
  • Please pray for Simon Clinton as he helps the Church Leaders to work together
DAY 25 - 23rd May
  • Please pray for St. John's Church, Stratford Broadway
  • Please pray for the catering arrangements to feed the team members
DAY 26 - 24th May
  • Please pray for St. Matthew's Church, Vaughan Road
  • Please pray for LOCOG (London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games)
DAY 27 - 25th May
  • Please pray for the prayer and praise event at Leyton Orient football ground "London's Burning... with Heaven's love" taking place on 26th May
  • Please pray for the Olympic "Games Makers" (staff and volunteers) working to make the staging of the Games happen
DAY 28 - 26th May
  • Please pray for plans for prayer, hospitality, children's activities, Services and Concerts at Central Baptist Church
  • Please pray for Street Pastors and More than Gold Games Pastors
DAY 29 - 27th May - Only 61 days before the festival begins!!
  • Please pray for the TFM team as they prepare for the Festival
  • Please pray for strength and power of the Holy Spirit to be present in everything we do
DAY 30 - 28th May
  • Please pray for The Salvation Army, Paul Street
  • Please pray for the planning for nurturing new Christians
DAY 31 - 29th May
  • Please pray for all those who will be leading and organising events
  • Please pray for Transform Newham, and for Matthew Porter as he works with churches across the Borough planning events during both the Olympic & Paralympic Games
DAY 32 - 30th May
  • Please pray for all who will be speaking at events
  • Please pray that we will know the blessing of the Lord on all events
DAY 33 - 31st May
  • Please pray for RCCG, The Sanctuary, Tom Allen Centre, Grove Crescent Road
  • Please pray for the Torch Relay as it travels around the country, that local Christians will be able to witness that Jesus is the Light of the World
DAY 34 - 1st June
  • Please pray for The Great Commission Ministry, meeting at Bryant Street Methodist Church
  • Please pray for all the detailed planning of events and activities
DAY 35 - 2nd June
  • Please pray for the London Borough of Newham as they make plans for coping with large crowds and organise services like rubbish collections
  • Please pray for the More than Gold organisation
DAY 36 - 3rd June - Only 54 days before the festival begins!!
  • Please pray for the events for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee on 3rd - 5th June
  • Please pray for Rev Duncan Green working with the London Organising Committee to plan chaplaincy in the Athletes' Village
DAY 37 - 4th June
  • Please pray for Zion Christian Fellowship, meeting at the Old Town Hall
  • Please pray for local residents whose lives will be completely disrupted during the Games, especially for elderly people who rely on carers who might have problems with travel and parking
DAY 38 - 5th June
  • Please pray for the Spirit's leading on all event organisers
  • Please pray for plans for large-screen events at Highway Church
DAY 39 - 6th June
  • Please pray for unity between the Churches to continue
  • Please pray for volunteers practising to do drama and puppet shows
DAY 40 - 7th June
  • Please pray for people to volunteer for practical tasks like making tea and sandwiches
  • Please pray for local musicians planning worship during the festival
DAY 41 - 8th June
  • Please pray for Grace and David from TFM planning the follow-up, and putting plans in place to link people with churches around the world, in other parts of the UK and locally
  • Please pray that nothing will get in the way of the desire to serve during the festival
DAY 42 - 9th June
  • Please pray for joy, even as we work hard making preparations
  • Please pray for the leaders of all Stratford Churches
DAY 43 - 10th June - Only 47 days before the festival begins!!
