Worship Scriptures: Ephesians 5: 26-27; Revelation 3: 1-22 A definition of repentance: Mark 1:14-15 [Amplified Bible] 14 Now after John [the Baptist] was arrested and taken into custody, Jesus went to Galilee, preaching the good news of [the kingdom of] God, 15 and saying, “The [appointed period of] time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent [change your inner […]
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Scriptures Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, The people He has chosen as His own inheritance. The LORD looks from heaven; He sees all the sons of men. From the place of His dwelling He looks on all the inhabitants of the earth; He fashions their hearts individually; He considers all their
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By the President of the United States of America John Adams A PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING A FAST-DAY 23 MARCH 1798 As the safety and prosperity of nations ultimately and essentially depend on the protection and blessing of Almighty God; and the national acknowledgment of this truth is not only an indispensable duty which the People owe
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Whereas: This nation has been a stiff-necked and rebellious people who have run after other gods, lusting after pleasures, money, fame and power. Whereas: Sexual irresponsibility and perversion have polluted our nation, and the blood of the innocents cries out to You. Whereas: We have embraced a “culture of death” where violence has permeated our entertainment, our homes
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When leading a community prayer gathering, I asked those who had a prodigal in their family to raise up a hand so we could pray for those wanderers to return home. Scores of hands went up all across the room. It seemed nearly every household had someone who had rejected his or her spiritual heritage.
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While July 4, 1776 marks the date the Declaration of Independence was approved by Congress, it wasn’t until April 30, 1789 that the United States swore in its first president under the Constitution. Down the street from Trinity Church, George Washington stood on the portico at Federal Hall, placed his hand on a bible borrowed
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Going back in History, Below follows a list of earlier Days of Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer either officially declared (or never actioned), within the USA: History Around JULY 2nd and July 4th: House Resolution 790 designating July 2, 2016 as the “National Day of Personal Reflection and Repentance” Expressing support for designation of July 2, 2016
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APRIL 30, 1789 It would be peculiarly improper to omit in this first official Act, my fervent supplications to that Almighty Being who rules over the Universe, who presides in the Councils of Nations, and whose providential aids can supply every human defect, that his benediction may consecrate to the liberties and happiness of the
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