#274 (7/26) - "AIA Prayer Requests for the Olympics"

[My GENday is Sept. 19th. When is YOURS?]

[NOTE: Below are the prayer requests of just one of probably many Christian outreaches at the Summer Olympics which officially opens tomorrow. At the end of the list of requests is a unique opportunity to sign up to be a Prayer Partner and pray for 3-5 athletes there BY NAME. I hope that you'll choose to be involved in the upcoming events in the most special way. ALSO, it goes without saying that we need to be in constant prayer for the protection of all the athletes and spectators as this could easily be a target for terrorists who seek a world-wide stage for their evil. Just recall the attack on the Jewish athletes at a past Olympics.- Stan]

Athletes in Action (Cru’s (formerly Campus Crusdade for Christ)sports ministry) is planning fruitful outreaches around the 2012 London Olympic Games.

PRAY THAT:AIA staff will have direct access to the athletes while acting in unique positions in London: chaplains in the village, advisors,counselors, coaches, trainers, and other administrative positions. Their goals for the Games are to:

*Share Christ with the athletes of every team of every sport participating in the London Olympics.

*Identify and network with Christian athletes from around the world.

*Reach 2,500 Olympic athletes through chaplaincy, Olympic breakfast, and personal initiation.

*Expose 200 million people to the gospel through a “Struggle & Triumph” sports DVD.

*Deliver sport ministry training and tools to 200 churches in 6 European cities.

*Train 50 AIA leaders from 25 countries for national sport ministry.
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** They are enlisting 3,000 people to serve as Olympic Prayer Partners for the 2012 London Games. Each person will be assigned the names of 3-5 Olympic athletes to pray for during the weeks leading up to and during the Games. Their sport and country represented will also be provided. AIA’s heart is that Prayer Partners will be able to take each specific athlete before the Lord and ask His blessing over their Olympic experience, His provision for their physical health and safety, and His dominion over their spiritual lives as they have the opportunity to encounter the various chaplains and ministry personnel who will be present at the Games.

While there are many outreach efforts planned, the ultimate goal is to minister to each athlete competing and bring the light and love of Christ to them. We know that prayer is vital to the success of this major endeavor!

Participating is easy: Visit the website at olympics.athletesinaction.org and sign up on the Prayer Strategy page or email your name to prayer@athletesinaction.org.