On Sunday, May 3, 2026, a special time of fasting and prayer was held prior to the Sunday service. It took place in person at the OC chapel in Colombia and was broadcast virtually for the other churches across South America. For approximately two hours, members from throughout the region gathered in one spirit with the purpose of interceding as a church for various needs related to cities, ministries, leadership, and families.
This time was marked by a deep emphasis on the importance of prayer as the foundation of the Christian life and as an essential tool for unity and spiritual growth within the body of Christ.
The time of fasting and prayer began with a period of exaltation to God based on Psalm 18:1-8, highlighting His greatness, faithfulness, and power throughout history, led by Pastor Moses Gonzalez. Building on this biblical foundation, prayers were offered focusing on the advancement of missions in different cities across the region, as well as on the spiritual and numerical growth of the churches. Special emphasis was placed on the raising up of new leaders, strengthening evangelism, consolidating new believers, and providing what is necessary for sustaining the work.
Intercession was also made for the region and the church in South America, asking for the Lord’s guidance, strength, and holiness. Prayers were lifted for strategic work plans with projection toward key dates such as Pentecost, as well as for regional leadership, requesting maturity, wisdom, and pastoral love. Additionally, prayers were made for administrative processes, including the registration of the OC in Colombia and the approval of legal documents. Petitions were also presented for an increase in potential contacts and Bible students in Colombia.
Following this, Pastor Jackeline Gutierrez led a time of prayer focused on the cell groups and families of the church throughout the region. Intercession was made for unity, spiritual maturity, and commitment among members, as well as for the restoration and strengthening of marriages and households. The importance of cultivating humble, teachable, and obedient hearts was emphasized-hearts that live in dependence on God and in fellowship with one another.
Later, leader Daniel Delgado led a prayer for members not only in Colombia but across all of South America. In his message, he emphasized the importance of laying burdens before God, reminding everyone that people often carry weights that the Lord has already taken upon Himself. He also prayed that each believer would recognize God as the Alpha and the Omega in their lives.
Continuing with the time of fasting and prayer, leader Keyla Moreno interceded for the ministries, fellowships, and administrative areas of the churches at a regional level.
This time of communion with the Lord concluded in an atmosphere of grace, hope, and spiritual renewal. Members expressed feeling relieved and strengthened, trusting not only in the works God has done in the past, but also in His faithfulness to act in the present and in the future.
In this way, the church in South America reaffirms its faith in a God who provides and sustains, who guides His people in every circumstance and responds to the prayers of those who seek Him with a sincere heart. Amen.
Written by Daniel Delgado, edited by Sol Puerta