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I Love New York
STRATEGIC PRAYER GUIDE
INTRODUCTION
Hear the Call. Pray for the City!
We have put this simple prayer guide together for praying people
who have a “heart” for New York City. We hope you will approach the
areas of focus from the perspective of the needs of the millions of people
who live here, as well as those who are affected by New York’s influence in
American culture and World affairs.
The I Love New York Strategic Prayer Guide is another step in
pursuing effective strategies to focus and saturate prayer in targeted
areas. Our overall goal in this is to bring God’s presence and reality
to the everyday lives of the people of New York and for the resulting
transformation of society.
We encourage you to add fasting to your prayer, for Biblical history
reveals that God has mightily broken through and transformed culture
when His people fasted and prayed. (The story of Esther)
THANKS
We want to thank you for using this guide in your prayer for New
York City. It is also our hope that you would use this guide as a model for
your own City, State, or Nation
Our heartfelt thanks go out to all the contributors to this prayer
guide. Its preparation has been an inter-generational labor of many
individuals.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Redemptive Design of New York City . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 5
Church of New York City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Arts & Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,8
Business & Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,10
Civil Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,12
Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,14
Media & Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,16
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,18
Brooklyn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19,20
Bronx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21,22
Queens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23,24
Staten Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25,26
Manhattan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Gates & High Places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29,30
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Redemptive Design of New York City:
Giving
We believe that the collective purpose of the people of a city,
is uniquely designed by God in terms of its time in history and the place
where they live. And He has made from one blood every nation of men
to dwell on the face of the earth, and has determined their pre-appointed
times and the boundaries of their dwellings. So that they should seek the
Lord, in the hope that they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is
not far from each one of us (Acts 17:26-27).
The spiritual characteristics, or redemptive design of a city, when
fully released will cause their destiny in God to be revealed in ways that
manifest the likeness and presence of God so that people are drawn to
know Him!
New York City has the redemptive design of giving. A key
component to the design of giving is to provide resources to others so that
they may fulfill their redemptive purpose. NYC, as a world leader gives
a great deal in the natural, but God is looking for her spiritual design
to come forth. NYC has the anointing to birth intercession to the
nations!
Let’s look at an example “on Broadway”. When NYC is operating
fully in her redemptive purpose, out of NYC will come a redeeming of
the arts. We will demonstrate the art of celebrating Kingdom things.
NYC knows how to throw a party in the natural! But God desires that we
demonstrate the diversity and ethnicity of worship and celebration that is
spoken about in scripture.
As you pray into the areas presented to you in this Strategic
Prayer Guide, you will see where we could play a key role in “birthing”
Kingdom influence throughout this city, into this nation and the world
at large. We in NYC want to see the Kingdom of God established here
on earth as it is in heaven. From NYC, we desire to birth revival to the
nations through prayer!
*Take note, that each borough has its own Redemptive Design
and it will be identified on each borough page
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THE CHURCH OF NEW YORK CITY
Many Members, One Body
REVIVAL HISTORY
In 1857 Jeremiah Lamphier, a businessman held a prayer
meeting every Wednesday from 12 noon to 1 o’clock in a building of the
North Dutch Church in Manhattan. A great revival was birthed beginning
with this small prayer meeting.
LOCATIONS
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Re-dig the wells of revival at the corner of Fulton and William
Street in downtown Manhattan (the church is no longer there).
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Pray these prayers in every church and everywhere in New York
City.
PRAYER POINTS
1.
Revival: Today we pray again that God would come and impact
the culture of the City in a powerful way, and that His presence will
revolutionize everyday lives and the effectiveness of His people as
witnesses in a profound way.
We also pray that God would impact Christians of every
denomination, as well as unbelievers, with dreams and visions that
would bring them into a flow of His Holy Spirit so that they would
increase in the knowledge of God and His passionate love for them.
2.
Leadership: According to Ephesians 4:11-12,we pray that all the
gifts Jesus gave to the church to lead and prepare the church for
works of service: The Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor and Teacher
would be activated in the church in power and anointing.
3.
Unity: According to Jesus’ prayer as revealed in John 17:22-23, pray
that all believers in Jesus Christ from every nation and culture, every
economic level, every community and borough of New York City
would be one.
Call forth the City Church. Though its many members are unique and
congregations distinctive, may we work as one body in harmony and
love. Whether Greek or Jew, male or female, we are all one in Christ.
(1 Corinthians 12:12-13)
4.
Worship: We desire that praise, worship and intercession rise up
from New York City 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
For locations of Houses of Prayer in
New York City, please visit www.MNYHOP.com
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Let’s Celebrate Who God is Through the Arts
PRAYER POINTS:
1.
Call forth the creativity to express and to celebrate who God is
through the arts! All of creation worships and gives him glory and so
must we.
2.
Pray for transformation, that righteousness and integrity would be
brought back into the arts. That once again we would see family
values set in place and honored.
3.
Pray that honor and blessing would come to those believers who are
in the midst of this area.
Psalm 5:12 For You O Lord, will bless the righteous; with favor You
will surround him as with a shield.
4.
Call forth a spirit of excellence in every area.
Then God looked over all he had made, and saw that it was excellent
in every way. (Genesis 1:31)
MUSIC
Lincoln Center
62-65th St. and W. Columbus Ave
212-875-5350
1 Train to 66th Street
Carnegie Hall
West 57th Street bet. 6th and 7th Ave.
N or R to 57th Street
Apollo Theater (Harlem)
253 West 125th St between 7th & 8th
Ave
2, or 3 Train to 125th Street
Shout to the Lord, all the earth;
break out in praise and sing for joy;
Make a joyful symphony before the
Lord, the King! (Psalm 98:4-6)
SCHOOLS
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York Film School
28th Street and 7th Avenue
N, R or 1 train to 28th Street
“The rotation of the universe
and the motion of the planets
could neither begin nor continue
without music for everything is
ordered by God according to the
laws of harmony”
(~Plutarech 46-127 B.C.)
