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Back to topOur prayer time here in Atlantic County was mighty and powerful in the Spirit. There were four prayer warriors present, which included another congregation in our county.
We began with worship and God's presence filled the room. Our leading came from the structure provided by NDP. We read the prayer written by Max Lucado and then began to pray with regard to each area of society.
There was a strong need to repent for our behavior as a nation and ask God for mercy on us. We cried together and felt the river of mercy in the room. Then we began to ask for the God's help in all the specific areas, media, education etc. Declaring and decreeing the promises of God over our Nation.
Buena Vista - 7 PM -Town Hall - Contact: Rev. Ken Albert at 609-561-6019
Mays Landing - 12 noon - Light of the World Community Church, 111 Route 50 - Contact: Rev. George Sanders at (609) 517-3776.
Paramus - 11 am - 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm personal prayer and meditation - New Apostolic Church at 286 Paramus Road in Paramus. At noon Ministers from the congregation will lead a time of prayer. At 8:00 pm the congregation will gather for evening service in observance of National Day of Prayer - Contact church at 201-652-6915 or go to www.NewApostolicChurch.org
Hackensack - 5 am - Gather at 335 Union St. for prayer journey to public schools in Hackensack. Contact: Rev. Brown at 201-488-0221
Moorsetown -7 PM - Moorsetown United Methodist Church, 446 Camden
Ave. - Contact: Betty Heinz 856-235-0450
About 50 to 60 people attended this
gathering along with local pastors. All were blessed.
Camden - 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm - City Hall Court Yard - Prayer, Worship and Praise. Contact: Parthenia Dixon at 856-767-8535
Approximately 150 people attended this event. There was a team of intercessors/pastors available to offer personal prayer to passers by in and out of city hall for business that day. They prayed for approximately 50 people. The format for this event was open mike prayer and worship throughout the duration of the program including praise dancers. We incorporated our youth by giving an essay topic what God Shed His Grace means to me. Two students were chosen to read their poem/essay and they were excellent.
Cherry Hill - 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm - Children's Prayer Walk - Covenant Presbyterian Church - contact: Susie Field at susieandderek@hotmail.com
Children's Prayer
Walk-- at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Cherry Hill, turned out
wonderfully. It was obvious that we had people praying for it all
over. Approximately 140 children came, not to mention all the
mothers, fathers, grandparents and babysitters. They all had a
wonderful time. We had our Youth Group band playing and singing
throughout, also face painters, a clown who made balloon animals and
hats, and hot dogs, popcorn, drinks and desserts. The community
representatives were eager to come back again this year (our third
year doing this). We had the following participate: fire dept,
police dept, EMT's, Mayor Bernie Platt, military, doctors, nurses,
teachers, pastors, representatives from a nursing home, missionaries,
farmer, construction worker, letter carrier, and a school bus driver.
We even had a life size cardboard cut out of President George Bush at
one of the stations. The kids went to each station and prayed for
them. All the reps brought either their vehicles or other visuals
aids and goodies for the children. The children once again went home
with many goodies, but most importantly they took a prayer booklet
home with them with scripture and prayers for each of these people.
It also has a calendar so that each day they can pray for someone in
our community, nation or world. It was once again a great hit with
the kids and so many people worked very hard to make it all go so
smoothly! What a beautiful day it was!
Haddonfield - 12:20 pm to 12:40 pm - Haddonfield's King Court, on Kings Hwy - contact: Mr. & Mrs. Leblace, 856-428-5143
Sicklerville - 7:30 am - New Brooklyn Park, hosted by The Community Revival Prayer group
Bridgeton - 12 noon - Salvation Army, 28 W.
Commerce St., Sponsored by the
Bridgeton Minister's Association - For information call Rev. Richard
Moyer at 856 -459 -8224
12 noon - County Courthouse steps - Contact: Rev. Mike Pangburn
856-451-6216
About 12 people attended this first
time gathering.
