Searchlight Logo
special_image

    • News
      • Front Page
      • News
      • Breaking News
      • Press Release
      • Features
      • Special Features
      • From the Courts
      • Sports
      • Regional / World
    • Opinions
      • Editorial
      • Our Readers’ Opinions
      • Bassy – Love Vine
      • Dr. Fraser- Point of View
      • R. Rose – Eye of the Needle
      • On Target
      • Dr Jozelle Miller
      • The World Around Us
      • Random Thoughts
    • Advice
      • Kitchen Corner
      • What’s on Fleek this week
      • Health Wise
      • Physician’s Weekly
      • Business Buzz
      • Hey Rosie!
      • Prime the pump
    • ePaper
    • Obituaries
      • In Memoriam / Acknowledgement
      • Tribute
    • Contact Us
      • Advertise With Us
      • Letters To The Editor
      • General Contact Information
      • Contact our Webmaster
    • About Us
      • Privacy Policy
      • Interactive Media Ltd
      • St. Vincent & the Grenadines
    • Subscribe
    • News
      • Front Page
      • News
      • Breaking News
      • Press Release
      • Features
      • Special Features
      • From the Courts
      • Sports
      • Regional / World
    • Opinions
      • Editorial
      • Our Readers’ Opinions
      • Bassy – Love Vine
      • Dr. Fraser- Point of View
      • R. Rose – Eye of the Needle
      • On Target
      • Dr Jozelle Miller
      • The World Around Us
      • Random Thoughts
    • Advice
      • Kitchen Corner
      • What’s on Fleek this week
      • Health Wise
      • Physician’s Weekly
      • Business Buzz
      • Hey Rosie!
      • Prime the pump
    • ePaper
    • Obituaries
      • In Memoriam / Acknowledgement
      • Tribute
    • Contact Us
      • Advertise With Us
      • Letters To The Editor
      • General Contact Information
      • Contact our Webmaster
    • About Us
      • Privacy Policy
      • Interactive Media Ltd
      • St. Vincent & the Grenadines
    • Subscribe
Vincentians urged to cover the nation on Monday’s  National Day of Prayer
Pastor Al Blake, Chairman of the National Day of Prayer Committee, and the President of the Association of Evangelical Churches of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG).
News
October 4, 2024

Vincentians urged to cover the nation on Monday’s National Day of Prayer

The Chair of the National Day of Prayer Committee is calling on Vincentians to cover the nation in prayer and “Watch God do what only he can do”.

On Monday, October 7, 2024 Vincentians are expected to be a bombard the Throne of God with prayers in schools, churches, workplaces, and on media platforms for the ‘Togetherness, Prosperity and Perseverance’ in the country.

A prayer village would also be set up at the car park of the Ministerial Building in Kingstown from 9:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m where different churches, denominations, and schools would lead several prayer sessions, devotionals, and worship.

Churches would also open their doors to members of the community on Monday to pray.

Pastor Al Blake, who is the Chairman of the National Day of Prayer Committee, and the President of the Association of Evangelical Churches of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), told SEARCHLIGHT that prayer is a dependence on God plus faith, and is not dependent on how many people pray.

“It is dependent on the motive behind the prayer and the effectiveness of the prayers; so even though we haven’t seen a greater number of people coming out, we believe that it is less of the numbers and more of the power that comes behind the prayer.”

He said that ‘Togetherness’ is a focus for this year’s prayer sessions because the Bible talks about unity being strength.

“In terms of prosperity, we always want to see our nation growing economically,” he said.

Blake added that in light of what the nation has been through over the last few years, namely the volcanic eruption, Hurricane Beryl, COVID-19, and dengue fever, there is desire to see the country growing economically.

“The perseverance is that we want to be a nation that always pushes forward, that we persevere through our struggles, we persevere through our trials.”

The pastor said that the Bible speaks about trials being there as a next level to a person’s spiritual growth, but one must persevere through it.

“As we look around, our island has been through a lot and presently, we are going through a lot; but the Bible talks about blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.”