14th and Union Square
N, R, or 1, 2, or 4, 5 train to Union Square
Parsons
66 5th Avenue and 13th Street
Also at 7th Ave. and 40th Street
N, R or 4, 5 to Union Square
New School University
66 West 12th Street 6th Ave.
N, R or 4, 5 to Union Square
Julliard
Broadway and West 65th Street
1 or 9 to 66th Street Station
Pratt
144 West 14th Street
212-461-6000
That you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault
in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as
lights in the world. (Philippians 2:15)
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PERFORMING ARTS
Radio City Music Hall
1260 6th Avenue
N, R to 49th Street or
B, D or F to 50th Street Station
Rockefeller Center
W 51st St. & W 48th St.
Between 5th Ave. & 6th Ave.
N, R to 49th Street or B, D or F to 50th Street
Madison Square Garden
Various Theatres
7th Ave. between 31st & 33rd St
Les Miserables & Phantom, etc.
A. Sports-NY Rangers & NY Knicks
44th St. & 45th Street, bet 7th & 8th Ave.
B. Concerts/Theatrical Performances
1, 2, 3 or 9, A, C or E to 34th Street/Penn Station.
For you were bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in
your spirit, which are God’s. (1 Corinthians 6:20)
ART
Metropolitan Museum of Art
5th Avenue and 82nd Street
4, 5, or 6 to the 86th Street Station
Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)
11 West 38th Street, bet 5th and 6th Ave
E, or V to 5th Ave/ 53rdStreet
Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th Avenue and 89th Street
B, C Train to 81st Street
American Museum of Natural History
79th Street and Central Park West
B, C Train to 81st Street
...and he filled them with the Spirit of God, in wisdom and understanding, in
knowledge and all manner of workmanship, to design artistic works.... (Exodus
35:31-33)
FASHION
Garment District
8th-10th Ave between 34th-45th St
N, R or 1, 2 to 42nd Street
Vogue Magazine
350 Madison Avenue
New York, NY
Bryant Park
World’s top fashion designers show their collecions twice a year during Fashion Week
40-42nd Street between 5th & 6th Ave
F, V, B, or D to 42nd Street/ Bryant Park
...He has filled them with skill to do all manner of work of the engraver and the
designer and the tapestry maker, in blue purple, and scarlet thread, and fine
linen, and of the weaver-those who do every work and those who design artistic
works. (Exodus 35:35)
People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at a person’s thoughts
and intentions. (1 Samuel 16:7)
FILM
New York City sees over 250 feature films and over 100 television shows filmed on
its streets each year. Because of that, over 100,000 New Yorkers are employed in
this field.
Tribecca Film Festival
15 Laight St (at Canal St)
Showcasing top feature, independent,
and documentary films every year
A, C, E to Canal Street/ 6th Ave
Film Forum
209 W. Houston St bet 6th Ave and Varick St
NYC’s leading movie house for independent
premieres. A non-profit cinema since 1970.
1 or 9 to Houston Street
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BUSINESS & FINANCE
Thank God, Our True Source of Prosperity
HISTORY
Many people refer to New York as the financial capital of the
World. There is no doubt that the activities on Wall Street affect economic
conditions in many parts of the world. It has been said: “When Wall Street
sneezes, Japan gets a cold and Korea gets the flu.”
The love of money is the
root of all evil, but business itself
is not inherently evil. When our
motivations are pure, we have the
capacity to bless American citizens
and the nations of the world. Profit
based on greed is destructive, but
godly prosperity blesses a nation.
FACT:
The Forbes 400 report in 2007
listed 45 Billionaires with a net
worth at approximately $60.4
Billion, all from NYC
Legend is Peter Minuet bought Manhattan Island from the
Lenape Indian Chief Tammany for goods valued at $24. New Amsterdam
was founded by a consortium of merchants from Holland in order to make
money, later to be known as the colony of New York (1626).
Wall Street was named literally after a stockade or “wall” built
1653 by Dutch colonists to protect the settled area south of it from assault
by the natives and English.
LOCATIONS
HISTORIC
Peter Minuet Plaza
End of Whitehall Street,
near Battery Park
Business Sector Revival
Fulton & William Street
1, 2, or 3 to Fulton Street
PRESENT
The Federal Reserve Bank
Liberty Street at Nassau
One of twelve regional reserve banks. The “Fed” is an independent governmental
entity created by Congress to serve as the central bank of the U.S.
New York Stock Exchange
Wall Street & Broad Street
The NY Stock Exchange originated in 1792 at the site of a buttonwood tree at 68
Wall St. The activities of this famous stock exchange have a profound influence of
economies of countries around the World.
American Stock Exchange
86 Trinity Place at Rector St.
Also houses the NASDAQ stock exchange
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U.S. Customs House
1 Bowling Green, bet. State & Whitehall Street
Historic Alexander Hamilton Custom House is now National Museum of the American
Indian and Federal Bankruptcy Court
The Bank of New York Company
1 Wall Street
This bank was founded in 1784 by Alexander Hamilton and is the United States’ oldest bank.
PRAYER POINTS
1.
Pray for Godly stewardship of resources.
The Lord said: “Who then is the faithful and sensible manager whom
his master will put in charge of his household servants to give them
their allotted food at the proper time? (Matthew 12:42)
2.
Pray for reliance on God for our provision instead of reliance on
ourselves.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5)
3.
Pray that the wealth of the world would be transferred into God’s
Kingdom:
A good man leaves an inheritance for his children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous. (Proverbs 13:22)
4.
Pray for generosity instead of greed and hoarding wealth.
Give, and it will be given to you.(Luke 6:38)
5.