  • Please pray for Open-air Campaigners who will be joining us
  • Please pray for wisdom and vision for all organisers
DAY 44 - 11th June
  • Please pray for YWAM teams who will be joining us
  • Please pray for local businesses in Stratford making final arrangements for how they will get their staff to work and organise deliveries during the Games
DAY 45 - 12th June
  • Please pray for security of the athletes, visitors and the local community
  • Please pray for our prayer partners around the UK
DAY 46 - 13th June
  • Please pray for police officers who will be working throughout the summer
  • Please pray for bands rehearsing so they can perform at events
DAY 47 - 14th June
  • Please pray for the athletes and their families
  • Please pray for YWAM projects working with sex workers in the area
DAY 48 - 15th June
  • Please pray for the emergency services, fire/ambulance, and plans for how they will operate during the Games
  • Please pray for Stratford Churches planning Ultimate Gold Sunday Services
DAY 49 - 16th June
  • Please pray for the weather - the Festival will work best if the sun shines
  • Please pray for the practice session in St. John's Churchyard today
DAY 50 - 17th June - Only 40 days before the festival begins!!
  • Please pray for strength and health for all involved in the Festival
  • Please pray for local people in privately-rented accommodation who are being evicted before the Games so that high rents can be charged to visitors wanting to stay in the area
DAY 51 - 18th June
  • Please pray for all the events planned, and for those organising them
  • Please pray for the TFM Team as they prepare for the Festival
DAY 52 - 19th June
  • Please pray for All Nations Church meeting in Ithaca House, Romford Road
  • Please pray for the accommodation arrangements for the teams
DAY 53 - 20th June
  • Please pray for plans for hospitality and children's activities at St. James' Church
  • Please pray for the Festival finances, that we will have enough money to cover all the events
DAY 54 - 21st June
  • Please pray for Bryant Street Methodist Church
  • Please pray for Stratford Church leaders meeting today
DAY 55 - 22nd June
  • Please pray for Central Baptist Church, The Grove
  • Please pray for the publicity for the Ultimate Gold Festival
DAY 56 - 23rd June
  • Please pray for events taking place in other boroughs around the Olympic Park, including churches in Tower Hamlets involved in outreach to people at the live site in Victoria Park
  • Please pray for all the transport arrangements in London
DAY 57 - 24th June - Only 33 days before the festival begins!!
  • Please pray for God's blessing on all events
  • Please pray for all the local Christians who are preparing to give their time and gifts to the Ultimate Gold Festival
DAY 58 - 25th June
  • Please pray for the leaders of all the Stratford churches
  • Please pray for Roger Murphy and Peter Adams, the TFM team leaders, especially for good health
DAY 59 - 26th June
  • Please pray for Chapel of Praise, meeting in Stratford Old Town Hall
  • Please pray for this Website
DAY 60 - 27th June
  • Please pray for CEM (Charismatic Evangelistic Ministry), meeting at Ithaca House, Romford Road
  • Please pray for the weather - that the Open Air events will be able to go ahead as planned
DAY 61 - 28th June
  • Please pray for Doxa Deo, not currently meeting in Stratford but still involved in activities
  • Please pray for the Ultimate Gold outreach to people in pubs and cafés
DAY 62 - 29th June
  • Please pray for Every Nation meeting in Highway Church, Romford Road
  • Please pray for the power of the Spirit to help us organise all events
DAY 63 - 30th June
  • Please pray for Hope & Grace Romanian Church meeting at Central Baptist
  • Please pray for all the practical issues involved in planning events
DAY 64 - 1st July - Only 26 days before the festival begins!!
  • Please pray for clear thinking and good planning for all events
  • Please pray for the people who are part of the prophetic evangelism team (treasure-hunting) as they pray about the people God wants them to meet during the Games
DAY 65 - 2nd July
  • Please pray for Highway Church, Romford Road
  • Please pray for Church leaders taking a break before the Festival begins
DAY 66 - 3rd July
  • Please pray for Hope Church Newham, meeting in Sarah Bonnell School
  • Please pray for the plans for prayer ministry every day in St. John's Churchyard, and for the team of prayer ministers
DAY 67 - 4th July
  • Please pray for inSpiration, the prayer space at the Westfield shopping centre
  • Please pray for the Spirit's leading on all event organisers
DAY 68 - 5th July
  • Please pray for Joy of the Nations Christian Centre, Windmill Lane
  • Please pray for Transport for London and all their planning
DAY 69 - 6th July
  • Please pray for plans for children's activities and outreach
  • Please pray that nothing will be forgotten in all the planning
DAY 70 - 7th July
  • Please pray for Major Road Baptist Church
  • Please pray for homeless people who will be moved out of Stratford
DAY 71 - 8th July - Only 19 days before the festival begins!!
  • Please pray that church members will invite the right local people to community events
  • Please pray for all the practical and technical arrangements for events
DAY 72 - 9th July
  • Please pray for PCEA UK, meeting at Brickfields URC, Welfare Road
  • Please pray that all the Churches will be able to enthuse members
DAY 73 - 10th July
  • Please pray for St. Francis R.C. Church, Grove Crescent Road and the separate activities they will run for Roman Catholic visitors
  • Please pray for everyone who will speak the message at all the mission events
DAY 74 - 11th July
  • Please pray for St. James' Church, St. James' Road
  • Please pray for the planning for nurturing new Christians
DAY 75 - 12th July
  • Please pray for St. John's Church, Stratford Broadway
  • Please pray for strength and health for all who will serve at the Festival
DAY 76 - 13th July
  • Please pray for St. Matthew's Church, Vaughan Road
  • Please pray for the meal and catering arrangements for the team
DAY 77 - 14th July
  • Please pray for The Salvation Army, Paul Street
  • Please pray that many will come to know Jesus through the Festival
DAY 78 - 15th July - Only 12 days before the festival begins!!
  • Please pray for a spirit of mission to descend on all Stratford Church members
  • Please pray for the weather - the Festival will work best if the sun shines
DAY 79 - 16th July
  • Please pray for Sanctuary, meeting at the Tom Allen Centre, Grove Crescent Road
  • Please pray for the preparation for the St. John's Open Air Concerts
DAY 80 - 17th July
  • Please pray for The Great Commission Ministry, meeting at Bryant Street Methodist Church
  • Please pray for the last-minute preparation for events in all the churches
DAY 81 - 18th July
  • Please pray for Zion Christian Fellowship, meeting at the Old Town Hall
  • Please pray For Peter Adams and Roger Murphy, as they prepare for the events
DAY 82 - 19th July
  • Please pray for all those who will be leading and organising events
  • Please pray for Stratford Church leaders meeting today for final planning
DAY 83 - 20th July
  • Please pray for homeless people who will be moved out of Stratford
  • Please pray that we will know the blessing of the Lord on all events
DAY 84 - 21st July
  • Please pray for the Torch Relay as it comes to Stratford, and for outreach in St. John's Churchyard
  • Please pray for strength and health for all involved in the Festival
DAY 85 - 22nd July - Only 5 days before the festival begins!!
  • Please pray for all travel and accommodation arrangements
  • Please pray for all last-minute planning
DAY 86 - 23rd July - Only 4 days before the festival begins!!
  • Please pray for the TFM team as they prepare for the Festival
  • Please pray for God's anointing as speakers prepare their talks
DAY 87 - 24th July - Only 3 days before the festival begins!!
  • Please pray for peace and calm for all leaders
  • Please pray that the Spirit will lead games visitors to the Churches
DAY 88 - 25th July - Only 2 days before the festival begins!!
  • Please pray for Christians who will be involved in outreach to sex workers
  • Please pray for safety and smooth running of all transport networks
DAY 89 - 26th July - Only 1 day before the festival begins!!
