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24-Hour Prayer Vigil We are taking a step of faith and crying out to God in one voice for 24 hours that we would see a work of God on our campus!
How does this work??? You can use these slides as a guide through your time. This is just a tool. You will have the opportunity to pray for people by name, specific needs, and for the vision of LUKaS. There are also verses acknowledging God and seeking His glory in this place. When you come to verse, read it slowly asking the Spirit to give you insight and then pray the truths back to God for LUKaS and LTU. Other slides offer information that simply give facts you can use to pray.
Remember the following slides are suggestions. Use this hour as you are led.
Holy Spirit to come, be my teacher. Teach me how to pray. Open my eyes to see as you see and share your perspective and your heart for this university and the people. Give me ears to hear. Help me be focused and inspired to battle in prayer so that we may see Your Kingdom come at LTU as it is in Heaven.
Har du inte förstått, inte hört? Herren är en evig Gud, han har skapat hela jorden. Han blir inte trött, han mattas inte. Ingen pejlar djupet av hans vishet. Han ger den trötte kraft, den svage får ny styrka. Unga män kan bli trötta och mattas, ynglingar snava och falla, men de som litar till Herren får ny kraft, de får vingar som örnar. De springer utan att bli trötta, vandrar utan att mattas. - Jes. (Isaiah) 40.28-31
Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.
Who is LTU? Luleå Technical University Luleå University of Technology, just over 40 years old, has 1,700 employees and 19,000 students. Research is carried out in close cooperation with companies such as Shell, Ericsson, Scania, LKAB, Airbus, Volvo Aero, IBM and international universities. Research conducted within Luleå University of technology has a turnover of more than EUR 90 million. Their vision 2020 Luleå University of Technology is developing an attractive, sustainable society through research results that change, courses that challenge and individuals who cooperate.
Some suggestions: • Let us pray for these great minds! • Pray for faculty and staff. • Pray for the influence this university has over Luleå, Norrbotten, Sweden and the world. • Pray for LUKaS’ reputation on campus.
Jag vet vilka avsikter jag har med er, säger Herren: välgång, inte olycka. Jag skall ge er en framtid och ett hopp. När ni åkallar mig och ber till mig skall jag lyssna på er. När ni söker mig skall ni finna mig. Ja, om ni helhjärtat söker efter mig skall jag låta er finna mig, säger Herren. - Jer 29.11-14 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you, declares the Lord, and I will restore your fortunes and gather you from all the nations and all the places where I have driven you, declares the Lord, and I will bring you back to the place from which I sent you into exile.
What is LUKaS? Luleå University’s Christians •
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A Christian student group on campus representing multiple denominations as well as those that are just curious Associated with a national organisation Credo which has the vision to see student fellowships exist on every campus in Sweden To create community where we can discuss the Christian faith and provide an environment for those far from God to take steps closer to God
• For believers to have the opportunity to connect with others and find a local church while at university
• For believers to be established and equipped in their faith • To serve the campus in tangible ways that we might share the love of Jesus
Gud är min räddning, jag är trygg och utan fruktan. Min kraft och mitt värn är Herren, han räddade mig. Jublande skall ni ösa vatten ur räddningens källor. Den dagen skall ni säga: Tacka Herren, åkalla honom, berätta för folken om hans verk, förkunna hans upphöjda namn! Lovsjung Herren för hans väldiga gärningar, gör dem kända över hela jorden! Höj jubelrop, ni som bor på Sion, ty stor är han mitt ibland er, Israels Helige.
- Jes. (Isa.) 12.2-6 “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.” With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. And you will say in that day: Give thanks to the Lord, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the peoples, proclaim that his name is exalted. “Sing praises to the Lord, for he has done gloriously; let this be made known in all the earth. Shout, and sing for joy, O inhabitant of Zion, for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.”
Credo •
Who/What is Credo? Credo is the Swedish National Fellowship of Evangelical Students affiliated to the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES), an inter-denominational organisation. Our vision is to make Jesus Christ known, believed, obeyed and loved among all students.
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Jesper, living in Umeå, and his family. God has provided funding for him to work part time towards this vision supporting student groups on multiple campuses.
