You might be interested in seeing videos which we’ve posted on YouTube for you at http://www.youtube.com/user/prayworld#g/f/. The videos include ones of Wayne’s military honor’s memorial service in Denver, Part 1 and Part2, as well as a lovely tribute for Wayne created by a friend from Delhi, India - Rohan Philip.
Wayne Dillard’s Resurrection Prayer
I was thinking about Christ this morning, and His resurrection. How He ascended and is now seated at the right hand of the Father. And how He is now represented on earth through His Body, the collective believers He is gathering together from every tongue and tribe and nation. We are His voice, and hands and feet, and together, as we each move in obedience to the Holy Spirit we represent Him in this dark and fallen world.
What a privilege, what a blessing, to be in this world, but not of it. To be a reflection of hope to those in despair. To be the ones who call out into this cave of darkness, “over here, over here, we found the way out!” We have been rescued by the death and resurrection of Christ, and we now have the privilege of bring that ‘Good News’ to others.
Prayer:
I bless you in the name of Christ, whose blood covers the doorpost of your life, whose death set you free from darkness, and whose resurrection empowers you to glorify His name through bold acts of faith.
I bless you in the name of the One, who loves you with an everlasting love, who knows all your thoughts, catches ever tear, and hears every whisper. The One who makes a way when there is no way, and brings streams in the midst of your desert.
I bless you with the peace of Christ that passes understanding, and carries you up and over the obstacles of life. The knowing that there is more than you can see, and that in Christ you live and breathe and move and have your being.
I bless you with the resurrection power of Jesus, that calls you to your place, unites you with fellow believers, equips you for exploits and sends you forth with boldness and purpose.
May Jesus, the son God, the Christ, the Lamb that was slain for the sins of the world, the Prince of Peace, the King of Kings, the One true God, who reigns and rules forever be represented through your life, and glorified by your faith, love and obedience.
In the mighty and worth name of Jesus, Amen.
Wayne Dillard
April 3rd, 2010
IMPORTANT note to YOU, about your prayers and Wayne’s impact through Prayercentral
“It’s no coincidence that the war in Iraq began to turn around just about the time the Baghdad Prayer Patrol was formed. As I traveled the country, I began to hear about it from Christians that I met, and even to see posters people had made and put on the walls inside the CBN newsroom reminding people to pray.
Prayer isn’t the least we can do, it’s the most we can do. Wayne Dillard understood that. And by mobilizing hundreds of thousands of believers to petition God for change in the middle east, he helped change the course of history. I firmly believe that.
To honor Wayne’s legacy, let’s show the world the power of prayer once again as we pray for Afghanistan. In all my travels, I’ve rarely seen a place so spiritually desolate - most Afghans have never even met a Christian, and without meaningful political and social change, they never will. Pray for brave Christians to be called to go into that dark land. Pray for God to miraculously open doors for the gospel there, and pray that the presence of hundreds of thousands of western military and civilian contractors would have spiritual “side effects” that accomplish God’s purposes.
Thank you, Wayne Dillard, for showing us that even if we never get a chance to leave our homes, we can still impact people around the world.”
Chuck Holton
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Memorial Service for Wayne Dillard
April 11
Cape Henry @ The Cross
Pastor Oscar Richardson lll
The Charge
“As for many other people, Wayne’s life is a life we can commemorate as a life lived well. I shared with Wayne’s mom, what an honor and privilege it has been for me to know Wayne Dillard. I know that there are nations whose legacies will be altered in eternity because of the sacrifices and efforts that Wayne Dillard made.
This nation…this nation…has benefited from not only from his life and service in the air-force but has benefited from his life and the prayers laid down for the many years of his service in ministry in this nation. The nation of India…Oh… the harvest fields that are ripe, that are going be reaped because of the prayers that are laying in the soil of that nation!
The outcome of the war in Iraq! A whole nation transformed because of prayer… in Afghanistan a nation impacted because of the Afghan prayer patrol!!
Jesus said if any man wants to be my disciple there is a cost.
First he said, any one who wants to be my disciple, you have to love me more than you love anyone else: there was a RELATIONAL cost to being his disciple.
The second thing he said was if anyone loves me …let him pick up his cross and DAILY follow me: there was a PERSONAL cost to following Jesus.
The last thing he said the same way, if anyone does not give up everything, he cannot be my disciple: There is a LIFE cost.
I would imagine his mother, sisters - Barb, Sandy, brother Jimmy, can share with us some of the things Wayne as a child, said that he wanted to do/be when he grew up, what he wanted to be.
Then he met Jesus. Jesus said HEY Wayne, “Come and run with me, lay it all down Wayne, cos its worth it Wayne, if you ever catch the vision its worth it,!” Wayne laid his life down, he became a disciple of Jesus.
