30 Second Kneel Down

I heard about the 30kd on our local Christian radio station, after serving your web site I was fired up to do the same. Get my kids (I’ve got a youth group) to go to there schools and do the same.

Meanwhile I started doing it myself at my work. The first day was so weird, but also so cool.

I had a lot of action that day but I sticked to my Jesus and I prayed everyday. Like I said the first day I prayed for peace – and there was war, 2nd day I pray for peace and the persons who made the war ask everybody for there forgiveness. It was actually so cool, so I keep on praying.

Thank you for introducing the 30kd to me.

Cj.
South Africa

The specific answers to the specific targets the Holy Spirit had us covering in the prayer walk at Greenbrier that Saturday keep happening day by day.

A video/discussion with every grade level on bullying and cruelty generated a surprising amount of discussion and support among the students this week. I told our principal that we may not be able to name the Saturday prayer as a strategy used to reduce the problem, but he agreed it made our efforts more successful. There will be a day when these type of connections will be recognized here more officially, just as they were in Bogota with bringing the drug lords down!

Another specific target was the beginnings of a Gothic movement among 6th graders. One of our school's families dropped back on their attendance and duties at a strong evangelical church over the last three months. Their daughter began to hang around Gothic friends about the same time. She sank to the point of being suicidal...Christian friends encouraged her to talk with me yesterday. She will be fine. Her mom's first statement to me was "we are getting back into church as a family!" The girl's teachers, today, noticed her returning to the way they remember her before she got involved with the Gothics. She now says she will be a regular part of our First Priority Bible Club.

A third specific target was a staff member who openly fluants her Gothic and Wiccan withcraft involvement. She was at the front desk to hear a conversation I had with a family about their going back to their faith and church. She also heard us talking about the military Gideon New Testament the father in this family had that he would be drawing strength from as he was heading off to the war. She also heard his pregnant wife's words to me "he will be back you know, Mr. White". They had just all been on a family vacation together, as if to say their goodbyes...just in case. This staff member we had prayed for listened to the whole conversation. I finally managed to choke out a response to them, "I'll be praying for you, sir, and your family".

They also prayed for the First Priority Bible club and me as a leader. Yesterday's meeting had five new students I had never seen before. Chris will be sharing on what he has already done with his friends at Greenbrier with the 30 second kneel down. I talked some about 30kd at our meeting yesterday and Chris shared his personal testimony.

I just thought that I would love to share all this with the "no reputation" conference leader (Tom Sipling)who led the prayer at Greenbrier. Like I told you, if I had $1,000 offered to me or what he led the youth in doing for me personally, and for our school, Saturday, I would turn down the money.

Ken White
Guidance Counselor, Greenbrier Middle School
Chesapeake, Va.