Pray that we would build the Kingdom of God and not our own.
But seek first His kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things
will be given to you as well. (Matthew 6:33)
6.
Thank God, who is the true source of our prosperity.
But remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you the ability
to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which He swore to
your forefathers, as it is today. (Deuteronomy 8:18)
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CIVIL GOVERNMENT
Let Righteousness & Justice Reign
There is a sense, in the lower Manhattan area, of being at the
central core and pulse of this massive city. It is one of the key birthing
places of the original government of this Nation. George Washington
stood on the steps of Federal Hall for his inauguration. It was briefly the
location of our Nation’s capital (1789-90) and was also the NY State
Capital until 1797.
PRAYER POINTS
1.
Pray for justice, righteousness, and integrity to be re-established
within the courts of the land
Let justice roll on like a river and righteousness like a never ending
stream. (Amos 5:24)
2.
Pray that those in a position of authority pursue Godly wisdom and
execute justice with kindness, mercy and truth
So that you incline your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to
understanding; yes if you cry out for discernment. . . .then you will
understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God.
(Proverbs 2:2-5)
3.
Pray a blessing to bring forth the light of God in their lives, spirit, soul
and body
He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.
(Proverbs 21:21)
LOCATIONS:
HISTORIC
Fraunces Tavern Museum
Historic Site
54 Pearl Street
Alexander Hamilton Custom House
1 Bowling Green
A former tavern, called Stadt Huys
(State House) by the Dutch was New York’s first City Hall in 1641 (foundation visible) Stood at 71-73 Pearl St., the corner of Coenties Alley & Pearl St.
PRESENT
City Hall
City Government Offices, Mayor Office
Park Row between Centre Street & Broadway
N & R to City Hall
Municipal Building
Dept. Of Citywide Administrative Services; NYC Tax Commission;
Office of Payroll Administration
1 Centre Street, next to Brooklyn Bridge
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NYC Police Headquarters
1 Police Plaza, begins at the Municipal Building (not open to the public)
The Courts
U.S. Court Houses
40 Centre Street
NY County Court Houses
60 Centre Street
NYS Courts and City Offices
80 Centre Street
NYC Criminal Court
100 Centre Street
NYS Family Court
60 Lafayette Street
NYC Court Houses
111 Centre/75 Lafayette St.
Walk up to the point where Lafayette and Centre split, to Foley Square
which faces Worth Street.
Health Building
• City Government Offices
125 Worth Street
• Dept. of Health Offices
253 Broadway
on right side of building facing Centre Street between
Worth & Leonard.
Immigration, Fed. Government & Law Enforcement Agencies
26 Federal Plaza, next to 1 Federal Plaza on Worth Street
U.S. Court of International Trade
1 Federal Plaza
One block north of 2 Lafayette Street, between Broadway & Lafayette
NYC Fire Department
Ladder & Engine 10
124 Liberty St. bet. Church & Greenwood
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EDUCATION
Increase in Wisdom & Knowledge
Though many people think of Boston as the education center of
the nation, New York City has three times as many students and five of
the top fifty universities in America. In addition, there are over one million
students in the education system of New York City.
HISTORY OF PRAYER IN SCHOOL:
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Engle vs. Vitale: In 1958, five families started the case to
remove the NY State Board of Regents prayer, “Almighty God,
we acknowledge our dependence upon Thee, and we beg Thy
blessings upon us, our parents, our teachers, and our Country.”
•
The Supreme Court ruled that the above prayer was
unconstitutional on June 25th, 1962.
•
Madelyn Murray O’Hare began her case against Bible readings in
schools in 1963.
PRAYER POINTS:
1.
Declare that prayer would once again resound in the schools of NYC.
2.
Pray for the spirit of excellence to be present in the education system,
Board of Education, teachers, and students.
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels that the excellence of the
power may be of God and not of us. (2 Corinthians 4:7)
But the excellence of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to those who
have it. (Ecclesiastes 7:12)
3.
Pray that there would be a pursuit of the knowledge of God and truth
versus intellectualism and humanism.
And He has filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom and
understanding, in knowledge and all manner of workmanship. (Exodus
35:31)
4.
Declare that every individual working within this area would have
the perspective that they are educating and equipping tomorrow’s
leaders.
LOCATIONS:
Kings College
350 5th Avenue
15th Floor Empire State Building
New York, NY 10118
N or R to 34th Street
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NYC Board of Education
Chancellor Joel L. Klein
110 Livingston Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
N or R train to Court St.
(Walk 2 blocks west to the corner of Livingston and Barn St.)
High School of Leadership and Public Service
90 Trinity Place
Take the N or R to Rector Street
Nyack College
Manhattan Center
335 Broadway & 93 worth St
10th floor
N or R to City Hall
New York University
Washington Square
6 train to Astor Place
N or R to 8th St
Fordham University
Lincoln Center
113 West 60th Street
between Amsterdam & Columbus Ave.
1 train to Lincoln center
Hunter College
695 Park Ave. & East 86th
6 train to 68th St
Columbia University
Broadway & 116th St
1 or 9 local to 116th
Borough of Manhattan Community College
199 Chambers Street
A, C, E to Chambers Street
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MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS
The Power of Words
HISTORY
The first newspaper in America was published by a Christian in
Boston in 1690. The aim was to report occurrences of divine providence,
to help people understand public affairs and foreign issues and to cure
the spirit of lying. By 1845, more than 100 American towns had Christian
newspapers and up until then the Biblical Christian perspective was
predominant in the media. When The New York Times began in 1821, it
was a Christian paper and in it illegal abortion and political corruption
were exposed.
Today, secular humanism reigns in the media. Mass media
regularly reaches millions of people and influences the public conscience
more than anything else. ABC, NBC, CBS, The New York Times, Time
Magazine, Newsweek and U.S. News and World Report are among the
most influential media outlets in the world and are all based in New York
City.
