Our new website is up and running and has become a focal point for fulfilling the vision of the Assembly Christian Fellowship. Our goal is to provide you with dynamic content on prayer, Bible promises, the Assembly, your MLAs, current issues being debated and upcoming events.

We believe that providing up-to-date information on what is happening in Stormont will help you, the Body of Christ, to pray more effectively for it.  You can also browse our Prayer Guide and read through precious Bible promises to inspire your faith.

As the vision and work of the ACF has grown, we have become increasingly aware of the need to be entirely transparent and accountable to God and to our fellowship members and partners. We believe that the integrity of the ACF is paramount to building a strong foundation from which to move forward with the our vision of calling the Body of Christ to pray for government and giving the best possible witness to those we wish to influence for Christ.

Five new trustees have been named from the former steering committee of the ACF and from those who regularly attend our monthly prayer times and prayer breakfasts. We are very excited about their acceptance and appointment. They are:

• Jeffrey Donaldson MP MLA
• Danny Kennedy MLA
• Cllr Lawrence Walker - Political Advisor
• Pastor Alan Stephens - Senior Minister of the Church of God, Glenmachan
• Pastor Nick Serb - Minister of Religion of Mount Zion Free Methodist Church, Lisburn.

Each trustee has already shown considerable commitment to our work and has made significant contributions to the ACF that have helped to form our current direction and vision. We especially welcome Pastor Alan Stephens and Pastor Nick Serb, both of whom are passionate about the work of the ACF.

Congratulations to our new Trustees, welcome aboard!

The Assembly Christian Fellowship is embarking on a journey to unite congregations in prayer for Northern Ireland and it’s government. We are calling it the Prayer Shield Initiative.

The Prayer Shield Initiative asks pastors, clergy and Church leaders to pray publicly with their congregations, once a week,  for government, all who are in authority and that righteousness would be established in our land. This in turn should encourage all Christians to pray daily for government,  like I do with my children every morning on their way to school.

By fulfilling scripture we can receive all the benefits of God’s promises for Northern Ireland.

If you are a Minister, Pastor or Church leader and would like to stand in agreement with us, committing to pray publicly each week with your congregation (perhaps you already do), please click on the “Contact Us” link and inform us of your commitment. Together we can do far more for Christ than we can do by ourselves!

Updates will be in the monthly E-Newsletter.

Our last Prayer Breakfast in Parliament Buildings, Stormont was held on Tuesday 16th June. Our special speaker was Roy Walker, the Manager of Ballymena United Football Club. He is also the founder of Crown Jesus Ministries.

Roy gave an inspiring message about examining ourselves in the light of God’s Word, listening to our conscience, living for Christ and making a difference in our nation by allowing Christ’s light to shine through us to others. He quoted George Washington, one of America’s founding fathers as saying that without the Bible, it was impossible to rightly govern a nation. It was an excellent message.

Many MLAs, Pastors and Church leaders were present as we prayed for the UK Parliament, the NI Assembly, the world and the Church, the Body of Christ. We also enjoyed the heavenly music ministry of Carol Lemon From Glenmachan Church of God. Carol sang two beautiful songs which exalted Christ and focused our gathering on worshiping the Saviour.

Thanks to all who participated, to the MLAs, especially Jeffrey Donaldson MP MLA and Danny Kennedy MLA who sponsor the event. The Stormont staff, the Events Office, security and Eurest catering and to all those attending.

Brian Ashworth has been named as the new part-time coordinator for the ACF. Brian is no stranger to the ACF and has been with the ACF from the beginning. With the increasing activities of the ACF, the new website, the Prayer Shield Initiative, a greater focus on reaching out to all our Members of the Assembly etc. with the vision of the ACF, Brian’s role will be vital in helping to make our vision a reality.

Pray for the grace of God to cover every aspect of his work as he represents the ACF and meets with politicians to explain the vision of the ACF and encourages them to participate in our events. He will also be meeting with Church leaders to encourage them to prayer for government and sign up to our Prayer Shield Initiative. The responsible for the up-to-date content, resources and news on the website is also his, as is the new monthly E - Newsletter.

The ACF plans to launch a new monthly E-Newsletter soon to give the most up-to-date information on prayer priorities and what is happening in Stormont and the Assembly. Like the website, it will provide you with inspiring content on prayer, Bible promises, current issues being debated and upcoming events.

Sign up now by giving us your e-mail address and receive the new monthly E-Newsletter.