We have been asked to speak about the Prayer Station ministry today 1t 11:00 am on WTRU-830. So tune in and hear about out the great plans we have for the ministry.
National Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day
Stand with Chick-fil-A on August 1 in Support of Traditional Marriage
Just a few days ago, Dan Cathy, President of Chick-fil-A, affirmed his stance on the sanctity of traditional marriage. The restaurant chain has been, and continues to be, under a concerted attack from same-sex marriage advocates.
I applaud the courage of Cathy to take a bold stand for the biblical definition of marriage between a man and woman in a culture that has grown openly hostile to the Christian faith and its followers.
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee has called for a National Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day on Wednesday, August 1, to demonstrate support for the company. I would like to join with him, and ask that, if you live near one of their restaurants please drop by and let them know how much you appreciate them and their stand.
I have known Dan and his father, Mr. Truett Cathy, for many years, and I respect how their company was founded upon and operates by Christian values.
In the words of the bold, biblical prophet Daniel who refused to bow to the culture of his day: “The people who know their God will display strength and take action” (Daniel 11:32, NASB).
Thank you and God bless you.
Sincerely,
Franklin Graham
Prayer Station in Neighborhood
My husband and I was privileged to set up a prayer station at our home and it was really an awesome work of God. We had prayer request for jobs, healing, finances. One man walked up to the booth and … Continue reading
National Day of Prayer – May 3
We will be at Bolton Park from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm to celebrate the National Day of Prayer.
History of the National Day of Prayer
“Fasting and prayer are religious exercises; the enjoining them an act of discipline. Every religious society has a right to determine for itself the time for these exercises, and the objects proper for them, according to their own particular tenets; and right can never be safer than in their hands, where the Constitution has deposited it.” Thomas Jefferson, 1808
Because of the faith of many of our founding fathers, public prayer and national days of prayer have a long-standing and significant history in American tradition. The Supreme Court affirmed the right of state legislatures to open their sessions with prayer in Marsh vs. Chambers (1983).
The National Day of Prayer is a vital part of our heritage. Since the first call to prayer in 1775, when the Continental Congress asked the colonies to pray for wisdom in forming a nation, the call to prayer has continued through our history, including President Lincoln’s proclamation of a day of “humiliation, fasting, and prayer” in 1863. In 1952, a joint resolution by Congress, signed by President Truman, declared an annual, national day of prayer. In 1988, the law was amended and signed by President Reagan, 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. Last year, all 50 state governors plus the governors of several U.S. territories signed similar proclamations.
1952 Harry S. Truman declares a National Day of Prayer and signs into law an annual
observance there of – United States Congress passed Joint Resolution 382 on April 17, 1952/ President Truman signs Public Law 82-324 (Public Law 82-324; 66 Stat. 64—April 17, 1952).
1988 Ronald Reagan signs into law the designation of the first Thursday in May as the annual observance for the National Day of Prayer – President Reagan signs Public Law 100-307
January 25, 1988, in the Second Session of the One Hundredth Congress (Public Law 100-307—May 5, 1988).
1998 Pub. L. 105-225, August 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1258: The President shall issue each year a proclamation designating the first Thursday in May as a National Day of Prayer on which the people of the United States may turn to God in prayer and meditation at churches, in groups, and as individuals.
The National Day of Prayer is Significant
The National Day of Prayer has great significance for us as a nation. It enables us to recall and to teach the way in which our founding fathers sought the wisdom of God when faced with critical decisions. It stands as a call to us to humbly come before God, seeking His guidance for our leaders and His grace upon us as a people. The unanimous passage of the bill establishing the National Day of Prayer as an annual event, signifies that prayer is as important to our nation today as it was in the beginning.
Like Thanksgiving or Christmas, this day has become a national observance placed on all Hallmark calendars and observed annually across the nation and in Washington, D.C. Last year, local, state and federal observances were held from sunrise in Maine to sunset in Hawaii, uniting Americans from all socio-economic, political and ethnic backgrounds in prayer for our nation. It is estimated that over two million people attended more than 30,000 observances organized by approximately 40,000 volunteers. At state capitols, county court houses, on the steps of city halls, and in schools, businesses, churches and homes, people stopped their activities and gathered for prayer.
The National Day of Prayer is Ours
The National Day of Prayer belongs to all Americans. It is a day that transcends differences, bringing together citizens from all backgrounds. Mrs. Shirley Dobson, NDP chairman, reminds us: “We have lost many of our freedoms in America because we have been asleep. I feel if we do not become involved and support the annual National Day of Prayer, we could end up forfeiting this freedom, too.”
Historical Summary
1775 – The first Continental Congress called for a National Day of Prayer
1863 – Abraham Lincoln called for such a day.
1952 – Congress established NDP as an annual event by a joint resolution, signed into law by President Truman (82-324)
1988 – The law was amended and signed by President Reagan, designating the NDP as the first Thursday in May (100-307).