Behind the coverage are the journalists who can now be called
an unreached people group, with only a reported 8% who attend church.
They are a well-educated, well-paid “new elite” with confidence in their
secular world view.
PRAYER POINTS
1.
Proclaim the Christian heritage of journalism
2.
Pray that there would be responsibility with influence in the media
Set a guard; O Lord, over my mouth, keep watch over the door of my
lips. (Psalm 141:3)
3.
Proclaim that they would be accurate and fair in their presentation
May the word of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing
in your sight... (Psalm 19:14)
4.
Declare that a high priority be placed on the value of truth and
decency
Talk no more so very proudly, for the Lord is the God of knowledge,
and by Him actions will be weighed. (1 Samuel 2:3)
5.
That the eyes and minds of the journalists be opened to embrace a
Biblical world view, and that Christian journalists find favor and be
selected for more positions in the media
For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. (Prov. 23:7)
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LOCATIONS:
BROADCAST
NBC-TV (The Today Show)
30 Rockefeller Plaza
N or R line to 49th Street
ABC-TV
7 Lincoln Square
1 or 2 Line to Lincoln Center
CBS-TV (The Early Show)
524 West 57th Street
N or R line to 57th St
CNN
1 Time Warner Center
New York, NY
Fox News
1211 Avenue of the Americas
Various Studios
MTV, Letterman, Leno, Conan,
ESPN, Good Morning America, etc.
42nd Street
N or R line to 42nd St
Time Warner Cable
Southern Manhattan #1
10th Ave. & W 25th Street
A, C Line to 23rd Street
The Wall Street Journal
200 Liberty St.
(Ground Zero area)
Time Magazine
Time Life Bldg.
Rockefeller Center
N or R line to 49th Street
Newsweek
251 W. 57th St. between.
8th & Broadway
U.S. News & World Report
450 W. 33rd St., bet. 9th & 10th
11th floor
Villiage Voice
36 Cooper Square
New York, NY
CHRISTIAN MEDIA
WMCA/WWDJ
WAWZ
Radio Vision
Love Express
Tri-State Voice
Christian Life Times
1010 WINS Radio
888 7th Avenue
Between W55th & W54th Sts.
N or R line to 57th Street
PRINT MEDIA
The New York Times
229 West 43rd Street
Between 7th & 8th Avenues
N or R Line to 42nd Street
The New York Post
1211 Avenue of the Americas
Between 47th & 48th Streets
N or R Line to 49th Street
The Daily News
220 East 42nd Street
Between 2nd & 3rd Avenues
4, 5, or 6 Line to Grand Central
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TRANSPORTATION
Let Us Travel with Him
WATERWAYS OF NEW YORK CITY
•
The Narrows where Atlantic Ocean meets the NY Harbor. This is
the geographic Gateway to New York City
•
Hudson River flows on the West side of Manhattan
•
East River flows on the East side of Manhattan
•
Long Island Sound is North of Queens
•
Harlem River cuts between the Hudson River & the East River on
the North end of Manhattan
FERRIES
•
There are 54 ferries that operate in the New York City area,
either daily or seasonal going from different ports within the Metro
area. The most famous is the Staten Island Ferry.
Pray that our God reigns over the waters. Psalm 29, Psalm 74:13-14
NEW YORK CITY HIGHWAYS
Within the NYC area there are 28 major highways and expressways!
1.
Pray that there will be a highway for the remnant of His people (who
will enter into our city). Isaiah 16:11
2.
Proclaim that a highway shall be there, and a road, and it shall be
called the Highway of Holiness. Isaiah 35: 8-10
3.
Pray that we would ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and
walk in it; then we will find rest for our souls. Jeremiah 6:16
BRIDGES & TUNNELS
The most famous crossings of New York City are:
•
Brooklyn Bridge
•
George Washington Bridge
•
Verrazano Bridge
•
Triborough Bridge
•
Queens Midtown Tunnel
•
Lincoln Tunnel
•
Holland Tunnel
•
Brooklyn Battery Tunnel
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AIRPORTS
There are 5 major airports within the NYC region:
•
JFK
•
LaGuardia
•
Newark International
•
Teterboro
•
The Heliport
FACT:
101.5 Million people are
serviced each year through
NYC airports
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Buses
Port Authority Bus Terminals
Times Square, George Washington Bridge
Subways & Trains
Grand Central Terminal
Metro North
E. 42nd St. at Park Ave
Penn Station
NJ Transit, L.I. Railroad, Amtrak
34th Street & 7th Ave.
Under Madison Square Garden
Times Square Station
Major subway hub
PRAYER POINTS—PRAY FOR SAFETY
1.
Pray for secret things that are hidden in darkness would come to light.
Can anyone hide himself in secret places, so I shall not see him? Says
the Lord. (Jeremiah 23:24a)
2.
Pray that the intentions of the wicked against our city would be
revealed. (1 Sam 24:11)
3.
Ask that God’s great ability to save, protect and deliver would come
to light.
4.
Declare as you travel, Let us cross over to the other side (Mark 4:35),
that we will walk on our way securely and in confidence.
5.
Pray that all those who travel, would travel with Him. This One who
is glorious in His apparel, traveling in the greatness of His strength?
(Isaiah 63:1)
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Brooklyn
HISTORY
The Brooklyn Bridge, Coney Island, Fulton’s Ferry and the Dodgers
are just a few of the exciting names associated with the borough’s history. This
64 square mile borough is also the quintessential city of immigrants. One out
of every seven Americans can trace their family roots through the streets of
Brooklyn.
In 1646 the Dutch first settled in the vicinity of Fulton and Hoyt
Streets. They called it Breuckelen after the village of the same name in
Holland meaning “broken land”. They called it this because of the many
creeks and bays that broke up the landmasses. In 1683 the Dutch collectively
called all the towns of Brooklyn, Kings County.
