Montgomery County National Day of Prayer 2026

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Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 7:00-8:30 AM
(Light Breakfast available 6:45 AM)

Oakdale Church | 3425 Emory Church Rd, Olney, MD, 20832 (map)

Join with other Christians for the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 7, 2026, to pray for God to provide His unity and peace in America, Maryland, and Montgomery County. As Christ’s ambassadors in Montgomery County, we pray for the power of God’s Spirit bring renewal and flourishing of Christ’s Kingdom into our homes, workplaces, and communities. Together we’ll pray for the work of the Holy Spirit in the people, systems and institutions that give shape to our communities! 

EVENT DETAILS: Doors open at 6:45 AM for a light breakfast. The program will begin at 7:00 AM and conclude by 8:30 AM. Each prayer focus area will be introduced by a leader from that sector of society, followed by 8 minutes of corporate prayer around the tables. YOU are a key participant! 

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Prayer Focus Areas – please join us to pray specifically for:

  • Church Unity: Faithful in preaching God’s word and acts of loving service that reveal God’s love to the world (John 17:23; Philippians 1:27; Colossians 2:6-8)
  • Healthcare & Mental Health: Prayer for compassion and assistance for our healthcare providers, patients, and caretakers. (Proverbs 4:20-22)
  • Education& Media: A safe atmosphere conductive to learning (Psalm78:5-8), excellence in educators (Exodus 18:20-21), equal opportunities for every student to achieve their full potential (Philippians 1:9) 
  • Family: Unity and love in individual families that is characterized by hospitality toward others (Romans 12:9-13; Hebrews 13:2)
  • Government Leaders: Prayer for righteousness, justice, and wisdom for our Public Servants and for the public good. (I Timothy 2:1-2; Ecclesiastes 5:8-9)
  • Military, First Responders and Veterans: Prayer for those providing security to our nation and communities (Romans 13:3-4), and resilience for those in harm’s way (Psalm 27:1-3).
  • Business & Government Workplaces: Prayer for economic stability, societal flourishing, and equity for our workers for the good of our communities. (Jeremiah 29:7; Psalm 132:15), and Christian workers to display Christ-like humility and service (Philippians 2:3).

2025 Montgomery County National Day of Prayer Partners:

What is the National Day of Prayer? (nationaldayofprayer.org)

The National Day of Prayer exists to mobilize unified public prayer for America. The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. 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.