Prayer

Join other Christians for the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 2, 2024, 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!

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 (Psalm 78:5-8), 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: 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 to their co-workers (Philippians 2:3).

2023 Montgomery County National Day of Prayer Partners:

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

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. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. 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.

EVENT CONTACT: Paul Schomburg – Email: [email protected]; Cell: 240-486-1636

This is a United in Action Event: A movement of diverse churches and ministries in Montgomery County committed to Christian Unity.

Please join together in prayer on Thursday, May 5, 2022, asking for God to provide unity and peace for His world, the United States, the State of Maryland, and Montgomery County.

Date and time: Thursday, May 5, 2022 | 6:45 AM – 8:15 AM EDT

Location: Neighborhood Church

16501 Redland Road, Rockville, MD 20855 (see map) – Close to Shady Grove Metro

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Please join with other followers of Jesus to pray for the Glory of God and the comfort of the Holy Spirit during this time of national and global crisis. As Christ’s ambassadors, we pray for our community to be rooted and built up in Christ.

And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.

Colossians 2:6-7 (NLT)

Together we’ll pray for the work of the Holy Spirit in the people, systems and institutions that give shape to our communities—including our healthcare providers, families, teachers, first responders, public servants, businesses, vulnerable neighbors and more! Please join us to pray:

• Church: Unity with and among churches that reveal God’s love to the world (John 17:23)
• Healthcare: As we recover from this Pandemic, continued prayer for compassion and assistance for our healthcare providers, patients and care-takers. (2 Chronicles 7:13-14)
• Education: Prayer for a safe atmosphere conductive to learning and equal opportunities for every student to achieve their full potential. (Philippians 1:9)
• Family: Unity and love in individual families that reach out in hospitality toward others (Romans 12:9-13)
• Government Leaders: Prayer for righteousness, justice and wisdom for our Public Servants. (Ecclesiastes 5:8-9)
• Military, First Responders and Veterans: Prayer for those providing security to our nation and communities, and resiliance for wounded warriors. (1 Peter 2:13-14)
• Business: Prayer for economic recovery and equity for our workers & businesses for the good of our communities. (Jeremiah 29:7)

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Montgomery County National Day of Prayer Partners:

• A+ Christian Educators United (aplusunited.org)
• Career Confidence (career-confidence.org)
• CBMC – Christian Business Men’s Connection (md.cbmc.com)
• Christian Medical & Dental Associations (https://cmda.org/)
• Columbia Union ASI (cuasi.org)
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes (mocomdfca.org)
• Hombres de Palabra (hombresdepalabra.org)
• International Students, Inc. (https://internationalstudents.org/)
• Moms in Prayer – Montgomery County (momsinprayer.org)
• Santo Outreach Ministry (www.santooutreachministry.org)
• United in Action (www.unitedinaction.net)
• Washington Area Coalition of Men’s Ministries (www.wacmm.org)
• Young Life Montgomery County (montgomerycounty.younglife.org)

Special thanks to Neighborhood Church for hosting our first in-person prayer gathering in two years!

EVENT CONTACT: Paul Schomburg – Email: [email protected]; Cell: 240-486-1636