Hello, may the Lord bless you all,

My name is Charissa from Puerto Rico. About a month ago I was watching T.V. on one night; while I was flipping the channels, I saw the 700 Club. It was featuring a news about something called 30KD. "What is that?"-I said to myself. I soon learned it meant 30 second Kneel Down. I was amazed and just could't take my eyes away from it. I saw a testimony about a 13 year old girl that said "I just see in the eyes of people their sorrow and loss of hope. Knowing that I have an answer to it, I just can't stay quiet I want then to know, I want the Lord to use me." It made me cry, yet think deeply about the cause of Christ. What am I doing to acomplish the Great Commission? What am I doing about the lost souls? Am I ashamed of getting marked of letting people know that I am a Christian? I thought about it. I believe that the Spirit led me to think about bringing 30KD here, to one of the schools in the island where I studied. It is a christian school, yet many nonbelievers attend. What better way to get them to come to salvation in Christ. The true Christian is always facing new challenges against the forces of darkness; so why not be marked as a true believer so that many others may believe. So, I told the chaplain of the school, a friend of mine, about the project 30KD and she said: "WOW, that's great why don't you bring it here?" It's funny how the Lord puts in our hearts His will and he usually says: "You want to do it, then you got it." Of course he enables us for the work. "For He who he has called according to His purpose He will also enable." I accepted. Immediately I went to check out the internet sight. It is an excellent place to get information about 30KD, and to get encouraged by all the great testimonies. Now in November I will be talking in three chapels about 30KD. From 7th to 12th grade. I titled this talk Called, Challenged and Marked. I saw how amazing the people who the Lord led to start this, based it on Daniel chapter 6. (That's where I get the title from.) I pray that the Lord may use me as a vessel of His love and grace towards others. That this may only be the begging of a great prayer revolution and a wake up call to make all Christians bold, to stand up for Christ. Sorry and glad to say it doesn't end there. If the Lord will use you for His will then you must know and experience what it means to be Called, Challenged and Marked. I asked the Lord to lead me to be Challenged and Marked for Him, (because I have already been Called). If I'm going to talk about something, I must believe what I say to be true. At the university where I attend I have a class in which I was afraid to be a bold Christian, because of what the professor might think, and fail me in the class. But with prayer and trust in Jesus, God lead me to leave my reputation in His hands. That if He is sovereign, and I trust him with my life for eternal salvation; I can surely trust Him with my reputation. "For He was a man of no reputation." And since that time I put my trust in Him daily. Easy, no, it is not, but then again who said the right way was the easiest way. Nevertheless, I try to remind myself daily that I can't face this day alone on my own strength. But relying on God's for all and in all, that He will do as He pleases. "For it is far better to be a Godpleaser than a Manpleaser." Harder, absolutely, but rewarding. As you grow in Him you will see that He is all that matters in life. For in Him there is life and nothing else apart from Him is possible. May the Lord shower His blessings upon you all remember you have been Called just be willing to be Challenged and be bold enough to be Marked.

In Christ,

Charissa A.Dávila

P.S. EPH 1:11 In him we were also chosen,n having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, 12 in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. 13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession--to the praise of his glory.

I was recently touched by this 30 second kneel down movement. I am a mother of three kids and know the pressures that come from holding on to God's truth in public schools. I specifically remember taking part of the Christian Athletes Club during my school years and we literally sacrificed our school years for Christ (no easy task). I have shared your information with other Christian parents in effort to create a movement California, Oklahoma and even as far as Central America. My goals is to get my daughter to fellowship with other strong Christians like Lauren, Daniel, Dave and Jessy. In fact, we'd love to check out more of your ministry.

Thank you for holding on to God's Truth.

Amy Aguilar

Hi, there! My husband and I are youth leaders in Medina Valley Assembly of God near San Antonio, Texas. We just heard about your ministry on the 700 Club broadcast and would like to have more information and perhaps video tapes, brochures, and other materials. Do you have any of these things available? If so, please send us the necessary info to obtain them.

I love the testimonies on your website from the youth leaders and students. I have to say that I wept and shouted over the exciting things shared there!!! The 30kd is definitely something I want to share with our group, church, schools, and community. Thank you so much, and God bless you and your ministry for His eternal glory!!!

Joy and Rusty Postell

I saw the piece on your 30sec. kneeldown on 700 club this morning, and I must say what a wonderful idea that is!!!!!! I sent the link from CBN on the 30 sec. kneel down to my sister who is a truant officer/counselor at a public school( the one I graduated from) and I hope the idea will catch on. There are few Christians there, but the few I hope will pray for a revival to come to the school. Thank you for such a wonderful idea and your vision for the teens. God bless you.

Sincerely, Jackie Williams

Dear Tom & Staff,
I just watched a piece on CBN, about the young man & girl who are walking their talk and demonstrating their belief's.THANK GOD FOR YOU FOLLOWING THE HOLY SPIRIT !

Being a former single parent of two sons, from age 2&4 for 13 yrs. I was able to teach train them in the ways of the Lord. Now @ ages 18(Mike) & Oct 7th, B-day 20(Matt) who used to be in the church, but they have been led away by family who doesnt practice Christianity. I would ask that you pray for our 4 sons. MATT, MIKE, JASON(married) Phil(married) all saved but need to return to God !

