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The National Day of Prayer shares common roots with the celebration of Thanksgiving; both were national proclamations establishing a day of prayer.In the New England Colonies under British rule, traditional observances in late fall called for prayer and thanksgiving, while observances in the spring or summer called for prayer and fasting. [8]
In 2010, The National Day of Prayer Task Force's stated mission was to "communicate with every individual the need for personal repentance and prayer, mobilizing the Christian community to intercede for America and its leadership in the seven centers of power: government, military, media, business, education, church and family." [5]
Apr. 30—Lawrence County will be celebrating National Day of Prayer at noon on Thursday on the steps of the Lawrence County Courthouse. This year's theme is "Lift up the Word, Light up the world."
The joint mission was part of a National Day of Prayer across the United States. "This is the 73rd year of our annual National Day of Prayer," NDP Allen County Coordinator Theresa Lee said. "On ...
'We want people to enter the parade without agenda except lifting up praise to the Lord,' Amanda Nichols, parade coordinator, said. National Day of Prayer service is 7 p.m. Thursday downtown ...
3rd Saturday in May: Armed Forces Day; May 22: National Maritime Day; May 25: National Missing Children's Day [11] last Monday in May: Memorial Day [12] 1st Monday in June: National Child's Day; June 14: Flag Day and National Flag Week; June 19: Juneteenth [13] 3rd Sunday in June: Father's Day; July 27: National Korean War Veterans Armistice ...
Somerset Countians joined together for an hour last week to pray for countries during these tough and draining times.
Crucifixion of Jesus with the Penitent Thief and the impenitent thief (central image of the Bockstorfer Altar in the Cathedral of Konstanz, painted in 1524). Day of Prayers for Prisoners is a Polish Catholic holiday celebrated since 2009 every year on 26 March, established on the memorial day of Penitent Thief (known also as Good Thief, a patron of prisoners).