He said the Bible also talks about the church playing a spiritual and significant part in helping the country move forward. Pastor Blake also reminded that ‘the effective fervent prayer of a righteous person avails much’ and that is what the church plans to do on Monday.

“2 Chronicles 7:14- If my people who are called by my name would humble themselves and pray, seek my face, turn from their wicked ways, then would I hear from Heaven, forgive their sins and heal their lands,” he quoted.

The pastor added that he is encouraged about what God will do in this nation. He is encouraging people to come out and cover the nation in prayer and “Watch God work. Watch God do what only He can do.”

He said that prayer is less about talking about it and more about doing it.

  • FacebookComments
  • ALSO IN THE NEWS
    12 left homeless in mid-day fire at Richland Park
    Front Page
    12 left homeless in mid-day fire at Richland Park
    Webmaster 
    September 5, 2025
    A fire that destroyed a multi-family complex in Richland Park over the weekend has left at least 12 people homeless, including a 23-year-old mother of...
    PM responds to US military strike on small boat off Venezuela
    Front Page
    PM responds to US military strike on small boat off Venezuela
    Webmaster 
    September 5, 2025
    Prime Minister, Dr Ralph Gonsalves has responded to reports by the United States administration that its military had carried out the bombing of a boa...
    Building material disappear from the Mary Hutchinson Primary School
    Front Page
    Building material disappear from the Mary Hutchinson Primary School
    Webmaster 
    September 5, 2025
    Police investigators on Union Island are said to be looking into the “disappearance” of building materials that were sent to the Southern Grenadine Is...
    What’s new at Fitz Hughes Government School?
    Front Page
    What’s new at Fitz Hughes Government School?
    Webmaster 
    September 5, 2025
    by Grace Francis After sharing a small space for over a year, children and teachers at the Fitz Hughes Early Childhood Centre went into brand new prem...
    MRI-6 donates over $70,000 for school meals for vulnerable students
    Front Page
    MRI-6 donates over $70,000 for school meals for vulnerable students
    Webmaster 
    September 5, 2025
    Several secondary schools and special needs institutions across St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) have received $5,000 donations towards meals for s...
    Minister of Information Technology  emphasises the importance of Cybersecurity
    News
    Minister of Information Technology emphasises the importance of Cybersecurity
    Webmaster 
    September 5, 2025
    Robust cybersecurity must be at the heart of the digital transformation that is currently taking place in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) says Min...
    News
    Minister of Information Technology  emphasises the importance of Cybersecurity
    News
    Minister of Information Technology emphasises the importance of Cybersecurity
    Webmaster 
    September 5, 2025
    Robust cybersecurity must be at the heart of the digital transformation that is currently taking place in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) says Min...
    Entities team up to boost disaster communication capacity
    News
    Entities team up to boost disaster communication capacity
    Webmaster 
    September 5, 2025
    The Climate Change Resilience Network (CCRN) in collaboration with the Youlou Radio Movement (YRM) recently embarked on a disaster preparedness initia...
    Ministry of Health to get more dialysis machines
    News
    Ministry of Health to get more dialysis machines
    Webmaster 
    September 5, 2025
    The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment, is to obtain three more Heamodialysis machines as part of the revolution in the healthcare secto...
    PM Gonsalves heads delegation to Ethiopia
    News
    PM Gonsalves heads delegation to Ethiopia
    Webmaster 
    September 5, 2025
    Prime Minister, Dr Ralph Gonsalves, is leading a delegation to the East African country of Ethiopia; the delegation left the state on Wednesday, Septe...
    New Port to be opened on October 24- PM Gonsalves
    News
    New Port to be opened on October 24- PM Gonsalves
    Webmaster 
    September 5, 2025
    The modern port in Kingstown is expected to be handed over to the government just before this country celebrates its 46th anniversary of political ind...

    E-EDITION
    ePaper
    google_play
    app_store
    Subscribe Now
    • Interactive Media Ltd. • P.O. Box 152 • Kingstown • St. Vincent and the Grenadines • Phone: 784-456-1558 © Copyright Interactive Media Ltd.. All rights reserved.
    We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok