Millions of Americans Expected to Gather on May 1st
to Pray for America
COLORADO SPRINGS / -- Tens of thousands of prayer events are planned
across the country on Thursday May 1, 2008 in recognition of the 57th
Annual National Day of Prayer. In churches, parks and on courthouse
steps, citizens will pray for our nation; government leaders, media,
military, schools, churches, businesses and families.
New events are being added every day and can be found at www.
nationaldayofprayer.org.
This year's theme, "Prayer! America's Strength and Shield" is based on
Psalm 28:7: "The Lord is my strength and shield; my heart trusts in him,
and I am helped." The Lord hears and responds to His children's cry for
help. He is their strength, refuge, and courage in personal and national
times of suffering, despair and loss.
"This is a critical time to be in prayer for our country. The biblical
principles upon which America was founded are under attack in every
segment of society," said Shirley Dobson, chairman of the National Day of
Prayer Task Force. "We pray God will raise righteous leaders for our
country."
Mrs. Dobson also announced Ravi Zacharias as the 2008 honorary
chairman. On Thursday, May 1, he will address the National Observance at
the Cannon House Office Bldg. and the Pentagon celebration, both in
Washington, D.C. President of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries, he
is also an acclaimed Christian scholar, apologist, author and speaker. In
honor of the National Day of Prayer, he has authored the book, "Is There
Not a Cause", which links the story of Nehemiah rebuilding Jerusalem to
the task that Christ has given us today to reach the lost.
The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first
Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. It was
created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, and
signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. The National Day of Prayer
Task Force is a privately funded organization whose purpose it is to
encourage participation on the National Day of Prayer. It exists to
communicate with every individual the need for personal repentance and
prayer, to create appropriate materials, and to mobilize the Christian
community to intercede for America's leaders and its families. The Task
Force represents a Judeo Christian expression of the national observance,
based on the understanding that this country was birthed in prayer and in
reverence for the God of the Bible.
The National Day of Prayer Task Force's mission is to communicate with
every individual the need for personal repentance and prayer, mobilizing
the Christian community to intercede for America and its leadership in the
seven centers of power: Government, Military, Media, Business, Education,
Church and Family.
In accordance with Biblical truth, the National Day of Prayer Task Force
seeks to:
• Foster unity within the Christian Church
• Protect America's Constitutional Freedoms to gather, worship, pray and
speak freely.
• Publicize and preserve America's Christian heritage
• Encourage and emphasize prayer, regardless of current issues and
positions
• Respect all people, regardless of denomination or creed
• Be wise stewards of God's resources and provision
• Glorify the Lord in word and deed
For a complete listing of National Day of Prayer events in one’s area, visit
http://www.ndptf.org/custom/events/eventSearch/. (Christian Newswire)
to Pray for America
COLORADO SPRINGS / -- Tens of thousands of prayer events are planned
across the country on Thursday May 1, 2008 in recognition of the 57th
Annual National Day of Prayer. In churches, parks and on courthouse
steps, citizens will pray for our nation; government leaders, media,
military, schools, churches, businesses and families.
New events are being added every day and can be found at www.
nationaldayofprayer.org.
This year's theme, "Prayer! America's Strength and Shield" is based on
Psalm 28:7: "The Lord is my strength and shield; my heart trusts in him,
and I am helped." The Lord hears and responds to His children's cry for
help. He is their strength, refuge, and courage in personal and national
times of suffering, despair and loss.
"This is a critical time to be in prayer for our country. The biblical
principles upon which America was founded are under attack in every
segment of society," said Shirley Dobson, chairman of the National Day of
Prayer Task Force. "We pray God will raise righteous leaders for our
country."
Mrs. Dobson also announced Ravi Zacharias as the 2008 honorary
chairman. On Thursday, May 1, he will address the National Observance at
the Cannon House Office Bldg. and the Pentagon celebration, both in
Washington, D.C. President of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries, he
is also an acclaimed Christian scholar, apologist, author and speaker. In
honor of the National Day of Prayer, he has authored the book, "Is There
Not a Cause", which links the story of Nehemiah rebuilding Jerusalem to
the task that Christ has given us today to reach the lost.
The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first
Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. It was
created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, and
signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. The National Day of Prayer
Task Force is a privately funded organization whose purpose it is to
encourage participation on the National Day of Prayer. It exists to
communicate with every individual the need for personal repentance and
prayer, to create appropriate materials, and to mobilize the Christian
community to intercede for America's leaders and its families. The Task
Force represents a Judeo Christian expression of the national observance,
based on the understanding that this country was birthed in prayer and in
reverence for the God of the Bible.
The National Day of Prayer Task Force's mission is to communicate with
every individual the need for personal repentance and prayer, mobilizing
the Christian community to intercede for America and its leadership in the
seven centers of power: Government, Military, Media, Business, Education,
Church and Family.
In accordance with Biblical truth, the National Day of Prayer Task Force
seeks to:
• Foster unity within the Christian Church
• Protect America's Constitutional Freedoms to gather, worship, pray and
speak freely.
• Publicize and preserve America's Christian heritage
• Encourage and emphasize prayer, regardless of current issues and
positions
• Respect all people, regardless of denomination or creed
• Be wise stewards of God's resources and provision
• Glorify the Lord in word and deed
For a complete listing of National Day of Prayer events in one’s area, visit
http://www.ndptf.org/custom/events/eventSearch/. (Christian Newswire)
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