Prayer and Fasting Resources

 
2009 Weekend of Prayer and Fasting

Since 2006, The Salvation Army and the Initiative Against Sexual Trafficking (IAST) has sponsored an International Weekend of Prayer and Fasting for the Victims of Sex Trafficking. In 2009, the Faith Alliance Against Slavery and Trafficking (FAAST) joined as co-sponsor of this annual event. This special emphasis weekend of prayer and fasting is held the last weekend of September, although we hope that prayer about the issue of sexual trafficking and for its victims will become a routine part of your daily prayer life.

The Salvation Army, IAST and FAAST sponsor this event first because we ardently believe that success in the battle against trafficking comes "not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit" (Zechariah 4:6). We understand that in this battle we wrestle "against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms" (Ephesians 6:12).

 

The 5th Annual Weekend of Prayer and Fasting will take place September 24-26, 2010. Please check back later this year for more information.

In the meantime, the resources provided here have been developed to help Christians bring the issue of sexual trafficking before their churches any time of the year - whether as part of the prayer and fasting weekend activities or at other times - through a variety of methods such as sermon outlines, church bulletin inserts, Bible studies, and prayer guides. We are continually adding to these resources and working to translate these resources into different languages so please check these pages frequently for new materials. For free prayer guides or for questions, email Penny_Matheson@usn.salvationarmy.org