  • Pray for journey mercies for the team members getting to Stratford
  • Please pray for last-minute planning
DAY 90 - 27th July - Olympic Opening Ceremony
  • Please pray for the entertainment and outreach at St. John's Churchyard
  • Please pray for the large-screen event at Highway Church
DAY 91 - 28th July
  • Please pray for the Media, for positive reports of the Christian outreach during the festival
  • Please pray for safety and security during Games-time
DAY 92 - 29th July
  • Please pray for Sunday Services at all Stratford churches
  • Please pray for the Hope Church event in Memorial Park
DAY 93 - 30th July
  • Please pray for the entertainment and outreach at St. John's Churchyard all week
  • Please pray for the hospitality at the open Churches in Stratford
DAY 94 - 31st July
  • Please pray for the evening meetings at Central Baptist Church
  • Please pray for all Christian entertainers, that the Spirit will work through them
DAY 95 - 1st August
  • Please pray for all the musicians and worship leaders at the festival
  • Please pray for Great Britain's own team - Team GB (or your own national team) and their families
DAY 96 - 2nd August
  • Please pray for Grace and David from TFM organising the follow-up, and linking people with churches around the world, in other parts of the UK and locally
  • Please pray for the journalists, that they will see more than bad news stories
DAY 97 - 3rd August
  • Please pray for the Games to be fair and free from corruption
  • Please pray for the police officers, working under great pressure
DAY 98 - 4th August
  • Please pray for the local community to join in the Festival
  • Please pray for all who have met Jesus for the first time during the past week
DAY 99 - 5th August
  • Please pray for Sunday Services at Stratford Churches
  • Please pray for the large-screen event at Highway Church
DAY 100 - 6th August
  • Please pray for the entertainment and outreach at St. John's Churchyard all week
  • Please pray for safety and security around the Olympic Park
DAY 101 - 7th August
  • Please pray for people from nations closed to the gospel to hear the good news of Jesus while they are here
  • Please pray for the inSpiration Prayer Room at Westfield
DAY 102 - 8th August
  • Please pray for God's Spirit to be poured out in these last few days
  • Please pray for outreach to people in pubs and cafés in Stratford
DAY 103 - 9th August
  • Please pray for the God Test outreach at the festival
  • Please pray for all hospitality at the festival
DAY 104 - 10th August
  • Please pray for safety and security in Stratford Town Centre
  • Please pray for all who will be very tired at this stage
DAY 105 - 11th August
  • Please pray for all who have met Jesus anew during the past week
  • Please pray for those preparing worship and talks
DAY 106 - 12th August - Olympic Games Closing Ceremony
  • Please pray for Sunday Services at all Stratford Churches
  • Please pray for the large-screen event at Highway Church
DAY 107 - 13th August
  • Please pray for TFM Team members as they travel home
  • Please give thanks for this phase of the festival
DAY 108 - 14th August
  • Please pray for rest for everyone who has worked flat out over the past weeks
  • Please pray for all church members who have given so much time
DAY 109 - 15th August
  • Please pray for the final arrangements for the outreach during the Paralympic Games
  • Please pray for those starting a late holiday after the Festival
DAY 110 - 16th August
  • Please pray for those who have encountered the gospel during the festival, that they may move on in faith
  • Please pray for the local community as they get a break between Games
DAY 111 - 17th August
  • Please pray for God's renewing on tired Christians
  • Please pray for the weather for the festival during the Paralympics - that the Open Air events will be able to go ahead as planned
DAY 112 - 18th August
  • Please pray for preparations for Sunday worship
  • Please pray that those who met Jesus during the festival will connect with a church somewhere
DAY 113 - 19th August
  • Please pray for Sunday services in all the Stratford Churches
  • Please pray for the power of God to help us organise all events
DAY 114 - 20th August
  • Please pray for those continuing follow-up
  • Please pray for all the practical issues involved in planning events
DAY 115 - 21st August
  • Please pray that many will come to know Jesus through the Ultimate Gold Festival during the Paralympic Games
  • Please pray for Churches struggling to plan autumn programmes
DAY 116 - 22nd August
  • Please pray for God's blessing on all events during the Paralympic games