Dr. Umidi read the proclamation that Wayne wrote last Saturday before he passed. Wayne wrote that in faith. Because there is no guarantee that Jesus is standing on the other side…hello, people… there is no guarantee! But today Wayne has no more faith, because he SEES his faith fully realized in the face of Jesus!
Where does that leave us on the fields here, with the legacy of a life lived well? Wayne has joined that great cloud of witnesses, Paul talks about in Hebrews 12:1-2
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God”.
For you Wayne have come to Mt Zion, to the heavenly Jerusalem, to the city of the living God. Wayne, you have come to thousands upon thousands of angels in joyful assembly, to the church of the firstborn whose names are written in heaven, you have come to God, Wayne, the judge of all men, to the spirit of righteous men made perfect, and to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant.
Wayne we salute you for the sacrifices and efforts that were expended on behalf of Jesus and your family. We bless you Wayne, we were honored and privileged to have known you and walked with you in whatever capacity it was, and Jesus we thank you for sparing Wayne with your love and affection that we cannot even comprehend, for wrapping him up and taking him on this journey of his life. And now Jesus, you see your son face to face and you behold him in his glory, and the honor you bestow upon him; and Lord we are provoked, PROVOKED, TO CAST ASIDE everything that so easily entangles our feet, things that we don’t need Lord. To fix our eyes on you Jesus, and to run with all the effort and energy we have with whatever is left of our life Lord, so that one day when we stand in front of you Lord we will not be ashamed, at your appearing. We Love you Jesus, and we thank you that you took Wayne into your presence, and we long for the day we will be reunited with our brother and see him again in heaven. Thank you Jesus for the surety and confidence that where you are we will be also. Amen.
P.S.-Remember, if you would like to give a gift in Wayne’s honor, and haven’t had a chance to do that yet, you can do that by clicking on this link “Giving to Prayercentral” or at the following address:
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April 1607, on Cape Henry, Robert Hunt declared, “…from these very shores the Gospel shall go forth to not only this New World, but the entire world.”
Pastor Oscar giving the charge at Wayne's Memorial
Kathleen, Julia & Jessica, with Wayne’s mom and siblings at Cape Henry Cross, Fort Story, Virgina
Previous Updates:
Dear Prayer Partners,
This is Kathleen Dillard, Wayne’s wife writing to you today with some unexpected news. Last night, April 3rd at 7 PM Wayne had, what we believe to be, heart failure.
The day before Easter, he went into the arms of THE Resurrection Himself. It was a sunny day in Colorado and Wayne was busy and happy doing the things he loved.
As for myself and our two college age daughters, Julia and Jessica, we are in shock. Our hearts are both heavy and hopeful. Your prayers are a great help to us right now.
As for Prayercentral, we feel Wayne was ‘in the middle’ of so many God appointed projects, that I will take the baton forward where Wayne left off last night.
Which means, you will hear more from us at Prayercentral.
If you would like to give a gift in Wayne’s honor, you can do that through the “Giving to Prayercentral” link at the bottom of the page or at the following address:
Prayercentral
PO Box 64323
Virginia Beach, VA 23467
Thank you so much for your partnership with us in His Kingdom!
Kathleen Dillard
A Prayer for Kathleen, Julia and Jessica Dillard
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So sorry for your loss! I have been receiving Baghdad Prayer Patrol E-mails for a few years now. I am so moved by the prayers. Just watched the memorial service for Wayne and it was beautiful! My heart hurts for you and your daughters. Peace to you knowing he is with Jesus and you will all see him someday. God just needed him for now and needs you here. I will pray for you and your continued service to others!
Kathleen, I was shocked to find out that Wayne had made the transition from earth to glory. Even though I never met Wayne in the flesh. I felt like I knew him personally. So it was sad for me to read that he had transitioned from this life to the next one.
Kath: I was shocked to hear the news about Wayne. I remember him as quick to listen slow to speak and a humble guy who quietly set his heart out for Jesus. No compromse. I am so sorry for you and the girls…especially that it came at such a surprise.
Please know that my husband and I will continue to pray for you for some time. God be with you and hold all 3 of you securely in His hand. I’m sure you have not stopped your work of the kingdom as He/he would wish. Future blessings reside. I am reaching my hand out to you now to hold you in peace right now thru this note. Bye Wayne… Love Podie…Kath + 2 take care.
I just watched the Memorial Service for your beautiful husband. It was so moving. I have decided that i will be a permanent follower,so don’t give up. I will send money to you as I can find a little here and a little there. It is the best I can do. I am so happy to see you continuing your wonderful ministry. I know things must be difficult for you, but God is so there for you, and I know you are in such wonderfu hands, just as Wayne is.
May God continue to provide and both spiritually and monetarily. I know that he will.
My love to you and the girls!
