Welcome to the fourth quarter of a year like none other — 2020! Let us finish strong, full of faith, and see God\’s purposes realized by the impact of prayer. Our September prayer focus is centered on a very special gathering that takes place in the nations, rather than a specific nation itself. Oh, how much your prayers for this month ignite my spirit! The effects of your prayers towards the annual \”Friends Around the Table\” or \”FATT\” gatherings, touch every single place SEAPC makes a footprint on the planet. Your prayers this month touch and minister to lives in 133 nations. We are so grateful for them.
However, even more than a single gathering, \”Friends\” itself represents the Kingdom culture of relationship among this entire global community. Together, we covet the honor to be authentic Friends of Christ, which fully empowers us to be authentic Friends of each other.
Understandably, this year has brought some adjustments and changes to the FATT 2020 gathering. However, it has only confirmed the value and strength of relationships. A core value of SEAPC is “relationship before ministry.” It is here that we actually find unprecedented success in ministry. The prayers and love for \”Friends\” and bringing Friends together legitimately changes nations from a holistic perspective. Please pray with us this month as important decisions are made and plans are put in place for Friends 2020 in October. Also, please keep Friends 2021 in your hearts. We are preparing for major growth steps to expand Friends Around the Table to four locations worldwide each year. The world is ripe for life-giving relationships that unify to bring about real change.
Simply put, Friends around the Table (FATT) is an international gathering for the purpose of prayer, fellowship, and receiving vision from God for the coming year. Vital business within our Father\’s Kingdom takes place, and we seek to do this business in the Father\’s way.
\”As my Father has appointed a Kingdom and conferred it on Me, so do I confer on you, that you may eat and drink at My table in My Kingdom.\” Luke 22:29-30
One of the reasons FATT is very special to many is the value placed on each Friend\’s place in and around the Table of the Lord. This is key. SEAPC is a circle of relationships, not a triangle of authority. When each of those relationships come around the Table—which is led and served by Christ—Heaven\’s abundance happens. That’s why I love the acronym FATT. It paints a picture in our hearts of God\’s absolute abundance for the Nations. Unity, friendship and family within Jesus unlocks plenty and prosperity.
What a time for the Body of Christ to see and experience the goodness of the Lord\’s Table of common-union. There is life and refreshment found here that will bless and heal the nations!
Thank you for engaging in prayer for the Friends of SEAPC across the world this month! Relationships are more vital than ever, and we thank Jesus that He has connected our hearts together with yours.
