WHAT IT IS
Three strands, one cord
"A threefold cord is not quickly broken."
Ecclesiastes 4:12 (ESV)
The mission before us is larger than our plans, our talent, or our effort. Prayer 70 invites every member, alone or together, to cover the work of God in Southern New England with prayer. It is meant to be life-giving, not burdensome.
1
United In Prayer
Partners and teams pray together, so leaders, pastors, teachers, and ministries are always covered.
2
Empowered to act
Prayer prepares us to serve, to lead, and to step out with courage.
Daniel 11:32
3
Dependent on God
Every victory belongs to the Lord. Prayer is how we say, “I cannot do this without You.”
Psalm 108:13
WHEN WE PRAY
Around the clock, in three rings
Prayer moves from the center outward. Together, the rings keep prayer rising day and night.
RING ONE
Leadership & Protection
3:00 PM
3:00 PM
Conference leadership and administration · Psalms 91, 46, 62, 70
RING TWO
Church Life & Mission
6-7 AM
6-7 PM
Pastors, teachers, principals, staff, language coordinators, and elders · Psalms 24, 72, 93, 100, 103
RING THREE
Outpouring & Hope
The Holy Spirit, evangelism, the 500 communities, and Christ's return · Psalms 84, 92–95, 97, 99
9 AM
12 PM
9 PM
12 AM
"Evening and morning and at noon I utter my complaint and moan, and he hears my voice."
Psalm 55:17 (ESV)
HOW TO JOIN
Pray in the way that fits you
On your own
Choose one prayer time and set a daily reminder. Private prayer is the foundation of the cord.
With a partner
Agree with one other person to pray at the same time each day, even from different places.
On a team
Join your church's Prayer 70 team and help keep a ring covered. Ask your pastor or elder.
Grace, not perfection. If you mis a prayer time, simply begin again. The strength of the cord is united hearts, not a perfect schedule
Psalm 55:17 (ESV)
THE COVENANT
A Prayer of Commitment
The covenant is voluntary. It is a response to God's invitation, not a contract. Pray it alone, or read it together as a church board, class, or team.
In the presence of God, and relying fully on His grace, I enter into this Prayer Covenant as an act of faith and surrender.
I acknowledge that prayer is not my strength, but my dependence on God.
With a willing heart, I commit to seek God regularly in prayer, to lift before Him the leadership and mission of the Southern New England Conference, and to intercede for pastors, educators, leaders, and disciples serving His work.
I covenant to pray in unity with others, to remain open to the leading of the Holy Spirit, and to allow prayer to shape my actions, attitudes, and obedience.
By God's grace, I offer myself anew: united in prayer, empowered to act, and fully dependent on Him.
Amen.
YOUTH & CHILDREN
You are one of the
strands
Samuel heard God as a boy. David prayed while keeping sheep. Mary said yes to God as a teenager. God has always listened to young voices. You don't need long words, only an honest heart.
Morning
6 - 7 AM
Pray for your school, your teachers, and your church.
Midday
12 PM
Ask the Holy Spirit to fill our conference with power.
Morning
6 - 7 PM
Pray for your school, your teachers, and your church.
Night
9 PM
Ask the Holy Spirit to fill our conference with power.
Pick one time. Even two or three minutes counts. To join a team, talk to your Pathfinder director, Young Adult leader, or pastor.
TESTIMONY GATHERINGS
What did God do when we prayed?
Each quarter we gather to share stories of answered prayer and to set new prayer priorities. We measure by testimony, not statistics.
October 2026
Gathering of the watchmen
Ring One · protection and guidance for leadership
January 2027
Gathering of the Servants
Ring Two · Pastors, Teachers and Language Communities
April 2027
Gathering of the Harvesters
Ring Three · Youth, Mission and Church Planting
April 2027
Gathering of the Harvesters
Ring Three · Youth, Mission and Church Planting
July 2027
Gathering of the Whole Cord
All Rings · annual celebration and covenant renewal
PRAYING THE WORLD
Scriptures for every
Each quarter we gather to share stories of answered prayer and to set new prayer priorities. We measure by testimony, not statistics.
Seeking guidance
Proverbs 3:5–6 · James 1:5 · Psalm 25:4–5
Facing fear
Psalm 27:1 · Joshua 1:9 · 2 Timothy 1:7
Seeking forgiveness
Psalm 51:10–12 · 1 John 1:9 · Isaiah 1:18
Praying for the harvest
Matthew 9:37–38 · Romans 10:1 · Daniel 11:32
Needing Strength
Isaiah 40:31 · 2 Corinthians 12:9 · Psalm 46:1
Praying for unity
Psalm 133:1 · Ephesians 4:3 · John 17:20–21
Praying for leaders
1 Timothy 2:1–2 · Proverbs 11:14 · Psalm 20:4
Living in hope
Psalm 130:5 · Titus 2:13 · Revelation 22:20
"Prayer is the key in the hand of faith to unlock heaven's storehouse, where are treasured the boundless resources of Omnipotence."
Ellen G. White, Steps to Christ, p. 94
FOR DEEPER FORMATION
Recommended reading
The Bible: Psalms, Gospels, Acts
Ellen G. White, Prayer
Ellen G. White, The Ministry of Healinh
J. I. Packer, Knowing God
Ellen G. White, Steps to Christ
Ellen G. White, The Desire of Ages
Mark Finley, Revive Us Again
Helmut Haubeil, Steps to Personal Revival
Cheryl Sacks, The Prayer-Saturated Church
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Covered in Prayer
The work before us cannot be sustained by planning, talent, or effort alone. As we train and send disciples into more than 500 towns, villages, and cities across our territory, may we go covered in prayer, filled with the Holy Spirit, and confident that God is already at work ahead of us. Thank you for joining me in this sacred calling.
Edgardo J. Herrera
President, Southern New England Conference
One Voice. One Vision.
500 Communities. One Hope.
Immanuel