Thanks & God Bless the labor of your hands!

In His service,
Eric & Donna Swenson

Hi, I was flipping through my TV channels and stopped on the Christian Broadcast Network while the story on the 30-second kneel down was on. I have to say that I am so impressed by these young people. The strength, courage and commitment they are showing by participating in this is simply amazing. They are displaying a spiritual maturity far beyond their years and I am so very proud of them. Kids who don't know Jesus and see other kids praying will be affected in some way. It may not be immediate. They may get out of school, go on with their life, and hit hard times and need somewhere to turn. They will remember seeing these young people praying and that may be the spark that drives them to learn more about Jesus. I am 30-something and a strong Christian. These young people have truly been an inspiration not only to the other kids at their schools, but to an entire TV audience as well. God bless them!

In Christ,
Kristy Jackson

I am really not requesting information but wanted to pass on a quick note on how blessed I was by your segment on the 700 Club regarding the Kneel down and Baltimore. I am from Baltimore and attended Towson High School. This was very special to me to see the young Lady from Towson High School because I know the extreme need for the gospel. Coming up in that area at 12 yrs old I was sexually active and abusing drugs and alcohol to the extreme measure this continued on until I was about 20 when I received Jesus. This was very normal in that area and age to be participating in such behavior and it crossed all color, social, and economic lines.

But I say this to say that I was searching so hard for the Love of God and it seemed like I saw it nowhere. If I had saw such a powerful witness as these praying teens it may have been what I needed, there was no such person around me. My spirit leaped to see this proactive approach of taking back the atmosphere in our schools. A very large portion of my friends and classmates from that area have already been buried from drugs, suicide, and alcohol. And it was only by Gods grace that I was not one of them.

I pray that the anointing of God flow on this organization in a way never witnessed before by men and that teens would be equipped to witness boldly for the gospel. God bless you and I rejoice in knowing all that will be saved by this witness. God bless you!

In the love of Jesus Christ!
Sarah Branch

Great Idea! As a christian adult I am proud to know that Jesus Christ. I can tell you that if it wasn't for Jesus I would have nothing. Jesus is the one who deserves all the credit in my life. I am a father with two daughters (15 and 10) and it's because of Jesus that I have a fantastic relationship with them and everyone else in my life. I put Jesus first and I can tell you he has rewarded me greater than I ever expected. And, when I speak of rewards I mean spiritual (not money or other material blessings). I'm talking about happiness and love for others and our great America.

God bless America and let's give credit to Jesus because it's his teachings which have helped us all to deal with any and every problem which could ever occur.

Ron
Los Angeles
Praise The Lord!

Dear 30KD,
Thank you so much for your efforts and I believe your efforts are driven and divinely guided.... I also believe that the time is right to bridge the gap between the 'youth' in schools, and the silent majority in the work place. If there is a call to do a 'knell down' in the work place for all 'believers', everyday at a particular time, I think the following would be tremendous. I am a current member of the presidential prayer team, and I believe that if you combine your efforts with the national presidential prayer team that we could accomplish a daily 'knell down' not only in the schools, but in corporate America as well... And we have to start somewhere... if you and your group coordinate with the Presidential Prayer Team to achieve a daily 'knell down and pray' time, I think the participants and result would be dynamic.

Thank you,
Cal Castleberry

Dear Brethren,
I just wept when I read of U via CBN & eventually visited your site. I can only praise God who is ever inventing ingenuous ways of reaching out to the lost. Reading of what U are doing has strengthened my resolve to be a classroom teacher after my Masters; this will enable me touch lives that sit under my tutelage. So, bravo! Pray 4 me to remain focused on this resolve. Stay blessed! He that has called us is indeed faithful, & mighty is His Name- Jesus.

Yours in His Vineyard,
Nonye Okechukwu (Mrs)
Lagos- Nigeria