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Pray for student groups to start and grow in Piteå, Umeå, Skellefteå
Och de sjöng Guds tjänare Moses sång och Lammets sång: Stora och märkliga är dina gärningar, Herre Gud, allhärskare. Rättfärdiga och sanna är dina vägar, du folkens konung. Vem måste inte bäva, Herre, och ära ditt namn? Ty du ensam är helig, alla folk skall komma och tillbe inför dig, din rättfärdighet har uppenbarats.
- Upp (Rev) 15.3-4
And they sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, “Great and amazing are your deeds, O Lord God the Almighty! Just and true are your ways, O King of the nations! Who will not fear, O Lord,and glorify your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship you, for your righteous acts have been revealed.”
Graduates As graduates are all over Sweden and beyond, let us pray for them by name. That they would have favour in their work places and living environments continuing to be salt and light to their area of influences. That they would be connected with a local body of believers growing in their faith and helping to encourage others. That God would give them favour that His name would be famous in every place an LTU/LUKaS grad walks. If there are any other LUKaS grads you know, name them too! •
Samuel Sjödin
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Mattias Öberg
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Theresa Muotka Bäcklund
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Sara Gårdeskog
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Sara Andersson
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Gustaf Thunqvist
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Peter Rosendahl
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Marcus Hammarberg
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Joar Elghorn
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Frank Andersson
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Johan Lajunen
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Samuel Ärlebrandt
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Gustav Näslund
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Samuel Hammarberg
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Sarah Gustafsson
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Hans-Erik Hansander
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Sara Rynningsjö
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Petrus Bergman
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Kristin Hammarberg (Kammensjö)
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Mareike Bloedt
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Sofia Grahn
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David Hedin
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Vanessa Stavanov
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Erik Swedberg
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Josef Östman
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Erik Svensson
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Edvard Edefrid
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Joel Nissen
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Monika Englund
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Jonas Erlandsson
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Elias Näslund Jonas Lagerqvist Jenny Lindgren Hannah Danielsson
Vakna, min själ, vakna, harpa och lyra, jag vill väcka morgonrodnaden. Jag vill tacka dig, Herre, bland folken, jag vill sjunga ditt lov bland alla folk. Ty till himlen når din godhet, till skyarna din trofasthet. - Ps 57.9-11
I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations. For your steadfast love is great to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds. Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let your glory be over all the earth!
Current LUKaS Board Praise God for their service and how God has used them during this season of their life. Pray for next steps. •
Emil will graduate leaving Luleå next month starting a new season in Lund.
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Martin will start his exjobb in Stockholm most likely :) starting in January.
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Emanuel is still deciding on his exjobb and needing to hear back from places he has applied to all over Sweden.
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Heather will have one more term here at LTU and is the process of deciding to look for work or continue studies.
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Hilda will also have one more term to finish up her degree and hopes to find a job here in Luleå.
Gud, visa oss nåd och välsigna oss, låt ditt ansikte lysa mot oss, så att hela jorden lär känna vad du gör och alla folk får veta att du hjälper. Folken skall tacka dig, o Gud, ja, alla folk skall tacka dig. Alla länder skall jubla av glädje, ty du råder rättvist över folken och leder länderna på jorden. Folken skall tacka dig, o Gud, ja, alla folk skall tacka dig. Jorden har gett sin gröda. Gud, vår Gud, välsignar oss. Gud välsignar oss, och hela jorden skall frukta honom.
May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations. Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you! Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth. Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you! The earth has yielded its increase; God, our God, shall bless us. God shall bless us; let all the ends of the earth fear him!
- Ps 67.1-7
LUKaS Activity this term •
We have kicked off the Alpha Course so that we may build a strong foundation of what we believe as well as provide an opportunity for those that want to learn about who Jesus says He is. We have a few more meetings and will continue next term.
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Morning prayer. Pray that God would inspire our hearts and create a hunger to gather together to pray and seek His face as one body at LTU.
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Tuesday lunches…pray that it would provide an opportunity to encourage one another spiritually and deepen friendships during the week.
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The end of the term formal dinner…that it would be a celebration!
