The sanctuary of Lake City Church was filled with almost 1,000 area residents last night (March 15, 2009), joining together in an unusual three-hour Sunday evening service of prayer and worship music called Seeking God Together. There were no sermons, just short prayers from 22 different area pastors. The prayers were interspersed between the songs, which were played by worship bands from three different churches, one for each hour.
"We offer You a sacrifice of worship, praise and unity," prayed pastor Tom Flaherty, of Mad City Church. He said that the participating pastors had come together in an unusual display of unity because "this is about changing the spiritual climate in this whole region." 
He referred to the biblical story of Judah’s King Jehoshaphat, faced with an invasion by three different armies, recounted in II Chronicles chapter 20. Rather than calling on his army commander, Jehoshaphat called on his people to pray. And because of their prayers to God, God gave Judah a victory.
Roger Olsen, pastor of Grace Church in New Glarus, said, "This is the first time anything like this has taken place in this region. We expect much from it." He prayed, "Pour out your spirit in this region the way You never have before."
None of the pastors who prayed were identified, neither were the worship bands. Prayers were offered in Spanish and French, as well as English, exemplifying the variety of churches taking part in the service.
The prayers were offered with a great deal of faith and confidence. "In the midst of this economic crisis, in the midst of doubt, you are our inheritance," prayed pastor Ridley Usherwood, of Transformed Life Fellowship.
"We are asking for a dose of your glory," prayed John Ruck, host pastor of Lake City Church. "May this city be transformed by the working of Your Holy Spirit."