Harvey House of Prayer
Prayer is Universal....it's for everyone at all times!
About Us
- UPC of Harvey Prayer Ministry
- One of the main ingredients in the foundation of a church and in its effectiveness is prayer. The prayer ministry of the United Pentecostal Church of Harvey, is founded on the scripture which states: “If two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven” Matthew 18:19 We are a church that believes in and practices consistent, powerful, prayer. Prayer is our link to God; we count it a privilege not a duty. In us is nothing but in God is EVERYTHING!!
Monday, October 3, 2011
Mothers In Agreement
The enemy has exalted himself in the hearts and minds of our children. He is trying to gain entrance into their hearts and lives through music, friends, peer pressure etc. He deceives them and tells them their behavior is part of their personality. “This is a lie.” The Word tells us we are new creatures in Christ once we are born again.
2Co 10:5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
2Co 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
Let’s break down every deceptive argument by every imposing spirit that has exalted itself against the true knowledge of God. We MUST fight to capture every ungodly thought. We have access to the same power, which created the universe. This Power that has no limits, it allows us to pull down the high things, the idols that we have placed above the ONE TRUE GOD.
If your child is backslidden, do not give up! Be encouraged and know that the Word of God tells us that God is married to a backslider.
Jer 3:14 Turn, O backsliding children, saith the LORD; for I am married unto you: and I will take you one of a city, and two of a family, and I will bring you to Zion:
Go! Claim their return……. Step up in the name of Jesus! Jesus is their deliverer, redeemer, healer brings victory and is the defender of their emotions, mind and spirit.
Together we will pray the WORD and the living POWER of the WORD will loose the bonds of the enemy! We know that ALL power is given to Jesus in heaven and in earth. God works according to HIS word! The spiritual realm is subject to God’s authority, and therefore subject to God’s word.
Jer 23:29 Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?
Jesus has all authority in Heaven and earth. We are joint heirs with Jesus therefore his power has granted US the same authority to declare and to speak in His name. The eternal God is our refuge and underneath is the everlasting arms. He shall thrust out the enemy from before thee – be encouraged. There are no restraints to the Lord to save by few or by many. Today I choose to believe, “He will save by many.” I speak to you with much confidence and without reservations, that God will work if we let Him.
As we stand on the front-line of prayer for our children we need to remember God is strength to the poor, strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, and a shadow from the heat. In other words, J.C. has us covered!
Let’s bind together as mothers and declare, this day, that our children were created for the glory (praise) of God.
Isa 43:7 Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.
Jeremiah 32:27 Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh, is there anything too hard for me? My answer to this question is NO LORD there is NOTHING too hard for you!
"Women of God Walk In your Authority"
In His Service
Vivian Ferree
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
TRAVELING ON MY KNEES

Last night I took a journey to a land across the seas.
I didn't go by ship or plane, I traveled on my knees.
I saw so many people there, In bondage to their sin,
and Jesus told me I should go, That there were souls to win.
But I said,"Jesus, I can't go to lands across the seas." He
answered quickly, "Yes, you can, by traveling on your knees."
He said, "You pray, I'll meet the need. You call, and I will hear.
It's up to you to be concerned for lost souls far and near.
And so I did, I knelt in prayer. Gave up some hours of ease,
And with the Savior by my side, I traveled on my knees.
As I prayed on, I saw souls saved and twisted persons healed. I saw
God's workers strength renewed while laboring on the field.
I said, "Yes, Lord, I'll take the job. Your heart I want to please.
I'll heed Your call and swiftly go, by traveling on my knees.
~Lundstrom
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Warfare Prayer

It is time to PRAY! It is time to bring Heaven and earth together in our homes, in our personal prayer time as well as our corporate prayer times. Wickedness has controlled our homes, communities and our cities long enough. No longer will we allow the enemy to dictate the lives of those in our communities. I pray we all are consciously aware of the fact that we are spiritually responsible for our families, communities and city. IT IS TIME TO FIGHT!
Let us engage in Warfare Prayer, keeping in mind that this kind of prayer has nothing to do with our emotions, but by faith. The enemy would have us cry out to God as a form of prayer (which we do cry out to God in prayer but that is a different kind of prayer). We must not get caught up in such a pattern of prayer of emotionalism. There is a time when we MUST engage in Warfare Prayer. This level of prayer is not tied in with our emotions. It takes faith to enter into this level of prayer. Emotion is a feeling: a state of feeling. We do nothing after the flesh, but by the Spirit.