The first major battle between The Continental Army and British
Royal Army happened in Brooklyn Heights. In 1814, Steam Ferry service to
Manhattan was established. It was New York City’s first suburb. Brooklyn was
known for its homes and churches; being nicknamed “Borough of Churches”.
On May 24, 1883 the Brooklyn Bridge opened connecting the most
famous city, (NYC) to the most famous borough, (Brooklyn).
In the 1900’s, droves of European immigrants coming through Ellis
Island settled in Brooklyn’s neighborhoods creating very definitive cultural lines
and customs.
One thing Brooklynites are famous for is their speech. The “native”
tongue is “Brooklynese”. Fuhgeddaboutit (forget about it); Johnny Pump
(fire hydrant); “not for nuttin’ but…” (a phrase often used before telling
someone the truth)!! You may think it’s an odd thing of uniqueness to point
out, but Brooklynites love their language. It’s distinguishing and perfectly
understandable to each other. Proper inflection is critical and that’s not
something one can set to writing. So if you evah in Brooklyn and can’t find
your way, jist pull da car ova, and ask somebody for direkshins…tell’m you
wanna get ta sevin-d-sevinth and seck-ind by six-a-clock an’ yu don’t have a
minit ta speah (prounced like “yeah”). Um sure they’ll tell ya da best root ta
take. Tell’m I sentcha!
Key Locations for Prayer
Minerva Statue–Greenwood Cemetery (500 25th Street–Battle Hill)
The statue of this false goddess is erected on the highest point of Brooklyn and
was intentionally placed to have a visual corridor to the Statue of Liberty. Being that Minerva is knows as the goddess of wisdom, light, healing and war, it
is said the two statues are positioned this way to link false liberty with war.
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Sever the communication between these two false goddesses deeming
them powerless over the influence of the spiritual atmosphere.
Declare the Lord would rest on the high place. He who forms the
mountains, creates the wind, and reveals his thoughts to man, he who
turns dawn to darkness, and treads the high places of the earth–the
LORD God Almighty is his name. (Amos 4:13. Micah 1:3)
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Declare the truth of the Word of God and speak Jesus as the Healer,
Light and Wisdom. Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the
light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but
have the light of life.” (John 8:12 Isaiah 53:5, Proverbs 8)
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Culturally Diverse Communities
Even though Brooklyn is very culturally diverse, there is a real sense of
community. There are many different communities, here are a few: Hispanic
Community in Sunset Park, Jewish Community in BoroPark, Asian Community
along 8th Ave
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Declaration God’s righteousness to be revealed in all communities.
Who shall not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone
are holy. For all nations shall come and worship before You, For Your
judgments have been manifested (Revelation 15:4)
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Proclaim that His name is exhalted among the nations. Praise the
LORD, call upon His name; Declare His deeds among the peoples,
Make mention that His name is exalted. (Isaiah 12:4)
The Foot of the Verrazano Bridge (101st street & 4th Avenue)
These are the entry and exit points of ships from around the world via the
Atlantic Ocean to NYC. It is a significant water gateway for import and export.
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Pray with authority as possessors of the gates as we disallow harmful
and illegal products and people onto our land. Lift up your heads, O
you gates! And be lifted up, you everlasting doors! And the King of glory
shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty,
The LORD mighty in battle. (Psalm 24:7,8)
Plymouth Church (57 Orange Street)
Founded in 1847 this was an Underground Railroad church, bringing slaves
through so they can be freed. It had a reformation mindset and mission.
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Pray for the Reformation anointing of the Church of Brooklyn to see
societal changes. Re-dig that well! And Isaac dug again the wells of
water which they had dug in the days of Abraham his father, for the
Philistines had stopped them up after the death of Abraham. He called
them by the names which his father had called them. (Genesis 26:18)
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Pray for the continual unity of the races. Have we not all one Father?
Has not one God created us? (Malachi 2:10a)
The Brooklyn Bridge
Having over 144,000 vehicles crossing everyday, as well as 3,000 pedestrians
and bikers.
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Pray for the protection of this bridge and pray for the peoples of this
city to connect to the Lord. I looked for a man among them who would
build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land
so I would not have to destroy it, but I found none. (Ezekiel 22:30)
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Pray for the unity of the churches in all the boroughs and that we
would join as one. ...that they all may be one as You, Father, are in Me,
and I in You: that they also maybe one in Us, that the world may believe
that you sent Me. (John 17:21)
Brooklyn Is A Teacher
Redemptive Design Borough.
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Bronx
HISTORY
The Bronx is NYC’s northernmost borough and the only borough
situated primarily on the United States mainland rather than on an island. It is
also home to the world famous Bronx Zoo and Yankee Stadium.
In 1639, Jonas Bronck arrived in the New World. He purchased a 500
acre tract of land east of Harlem between the Harlem River and the Aquehung,
which was the Native American name for the river that flows through the center
of the Bronx. Bronck built a house and began to farm the land. The Native
Americans called the land “Rananchqua,” but the Dutch and English began to
refer to it as “Broncksland.” In a similar fashion, the Aquehung was soon known
as Bronck’s River. In time, the spelling was changed to “Bronx,” and eventually
the entire area adopted the name.
Interestingly, in the center of The Bronx Flag is the Bronck family crest
encircled by a laurel wreath. The laurel denotes honor and fame. The crest
emblems in the center of the laurel wreath represent the hope of the New
World while not forgetting the Old. Below the crest is a three-pointed shield
with emblems representing the coming of peace and liberty and the importance
of commerce. The Latin motto “Ne Cede Malis” is printed on the flag meaning
“Yield Not To Evil”. (Truly, this is God’s redemptive design for The Bronx).
