NATIONAL Day of Prayer
This year, it’s as important as ever This year will be only the 3rd time since 1988 that circumstances have caused the time to change, this time to 6 p.m.* This year’s guest representatives include: Ron Crane, Master of For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of Ceremonies, and Governor Brad Little. the Lord as the waters cover the sea. (Habakkuk 2:14 NIV) You are welcome to bring a folding chair as this is an outdoor event and typically lasts 75-90 minutes. Metered street parking is Habakkuk 2:14 is this year’s theme for the National Day of Prayer, available (most meters are monitored until 8 p.m. M-F), or there are which is Thursday, May 7, 2020. While many churches and city halls may be planning to have meet- two nearby garages, one at 550 W. State St. and another at 608 W. Washington. ings to pray for our nation and state at their locations, the most wellEveryone is encouraged to come join in this prayer event and known public prayer event is at the State Capitol Building, located at to invite their friends and 700 W. Jefferson in downtown Area of Prayer neighbors. If your church Boise. This year’s prayer rally Guest Speakers isn’t involved, consider asking is planned to be held at 6 Mayor Debbie Kling, of Nampa Government if you can form a National p.m.* on the Capitol steps. Lt. Col Rob Morris, Senior Chaplain, ID National Guard Military Day of Prayer team at your President Harry Truman originally signed a bill Brian Yeager, General Manager of KTSY Media church. If distance prevents you from attending the Boise proclaiming the National Day Rick & Sue Ellen Montgomery of Diamond Heating & Cooling Business event, please consider hosting of Prayer into law in the U.S Dr. Greg Wiles, Superintendent of Nampa Christian Schools Education an event in your area. in 1952. This law was later For anyone looking to get amended in 1988 by President Pastor Dan Mangeac, Good News Community Church Church involved or donate to help Ronald Reagan, designating Karla Slonaker with Moms in Prayer Family make this event possible, there the first Thursday of May will be cards handed out at each year as the National Day Music coordinated by Mark Thornton the Boise Capitol event. For of Prayer. information on the NDoP Vonette Bright, a co-founder of Campus Crusade for Christ (now known as Cru), founded the Na- Bible Reading Marathon call P. Lancaster at 208-890-9881, and for other information call M.E. Stewart at 208-861-6112 or email crostional Day of Prayer Task Force in 1979 in Colorado Springs, Colo. byhaake@gmail.com. In meeting with Idaho’s current State Coordinator Debbie Crosby If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themHaake, we learned that in 1988 Vonette invited local pastor Orvil selves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked Stiles to become the Idaho State Coordinator, a role he took on faithfully until 2004, when at the age of 91 he passed the baton on to ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. (2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV) n Debbie. The local National Day of Prayer Task Force is a committee of volunteers, including Debbie, who work diligently each year to secure * Publisher’s note: Governor Brad Little extended the “stay home” orders concerning COVID-19 through April and will reconsider the orders after that date and the reservation for use of the Capitol’s steps, coordinate speakers determine whether or not, and how, the orders will be carried out in May. The and music for the annual event, as well as contacting area churches Idaho National Day of Prayer is May 7 regardless of whether we meet physically through letters, emails, personal phone calls, and occasional church or electronically. Please pray with your families on this day for the seven areas of visits, to garner involvement in this wonderful prayer rally, and to influence in our society: Government, Churches, Education, Military, Business, provide churches with flyers for the event at the State Capitol for Media, and Families. We also want to add prayers for all first responders and their church bulletins, with much of the materials provided by the all those who continue to serve the public with essential services during this time. committee volunteers personally. Please check for updates on the Idaho National Day of Prayer Facebook page. Traditionally, the prayer rally is held at noon on the Capitol steps. By Sandy Jones
National Observance The National Observance in Washington, D.C. will be hosted by evangelist Will Graham and other national Christian leaders, with Michael W. Smith leading worship. It will be broadcast live May 7 from 8-10 p.m. EST (6-8 p.m. MST) at www.ndp.org, on GOD TV, on DayStar, Moody Radio, Bott Radio, and The National Day of Prayer Facebook page.
26 May / June 2020 | Christian Living
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