2Co 10:3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
2Co 10:4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
BUT faith is complete confidence, a strong belief, complete trust, without questions, and strong conviction. Faith shows God that we do TRUST and BELIEVE Him. Denouncing doubt and knowing that God has already done it!
Heb 11:1 Now, faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Let us move pass emotional passive prayers. Passive prayers do not move or confuse the enemy. The only thing that passive prayers accomplish is repetition. The enemy will back up once we step into prayer warfare with confidence, knowing who we are and who God is!
Together lets read Hebrew chapter 11 and be reminded of what faith can and will accomplish.
~Vivian Ferree
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Prayers That Bring Life
God has now brought us to the birthing process. He has planted the seed of revival in us and has nourished it through the WORD and PRAYER!!
Now that the seed has been planted, and begun to grow, it left us with no other choice but to travail in prayer. We have willingly sacrificed and given of ourselves in many ways. The Daniel Fast was no coincidence. There had to be some sacrifices. It was necessary to get rid of all the junk in order to have a healthy birth. Past hurts, grudges, hidden sins, jealousy, hatred and emotional issues had to leave us ALL.
God Himself has brought us to a spiritual understanding and Heavenly knowledge like never before. NOW we are kingdom minded! For we have tasted and know that God is good. We have now turned the table on our prayers where they are no longer self-centered, but outward believing God to save our city, community, and families. Our prayers are no longer me, mine and ours, but His!
Let us continue to travail for those who are lacking true knowledge of who their TRUE maker is. If they only knew Him by name… the only Name that saves, heals, restores, delivers and renews. It is essential for them to know Him by name.
May our prayers tear down the wall of humanism, evolution and change the heart of the atheistic. It is essential for them to know Him for who He is. It is the name, which sets addicts of all kind free, the name that will cause a streetwalker to desire the bosom of Jesus and not man. It is the name that will draw empty teenagers to the altar of repentance. “Only if they knew him”
In Psalms 126:5-6, the word clearly states, “They that sow in tears shall reap with joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth bearing precious seed shall doubtless come again with rejoicing brings his sheaves (something bound) with him.
We can shed tears over anything, but when we have a heavy burden for someone,
it will burn within us and cause us to travail. Something will happen and break in
the spiritual realm. Intercession breaks strongholds in the spirit realm that mere
tears cannot touch. Travailing prayer changes the atmosphere… God will not bring
us to a place of travail and not cause a delivery.
Isa 66:8 & 9 Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall the
earth be made to bring forth in one day? or shall a nation be born at once? for
as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children.
(verse 9) Shall I bring to the birth, and not cause to bring forth? saith the LORD: shall I cause to bring forth, and shut the womb? saith thy God.
We must continue push, push, push, pray, pray, pray until souls are born into the kingdom of God. Yes, we are at the birthing stage ready to bring forth!
Revival Prayer has become travailing prayer. We cannot stop travailing, what will happen if we go backwards, we cannot put our hands to the plow and turn back to our old ways. We must pursue as Hannah and not give up.
Isaiah 37:3 “For the children are come to the birth and there is not enough strength to bring forth.” I pray that this verse does not reflect us… God has called us and equipped us for such a day as this!
Let me encourage us ALL to continue in the vein of Revival Travailing prayer! May our spiritual womb stay full with a burden to see the lost saved! Just as Hannah, we will maintain our faith in God and never give up! Remember the Lord will not plant the seed, and not bring it to life!
~ Vivian Ferree
Saturday, August 1, 2009
5th Annual Community Day
Reaching Up In Worship to the One True God, Reach Out In Evangelism with the Apostolic Message and Reach In with Discipleship by the Word of God. This is our mission statement that is implemented by Pastor Anthony Cox every week. Not only is this our mission statement but also our vision. It is our greatest desire to reach as many families, children, and teenagers in our community as possible. The UPC of Harvey greatly understands our role and responsibility to the Great Commission of Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. We want to extend the love of Christ by reaching out to our Community as often as possible.
We just had our 5th Annual Community Day Event. This event is a FREE fun filled day for everyone in the community. We give away 100 bags of school supplies to the first 100 children that sign up. Clothing is available for all ages. We also provide tons of free food along with numerous children and teenage games. Give always consisting of gift cards, cash, bikes, and gas cards. Moonwalk for the younger children, barber shops contributing their time and talent to give free hair cuts to boys. We also have Cook County giving safety seminars to seniors as well as fee emergency only cell phones. When we walk in purpose with compassion for the things of God, he will always make away. The total cost of this event was sponsored by Alderman Charles Givens, the City of Harvey, and Businesses in the area. They supplied the resources we need. We strongly believe in the word of God, and his word tells us in Psalms 13:22 that the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just!
