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National Day of Prayer & Remembrance @ State Capital 16th

Hurricane Katrina has brought much despair, death and darkness. As a church body, we have the ability to be and bring “God’s light” to our nation. Many in the nearby areas are very active in providing physical and financial support at this time. Those of us who are watching from afar can also help by doing our highest civil duty as Christians – pray!! We have the responsibility and need to carry the burdens of our brothers and sisters to the Lord through intercession. EM Bounds puts it this way; “The character and energy of God’s movement lie in prayer. Victory comes at the end of praying!!”

President Bush is calling for a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for those directly affected by Katrina on Friday, September 16th. In response the Indiana National Day of Prayer in cooperation with the Church Federation will be having an observance at the State House Atrium from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Knowing that many want to do something for the survivors and those who have lost loved ones in the Katrina disaster but have yet to be lead as to how to do so or who don't feel they have the financial means we ask you to come and pray for them. Also we have reserved the Indiana State House from 7a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in order to receive those wishing to pray. A prayer balloon release will be offered during the day along with a prayer wall.

This provides the body of Christ with a chance for its greatest hour – to take the lead in uniting our nation in prayer and letting our “light shine before men.”

We are calling upon our nation’s pastors, prayer leaders and volunteers to host prayer observances which will call our country to its knees. As people of prayer encourage churches, state capitols, city halls, workplaces, ministries and groups of believers to open doors and gather on Friday, September 16^th as our nation comes together corporately to pray, knowing God Almighty wants Americans to come with our needs.

Below are several tools are available to help believers in prayer on such a short notice:

1- A suggested 1 hour program/order of service Sample Program.pdf

2- A special song and PowerPoint presentation provided by Dennis Jernigan for those
affected. Download Theme Song

3-Prayer for our nation written by Dr. Henry Blackaby (2006 Honorary Chairman for NDP) BlackabyPrayerOfTheNationKatrina.pdf

4-Bulletin inserts that can be used to encourage and guide churches and others in continual prayer BulletinInsert.pdf

5-Prayer points from the front lines. PrayerPointsWithScriptures.pdf

6-Suggested Scriptures that will encourage and guide your message preparation

God’s desire is for unity among His Body as we are reminded in Romans 15:5

May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Please unite with us in prayer on the National Day of Prayer and Mourning.

Rev Thomas C. Walker - Indiana National Day of Prayer

tomwalker@ndp-in.org

posted by Rev. Thomas Walker @ 8:03 AM