Tacka Herren, åkalla honom, berätta för folken om hans verk! Sjung och spela till hans ära, tala om alla hans under! Prisa stolt hans heliga namn; de som söker Herren må glädja sig. Sök er till Herren och hans makt.
Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works! Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice! Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!
- 1 Kron 16.8-11
Needs starting in January •
A new board of students leaders will be decided by the end of January. Pray for who may be stepping up to continue to carry out the LUKaS vision.
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New term…new students…new opportunities!
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Outreaches such as Repairing Bikes, Coffee, etc. As we look to meet tangible needs on campus, we desire to be bold in our faith to share the love of Jesus to every student, staff and faculty
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Ski Trip Weekend - an opportunity to enjoy the wonderful winter weather while creating great memories!
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A weekend retreat planned along with the Alpha curriculum to get away and draw closer to God and be refreshed.
Härligt är att höra budbärarens steg när han kommer över bergen, han som bär bud om seger, som ropar ut goda nyheter, bär bud om räddning och säger till Sion: ”Din Gud är konung!” Hör, dina väktare ropar och jublar. Med egna ögon ser de hur Herren vänder åter till Sion. Brist ut i jubel, Jerusalems ruiner, Herren tröstar sitt folk och friköper Jerusalem. Herren visar sin makt och helighet inför alla folk, hela jorden skall se hur vår Gud räddar oss. -Jes. (Isa.) 52.7-10 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.” The voice of your watchmen—they lift up their voice; together they sing for joy; for eye to eye they see the return of the Lord to Zion. Break forth together into singing, you waste places of Jerusalem, for the Lord has comforted his people; he has redeemed Jerusalem. The Lord has bared his holy arm before the eyes of all the nations, and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.
What do we want to see God do at LTU? How can He use LUKaS? •
Every student, staff and faculty member have the opportunity to encounter the Living God and hear who Jesus truly says He is inviting them to a personal relationship with Jesus
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Every believer in Jesus to grow in their personal faith to graduate established and equipped to be about Kingdom building wherever the go with whatever career
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To be the hands and feet of Jesus displaying His glory in how we live and serve the areas of influence He has given us
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That LUKaS would provide an avenue for every student to get to know Jesus personally and learn how to walk in a right relationship with Him
Gläd dig och jubla, dotter Sion! Se, jag kommer och tar min boning hos dig, säger Herren. Många folk skall den dagen sluta sig till Herren och bli mitt folk. Jag tar min boning hos dig. Då skall du inse att Herren Sebaot har sänt mig till dig. Var stilla inför Herren, allt levande, han bryter upp från sin heliga boning.
- Sak (Zech.) 2.10-13 Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion, for behold, I come and I will dwell in your midst, declares the Lord. And many nations shall join themselves to the Lord in that day, and shall be my people. And I will dwell in your midst, and you shall know that the Lord of hosts has sent me to you. And the Lord will inherit Judah as his portion in the holy land, and will again choose Jerusalem.” Be silent, all flesh, before the Lord, for he has roused himself from his holy dwelling.
New Students to Luleå, Exchange Students & Internationals on campus •
Transitioning to a new place can be difficult in having to start over with everything. Pray for the transition of students in this situation that they would find housing, communities of friends and their basic needs met in order to start a new season with success.
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In transition, there is an openness to new ideas, values and activities. May the transition provide opportunities to encounter Christians with an active faith and see the hope, love and joy of Jesus. Jesus said they will know we are Christians by our love for one another. May our love be contagious.
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We would be accepting of all people from any background and experiences treating all people as equals as God created us to be. May we see people as God sees the helping them feel welcomed, accepting and belonging to their new city. May we be great hosts for our city.
Från öster till väster är mitt namn stort bland folken, och överallt frambär man rökelseoffer åt mitt namn, rena offer, ty mitt namn är stort bland folken, säger Herren Sebaot. - Mal 1.11 For from the rising of the sun to its setting my name will be great among the nations, and in every place incense will be offered to my name, and a pure offering. For my name will be great among the nations, says the Lord of hosts.
