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Please join our church family in praying for the city of Dallas and its surrounding areas, tomorrow, May 7.  Following is the prayer guide that will help you to focus your prayers.
MAY 2013 PRAYER GUIDE
You, Lord hear the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and You listen to their cry, defending the fatherless and the oppressed, so that mere earthly mortals will never again strike terror.  Psalm 10:17-18

This month AP4C is highlighting the very sensitive issue of human trafficking.  It is our intention for believers from all backgrounds to unite in prayer and use this guide as a catalyst for our on-going prayer and the advancement of Christ's kingdom.  Let these scriptures and your time with God renew your heart for our Metroplex.  Please prepare your heart before you begin to pray through the categories.
SALVATION
But this is a people plundered and looted, all of them trapped in pits or hidden away in prisons.  They have become plunder with no one to rescue them; they have been made loot, with no one to say, "Send them back", Isaiah 42:22
So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.  John 8:36
*Pray that God will convict the hearts of people that exploit slavery victims and turn their hearts to Christ.
*Pray for God to bring His rescue and restoration to victims of human trafficking and for them to receive the Gospel message in their hearts
*Pray that the Gospel will sweep through our city, bringing healing and spiritual life
*Pray for God to bring an awakening in your own life and in the lives of those close to you--areas where we need freedom and healing.
DISCIPLESHIP
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.  The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.  James 5:16
Learn to do right, seek justice.  Defend the oppressed.  Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow. Isaiah 1:17
* Pray for God to touch the hearts of His children and to increase trafficking awareness and action in His Church.
*Pray for the Church to respond to the biblical mandate to seek justice for the estimated 27 million human trafficking victims in the world.
*Pray for the ministries and organizations in our communities that fight human trafficking and serve the victims of slavery.
*Pray for God to raise up believers to lead the way in the fight for people from slavery.
COMMUNITY
Break the arm of the wicked man; call the evildoer to account for his wickedness that would not otherwise be found out. Psalm 10:15
Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.  Galatians 6:2
*Pray for the people in our neighborhoods(known and unknown) who are victims of sex trafficking and trafficking for forced labor
*Pray for the individuals in our city who are in bondage to the acts and lifestyle that depend on the exploitation of human beings--that their hearts will be stirred to repentance and that they wikll seek and receive treatment for healing and that relationships would be developed with believers.
*Pray for citizens to become aware of product we purchase and their supply chain to ensure that we are not inadvertently supporting slavery
*Pray for parents, church leaders, educators and community leaders as they guide and engage our communities to take action against slavery
TRANSFORMATION
For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers. Proverbs 11:14
I urge, then, first of all, that p etitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people--for kings and all those in authority that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness 1 Timothy 2:1-2
* Pray that God inspires our government officials and law enforcement to make fighting slavery a top priority and that He moves them to pursue laws and legislations for the abolishment of modern day slavery
*Pray that God will strengthen and encourage the people who work to care for and restore victins of slavery and that He will increase their wisdom as they serve Him.
*Pray for God to convict the hearts of business and corporate leaders to review their supply chain sources and to take steps to abolish slavery in their spheres of influence.
THE STATE OF THE CITY
Please find below info and statistics to help facilitate your on-going prayer, conversation and service:
Human trafficking statistics I polaris project
very little research has been done to determine the extent of human trafficking on the state level; however some state wide reports have been published. Due to
data collection limitations the following statistics should be taken as baseline estinates only.  These statistics are bot definitive or conprehebnsive estimates,
119  the number of minors exploited for commercial sex identified by the Dallas Police Dept in 2007
55  the number of domestic minor sex trafficking related cases in Dallas in 2007
33 the number of individuals charged in sex trafficking related cases in Dallas in 2007
35  the number of juveniles charged with prostitution-related offenses in Tarrant County from 2000-2008
*  The U.N. and other experts estimate the total market value of illicit human trafficking at $32 billion--about $10 billion is derived from the initial sale of individuals, with the remainder representing the estimated profits from the activities or goods produced by the victims of this crime. (UNODC)
*  $90 is the average cost of a human slave sold around the world. (freetheslaves.net)
*  The protected innocence challenge is a comprehensive study on existing state laws designed to inspire and equip advocates.  Under the challenge, every state receives a report card that grades the state on 41 key legislative components that must be addressed in state's laws in order to effectively respond to the crime of domestic minor sex trafficking.  In addition, each state receives a complete analysis of this 41 component review and practical recommendations for improvement.  The state of Texas scored a "B" with an overall score of 86.5 (Shared Hope International)
Additional information is available at the following sites:
www.ijm.org., www.thea21campaign.org., www.polarisproject.org, www.sharedhope.org., www.enditmovement.com

Your sister in Christ,
Pam Woller