OnCall Prayer

As you can see, updating my BLOG has not been one of my strong points. I hope to do a better job with updates. That is not to say that ministry opportunities have slacked off. In fact, I have been in a bit of a huge whirlwind with speaking and/or participating in many wonderful retreats. The recent ProvenWay Ministries Leadership Retreat was incredible and beyond description.  As a woman, if you serve in any type of leadership role, you’ll want to know about ProvenWay www.provenway.org.

Along with some upcoming speaking opportunities, I am now preparing to teach a 6-week class on prayer @ Harvest Baptist Church, my home church - beginning September 7. It will be called “Hearing God through OnCall Prayer” and will meet Sunday evenings @ 5:30. I will repeat the teaching on Tuesday mornings @ 9:00. Childcare is provided with registration. Along with the Bible, our textbook will be the OnCall Prayer Journal. Anyone (men and women) are welcome to attend. Please email me for the details. I hope that you have our Journal. You can easily order your copy on this website Store. We are hearing so many wonderful reports of how men and women are hearing God in a remarkable way by using this effective tool. This unique prayer journal has thought provoking questions, 625 scriptures, and 225 pages - enough pages to last one year if you journal twice a week. . . PLUS a special pen - the Red Reflections Pen.

In the meantime, please check out another ministry where I have served for many years.  . .Fellowship of Professional Women www.fpwdallas.org - an outreach for ALL women.  Ladies, you’ll not want to miss attending these luncheons and hearing outstanding speakers. The new season for FPW begins on September 9th.

In closing . . may we remember this? “The only thing that moves God is my faith . . . not my need.” May your faith increase today through the power of prayer.

“I will give myself unto prayer.” Ps. 109:4

I’ll meet you at the Throne,

Sharon

It seems that I have been in a whirlwind with speaking opportunities, leading prayer retreats, and involved with many other commitments and have failed to update my BLOG as I should. I do want to continue sharing about our trip to Israel and I will do that soon - along with sharing about some incredible prayer retreat experiences.

I recently received this cartoon from my good friend, Jenny Broughton. www.jennybroughton.com This indeed illustrates that God is always OnCall. Check out Jenny’s website. She is an outstanding event speaker with a story you will not forget! In fact, Jenny will be one of the breakout speakers at the ProvenWay Retreat July 16-18 along with Lisa Harper, Debbie Stuart, vocalist Kim Him, and much more. You’ll not want to miss this event and time of “Renewal for Women.” www.provenway.org

We are receiving many wonderful reports from men and women who are using the OnCall Prayer Journal. Many say this journal has helped establish a discipline to spend time with the Father and a simple way to “hear from God” on paper. Details about our Journal and how to get your copy are found in the STORE on this website. We must all remember that He instructs us to “be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10

May you be blessed and refreshed in the Lord today!

Sharon

“Lord, I am here.  . . .here on the Mount of Olives.  If You would to return right now, that would be just fine with me!”  These are the words I found myself praying as I stood on that mountain - realizing that was the very place our Lord will return. (Zech. 14:3-5, Matt. 24:2-4)

Our trip to Israel far exceeded our expectations. We toured several cities to include Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem.  We stood in the Caesarea Theatre where the chariot races took place and on Mount Mikado - where the Battle of Armageddon will be fought. That was a very sobering thought and view. We also visited the church where Jesus turned the water into wine.  The boat ride on the Sea of Galilee was an incredible experience as we looked out at the same landscape Jesus and the disciples saw. You will remember that this is where He walked on the water. We saw the temple where Jesus preached when the paralyzed man was was lowered through the roof described in Mark 2:4;  saw the City of David, and David’s tomb. One day on the tour bus we drove past the tomb of Rachel.

It was a beautiful day when we gathered under the shade trees at the Mount of Beatitudes and sat on the rocks (possibly the same rocks where the disciples sat.) The is where Jesus preached one of the most important sermons in His ministry. Tom Dooley read His Words from Matthew 5- The Beatitudes.  Imaging what it must have been like that day 2000 years ago and the reality of just where we were - was a highlight of the trip. 

I know you will want to hear more about our Israel experience and I will continue with  more details of our tour in the next few days . . . to include photographs. I invite you to continue to check my BLOG for the rest of the story.

Thank you for your prayer for the recent Conferences where I was a guest speaker.  I believe they went well.

Sharon

Where should I begin to share with you about our recent experience in Israel March 25 - April 2?  We had a wonderful time! The tour was sponsored by MasterMedia Ministries and our good friends Tom & Melanie Dooley.  Tom is the host of “The Journey with Tom Dooley” daily radio program on KVTT 91.7 FM.  This was their 10th tour to Israel - so it was outstanding in every way.  

One very meaningful experience for me was in Jerusalem when we were walking down the Via Dolorosa.  I could almost hear Sandi Patti singing that song “Via Dolorosa.” Today that narrow street is lined with shops and very crowded with many people.  I said to my husband: “Ronnie, this is like it was THAT day.  This street was just this crowded that day - when Jesus carried the Cross up this very street.”  I could only imagine and I wept.

There is so much to share so I will continue to tell you more about our tour in future blogs. To have the opportunity to make this trip was a lifetime dream for me.

Upon our return I spoke at a Women’s Retreat for Central Baptist Church in Katy, TX and it was a huge blessing.  Many ladies purchased the OnCall Prayer Journals and I am already receiving many encouraging reports.  

I am now busy preparing to speak at a women’s conference on April 25th.  Please check the details of this event and  visit www.conferenceforaspiringwomen.com. Please join us. It is not too late to register. If you are a woman - you are qualified to attend and we’d love to have you! 

Until next time. 