Unlike the other boroughs, The Bronx is always referred to as “The
Bronx,” never just “Bronx.” This is because the borough took its name from a
river - the Bronx River. Generally, the word “the” precedes the names of rivers
and other bodies of water; hence, the borough is known as the “The Bronx.”
In the 17th century, Anne Hutchinson (whom the Hutchinson River Parkway was
named after) was murdered by Native Americans. *This could be the root to
violence and the high crime rate in that region.
In 1904, the first subway connecting the Bronx to Manhattan was built
under 149th Street, providing cheap rapid transit that persuaded hundreds of
thousands to leave tenements in Manhattan for spacious new apartments in the
Bronx.
During the mid-1960’s to the mid-1970’s, the Bronx went into an era
of sharp change in the residents’ quality of life. One theory is that the urban
renewal project in the borough destroyed existing low-density neighborhoods
in favor of roads that produced urban sprawl as well as high-density housing
projects.
A wave of arson overtook the southern portion of the borough’s
apartment buildings. When the Bronx was on fire, Dr. Gerald Kaufman (Founder
of Love Gospel Assembly) prophesied to the people telling them to stay in the
midst of an exodus and fulfill Jeremiah 29:5-7 (Build houses and dwell in them;
plant gardens and eat their fruit. Take wives and beget sons and daughters; and
take wives for your sons and give your daughters to husbands, so that they may
bear sons and daughters—that you may be increased there, and not diminished.
And seek the peace of the city where I have caused you to be carried away
captive, and pray to the LORD for it; for in its peace you will have peace). Dr.
Kaufman realized that God had a plan and an eternal purpose, not only for New
York City, but also for The Bronx.
Since the early 1990’s, much development has occurred. Groups
affiliated with South Bronx churches have built the Nehemiah Homes with about
1,000 units. This and other developments have transformed the south Bronx and
the ripple effects are felt borough-wide. In 1997, the
Bronx was designated an “All American City” by the National Civic
League, signifying it’s comeback from the decline of the 1970’s. There is
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no village, town, city or state in the entire continental USA that has more
universities than The Bronx, which is the home to 12.
The Bronx is the only NYC Borough with a freshwater river (the Bronx
River) running through it. The borough includes 2 of the largest parks in NYC:
Pelham Bay Park and Van Cortlandt Park.
A major new musical genre was birthed in the Bronx – Hip Hop! As
Hip Hop’s popularity grew, the Bronx is often referred to as “The Boogie Down
Bronx”.
Key Locations for Prayer
TRANSPORTATION such as Cross Bronx Expressway, Henry Hudson Parkway,
Major Deegan Expressway, Hutchinson River Parkway, etc.
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During your travels through any major transportation artery of The
Bronx, declare that they would be highways of Holiness. A highway shall
be there, and a road, And it shall be called the Highway of Holiness. The
unclean shall not pass over it, But it shall be for others. Whoever walks the
road, although a fool, Shall not go astray. (Isaiah 35:8)
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Pray that the Spirit of Life would dwell in the streets and uproot the Spirit
of Death and violence removing the stigma. He will redeem their life
from oppression and violence... (Psalm 72:14)
MASONIC LODGES
Scoffield Street & City Island Avenue
2626 E. Tremont Avenue
Pray that those caught in deception will find truth and life. Behold, You
desire truth in the inward parts, And in the hidden part You will make me to
know wisdom. (Psalm 51:6)
ST. JAMES PARK
The area surrounding St. James Park is a high Predator / Victim area. This is a
significant area where prostitution, drugs and violence are known.
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Proclaim that life, liberty and freedom would come to all captives. The
Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me, Because the LORD has anointed
Me To preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the
brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives, And the opening of the
prison to those who are bound (Isaiah 61:1)
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Pray that the peace of God would dwell in the atmosphere, the land and
the people. Declare that individuals would have peace in their spirit,
soul and body. And he will be their peace… (Micah 5:5)
[Blessing and Admonition] Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you
completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless
at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Thessalonians 5:23)
FIELDSTON HILL - 250th Street and Grosvenor Avenue
Pray that God’s righteousness would dwell on the high place! He who forms
the mountains, creates the wind, and reveals his thoughts to man, he who
turns dawn to darkness, and treads the high places of the earth— the LORD
God Almighty is his name. (Amos 4:13. Micah 1:3)
The Bronx is a Teacher
Redemptive Design Borough
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Queens
History
One hundred years ago Queens was a sparsely populated rural borough
of meadows and marshes, colonial estates and small villages inaccessible to most of
the world. Today it is home to New York City’s two major airports (John F. Kennedy
and LaGuardia) and has become the world’s gateway to the region. Half of its 2.2
million residents are foreign born. Queens is the most diverse county in the nation
with approximately 180 languages spoken in its dozens of unique neighborhoods.
Queens is the City’s largest borough and its geographic center.
The collective vitality of the borough’s immigrant community can be
witnessed in the number of items loaned through the Queens Borough Library
system. In 2007 these new Americans, eager to advance educationally, have
contributed to making it become the No. 1 library system in the United States with
over 21 million items in circulation.
Historically, Queens has played a major role in bringing the world’s
people together. The two New York’s World’s Fairs of 1939-40 and 1964-65 were
hosted in Flushing Meadow Park. Over 100 million visitors came from around the
world between the two Fairs. From 1945 to 1950, Flushing Meadow Park served
as the first home to the United Nations General Assembly. In November of 1947,
prophecy was fulfilled at this site when the General Assembly endorsed the re-birth
of the nation of Israel. One year later from the same site, the General Assembly
then adopted and proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The IRT # 7 Train played a historic role in the development of Queens
and provides a significant example of the borough as a national gateway. In 2000,
the White House designated the #7 Train (aka The International Express) as one of
sixteen historic National Millennium Trails for its representation of the immigrant
experience in America. Passing through a seven-mile route in northwest Queens,
the elevated #7 Train was built in the early 1900s to redistribute large numbers of
recent immigrants.