Pat Forgus
Thank you for picking up the leadership role in the Prayer patrols that Wwayne so lovingly led. We ask God’s richest blessing in this and will continue to prayer for you, your family and the peace as well as for our dedicated military men/women serving in such difficult areas.
Connie rowe
May you be surrounded by the Grace of God today, and always, as you serve Him with joyful obedience. May you know the continual comfort only He can give, providing supernatural peace that will speak to many. I thank God for you!
Keeping you in my prayers…as time passes the hole can become bigger….. that is why…. I Ask the Jesus take you today to a place you have never been before and hold you and fill that space that only He can…..Peace ..Rest…Joy…Love…. Ps18
KJV John 14:16-18 I Thank Our Heavenly Father that He has given HIS COMFORTER HIS HOLY SPIRIT to know that you all do truly feel HIS PERFECT LOVE for you. Please know that your work on HIS Behalf is truly felt and known by all who are included in it. Thankyou for all that you are doing for those in service for HIS PEACE to be known by more people.
Love and prayers Patti
I am sorry for your loss, but I rejoice in knowing that Wayne Dillard is resting in the arms of Jesus. If Heaven is to be our home, then death is a portal to the eternal. To be absent from the body is to be present with our Lord. I lost an uncle, My Father and Mother (33 days apart), and a dear friend in 2006. Three months later, I lost my job. My life has not been the same, but God is good. God watches over us and HE is the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. God is faithful! Shalom!
Kathleen,
I recently shared this site to a woman in my home church. About a month ago her son has left the comfort and safety of his home to go and serve his country Canada in promoting peace in the war torn country of Afghanistan.
I am so ever grateful to our Heavenly Father answering the many prayers of mothers/sisters/wives of how they may find comfort knowing their beloved is safe and well. This comfort - peace can only come about in prayer. I was new to prayer and came not conincidently but at the appointed God time. Here I saw prayers I can use to shape my conversations with our Father. He showed me through Wayne’s obedience to follow his directions on how to create this site.. like Moses being taught on how to create the tabernacle so that God could dwell amongst us. Wayne built a site where God is so ever present as we read and as we allow ourselves to meditate and let the words penetrate into our minds and allow God to speak into our hearts and spirit. Praise you God Almighty for you are great you may every thing to great.
As I said I came to this sight and began to pray for soldiers and families I didn’t know and now God showed me why and for whom I was praying long before he would leave Canada to be a faithful servant for God for delivering peace and setting the captives free from the bondage of the enemy.
Thank you Kathlene for your obedience in serving God through teaching us how to model our prayers our conversations with He who made us all. I long the day we can meet face to face whether it is on this side of heaven or with He our Creator.
May you feel my hugs for you and your daughters. With the love of Christ, Paulina Caliendo
Kathleen, sometimes Wayne comes to my mind and my heart fills up w/grief. As this happens I lift you, Julia and Jessica before our wonderful Lord and ask Him to comfort you. Although I never met Wayne, he had (and you) such an impact on me. Long ago I prayed that God would lead me to people who were praying for our military men and women, and the war in Iraq. He led me to your site and it began a wonderful relationship getting to know you and Wayne, see your heart for our military and the Lord’s work. Wayne really knows now how to pray for you, Julia, Jessica, your ministry, and the needs of the people of the world. I wonder what he said to the Lord when he stood before Him face to face. I hope you don’t mind that I share his last email w/that wonderful prayer amongst our brothers and sisters in Christ. May our Lord fill you all up with His unspeakable joy and peace as He wraps His arms of love around you.
I’m so sorry about your loss and I join you in mourning. I too lost my husband Clint this past January 15th.,2010. It too was a shock even though his medical history was grim. I urge you to continue your husband’s work for though we don’t always see the fruits we can at least lay the seeds.
HI, this is Kathleen Dillard, and I really want to say: THANK YOU for your prayers! This has been harder than anything we’ve ever had to walk through. The grief is still intense at times, as we embrace a new day and a new chapter without Wayne. All of which feels way too soon
Your prayers help press against grief’s gravity and place a divine finger beneath our chins. A big help, for sure! Oh, what else to say, except, ‘the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, that shines brighter and brighter until the full day’…thank you for releasing hope to us!
Kathleen (on behalf of Julia and Jessica too)
Continuing to pray for all of you as you move through this difficult season of life, and into the destiny our Lord has for each one of you. Your steadfast faith and hope are a tremendous witness to those who are observing Your life in Christ. You are living the resurrection of Jesus as you trust in Him for all of your needs. May blessings of comfort and encouragement abound to you now and always. In Christian love and concern, Betsy
How are you and your daughters doing now? Thank you for continuing what you and Wayne had begun. Tremendous strength to and through you by the Holy Spirit in the Name of Jesus Christ. I’m so thankful to you for continuing and will continue to pray for you and your daughters and all those working with you as well as with the prayer patrols. Pat