Port Norris - 6PM - Municipal Building - dinner following prayer at Port Norris Fire Hall - Contact: Nan Moore 856-785-2251 or 609-226-8255
Vineland - 12 noon - Municipal Building - Contact: Rev. Ken Albert at 609-561-6019
Belleville - 7:30 PM -
Christian Apostolic Church, 77 Wallace St. - Contact:
973-751-2290
Essex County Observance - 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m - Essex County Hall of Records, 465 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd, Newark - Contact: Marcia Dunn at 908-241-5668
Approximately one hundred and sixty people attended the event on the steps of the Essex County Hall of Records. The presence of God was awesome as praise and worship was intermingled with prayers for our nation. God gave us favor with the county government and officials who supported the event for the third year. Proclamations were issued by the County Executive, the Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders and Assemblywoman Shelia Oliver. The Essex County Courts Choir, God's Glory Ministry Praise Team, and St. Paul Sounds of Praise Choir lead us before the throne of Grace where we were able to boldly intercede for our government, judiciary, media, church, families, and schools. Several phone calls and acknowledgements were received from people sharing how they were moved and inspired by the event. It was an awesome time and God was truly glorified!
East Orange - 12:00 noon -
Faith Temple Free World Baptist Church, Martin L. King Blvd. (Main St.)
at Halsted St. , Hosted by E. Orange Clergy Association and East Orange
Discipleship Team - For Information call 973-743-1716
The Mayor read a proclamation and
stayed for the service. He would appreciate the gathering
happening yearly. Fifteen clergy attended the prayer service.
Livingston - 7:00 - 7:30 am -
HS Flag Pole
11:30 am - 1:00 pm - Town Hall (Info call: 973-994-2540)
5:00 - 5:45 pm - Town Hall (Info call: 973-994-2540)
7:30 pm - West Essex Baptist Church, 22 Laurel Ave. (Info call:
973-992-2828)
Approximately 12 Clergymen helped lead the prayers throughout the various events.
7:00
am
High School
Christian Club at the Flagpole. A Pastor was in attendance.
11:30 – 1:45
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Prayer by participants outside Town Hall
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3 groups of 10-12 prayed, one at 11:30, one 12:15, one at 1:30
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We had Jewish and Gentile representation, 4 Pastors, 2 Livingston Bible Study Groups, 1 Church Group
5:00 – 5:30
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Prayer by 4 participants at Town Hall: Jewish and Gentile, with a Messianic Rabbi in attendance
7:30 – 9:30
Service of Praise and Worship led by Pastors of 6 congregations, sponsored
by West Essex Baptist Church. Corporate, individual, and small group
prayers were included. Special laying on of hands took place for
Pastor Drew Struss, one of the
participating Pastors, whose eyesight is seriously in jeopardy and who is
facing eye surgery May 31st. Participants were asked that
every time during this month that they are driving and have to squint or
put on sunglasses because of the sun, to take it as a reminder to pray for
the healing of Pastor Struss.
Daisy Hobson for Believers United Together: Allen Hobson, Mary Jane Zimbardi, AnnMarie Finch
Milburn - 12:15 PM - First Baptist Church, Milburn Ave. and Spring St. - Contact: Diana Lipps @ 973-379-5919
Deputy Mayor gave a short speech on the history of prayer in American Government, which pre-dates the founding of the U.S.
- Committeeman did Holocaust Remembrance brief speech and read a Psalm
- I did Prayer of Nat'l Confession
- 7 Christians of a variety of denominations and race prayed for: fed govt, state govt, local govt, military and the persecuted, family, education and media, and youth. One of the prayer leaders was a messianic Jew and his rabbi came.
- a black gospel singer sang Amazing Grace
- a song leader led us all in America the Beautiful
We had 70 plus in attendance, which is down a little from last year. 5 current and former members of township committee attended. People really seemed to enjoy it. Would love to increase attendance somehow.
Newark -
11:30 a.m.- Newark
City Hall, 920 Broad St.- Contact: Bernard Wilks
973-273-9300
Harrison - 7 am - at Pleasant Valley School
8 am - Harrison Township School
3:20 pm - after school program at The Harrison Township Elementary School
6:30 pm - Ella Harris Park - Community Gathering for Prayer
Mullica Hill - Part of Harrison Township
On behalf as a resident in my community in Mullica
Hill, NJ, I would like to report the following:
As a part of the National Day of Prayer Committee in Mullica Hill, a group of moms that meet monthly to pray for our schools, planned several activities centered around the schools. On Monday, May 2nd, we dropped off fliers in the Harrison Township School and the Pleasant Valley School, that had already been approved by the Superintendent, which invited students and parents to join us for "See You at the Pole" at specific times at each school, and then the "Let's Pray and Play" after school program at Harrison Township School on May 5th. On the day of NDP, we met at 3:20 for the after school program, of which about 180 students were present, which turned out to be very fun while at the same time, quite crazy at times. Everyone had a really great time having a quick snack, playing games and of course, praying. My husband dressed up like President Bush and he talked with the children and we prayed for the president. We had lots of prizes and goodie bags for everyone.
