Press Release
By Michael Hernandez
05-02-24
“For you are my lamp, O Lord, and my God lightens my darkness. For by You I can run against a troop, and by my God I can leap over a wall. This God—his way is perfect; the Word of the Lord proves true; He is a shield for all those who take refuge in Him.”
–2 Samuel 22:29-31
The first National Day of Prayer was declared by the First Continental Congress in 1775 and was established as public law by the U.S. Congress in 1952. Since then, the National Day of Prayer has remained a treasured part of American heritage.
Florida is observing National Prayer Day with 192 events: https://www.nationaldayofprayer.org/events/gatherings-by-state/florida
Today’s Nassau County event will be observed from 12 noon to 2 pm at the Yulee Courthouse, 7637 Veteran’s Way. Meet in front of the courthouse.
Due to the Shrimp Parade on May 2, the First Baptist Church of Fernandina Beach (1600 S. 8th Street) is observing National Prayer Day on Thursday, May 9 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Please call Mike Isbell at (210) 793-4771 or Judge John Meisburg at (904) 651-5865 for details or email: [email protected].
Prayer Calls
To participate in a Prayer Call today, dial: (667) 770-1523. Password: 4961322#.
- Morning Prayer Call (10 am EST)
- Global Outpouring (Noon EST)
- Nightly Prayer Call (10 PM EST)
- Saturday Prayer Call for Churches (10 am EST)
https://www.nationaldayofprayer.org/get_involved/prayer_calls
Dr. Maria Negron, is National Prayer Day Florida Coordinator (863) 397-8720 and Gwen Bradley is the Area Coordinator (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Island).
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a Governor’s Proclamation on the National Day of Prayer: “The National Day of Prayer reminds us that prayer has been an integral part of American life since our country’s inception.”
2024 National Prayer:
https://www.nationaldayofprayer.org/equipping/2024-national-prayer
How to Pray for America:
https://www.nationaldayofprayer.org/equipping/prayforamerica
“Therefore, I exhort first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.”
–1 Timothy 2:1-2 (NKJV)
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Michael Hernandez, from California is co-founder of the Citizens Journal—Ventura County’s online news service. He is a former Southern California daily newspaper journalist and religion and news editor. Mr. Hernandez can be contacted at [email protected] and is editor of the weekly “Stories Speak Volumes.”