  • Please pray for the Spirit's leading on all event organisers
DAY 117 - 23rd August
  • Please pray for rest for tired Ministers before the Paralympic games begin
  • Please pray for Council workers who have served us all summer
DAY 118 - 24th August
  • Please pray for enough local Christians to make this outreach work
  • Please pray for artists planning presentations during the Paralympics
DAY 119 - 25th August
  • Please pray that new Christians will connect with a church somewhere
  • Please pray for the weather, that the open-air events will go ahead as planned
DAY 120 - 26th August
  • Please pray for Sunday services in all the Stratford Churches
  • Please pray for the Police as they continue to work hard
DAY 121 - 27th August
  • Please pray for last-minute arrangements for this phase of the festival
  • Please pray the local community as major disruption begins again
DAY 122 - 28th August
  • Please pray for all churches who have partnered with us
  • Please pray for safety and security at the Olympic Park
DAY 123 - 29th August - Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony
  • Please pray for the Holy Spirit to work powerfully in every Festival event
  • Please pray for everyone who will speak the message at all the mission events
DAY 124 - 30th August
  • Please pray that we will know the blessing of the Lord on all Ultimate Gold events during the Paralympic Games
  • Please pray for the planning for nurturing new Christians
DAY 125 - 31st August
  • Please pray for all outreach, entertainment and prayer in St. John's Churchyard
  • Please pray for all who will travel to Paralympic events
DAY 126 - 1st September
  • Please pray for the "Making a Difference" events this weekend
  • Please pray that those who have met Jesus will connect with a church somewhere
DAY 127 - 2nd September
  • Please pray for the Sunday Services at all Stratford Churches
  • Please pray for the "Making a Difference" events this weekend
DAY 128 - 3rd September
  • Please pray for all Newham Schools as term begins
  • Please pray for those who will continue to reach out during this week
DAY 129 - 4th September
  • Please pray for God's Spirit to guide and empower our last few days
  • Please pray for the God Test outreach this week
DAY 130 - 5th September
  • Please pray for the Prayer Ministry offered during this week
  • Please pray for the athletes and their families
DAY 131 - 6th September
  • Please pray for the Christian Entertainment during this week
  • Please pray for the roads and public transport in Stratford
DAY 132 - 7th September
  • Please pray for all hospitality during this week
  • Please pray for positive media stories
DAY 133 - 8th September
  • Please pray for those who will be passing through the Town Centre today
  • Please pray for new Christians to connect with a Church somewhere
DAY 134 - 9th September - Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony
  • Please pray for Sunday Services at all Stratford Churches
  • Please pray for the start of Baptism and Confirmation preparation at St John's
DAY 135 - 10th September
  • Please pray for rest for everyone who has worked flat out over the past few weeks
DAY 136 - 11th September
  • Please pray for continuing follow-up
DAY 137 - 12th September
  • Please pray for the local community as life begins to return to normal
DAY 138 - 13th September
  • Please pray for the legacy the games will leave; that Stratford will be changed for the better
DAY 139 - 14th September
  • Please pray for those who will get a break after a busy summer
DAY 140 - 15th September
  • Please pray that new Christians will receive a welcome at churches
DAY 141 - 16th September
  • Please pray for Sunday Services at all Stratford churches
DAY 142 - 17th September
  • Please pray for a continued commitment to mission at Stratford Churches
DAY 143 - 18th September
  • Please pray for Church programmes, getting back to normal after disruption
DAY 144 - 19th September
  • Give Thanks for the Festival and all God's blessings to us
DAY 145 - 20th September
  • Please pray for Stratford Church Leaders meeting today, and for a realistic evaluation of the Festival
DAY 146 - 21st September
  • Please pray for follow-up visits to those who made commitments during the festival
DAY 147 - 22nd September
  • Please pray for the Alpha courses starting around the world
DAY 148 - 23rd September
  • Please pray for the follow up courses at all the Stratford Churches
DAY 149 - 24th September
  • Please pray for future cooperation and collaborative events organised by Stratford Churches
DAY 150 - 25th September
  • Please continue to pray for all who responded during the Festival