Paulsboro - 7 PM, May 4 - 7 PM, May 5 - Prayer Vigil followed by evening service and refreshments at Taylor Baptist Church, 7th and Greenwich Ave.
Pitman - 6:00 am prayer breakfast
- Worship and Education Building, Pitman United Methodist Church, 57 S.
Broadway
10:00 am - pray at all schools
12:00 noon - public prayer at Ballard Park
1 pm - 7 pm - prayer for personal needs at Ballard Park
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm - prayer activities for pre-school children at Pitman
United Methodist Church, 57 S. Broadway
4 - 5 PM - prayer activities for elementary school children at Pitman
United Methodist Church, 57 S. Broadway
7:30 pm - Evening Services at The Tabernacle in Pitman Grove
Sewell - 7:30 pm - Faith Fellowship Ministries of Southern NJ, 13 Lakeside Ln. - Contact: 856-881-0111or email: nfortunato@ffmsnj.org. For directions visit the website at www.ffmsnj.org.
On behalf of our church, Faith Fellowship Ministries of Southern New Jersey in Sewell, I would like to report the following:
We met at 7:30 p.m. at our church and held a National Day of Prayer Service, which included worship songs "Pray" and "God So Loved the World", followed by an introduction of our guests by our coordinator. We prayed for eight areas of prayer for our country, and as a point of contact invited guests to represent most of these areas. As each person prayed, they lit a candle to represent the "Light of the World" active and present in that area of our country.
The areas included:
America - a prayer taken from Psalm 91 tailored to fit our country, The
President,
The Police - a Washington Township officer was present, The Military - a
veteran was present,
Congress, The Judicial System, The Schools - a Kindergarten teacher was
present, The Body of Christ - a pastor from another church was present.
West Depford- noon - River Winds
Community Center, 1000 River Winds Dr. -
Contact: Rev. Walter Mander at 856-845-6638.
About forty people came out for this
prayer gathering along with three local pastors. The music was a
particular blessing.
Woodbury -
4 - 7 PM -
St. Stephen's Lutheran Church -
Children's Prayer Walk - Adults from the community will be available to
receive the prayers of children. When children arrive, they will
receive a stamp book which will be stamped as they visit each prayer
station. Children will have an opportunity to make a prayer banner.
Woodbury Heights - 12 noon - Elm Ave. at the town clock near the railroad tracks.
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Jersey City - 7:30 PM - Christian Apostolic Church, 505 Newark Ave. - Contact: the church at 201-217-4253
Jersey City -
At noon we met in the city council
chambers. A group of us gathered and stormed heaven for the city and it’s
gov’t and an increased boldness by our churches as a witness in our city.
We also prayed and anointed every councilperson’s chair and the mayors
chair in the chambers – it was a powerful time of prayer.
Also know that Jersey City pastors are joining in the prayer gathering in
Clifton (Passaic County) at 7:30 pm as well. All welcome.
Flemington -
5 PM - Hunterdon
Co. Justice Building on Park Ave. - Contact:
Laurie Wong
Our local event was said to be the best yet. We held it on the steps of the Justice Building in Flemington and had 14 pastors/local leaders pray. We ran the time like a harp and bowl service explaining the model from the picture in Revelation which showed the golden bowl of prayers being lifted with the harp of worship of the saints and God's ready answer. It was well received by all.
Trenton - MAY 4TH - 7 PM - Capitol Gathering - - Intergenerational Prayer Gathering - Assembly Chambers of the State House hosted by the State Wide Prayer Ministry Leadership
Over 200
people gathered in the Assembly Chambers to humble themselves, pray and
seek the face of God. All generations gathered in unity from
diverse cultures and denominations. godlessness was ushered out of
the state house. God was welcomed in. We danced on injustice
and released a spirit of truth and righteousness. We prayed for
government, media, business, schools, family, church and the peace of
Jerusalem. It was truly a historic gathering.
Praise God.
