Demonstrating the Kingdom – Kings County
Demonstrating The Kingdom – Kings County
Kings County leading us Monday April 16 at 6PM
Conference Call in number: 712 775-7100
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Pastor Jewell Melancon will share vital information then lead us in
prayer for Kings County.
Let’s unite in agreement declaration: We are one in the spirit, we are one in the Lord. We declare that we have been redeemed and made one through the blood of Jesus Christ. We agree California will fulfill her God ordained destiny. We stand together in prayer linking county to county in covenant alignment, to see God’s kingdom come and His will be done on earth – in California – as it is in heaven. Amen
Father we bring Kings County before you today and pray your purpose, will and destiny be done on earth-in Kings County- as it is in heaven. We speak blessings and peace upon the land and upon the people. Amen
The county was named after El Rio de los Santos Reyes (River of the Holy Kings) after the Three Wise Men of the Bible. The river was discovered in 1805 by an expedition probably led by Spanish Army Lieutenant Gabriel Moraga. At the time of the American conquest, the name was changed to Kings River.
KINGS COUNTY
GENERAL INFORMATION
Before any towns existed within Kings County, a handful of pioneers called it home. The Landmark tree, a huge sycamore located on Lacey Boulevard near Avenue 18-3/4, stood as a beacon to guide early settlers over the otherwise barren valley floor. Cattlemen and gold miners initially settled along the Kings River; and farmers, storekeepers and oilmen later followed. In 1877, the tracks of the Southern Pacific Railroad brought additional growth and new arrivals from around the world. In 1893, local voters approved the formation of a new county when a portion of Northern Tulare County was divided to form Kings County. County Seat: Hanford County Population: 154, 434 Population per Square Mile: 104.05 Total Assessed Value: $5.9 Billion Land Area (Square Miles): 1,391 Earthquake index: 0.4 Today, Kings County combines its relation with its colorful past history with an optimistic and enthusiastic vision for its future.
Kings County is a county located in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California. It is located in a rich agricultural region. Kings County is also home to NAS Lemoore, which is the U.S. Navy‘s newest and largest master jet air station. The county seat is Hanford. The United States Census Bureau defines Kings County as encompassing the entire Hanford–Corcoran Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA Code 25260). The population was 152,982 at the time of the 2010 U.S. Census. According to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the county’s population included 18,640 state prison inmates as of March 31, 2010. The California Department of Finance estimated that Kings County’s population was 152,739 as of July 1, 2011.
ECONOMY
The economy is based on agriculture. Other important employers include NAS Lemoore, the U.S. Navy‘s largest master jet base and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation which operates three state prisons in Kings County.
In 2010, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the median household income in the county was $44,020 and that 29,606 residents, 22.5% of the population, were below the poverty line. Furthermore, an estimated 29.7% of children under age 18 lived in poverty. In 2009, according to the U.S Bureau of Economic Analysis, average per capita income was $30,646 in Kings County compared with $42,395 in California as a whole. In 2003, Kings County had the lowest per capita income in the state of California.
Important Root Issues for Prayer in Kings County:
More than 60% of the population in Kings County is estimated to be overweight or obese. These high rates are fueled by environments that don’t support access to healthy, affordable foods and physical activity opportunities. In 2005, “The Public Health Department “used this opportunity to work with planners to take a non-traditional prevention approach based on Smart Growth principles.
What if all residents of King County had the same opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, immigration status, sexual orientation or disability? What if all residents of King County had the opportunity to receive the same quality education, the same access to basic health care, the same opportunities to work for a living wage, the same access to affordable housing, the same ability to live in safe neighborhoods, and the same opportunity a new, better and very different King County would emerge. We can be the catalyst for this change through prayer.
The King County Parent Coalition is a grass roots program of The Arc of King County comprised of parents and family members who take non-partisan action to improve the lives of their family members who have developmental disabilities. This program is funded by a grant from the King County Developmental Disabilities Division.
Pray through these Seven Points:
Peace over Kings County in all cities, towns, neighborhoods and streets. (Phil. 4:6-7)
Release the Spirit of Adoption over Kings County turning the hearts of Fathers to their Children and the hearts of Children to their Fathers—all seeking The Father. (Rom 8:15)
Eradicate the works and effects of the enemy in the minds and hearts of people as well as the injection of Light, to counter darkness, in the systems that influence our culture: Government, Education, Business, Media, Arts/Entertainment, Family and Religion. (1 Timothy 2:1-4)
Prepare and repair the Temple within the heart of the believer. Restore and enhance our unwavering love for God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit as well as for All those made in His image. (1 Cor. 6:19-20)
Activate the Whole Body of Christ, in unity and honor, for the work of ministry to others. (Eph. 4:11-14)
Release laborers into the Harvest Fields. Open their minds to the opportunities around them in the areas that God has placed them at work, home, and church. (Matt. 9:37-38)
Establishment of God’s Kingdom—His rule and reign of Love, Justice, Mercy and Excellence and Righteousness over Kings County, and the United States. (Matt. 6:9-10)
Our Focus: The Great Commission
Make plans to join us as Pastor Jewell Melancon shares this important information.
Aligning county to county,
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