So far we have purchased a second van for our Youth Department, which is steadily growing, as well as Kids Church. We are seeing these kids seeking the Lord at the altar, being filled with the Holy Ghost! It is not about numbers but about, hurting people. People who deserve the life of holiness and righteousness that we live everyday. Families that are in a hurting world have the right to experience Acts 2:38 for themselves and be delivered from a world of depression, loneliness, emotional hurts, broken by drug addiction, and alcoholism. They have a right to come into the presence of God and have a life changing experience! Reaching out to a Community is one of the best things we can do as the people of God.
Sis.Vivian Ferree
Community Outreach & Prayer
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Den of Thieves
> will go. The boundaries are gone. And God said in essence, "I can’t leave my creation like that. I can’t stand for them to be in that condition." He saw the minds of those who were bound by spirits. He saw them get up in the morning and try to go through a day. Their bodies would shake. Their minds twisted. And they would try to go through the motions of life and normality. Trying to go through the motions of society. God knew that in their darkness, in their midnight’s, that their demons would come into their minds, and into their spirits. They would draw them into the gutter and into the depths of sin. Even those men, who appeared to be good men. They looked like they were happy. They were married. They had children. They worked a successful job. They had money in the bank. They drove a nice automobile. But when their demons would began to drag and tear at their soul, they would leave the comfort of their home. They would leave their family. They would forget they had children of their own. And they would find a child on the sidewalk. And snatch that child into the back of their car, and drive to a hiding place. And there they would tear the child apart. They would ravage that child. They would destroy the virtue. They would destroy the body and the life of that innocent one. Then tomorrow they would put their tie back on and they would go back to their job and they would drive home to their family. God saw the depravity. And God saw all of the turmoil. God saw the broken hearts of mothers who would weep themselves to sleep in their pillows each night wondering if their son would make it home because of the drugs. He knew that there would be mothers who would weep themselves to sleep night after night because they had a son who was somewhere sticking a needle in his arm though he had promised her a thousand times that he would never do it again. But sin. Sin, grabbed a hold of him and pulled him to places that he did not want to go. Sin; drug him into gutters he did not want to live in. I’ve stood with mothers beside open caskets looking into the face of their son for the last time. He had promised her, "I’m coming to church. I’m not going to do drugs any more". And God felt that heart break. God decided, "I can’t let my creation go through this." So He paid the debt. He paid the price. He destroyed the effects of sin. He broke the back of Satan. Through the cross He destroyed the works of sin. Through the cross He destroyed the power of sin. Do you understand what it means when the Apostle writes, "and sin shall have no more dominion over you." When he wrote, "you who have been bound by sin have now been made free by the blood of Jesus Christ.” When Jesus marched into the temple with a whip that He had fashioned by His own hands. A scourge of small cords that He had together in the form of a lash. With righteous indignation He began to slap the air and slap the tables, kick over the money changers, loosen the pigeons and the doves, and the sheep and run them out. With the sentiment of, "You don’t know what you are doing; you don’t understand what you are doing. I have called this place a place of prayer, it is written, it shall be called a place of prayer for all nations. And you have turned it into a den of thieves. Every time a broken life walks into your church, God in all of His righteousness, in all of His love and mercy reaches down from heaven and says, "Here, I’ve got healing for your soul. Here is a precious gift. But a prayer-less Church rips that gift out of the hands of God and sends that broken soul home still broken. We have stolen his victory. We have become thieves. Every time a woman comes into your building, who has lived for years under the sin of molestation by those who she thought should love her the most. God is reaching down to love her. God is reaching out to comfort her. He wants to take away the hurt and the nightmares. But she goes home with that demon still tormenting her mind. Because a prayer-less saint is not sensitive to the voice of God. You have stolen her deliverance. You have stolen her future. You have stolen her life. You have become a thief. Every time a soul comes into your building, every time a life walks in that is ravaged by the demons of alcoholism. They can’t get through a day. Their family has been robbed from them. Their wife has left them. Their children don’t want to have anything to do with them. They have lost job after job. They have no sure place of dwelling any more because addiction has wrecked their life and destroyed