Millions Will Gather to Honor God

On Thursday, May 1, America will observe the 57th annual National Day of Prayer. Please plan to participate in this vitally important event!

Proclamations from President George W. Bush and the governors of all 50 states will herald this landmark day, as the fervent prayers of millions of Americans in church events and public venues from coast to coast are offered before the Lord.

This year’s theme, “Prayer! America’s Strength and Shield,” reflects the words of Psalm 28:7, which states: “The Lord is my strength and shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped.” We hope this powerful message will not only serve as a catalyst to draw God’s people closer together as we intercede corporately on behalf of our country, but that it will encourage individuals to seek the Lord’s guidance for their personal concerns as well.

I truly believe God is calling His people to be faithful for such a time as this. If you would like more information on how you might unite with your fellow believers and citizens to intercede on behalf of our great nation, I invite you to visit the National Day of Prayer Web site: nationaldayofprayer.org.

Blessings!

Shirley Dobson
Chairman

Casualties on America’s shores. Deadly attack on United States targets nation’s capitol—terror, panic . . . HEROES!

Detained by enemy troops, he was forced to watch a brutal bombardment of America’s eastern seaboard. Toward morning on September 14, 1814, it became clear that we’d survived and Francis Scott Key scribbled our national anthem on an envelope. Little known stanza four says:

Blest with victory and peace, may the heaven-rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation!
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just.
And this be our motto: “In God is our trust.”
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.

David Jeremiah
Turning Point Ministries

Brave Roots

America’s historic bravery, pursuit of religious liberty, advocacy of human rights, and defense of freedom springs from her Judeo-Christian roots. Early pilgrims faced dangers that made men “quake and tremble.” But the difficulties “through the help of God, by fortitude and patience, might either be borne or overcome” according to Governor Bradford.