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WELCOME
Every American has the wonderful privilege of
observing the National Day of Prayer, (the first Thursday in May).
Individuals can pray for their nation and leaders in their homes or
participate in a community event. Thousands of events are taking place
around the country. Join in prayer together as the community unites for
the needs of our government, military, media, education, churches and
families. Receive encouragement though united worship and prayer at
one of these events in Caro. Attend an
event.
Volunteer
Program
Would you like to volunteer at the events? You can
be a blessing with set-up at the events, and promotional material
distribution during the month of April. If you are interested, please
check out our Volunteer Program.
Prayer and
Cookies
Churches are adopting a service organization in
their city to pray for as a group during the entire month of April
leading up to the National Day of Prayer. On the
morning of the National Day of Prayer, the church delivers (to their
service organization) a tray of homemade cookies or other goodies to
show their appreciation to the community. Check out the churches who
are participating. If you would like your church included, please talk
with your pastor and let us know. We will get information to your
church. Click here to see the
participating churches.
Not Just a Day
The goal of National Day of Prayer is not to do all
the praying for our nation on one day, but to encourage and enlist
American Christians to consistent and fervent prayer for God’s healing
and blessing upon this nation, its leaders and the churches across the
country. “It’s not about a day—it’s about a discipline.”
The founders of this great nation were, in most
cases, men and women of faith who incorporated the principles of
Scripture in the Constitution and the government it authorized. Their
early influence prevailed in the culture until our day, when sadly, many
of us have forgotten the God of our fathers.
Quick Little
History
National days of prayer have been called as early
as 1775 with the First Continental Congress. In his first Inaugural
Address, President George Washington prayed that the Almighty would
preserve the freedom of all Americans. On January 1, 1795 President
George Washington issued a Proclamation for a National Day of Public
Thanksgiving and Prayer.
Abraham Lincoln also called for such a day in
1883. The National Day of Prayer as an annual event was established by
a joint resolution of Congress in 1952 and signed into law by President
Truman.
In 1988, President Reagan signed into law
permanently setting the day as the first Thursday of every May. Each
year, the president signs a proclamation, encouraging all Americans to
pray on this day. |