Today, getting off the #7 Train in Sunnyside, one can spend an evening at
a Spanish theater or a Romanian night club; get off in Woodside, rent a Thai video
or hear traditional music at an Irish pub; get off in Jackson Heights, visit an Indian
sari shop or dance at a Colombian night club; get off in Corona, watch the Italian
game of bocce being played or buy fresh tortillas at a Mexican bakery; get off in
Flushing, eat in an Afghan restaurant or take classes in Korean drumming.
The international character Queens is ultimately a reflection of its
spiritual DNA rooted in the Flushing Remonstrance of 1657. The Remonstrance was
written by God fearing townspeople of Flushing in response to the ecclesiastical
restrictions of New Amsterdam’s Governor, Peter Stuyvesant. The declaration by the
townspeople of Flushing became America’s first charter of religious liberty and a
prophetic forerunner to the U.S. Bill of Rights.
Key Locations for Prayer
FLUSHING LIBRARY (41-17 Main Street)
Pray as individuals pursue knowledge, that God will reveal Himself in spirit and in
truth. ...that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the
spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him (Ephesians 1:17)
FLUSHING MEADOW PARK
Flushing Meadow Park is the birthplace of the United Nations and Israel as a state; a
strategic location for the birthing of new things.
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Proclaim from Flushing Meadow Park (the birthing place) that God’s plans
for the future of Queens and New York City will be of peace and hope. For I
know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace
and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11)
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America-Israel Friendship Grove. This grove is a tribute to the bond of
solidarity between the U.S. and Israel. Pray that the Lord will pour out
blessing and mercy to the people of Israel. I will bless those who bless you
(Genesis 12:3a)
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Queens Museum of Art – Former site of the U.N., where modern Israel was
first recognized (birthed) as a nation. Pray that the Lord would release the
anointing for His future plans for Israel’s destiny to be fulfilled. Who has
heard such a thing? Who has seen such things? Shall the earth be made to
give birth in day? Or shall a nation be born at once? (Isaiah 66:8)
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Unisphere – (still standing from ’64 Fair) – Symbolizes man’s domination of
the earth. Pray that the Lord’s Glory and Salvation would encircle the earth.
For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the
waters cover the sea (Habakkuk 2:14)
IRT #7 TRAIN LINE
Various ethnic and religious communities ride the train daily. Generational relationships are often strained within immigrant families causing youth to abandon
Christian faith by the time they reach college.
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Pray for restoration of families, and a strengthening and revelation of the
tri-generational character of the “God of Abraham, Issac and Jacob.” But as
for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. (Joshua 24:15)
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Declare the immigrants world not be victimized. You shall not oppress a
hired servant who is poor and needy, whether one of your brethren or one of
the aliens who is in your land within your gates. (Deuteronomy 24:14)
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Pray that the church of Queens would fulfill Isaiah 61:1-3: The Spirit of the
Lord is upon me, because He has anointed me to bring good news to the
afflicted…to proclaim liberty to captives
FLUSHING REMONSTRANCE
Site of the writing: The Flushing Armory (137 – 158 Northern Boulevard)
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Pray the freedom to worship the Lord Jesus Christ would continue to be
birthed from this land. It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand
firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery
(Galatians 5:1)
FLUSHING COMMUNITY (between the four point radius of Union Steet &
149th street, Bayside Avenue & Northern Boulevard)
Queens has attracted a legion of religions from around the world. The borough’s
numerous Christian churches are being matched by an increasing number of
temples, synagogues, mosques, exotic religious centers and cults.
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Pray for penetration of the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ into these
communities with the power for deliverance and for the pulling down of
strongholds, casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth
itself above the knowledge of God (2 Corinthians 10:4-5).
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Pray the revelation of truth would guide the community into the Lordship of
Jesus Christ. Who shall not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You
alone are holy. For all nations shall come and worship before You (Revelation
15:4)
North Shore Towers Hill (Glen Oaks, 267th and Grand Central Parkway)
Pray that God’s righteousness would dwell on the high place! He who forms the
mountains, creates the wind, and reveals his thoughts to man, he who turns
dawn to darkness, and treads the high places of the earth— the LORD God
Almighty is his name. (Amos 4:13. Micah 1:3)
Queens is a Giver redemptive Design Borough.
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Staten Island
History
The discovery of Staten Island is credited to an Italian navigator,
Giovanni da Verranzzano, sailing under the French flag, who entered New
York Bay on the Dolphin in April 1524.
In August 1661, the first permanent settlement on Staten Island was
located at what is now South Beach and the first institution established was the
office of Director General for the purpose of governing the island.
In 1776, a British Officer wrote about Staten Island “surely this
country is the paradise of the world…” Staten Island, before it was colonized,
bore resemblance to the Garden of Eden with its fertile land, growing fruit,
clear springs, beautiful woodlands, picturesque scenery and a *floral fragrance
documented to carry for 2 miles out to sea.
*Note: The enemy perverted this beautiful fragrance using the Staten
Island dump, which has been a stigma of Staten Island and which can
be seen from outer space. However, God is restoring this land…the
dump is currently closed and plans are in the works to make this site a
recreational park.
As early as 1623, Staten Island was known for its resources where
travelers would stop at the northeast tip of the Island called “the watering
place” to fill their bottles with fresh water from the streams.
Over 28,000 years ago, glaciers from Wisconsin moved down the
Eastern Seaboard; leaving advanced glaciers and debris behind forming Todt
Hill, which is the highest spot on the eastern seaboard south of Maine. The
glacier erratics are only one of the ways in which Staten Island is geologically
interesting. This has only occurred in two other places in the world.
