May 2, 2017 - Many Americans are unaware that they live in a nation that has a law in place requiring our President proclaim a National Day of Prayer each year on the first Thursday in 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 President shall issue each year a proclamation designating the first Thursday in May as a National Day of Prayer on which the people of the United States may turn to God in prayer and meditation at churches, in groups, and as individuals. (Public Law 105-225)
As citizens and residents of the United States we not only have a spiritual responsibility according to 1 Timothy 2:1-2 to pray, but a civic duty as well to heed our President's call to stand in the gap for our nation. This is based on the understanding that this country was birthed in prayer and in reverence for the God of the Bible.
The theme this year is: For Your Great Name's Sake! Hear Us... Forgive Us...Heal Us! Taken from Daniel 9:19, which says, "0 Lord, Listen! 0 Lord, Forgive! 0 Lord, Hear and Act! For Your Sake, 0 My God...".
Center's National Day of Prayer Observance will take place this Thursday, May 4 at 7:30 am at the Senior Nutrition Center on Loop 500 with a prayer breakfast. Donations for breakfast will be accepted and all proceeds will pay for the meal. Any profits will support the ongoing ministry at the Senior Nutrition center. This event is sponsored by Center's Ministers' Fellowship.