Dunellen - 12 noon - Washington Memorial
Park, Washington Ave. at flagpole - Contact: Gerry at 732-469-2052 or Suzanne
at 732-968-5844
7 PM - First Presbyterian Church, 218 Dunellen Ave. - Contact: First
Presbyterian Church at 732-968-3844
20 people attended the prayer at the park. This was sadly 1/2 of the normal attendance. Only 7 people came to the prayer gathering in the evening.
Edison -
noon - Edison Municipal complex - Contact - Rev. Scott Walsh, Abundant
Life Christian Center 37 from Abundant life came out to pray along
with one other woman at the noon gathering. In the evening over 100 believers gathered
for a tri-town believers NDP prayer meeting held at New Durham Chapel in
Piscataway.
Monroe Township, (Community of Clearbrook, a PRC) - 10:00 A. M. -
Cultural Center - Contact: Miles Bennett
Nearly 50 gathered at 10:00 A.M. in the
Cultural Center of Clearbrook, a retirement Community in Monroe Township,
the heart of New Jersey. The event was sponsored jointly by The Protestant
Fellowship and Catholic Society.
After the Pledge of Allegiance, opening
remarks and invocation by Miles Bennett, Gertrude Beck read remarks about
grace by Shirley Dobson. Dr. Marie Martin led us in several songs including
"America," which contains "God Shed His Grace on Thee," this year's theme.
President Bush's National Day of Prayer Proclamation was read by Ben Damiano,
and Walt Donovan presented Abraham Lincoln's historic 1863 proclamation for
a day of "National Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer,” still appropriate for
our nation today. Dorothy Kopil, President of The Catholic Society, led in a
responsive reading of praise, and Don Winchell read scripture from Daniel 9.
Prayer was offered for America and its leaders by Miles Bennett, leader of
The Protestant Fellowship. Freedom Five areas were followed.
Afterward, all joined in Max Lucado's "Prayer for the Nation." The closing
song "God Bless America," invoked God's grace upon our nation. The
benediction was given by Miles Bennett. Afterward light refreshments were
served.
New Brunswick - 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Memorial Stadium, Behind HS at Joyce Kilmer &
Ninth Ave. - - Contact: 732-846-5932
Plainsboro - 6 am - 10 pm -
Princeton Alliance Church Prayer stations in the Sanctuary
7:00 p.m. - Service - "When God Doesn't Answer Your Prayer" by Jerry Sittser and
Lee Stobel, hosted by Mark Mittelberg.
Spotswood - 7:30 am - Flag pole at High School - Contact Lynn at 732-656-1517
Sayersville - 8 am - 6 pm -
prayer watch - Faith Fellowship, 2707Main St.
6 pm - 7:15 - prayer service - Faith Fellowship, 2707 Main St.
Contact: Rev. Joe Balina 732-727-9500 X1903
People came into the sanctuary all
day for a quiet time of prayer. In the evening about 300-400
people gathered. The Mayor and members of the council attended
and the leadership prayed over them. It was an excellent time
of worship and prayer.
Asbury Park - City Hall -
12:00 noon - Contact: Tabernacle of Glory at 732-774-8353
Freehold - Monmouth County Event - 6:00 pm - Monmouth County Courthouse - Contact: Rev. Ken Jasko at (732) 332-9600
About 60 people came together to pray which was disappointing to Pastor Ken. He is really looking to see a major increase. He has a difficult time getting permits this year due to new regulations. However those who gathered truly prayed with passion and a heart to bless.
Marlboro - 9 am and 12 noon - Monmouth Worship
Center, 176 Rt. 79
Contact: Rev. Ken Jasko at 732-332-9600
About 12 people came for the prayer gathering at 9 am and again at noon.
Boonton - 12:00 noon - Town Hall - Contact: Carrie
973-334-7825
Over 40 people came to this annual NDP
gathering along with about 7 members of the clergy. One gentleman
did a 10 mins. devotional on the topic of grace that was an excellent
introduction to the prayer time. The group worshiped the Lord,
prayed for leaders, churches, families etc. They also prayed the
prayer written by Max Lucado. It was a wonderful blessing.
Lincoln Park- 12:20 pm - Borough Hall - Contact:
Judy Baum at (973) 263-0621
Eighteen people came to this gathering
to pray.
Montville - 12:20 pm - Town Hall, Change Bridge
Rd. - Contact: Judy Baum at 973-263-0621
Fifteen people came to this gathering
to pray.
Morristown - 12 noon - On the Green - Contact:
Rosita Slocum at The Market St.
