Sunday, June 7, 2015

CHPP - Introducing PrayUSA






[Also: Remembering D-Day . . .]


Capitol Hill Prayer Partners
P.O. Box 5152
Herndon, VA 20172-1970
chpp@patriot.net


Introducing PrayUSA

Hundreds of Government Leaders Calling the Nation to Prayer


"If my people who are called by my Name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land." (2 Chronicles 7:14)


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What is PrayUSA?

What is PrayUSA?


PrayUSA is an initiative that is being sponsored by the Congressional Prayer Caucus Foundation. Below please find their mission statement. You can learn more about PrayUSA by going here. Thank you!



A CALL TO PRAYER FOR AMERICA
Throughout the history of the United States, its citizens and inhabitants have drawn strength, hope, and guidance from prayer. From the very first Continental Congress through every form of adversity and blessing, Americans have fallen to their knees and implored God Almighty to protect their families and to heal their land.

The freedom upon which America is founded affords the right to any individual to decline to pray if he or she so desires. However, that same freedom allows those who believe in the power of prayer to utilize that great opportunity to ask God to bless and sustain our nation.

That freedom is not diminished merely because one is elected to public office. Quite the contrary, the cloak of authority placed upon the shoulders of a public servant should be an inspiration for those who believe in the power of prayer to use that great power to ask God to bless and sustain the nation they love and serve.

Centuries ago, the Bible records in 2 Chronicles 7:14 that God told King Solomon:

"If my people who are called by my Name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land."

In early 2005, a small group of members of the U.S. House of Representatives began meeting in Room 219 of the U.S. Capitol to pray for our nation. The location was not important, nor were the names of those who gathered there to pray. The gravity of their meeting was derived from the humble sincerity of their belief that God could heal America.

Soon thereafter, these Members formed the Congressional Prayer Caucus to vigilantly watch and to protect the right of individuals in America to pray. Their vision for the Caucus inspired them to form the Congressional Prayer Caucus Foundation, Inc. which is a non-partisan, non-profit organization designed to support the call of America back to prayer.

On the 7th day of March, 2015, members of Congress and State Legislators from all across America gathered for the purpose of calling the nation back to prayer. they realized the need to call America back to prayer, not for a single day or a single month, but to pray "without ceasing."

Accordingly, this day we respectfully and humbly issue this "Call to Prayer for America" and invite you to join us in this call by adding your name, and further join us by praying for God's continued blessing on this country.

Thank you for your faithfulness and for standing with us. It is our sincere belief that God will hear the prayers of His people and heal this land. May God bless you and may He continue to bless and sustain the United States of America.

Witness the following signatures as of the 7th day of March in the year of our Lord 2015.


Who is Participating? (I)

Who is Participating?

663 government leaders!!


As of today, 663 government leaders have signed the PRAYUSA document, and have pledged to become actively involved in this ongoing project, to call America back to its founding principles.

In addition, 6,456 American citizens have also signed the USAPray petition.

From the halls of Congress and state capitals across the United States, we are calling America's citizens to humble themselves, seek God's face and pray unceasingly for our nation.
To read a partial list of the national, state and local leaders who are leading the Call to Prayer for America,
please go here.

We do praise the Lord for each one of them, and ask our Lord to keep each one in His care.

Who is Participating? (II)

PrayUSA:

Sponsoring Organizations and Ministries


In addition to the individuals whose names are listed above, the following organizations and ministries (including our own) are also supporting the Congressional Prayer Caucus Foundation and PrayUSA: go here to see the list!


Be part of the Movement

Be part of the Movement


Be part of the Movement - If you are a government leader, church or organization, you can add your name to the list of leaders who are committed to this Call to Prayer for America. Churches and Organizations can contact CPCF to be added to the list. Government Leaders will be automatically added when you sign the Proclamation (document or online).


You can contact the Congressional Prayer Caucus Foundation by going here.


You can also sign the PrayUSA Proclamation by going here.


The Birthing of PrayUSA

The Birthing of PrayUSA

Written by Lea Carawan, Executive Director
Congressional Prayer Caucus Foundation

March 10, 2015


How do I summarize a truly amazing weekend and in many ways, a historic weekend in the ongoing fight for religious liberty! Renewed hope . . . a strengthened resolve . . . a sharpened focus . . . a bold declaration and an energized movement! These are just some of the descriptors as over 50 members of Congress and state legislators were joined by a few high-level leaders at the recent LIFFT America Religious Liberty Summit held in Charlotte, North Carolina. All told, 25 different states-half the country-was represented!

(Read the entire article by going here.)

The Congressional Prayer Caucus Foundation

The Congressional Prayer Caucus Foundation


The Congressional Prayer Caucus Foundation was founded in order to undergird the work of the members of the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives that make up the Congressional Prayer Caucus.

To learn about the tremendous work of The Congressional Prayer Caucus Foundation,please go here.

COMING: CALL2FALL!

COMING: CALL2FALL!


Once again this year, Tony Perkins and the Family Research Council are urging Americans to devote the Sunday preceding the 4th of July to fall on our knees before our Lord, in repentance for our national sins.

This year's CALL2FALL will take place on Sunday, June 28th.

In a new development this year, Call2Fall will align in support of PrayUSA to sponsor a joint effort for 2015.

Capitol Hill Prayer Partners will publish a special edition tomorrow (Sunday, June 6), to focus on Call2Fall
and on this joint effort which Tony has just made public.

Thank you for watching for our next Special Edition, this weekend.

Remembering D-Day: June 6, 1944

Remembering D-Day: June 6, 1944

As we close this special edition, it is fitting to remember the fact that, 71 years ago today, American troops and their Allied forces launched the D-Day invasion. This was the turning point in the battle to defeat Nazi Germany, and to regain freedom for the many countries it had defeated.
This epic battle cost over 250,000 lives, with many more wounded . . . some for life . . .
Today, we praise God for the many who did give their lives in that battle, and for the freedom they secured for us in that hour. May we never forget, and along with PrayUSA, may we continue to embrace and safeguard the freedoms we enjoy as American citizens now, and on behalf of future generations. Thank you. Amen.

About Capitol Hill Prayer Partners

About Capitol Hill Prayer Partners (CHPP)


Capitol Hill Prayer Partners (CHPP) welcomes all who wish to join us in prayer for our governmental leaders, and for Israel, asking that "Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven."

In order to support prayer for the leaders of our nation and for Israel, we publish "The Daily Brief", with headline news (in brief), a suggested prayer point, and then a Word of God to decree over each item. Amen.

We welcome all who would to join our growing army of "prayer warriors" by subscribing to our alert. Simply send us your name and your email address to: chpp@patriot.net, and we'll sign you up to begin receiving this free prayer resource.

You can learn more about the work of CHPP, including its mission statement and how to subscribe others to join our network, by going here.
We welcome your offerings, too!

You may donate to our work by making out a check, payable to "Capitol Hill Prayer Partners," and sending it to:

CHPP P.O. Box 5152 Herndon, VA 20172-1970


If you prefer to make a payment online, please go here.

Thank you!