The National Day of Prayer to Host 2009 Texas State Prayer Breakfast on Tuesday May 5, 2009
AUSTIN, Texas, March 16 /
Christian Newswire/ -- The National Day of Prayer will host its 2009 State Prayer Breakfast on Tuesday May 5th at the Austin Doubletree Hotel. The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday in May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation.
Gov. Rick Perry will present his proclamation and call Texas to prayer. Dr. Gary Bauer, Founder of Family Research Council in Washington, D.C. and President of American Values will be keynote speaker. Colt McCoy, his mom, Mrs. Debra McCoy and others will lead in prayer for the seven centers of power.
Other features of the event include special music by Grammy Award Winner Clay Walker and Owen Griffin. The event will broadcast live on The Word 99.3 FM.
Doors open at 6:15 AM for reserved seating only. Reservations must be made by April 29. To purchase seats or sponsor a table go to
www.ndpaustin.org and click on the Reservations Button or call 512/249-6535
The National Day of Prayer has been a vital part of American heritage since the first call to prayer in 1775 by the Continental Congress when it asked the colonies to pray for wisdom in forming a nation. President Lincoln later proclaimed a day of "humiliation, fasting, and prayer" in 1863. In 1952, a joint resolution passed by Congress and was signed by President Harry S. Truman, declaring an annual, national day of prayer. In 1988, President Reagan permanently set the day as the first Thursday in May of each year.
Each year the president and the governor of each state 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.
The 58th annual National Day of Prayer will take place May 7, 2009 themed "Prayer! America's Hope." On May 7th millions of Americans will come together in the public and private places to pause and pray for our nation and our leaders for the seven centers of power: government, church education, media, family, business, and military.
