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OMS and 24-7 Prayer

When the 24-7 Prayer movement began spreading around the world, inspired by Zinzendorf and the Moravians at the start of this century, 24-7 communities quickly began taking root in many countries. They centred on prayer and seeking to make a measurable difference amongst the poor and the lost. They drew their Rule of Life from the original OMS and developed 6 practices to outwork these three vows.

What does it mean to be true to Christ?
We live prayerfully
We celebrate creativity to His glory

What does it mean to be kind to people?
We practice hospitality.
We express God’s mercy and justice.

What does it mean to take the gospel to the nations?
We commit ourselves to lifelong learning that we might shape culture and make disciples by being discipled.
We engage in mission and evangelism.

On February 11, 2005, around one hundred people gathered at Holy Trinity, Clapham, home of Wilberforce and the Clapham Sect, taking vows and relaunching the Order of the Mustard Seed.

On July 5, 2018, the OMS, received formal acknowledgement as a lay ecumenical Religious Order from The House of Bishops. The Order is now hundreds strong with members around the world today, all living, loving and serving by this ancient, beautiful Rule of Life.

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