Fun Facts
1) There have been 137 national calls to prayer, humiliation, fasting and thanksgiving by the President of the United States (1789-2011).
2) There have been 59 Presidential Proclamations for a “National Day of Prayer” (1952-2011).
3) Gerald Ford (1976) and George H. Bush (1989-91) are the only U.S. Presidents to sign two National Day of Prayer Proclamations in the same year.
4) Every President since 1952 has signed a National Day of Prayer proclamation.
5) 34 of the 44 U.S. Presidents have signed proclamations for National Prayer. Three of the Presidents who did not sign a proclamation died while serving in office. Two Presidents, not included in the count – William Howard Taft and Warren Gamaliel Harding, signed proclamations for Thanksgiving and Prayer.
6) Records indicate there have been 965 state and federal calls for national prayer since 1775 and counting.
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State Evangelism Conference
Today we will be at Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem for the State Evangelism Conference. Stop by the Prayer Station if you are attending the conference.
Speakers
Alex Kendrick www.SherwoodPictures.com
Rusty Martin, Sr. www.rustymartinsr.com
Rusty Martin, Jr. www.rustymartin.com
Don Wilton www.theencouragingword.org
Alvin Reid www.alvinreid.com
Alex McFarland www.alexmcfarland.com
Merrie Johnson www.bedotell.com
Chuck Register www.ncbaptist.org
Session 1
9:30 am-12:00 pm – Youth and Culture
Merrie Johnson: Understanding and Reaching Youth Culture
Alex McFarland: Defending the Gospel (Apologetics)
Session 2
1:30 pm-4:30 pm – The Gospel in Culture
Alvin Reid: Evangelization and the Next Generation
Chuck Register: Advancing the Gospel (Find It Here Missions Mobilization)
Don Wilton: Communicating the Gospel
Session 3
6:30 pm-9:00 pm – Popular Culture and Media for Evangelism
Featuring Alex Kendrick
Main actor, writer, producer of “Courageous,” “Facing the Giants,” “Fireproof” and “Flywheel.” Sherwood Films and Sherwood Baptist Church of Albany Georgia; Supporting actor’s testimonies: Rusty Martin, Jr. who was Alex’s son in the “Courageous” Movie and his dad, Rusty Martin, Sr., who played the business manager.
www.courageousthemovie.com
www.courageousresources.com
2012 Locations
Praying for people on the street through the Prayer Station Ministry is is a way to address the real needs individuals want God to help them with. It might be prayer for a job, a place to live, problems with a family member or a health issue. By first addressing their need and praying for God to meet that need, their hearts are opened to hear the gospel and respond. In the ministry of Jesus and the early apostles, the prayers that were prayed for the unbelievers were powerful and effective to meet their needs and God has not changed!
2012 Locations Set for the Prayer Station
Bolton Park
Miller Park
Hanging Rock Park
Horizons Park
Dan River Picnic Shelter
Kobe Picnic Shelter
Circle K
Lake Myers RV Resort
Cook’s Flea Market
Rescue Mission
Pro-Life Rally
Bethesda Center Homeless Shelter
Dixie Classic Fair
Mount Airy Autumn Leaves Festival
More to be added…
Cooks Sunday
We were able to take many prayer request Sunday afternoon and started a community prayer chain. Many of the vendors stopped by and requested prayer. We are planning on placing Cook’s Flea Market on our list for a quarterly outreach in 2012.
Cooks Flea Market
The Cooks Flea Market is allowing the Prayer Station to be set up for FREE on this coming Sunday, December 11th, 2011 from 1PM – 5PM.
This is the time of year that the lost are wondering . . . “just who is this Jesus Christ and just what does it matter to me?” We could show them and/or tell them!
Bethesda Center for the Homeless
Tonight we are going to the Bethesda Center for the Homeless to provide a hot meal and clothing. Pray for us as we set-up the Prayer Station and reach out to those in need.
Bethesda Center for the Homeless was begun in 1987 as a partnership between First Presbyterian Church, Winston-Salem and the Forsyth/Stokes Mental Health Center. From that beginning, Bethesda has emerged as a leader in caring for the community’s most desperate homeless individuals, becoming the largest provider of emergency night shelter as well as continuing to be the area’s only day shelter.
The 100-bed night shelter serves a cross-section of homeless men and women: Those who have short-term emergencies and need a bed for just a few nights; those who are newly employed and need time to get on their feet; those who have been out of work for months or even years with little hope of things turning around; the heavily addicted; the disabled; and the mentally ill. Through Bethesda’s case management team, everyone has an opportunity for mental and physical health care, job training, education and even their own housing.
The day shelter is open to any homeless person and offers a place of warmth and hospitality. There are restrooms, a free telephone, showers, a laundry room, access to other resources and a mailing address. Twelve-step meetings and health screenings and programming are held regularly. Hundreds of homeless men and women use the day shelter each year.
Prayer Station 