Soil needs cultivating •
Pray that the Holy Spirit would… •
Soften hearts breaking down areas of hardness, deception, anger, hurt and disbelief
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Open eyes to see God’s glory, beauty and love for real and not disregard truth based on false assumptions
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Bind the enemy from weaving lies & deception
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Break spiritual strongholds allowing room for the Spirit to have His way on campus
Säg därför till Israels folk: Så säger Herren Gud: Det är inte för er skull jag ingriper, israeliter, utan för mitt heliga namn som ni har vanärat bland de folk ni har kommit till. Ni har vanärat mitt mäktiga namn överallt bland folken; det har blivit vanärat, men jag skall visa hur heligt det är. Genom er skall jag visa min helighet inför folken. Då skall de inse att jag är Herren, säger Herren Gud. - Hes. (Ezek.) 36.22-23 “Therefore say to the house of Israel, Thus says the Lord God: It is not for your sake, O house of Israel, that I am about to act, but for the sake of my holy name, which you have profaned among the nations to which you came. And I will vindicate the holiness of my great name, which has been profaned among the nations, and which you have profaned among them. And the nations will know that I am the Lord, declares the Lord God, when through you I vindicate my holiness before their eyes.
För att alla knän skall böjas för Jesu namn, i himlen, på jorden och under jorden, och alla tungor bekänna att Jesus Kristus är herre, Gud fadern till ära. - Fil. (Phil.) 2.10 So that at the name of Jesus every knee
should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth.
As believers, we would let the Holy Spirit transform us in every way. May the fruit of the Spirit increase in each of our lives as well as our community. Love. Fill me with a deep love for You. (Rms 5.5) Fill me with Your powerful love for things that further Your Kingdom. (Mt. 6.22) Teach me how to love and serve each person I encounter today. Teach me how to love my family well. Joy. Lord, I believe You to fill me with a supernatural joy that is unspeakable and full of glory. (1Peter 1.8) Show me how I fail to rejoice and give praise at all times. (Phil. 4.4) Peace. Lord, I trust You to fill me with Your perfect peace that passes understanding and guards my heart and mind. (Phil. 4.6-8) Show me how am I choosing to worry and fret instead of trusting You?
Patience. Lord, I believe you to fill me with the powerful ability to wait on You and calmly endure hardships. In what way am I impatient or complaining? Gentleness. Lord, I believe You to fill me with a generous attitude that is always looking to help others. Please show me how I have been selfish and oblivious to the needs of others.
Goodness. Lord, I believe you to fill me with a generous attitude that is always looking to help others. Please show me how I have been selfish and oblivious to the needs of others. Faith. Lord, I trust You to fill me with powerful mountain-moving faith. Fill me with steadfastness. Lord, show me how I have doubted You. Meekness. Lord, please fill me with genuine humility, brokenness and a repentant, obedient spirit. Show me how I have been proud, arrogant or rebellious. Self-Control. Lord, please fill me with self-control and discipline. Please show me how I have been undisciplined, careless, or indulgent in any area of my life.
Ty han föraktade inte den svage och vände inte ryggen åt hans nöd, han dolde inte sitt ansikte utan hörde hans rop om hjälp. Du är källan till min lovsång i den stora tempelskaran. Inför dem som fruktar Herren får jag frambära de offer jag lovat. De betryckta får äta och bli mätta, de som sökt sig till Herren får prisa honom. Må ni alltid vara fyllda av livsmod. Hela jorden skall minnas vad som skett och vända om till Herren, alla folk och stammar skall tillbe inför honom. - Ps 22.25-28
From you comes my praise in the great congregation; my vows I will perform before those who fear him. The afflicted shall eat and be satisfied; those who seek him shall praise the Lord! May your hearts live forever! All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the Lord, and all the families of the nations shall worship before you. For kingship belongs to the Lord, and he rules over the nations.
Men där skall du söka Herren, din Gud, och du skall finna honom om du frågar efter honom av hela ditt hjärta och med hela din själ. - 5 Mos. (Deut.) 4.29
But from there you will seek the Lord your God and you will find him, if you search after him with all your heart and with all your soul.
Thank you Lord for hearing my prayers.
We trust that God has spoken to you in this hour. Remember to share His words with the rest of LUKaS!
