Night Watcher Journal

When I became part of the Territorial Youth Council, I started attending the online Devotion of HOT - Youth San Pablo on September 8, 2020, and the Youth Ablaze online Bible Study on September 12, 2020.
 
When Primate Ricardo M. Alcaraz passed away on September 12, 2020, I noticed that the CCSM and On Fire Youth Facebook pages were temporarily inactive. International and local churches made announcements and tributes, but the main church remained silent. I sent a personal message to Dcn. Eli regarding the official announcement via Facebook page, and after a day or two, a publication was made. Likewise, I communicated with Lent regarding a tribute for the Primate. I also encouraged him to start an online Bible study, as other local churches were doing.
 
I don’t know if it was just me, but I felt that after the Primate’s death, everything seemed to decline, which grieved my heart. It felt like something was wrong. This was not the time to act like a defeated foe, but to rise up as warriors. When I found myself standing and raising the banner of the Diocese of Visayas in online youth activities, I began to realize why Fr. Nonoy had included me as part of the TYC Council. For such a time as this, there had to be someone to represent the church. Yes, we were in a period of mourning, but the work of the church should not stop. I started sending words of encouragement, including the series of prophecies given through the Primate, to uplift the spirits of my brothers and sisters in Christ.
 
On September 21, 2020, I called Fr. Nonoy to check on him while he was in a COVID facility recovering. We talked for almost 25 minutes and 19 seconds. He shared how he fought through his illness and how he was able to cope and recover. At one point, he cried, which broke my heart. I didn’t expect it, so I gently redirected our conversation. I told him that On Fire Youth was temporarily inactive, which bothered him. He said, he would encourage and uplift the youth.
 
At 9:35 that evening, he sent a message to the DOV Congress group chat, saying:
 
“Calling all Youths we are in the midst of war. Pray for Dcn Jobert and Dcn Heinz we are taking casualties. Time to stand our ground. Down to your knees, we will not just taking blow from the enemy we to fight back and not in defensive mode only.  MY ORDER OF BATTLE is counter offensive, search and destroy and show no mercy to the enemy. Give every fire power you’ve through prayer and obedience. We are God’s army. He is with us. Let get it on…”
 
On the same night, 11:13, Manna sent message if the On Fire Youth could have online intercession.  I agreed.  She asked when will be the best day to have it and I told her that it would be Tuesday or Friday. 
 
“Raise the flag of the warrior church!”  was my words of encouragement for the youth.  After a series of consultations and agreements, we made an outline for our first night watch with the following schedule of shift:
 
9:00–11:00 PM – Gemma
11:00 PM–12:00 MN – Micaela
12:00–1:00 AM – Lent
1:00–2:00 AM – Alen
2:00–3:00 AM – Grace
3:00–4:00 AM – Manna / Gemma
4:00–5:00 AM – Carlo & Ian
5:00–6:00 AM – Beulah
 
                        Prayers guidelines for prayer chain:
 1.  Dcn Heinz
 
Healing for spirit & soul:
-  deliverance from hardness of heart
-  he may be able to forgive those who hurt him & let go of the hurts & frustrations he has since he was a child
- inner healing of emotions, memories and relationship that has repressed for years
-  fully surrender everything to God
-   the battle of the mind
 
Healing of the body:
-  a brand new lungs
-  his lungs will function perfectly
-  every veins, muscles, tubes in his lungs will open for free flow of oxygen
-  bind the covid spirit attacking the lungs
-  for him to be free from fear that contribute that he can't breath properly
-   for abundant flow of oxygen, ma declare nga stable na si Dcn and pwede na ma transfer sa 3rd floor sa covid monitoring area
-  remdesivir drug, antibiotics and other meds will function efficiently kay Dcn
-  wisdom to Doc Abril and all doctors, nurses and staff to give the best care kay Dcn
-  God will restore his strength, his joy, his hope, he will continue to fight and fulfill his calling.
-  protection for Jocyl and the household sa Mabini for the kids, with Yeye and Ninong Bert.
-  provision
 
Hospital:
-   deliverance from the power of darkness, witchcraft
-   the secret plan/assassination with conspiracy theory
-   bind the spirit of death
 
2.   Suicidal Spirit in Aklan
 
-   St Michael's Prayer
-  command the warrior angels to save those who are planning to kill themselves
-  renew their minds and hearts that they are being loved by God and the sacredness of life
-   the word of God to be planted in their hearts
-   to be a new creation in Christ
 
3.  Intercessors - right attitude in going to the warzone
 
-   protection and preservation of the family
-   to rise up as a prayer warrior - they will not grow tired nor weary
 
4.      Manna & Mafi's travel tomorrow
 
-    favor for all the documents and other stuff
-   protection and preservation from contamination as they travel form Cebu to Kalibo
-   angels to guard and guide them most especially to the check points
-   provision
 
These guidelines were based on prayer requests and revelations received during prayer time. As new revelations came, they were shared in the group chat to guide the next shift.
 
The youth intercessors who committed themselves to this mission were truly on fire. Revelations and visions were shared in the group, strengthening the prayer chain for weeks until the clergy and other members of the church recovered.

The core group of youth, led by Carlo, followed instructions received through revelation. They conducted prayer walks and held praise and worship in main streets, near hospitals, and in other places where they felt led to go.
 
For weeks, the youth intercessors prayed continuously, even in the early hours of the morning. We experienced both small and great victories. Along the way, we were reminded by God: “Do not touch My glory.” We remained grounded, recognizing that all glory belongs to Him.
 
When the Ladies Prayer Ministry learned about the youth’s night watch, they began covering us in prayer. Some of their core members even joined our schedule.
 
Over time, the night watch intercession opened its doors to all ages. Young men began rising up and organizing their own prayer schedules. Sunday school children were trained to pray. Elders joined at their convenience, and the clergy also established their own prayer times.
As the COVID-19 crisis subsided, the core group decided to pass on the baton of leadership. New intercessors were added, and schedules were adjusted to accommodate changing availability.

To continue the legacy of intercession, Dcn. Carlo established discipleship within the Youth Fellowship. The youth were divided into smaller groups to strengthen relationships, and a series of online teachings focused on becoming prayer warriors.

 Standing In The Gap

To this day, the On Fire Youth online intercession and night watch prayer continue. Whether many or few are present, they remain faithful.
 
“Raise the flag of the warrior church!”