The Christian community joined in prayer on Thursday, May 3, 2018, asking for God to provide unity and his peace in America, Maryland and Montgomery County. As Christ’s ambassadors in Montgomery County, we ask for the power of God’s Spirit bring renewal and flourishing of Christ’s Kingdom into our homes, workplaces, and communities.
- But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby killing the hostility. And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near. For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. [Ephesians 2:13-18]
Keynote: Dr. Joel Freeman:
Dr. Joel Freeman served as player development mentor and character coach to the Washington Bullets/Wizards team for 20 NBA seasons. He is a renowned expert, author and speaker on African American history and culture and brings a rich reservoir of personal experience blended with contagious enthusiasm, clarity and down to earth humor to empower people from diverse walks of life.
Prayers for Unity & Peace — Specific prayers were made for:
- Prayer for unity under God in our nation and throughout the body of Christ
- Prayer for the safety and well-being of our Teachers, Students, and Families
- Prayer for wisdom and courage for our Government Leaders and Public Servants; First Responders and Veterans
- Prayer for flourishing and integrity of our Workers & Business leaders for the good of our communities
- Prayer for compassion and assistance for our Poor, Vulnerable and Oppressed
Montgomery County Prayer Breakfast Sponsors
- A+ Christian Educators United (www.aplusunited.org)
- Career Confidence (www.career-confidence.org)
- Christian Business Men’s Connection (md.cbmc.com)
- Cross Community Church of Rockville (www.cross-community.org)
- Hombres de Palabra (hombresdepalabra.org)
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes (mocomdfca.org)
- Moms in Prayer – Montgomery County (momsinprayer.org)
- Nehemiah Project (www.nehemiahproject.org)
- Santo Outreach Ministry (www.santooutreachministry.org)
- Washington Area Coalition of Men’s Ministries (www.wacmm.org)