their mind. Yet they have stumbled in to the House of God looking for hope and refuge. But a prayer-less Church reaches up and steals their victory. Every time we just walk in the power of our own flesh. Every day that we walk in our own carnality. We turn our church into a den of thieves. Robbing our city of the revival that God has for it. Robbing our state of the revival that God longs to pour out upon it. Restoration that He paid the price for their sin so that He could pour His Spirit out upon it; that He went to the tree and gave His body a ransom for their soul and their sin. So that He could redeem them; So that He could pour His Spirit out; So that He could fill them with His power and His glory. God is saying to your city, "Here it is. I’ve got revival for you. I bought healing for you. Here’s the gift of life I’ve purchased for you." But a prayer-less Church reaches up and grabs revival out of the hands of God. We steal their revival. We steal their deliverance. We steal their healing. We steal their peace. We steal their joy. We go through our Pentecostal protocol, playing who’s who among the church members. Who’s the greatest and who’s the best. Who’s going to sit on the right and who’s going to sit on the left. And the whole time, we’re nothing but a den of thieves stealing from this world the revival God has ordained for it. Stealing from your own family the deliverance that God want them to have. Stealing from your own children the hope of eternity. Stealing from your own spouses the joy of God’s Salvation and the life that God longs to fill them with. Because of our own prayerlessness. We want to do everything but pray. And the Word of God declares over and over again and again, that there is nothing to do but pray. I don’t read in here where He said "My house shall be called a house of singing." nor ‘a house of sermonizing’ nor ‘a house of programs’ nor ‘a house of choirs’ nor ‘a house of special singers’. What I do read in the Word is that His house should be a house of Prayer God never did say, "If my people which are called by my name would take organ lessons, and learn to play; I will hear from heaven and will heal their land." Nor did He tell to learn how to preach well that restoration would come. Neither did God instruct us to develop a good Sunday school program to reach the hurting. Nor to put together a successful outreach campaign. All of these things and more might be useful under the direction of the Holy Spirit. But God did instruct us to: humble ourselves, deny ourselves, lay ourselves down and pray and seek His face. The greatest display of love according to Jesus was to lay down your life for another. Jesus did not say that dying for someone else was proof of great love. He did teach that laying your life aside for another was the greatest statement of love one could give. Putting your life on hold for someone else is Jesus’ definition of great love. You know why we don’t want to pray? Because prayer denies our self. Our self wants to be sung to; preached to; wants to be directed; wants someone to tell us what to do, when to do it and how to do it; wants to enjoy our programs; wants to have our own way that’s why Jesus told us to, "Pick up the cross, deny yourself". What are you denying yourself of? Deny yourself. "I wanted to be sung to tonight, but I’m going to deny myself and I’m going to take up the cross". "I wanted to be preached to tonight..." "I wanted somebody to give me a word tonight..." "I wanted another blessing..." Deny yourself so that some one else can have victory or...enjoy salvation or...be healed. Until we deny ourselves we are making our church a den of thieves. Stealing from those who come in their healing. Stealing from those who are troubled their peace. Stealing from those who are bound their liberty. Stealing from those who are confused their direction. Stealing from those who are in darkness the light. Stealing from those who are hungry the bread of life. It all belongs to the lost, God purchased it and gave it to them. And if we are not a house of prayer we are a den of thieves. We need a cleansing. I need a cleansing. We need Jesus to come in and cleanse this temple. God's Best
T. Bailey
Friday, January 2, 2009
'Everything by Prayer" Phil 4:6

Through prayer there is no problem that can't be solved, no sickness that can't be healed, no burden that can't be lifted, no storm that can't be relieved, no sorrow that can't be erased, no poverty cycle that can't be broken, no sinner that can't be saved, no perishing that can't be rescued,no fallen that can't be lifted, no hurt that can't be removed, no broken relationship that can't be mended, no difference that can't be resolved, no hindrances that can't be shaken, no limitation that can't be assaulted, no mourning that can't be comforted, no ashes that can't become beauty, no heaviness that can't be covered with the garment of praise, no thirst that can't be quenched, no hunger that can't be filled, no dry ground that can't be flooded, no desert that can't blossom, no congregation that can't be revived, no preacher that can't be unctionized, no church pews that can't be filled, no church board that can't become "one" no community that can't be Christianized, and no nation that can't be transfigured!
~Kathleen Stewart
Philippians 4:6 (KJV) Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.