Blessings,

Sharon

The OnCall Prayer Journal is available.  Be blessed and refreshed in the Lord as you spend quality time with Him. You may order your copy of the OnCall Prayer Journal from our website Store.  This unique Journal is also a perfect gift for friends and family.  Please read the Feb. 5 POST below for more details. 

I want to take this opportunity again to welcome you to our website.  Isn’t it magnificent?  I have received MANY compliments on the design, beauty, and simplicity of the site.  It is truly unique.   

After much prayer, the site was designed by Sean & Jihyun Campbell and Sean maintains the site as our webmaster. I highly recommend this company if you are in the market for a website or a fresh look to your exisiting site. www.campbellwebdevelopment.com I have never met the Campbell’s except through email and phone calls as they live in Arizona, but we are confident that God brought them to us.  They were able to capture my passion for prayer and the serenity we desired for people to experience when they visited the site.

If you have not checked out all the pages on the website, please do so soon and remember to turn on your speakers. Please share about our ministry with your family and friends!  It is my prayer that everyone who visits the OnCall Prayer website will see the fingerprint of God throughout the site.

In closing, remember this: When you call on God, He never puts you on hold and you never have to leave a voice mail. He is always OnCall.

Please check back soon to hear how, in a few short months, our message and teaching on the “Prayer Shield” (Ecc. 4:12) has gone INTERNATIONAL.

With Warm Regards,

Sharon

We read in Ecclesiastes 4:12 a wonderful promise from God.  “Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves.  A cord of three stands is not easily broken.”

This is one of the key emphasis of the OnCall Prayer ministry - namely three specific prayer warriors who accept the assignment from God to be a Prayer Shield.  I look forward to sharing more about that on this BLOG soon, as I have at several recent conferences.  Many leaders are now forming Prayer Shields and the power of prayer is making a significant difference in their lives and ministries.

We are especially thrilled with our emblem and logo design.  Our graphic artist, Rick Southerland at  ricksouth@verizon.net, did an outstanding job in capturing the passion and purpose of OnCall Prayer especially with emphasis on the Prayer Shield.  After much prayer, the concept and design of our logo was a collaboration between Jihyun Campbell who also worked with her husband Sean, in designing our beautiful web site.  We are so pleased that God brought us such godly dedicated people to help make the designs for OnCall Prayer become a reality.

Please note the OnCall Prayer emblem.  The O C & P represent three Prayer Shield intercessors standing around the Cross.   I have shown it in the reverse colors above and you might want to click on it to enlarge.

We feel that the design and web site for OnCall Prayer are as unique as is the call of this ministry and we are so blessed to have the opportunity to minister this word for “such a time as this.”  

May God bless you richly as you covet to be alone with Him daily!

I’ll meet you at the Throne.

Sharon

Please feel free to contact Rick if you need a logo design.

The beautiful and unique 1-Year OnCall Prayer Journals, complete with the wonderful Red Reflections 2-ink Pens, are ready!  Several people have purchased their copy this first week of distribution, and the feedback is great. 

The OnCall Prayer Journal is one of a kind.  It is not a book of blank pages but contains 225 pages filled with scriptures and thought provoking questions.  This Journal presents an effective method to enhance your time in prayer.  It will instill a discipline that will increase wisdom and move you from your own strength to God’s strength . . . through effective and continuous prayer.

Each day you journal you will enjoy many scriptures written in a variety of translations to include a purifying process, soul writing, and a section to record your prayer requests and gratitude praises.  The Red Reflections exercise is the best part of the OnCall Prayer Journal and will encourage you and give you hope. 

The OnCall Prayer Journal is truly a diary of Instant Messaging your thoughts and prayers to God.

This Journal is a wonderful tool to help you create a way to pray, write, and hear from God on paper. 

 To order your copy, please refer to the Store Page on this website and we will have one shipped to you as soon as possible. After using the Journal for several days, please email or write me a note with your feedback. 

Thank You.

In His Love,

Sharon

WELCOME. I am so excited about OnCall Prayer ministry and our new website.  I hope that you have enjoyed visiting the site. Today is my first experience with using a BLOG so please bear with me as I go through the learning process. 

I would like to begin this ministry by asking for your fervent prayers for a Prayer Conference I am in the process of preparing for. My Prayer Shield has begun praying but I would like to ask you to join us in prayer as well.  On January 26 I am conducting an OnCall Prayer Conference at Highland Oaks Church of Christ in Dallas, TX.  I am very honored and humbled to be asked to speak. Wives of their pastors and elders, and ministry leaders will attend.  These ladies are especially excited to hear about how to form a Prayer Shield. I want the whole world - especially pastors and those in any type of leadership to form a Prayer Shield and you’ll be hearing more about that.

These ladies at this Conference will be the first to receive a copy of the new OnCall Prayer Journal which includes the special Red Reflection pen. This Journal is one I have published and is very unique. There is nothing on the market quite like it.

ALSO on Feb. 9 I am one of the speakers at a conference to be held at Crown of Life Lutheran Church in Colleyville, TX. Please come and spread the word. Check out the details by logging on to www.LovingYouMinistries.org.

Please pray that I will be able to spend the next two weeks without interruption and distractions. Pray that God will prepare my heart, keynote presentation, training, and materials - to glorify Him.  And most of all, please pray for the women who will attend.

In closing, I would like to share my personal Mission Statement with you:

To have a passion for prayer;  to become uncompromisingly righteous; to be matured by the Hand of God; to have a pure heart and teachable spirit.

May God bless you richly as you seek Him with all of your heart (Jeremiah 29:13) and spend quality time with Him alone - in prayer.

Thank you for you prayers.

In His Love,

Sharon