Purpose
To gather, connect and pray the blessings of God over the city of Lake Macquarie.
Evening Details
The inaugural Lake Macquarie Mayor's Prayer Evening was held on the 6 November 2019. It began with a time of connection and friendship as guests enjoyed a beautiful Lake Macquarie sunset on the balcony of the 16s.
As the sun set 220 guests gathered inside to pray for the city, pray for families and to celebrate coming together through shared values and friendship. The programme Master of Ceremonies was Pastor Greg Allen and an acknowledgement of country brought by Maree Edwards.
The Mayor Kay Fraser spoke of her love for the people, families and the community of Lake Macquarie that she and the council served. Her heart especially grieved for the youth of Morisset where there was an unacceptably high suicide rate that she would like to see turned around.
Prayers for families with a special focus on foster families and the broken were brought by the following:
- Pastors of Lift Church Belmont Greg and Stacy Allen
- Pastor Rob Herbert from Gateway Church Swansea
- Major Mark Everitt the Area Officer for the Salvation Army Hunter & Central Coast
There was a special acknowledgement of Rob Herbert and his wife Robyn who have fostered over 35 children over 30 years. they currently have 3 long term high needs children in their care.
Pastor Rick Prosser from Life Church and Chairman of Kingdomworks passionately charged all who were there to come together across shared values to bring healing to the hurting and broken of the region. To align ourselves with the Lord's Prayer to bring Heaven to earth that the Kingdom of the Lord Jesus Christ transform our community through us. Prophetically speaking out a message to the people of Lake Macquarie that "we are in this together and we are better together!"
Beneficiary
Through the generosity of sponsors and guests the proceeds of the evening were donated to a local Lake Macquarie Charity. The charity was chosen by a beneficiary committee that included Belmont Christian College School Captains and the Mayor.
'Survivors R Us' is a charity that supports the survivors of domestic violence. The founder Ann-Maria Martin who is herself a survivor of domestic violence received $10,000 on behalf of the charity.
Beneficiary Selection Committee
| NAME | ORGANISATION |
| Mayor Kay Fraser | Lake Macquarie City Council |
| Lieutenant Terry Muendel | The Salvation Army |
| Pastoral Ministries Alyson Segrott | Catholic Diocese Maitland-Newcastle |
| Reverend John Watson | Southern Cross Vineyard Church |
| School Captain Kye Horton | Belmont Christian College |
| School Captain Lauren Irvine | Belmont Christian College |
Prayer of Declaration and Blessing
Heavenly Father we give you thanks for this city, this region and her people. Today we commit them to you.
We ask that the hand of the great physician go to work today.
We pray that hardened hearts be softened, broken hearts be healed and troubled minds find rest.
We ask that clouds of darkness and confusion be lifted off people today.
We speak healing and hope over this land.
We ask for forgiveness to flow and reconciliation to reign.
We declare acts of wickedness to be bound and broken.
We declare healing to be released in Jesus name.
We declare the peace of God to reign in the hearts of every man, woman and child.
We ask that families would flourish and marriages would prosper.
We ask that every man, woman and child be blessed with a hope for the future.
We ask that the creativity of heaven be released upon this city and her people.
We declare you are a God who is able to do exceedingly and abundantly more than we can ask or imagine.
Together we pray in the mighty name of Jesus, Amen!
Sponsors
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Event Organising Committee
*The Mayor’s Prayer evening is an initiative of the Lake Mac Combined Churches with a Lake Mac Prayer Organising Committee established who takes full responsibility for resourcing, organising and managing the event.
The finance for the event to come under the due diligence of Kingdomworks INC9878178 ABN 26952386537. This entity was historically set up for city initiatives (ACTION). It has a Board, charity status and accounts are reviewed annually. www.kingdomworks.org.au
| Rick | Prosser | Life Church Newcastle and Kingdomworks Chairman |
| Greg | Allen | Lift Church Belmont |
| John | Watson | Southern Cross Vineyard Church Warners Bay |
| Peter | Di Girolamo | Macquarie Life Church Macquarie Hills |
| Rob | Herbert | Gateway Church Swansea |
| Maria | Thomas | Kingdomworks Secretary and C3 Church Victory |
| Belinda | Lindgren | New Vine Lakes Church Valentine |
| Jason | Alexander | Central Newcastle Hillsborough |
| Glenda | Irwin | New Hope Church |
