Citizens of Forsyth County will celebrate the National Day of Prayer on the steps of the Forsyth County Courthouse..
Citizens of Forsyth County will join other communities throughout America in conducting a local Day of Prayer it support the 57th National Day of Prayer event held annually in Washington. The theme for this year’s National event is “Prayer, America’s Strength and Shield”, with focused prayer for The 7 Mountains of Social Influence: Education, Religion, Family, Business, Media, Government and Arts/Entertainment.
The “Prayer On the Square” gathering will be held on the steps of the Forsyth County Courthouse, Thursday, May 1, 10:30 AM to 11:30AM. Numerous local pastors as well as speakers representing the 7 Mountains of Influence within our county have been invited to participate and offer prayers. Please plan to join us on May 1.
For further information about the local event contact:
Cecelia Rehm (Cebee), 770-888-7442,clarabelle31@hotmail.com
For additional information and other NDP events, visit//www.ndptf.org/home/index.cfm
Click HERE For directions to the Forsyth Courthouse:
History of the National Day of Prayer
The National Day of Prayer is a vital part of our heritage. In 1776, the Continental Congress called for the first National Day of Prayer and Fasting. Abraham Lincoln called for an observance of such a day on nine different occasions including in 1863 when he proclaimed a day of “humiliation, fasting, and prayer.”
In 1952, a joint resolution by Congress, signed by President Harry Truman, declared a National Day of Prayer which was amended and signed by President Ronald 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 governors signed similar proclamations.
