Thursday, April 19, 2007

National Day of Prayer

Coming off our recent 24 hour prayer and fasting vigil Easter weekend, our church seemed to have a much needed shot in the arm in terms of seeking God's face. This past week, however, has seen many challenges, not the least of these being the flooding that prevented us from holding services on Sunday or the emotional/spiritual baggage associated with being bombarded by the tragedy at Virginia Tech on Monday. With adversities, as we have seen, comes the additional responsibility of a praying church to increase their emphasis on seeking God's Will through prayer, fasting, scripture reading and meditation.
The National Day of Prayer will be held on May the 3rd. Our pastor has requested that we consider holding another 24 hour prayer and fasting vigil in honor of this day. So, you may be asking, "What is this Day of Prayer thing?" Well, here is a site to go to in order to learn more about it.
National Day of Prayer
Their mission is simple "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 five centers of power: Church, Education, Family, Government and Media. "
Take a look at the history of the National Day of Prayer: History of NDP
Additionally, you may look at NDP Event Search to find a prayer event near you.

Below is the listed event that is closest to us:
Pikeville's Noon Event
Additional Information:
The public is invited to meet at the gazebo in the City Park. The DAVA will present colors. The Ministerial Association president will introduce prayers for our Families, our Churches and our Nation as people gather in groups to pray.
Location:
Pikeville City ParkCollege StreetPikeville, KY 41501
Start Date & Time:
05/03/2007 12:00 PM
End Date & Time:
05/03/2007 01:00 PM
Coordinator:
Debby Bailey (606) 424-1669 debby.bailey@wcg.org
MapQuest directions

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