Staten Island has a significant birthing anointing and has been called
the “womb of the city.” Being the smallest of the 5 boroughs in New York City
but nevertheless, a strategic place. South Beach (at the base of the Verrazano
bridge) is a gateway to New York City.
On September 11, 1776, delegates from the Continental Congress,
Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Edward Rutledge met with Lord Howe
of England for a futile peace conference at the Conference House, located
in Tottenville. The American delegates refused and remained firm in their
demands for recognition of the complete independence of the colonies.
In the mid 1800’s, the Biddle House is documented and recorded as
a place of revival.
Located on Lighthouse Hill, one of the highest places on the island
is Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art and is also an active Buddhist
temple. The museum is an exact replica of the Tibetan Temple in Tibet and the
only one in the western hemisphere.
Key Locations for Prayer
South Beach, a gateway to New York City–(Father Capadano Blvd.)
South Beach is a location of great spiritual influence and needs continuous
stewardship due to it’s attracting of all other religious / spiritual groups.
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Pray that the righteous would sit at the gate of the city so that the
nations of the world would be blessed. I will surely bless you and make
your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand
on the seashore. Your descendants will take possession of the cities of
their enemies (Genesis 22: 17-18)
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Proclaim God’s awesome works will be released from the strategic
birthing place. They will tell of the power of your awesome works, and I
will proclaim your great deeds. (Psalm 145:6)
Conference House – Liberty Pathway (Satterlee St & Hylan Blvd.)
The path from the shoreline of Raritan Bay to The Conference House, which
was used for the first peace delegates, has been designated as “Liberty
Pathway.”
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Pray that the influence of Liberty Pathway would be the catalyst to
spark a resolve of no compromise, even for the sake of peace. This
is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the
ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will
find rest for your souls. (Jeremiah 6:16a)
Biddle House – Wells of Revival (70 Satterlee Street)
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Re-dig the wells of revival that were once there. Joyfully you’ll pull up
buckets of water from the wells of salvation. And as you do it, you’ll
say, “Give thanks to God. Call out his name. Ask him anything! Shout
to the nations, tell them what he’s done, spread the news of his great
reputation! (Isaiah 12:3)
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Pray that the redemptive design of the land would be revealed and His
voice heard throughout the city of New York.
Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art (338 Lighthouse Avenue)
This museum is an active Buddhist temple.
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Build an altar of worship and intercession to the King of Kings. But the
hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the
Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him.
(John 4:23)
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As God’s holy mountain, declare that righteous intercession would go
forth from this land. Even them I will bring to My holy mountain, And
make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and their
sacrifices will be accepted on My altar; For My house shall be called a
house of prayer for all nations. (Isaiah 56:7)
Staten Island Ferry (Bay Street & Victory Blvd.)
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Pray that God’s Voice would be heard upon the waters. The voice of
the LORD is over the waters; The God of glory thunders; The LORD is
over many waters. (Psalm 29:3)
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Declare that the watercourses of New York City would be safe. He
uncovers deep things out of darkness. (Job 12:22)
Staten Island is a Giver
Redemptive Design borough.
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Manhattan
Manhattan has global influence both currently and historically. Below are
significant sites that confirm the global impact. Many of the other key locations
have already been addressed in the previous pages.
Key Locations for Prayer
United Nations- Main Headquarters
First Avenue at 46th Street
Subway- 42nd St.-Grand Central (4,5,6,7,S)
The forerunner of the United Nations was the League of Nations, an
organization conceived in similar circumstances during the First World
War, and established in 1919 under the Treaty of Versailles “to promote
international cooperation and to achieve peace and security.” The United
Nations officially came into existence on October 24, 1945.
Bennett Park – West 185th Street & Fort Washington Ave
The highest point of land in Manhattan. During the Revolutionary War,
General George Washington located his base of operations at this
strategic high point. Fort Washington was built in 1776 and was the last
stronghold for the Americans as the battle for New York swept northward
on Manhattan Island.
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Pray that God’s righteousness would dwell on the high place! (Micah
1:3). He who forms the mountains, creates the wind, and reveals his
thoughts to man, he who turns dawn to darkness, and treads the high
places of the earth— the LORD God Almighty is his name. (Amos 4:13)
Ground Zero – The site of the 2001 terrorist attack on NYC.
While the void in the New York City skyline has become an ever-present
reminder of unspeakable loss, it is our desire to see it as an opportunity
to build a stronger need for community and our need for a greater
dependency on the Most High God.
R train to Rector Street then walk three blocks.
Manhattan is an Exhorter
Redemptive Design Borough.
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Gates of The City
Open up the Gates for the King to come in!
The Gates of a City represent the entrances, and the seats of authority.
PRAYER POINTS
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Pray that the authority of the Ancient of Days would be at the
Gates of New York City.
Lift up your heads, O you gates! And be lifted up, you everlasting
doors! And the King of Glory shall come in. Who is the King of
Glory? The Lord strong and mighty, The Lord mighty in battle. Lift
up your heads, O you gates! Lift up, you everlasting doors! And the
King of Glory shall come in. Who is this king of Glory? The Lord of
Hosts, He is the King of Glory. (Psalm 24:7-10 2)
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Pray that the righteous would sit at the gates of the city that the
nations of the earth would be blessed. (Genesis 22: 17-18 3)
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Pray that Prophets would deliver the word of the Lord at the gates
of the city. (Jeremiah 17:19)
Guide to Highest Points in the Five Boroughs of
New York City
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Brooklyn – Battle Hill – 220 Feet
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Bronx – Fieldston Hill – 285 Feet
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Manhattan – Bennett Park – 265 Feet
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Queens – North Shore Towers Hill – 258 Feet
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Staten Island – Todt Hill – 420 Feet
Please see individual borough pages for location.
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