Missions at
973-993-2871
We were blessed with
about 86 people attending our event on the Morristown Green, residents,
staff and guests. We formed a circle and had staff lead off in
different prayer areas and others joined in. We included some worship
music, as well as, some of the men from our MIssion, The Sons of
God, sang for us at the end. Pastor George Moussab from Christ
The King Church in Denville lead us in worship, prayer and benediction.
Parsippany - 12 noon -
Municipal Building, 1001 Parsippany Blvd. - rain or shine
7:30 PM - Evangelical Fellowship Chapel, 419 East Halsey Rd.
Contact:
Stephanie Frantz -
973-794-0061
At noon on the National Day of Prayer about 35-40 people gathered at the Parsippany Municipal Building to join in prayer, song, and a responsive Scripture reading. Praise and thanks be to God for the atmosphere of warmth and unity as the pastors and ministry leaders gathered and greeted one another. Fourteen individuals led the group in either song, Scripture reading or prayer. These leaders represented eight different Parsippany churches.
In the evening a smaller gathering of about 20 people met for a time of worship and prayer. There was a sense of the Presence of God at this meeting. Many individuals were able to offer their prayers to God centering around the five topics chosen beforehand. These topics included needs in our nation as well as around the world. Several people commented about what a special time it was.
Rockaway Township - 12 noon - Rotary Memorial Gazebo on Park
Lane -
note: if rain go to Municipal Bldg. at 65 Mt. Hope Rd. - Contact:
Lois or Lynne at 973-983-2867/2807
About 50 people attended this gathering. A local parochial school and six clergy were among those who attended.
Succasunna - 12 noon - Horseshoe Lake Pavilion, Eyland Ave.
This event has grown over the years that I have been involved, to the point that I believe there were over 200 in attendance at this year's event. Also, it was good to see so many of our students in attendance. Some of the youth from our High School led in parts of this year's service. This event was well prayed over, and well executed. Thank you Lord! There is hope for our nation if we will continue to seek the Lord and pray! (See 2 Chronicles 7:14).
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Lakewood -
6:30 PM - Calvary Lighthouse Church, 1133 E. County Line Rd.,
Transformation Video, 7:30 PM - Prayer and Praise;
Contact: Barbara Rajcok 732-363-1239
About 70 people gathered for prayer
after they watch the Transformation movie. Next year they hope to
get Blue Cross Stadium and host an all Ocean County Gathering.
6:30 PM - Town Square - Worship and Prayer
New Egypt - 7:30 PM - 9 PM - (Plumstead Township) - The Municipal Bldg,
Evergreen Rd. - Court Room. - Contact
Barbara Diblin, (609) 758-3065
Toms River - 12 noon - 1 PM - Downtown Municipal Offices -
Jackson -
We had our annual NDP gathering at our Town Hall with the mayor reading a proclamation declaring a day of prayer in Jackson. Before he read the proclamation he spoke impromptu and gave thanks to all who came to the meeting. He noted that it seems to be growing each year and he exhorted us saying how important prayer is for all of us. We had about 100 people present and prayers were led by the many of the clergy in town. The praise band from St. Al's Catholic Church did the music and it was wonderful. We had the blowing of the Shofar and the Aaron Benediction at the end. All in all it was a wonderful meeting.
Clifton- 7:30 pm - Valley Chapel 300 Valley Road
- Contact for info: (877)HOLY FIRE
People from several churches met – a
total of 400 people. We had an amazing prayer time. It was wonderful.
Prospect Park - 7 PM - Municipal Bldg. - Contact:
Lydia at
prophetesslydia@aol.com
This in from Rev. Lydia: This is our 5th year doing the national day of
prayer in Prospect Park
with my husband Rev. Anthony. However this year was outstanding. I
coordinated the entire event inviting different denominations and we had
a great
turn out with various born again ministers worshipping and giving praise
to our
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. But was so outstanding was our Mayor Will
Kubofcik
from Prospect Park acknowledge that he thank God for the opportunity of
having
me bring prayer into the municipal and into our community since then his
life
has changed and impacted and tears fell from his eyes and he got
emotional and
he said "I need prayer and I realize today that I am not praying enough
and
Rev. Morales as long as I am Mayor you can continue to pray and have
this events".
Paterson - 12:00 noon - Paterson City Hall - Contact: Rev. Carolyn McCombs 973-247-9898, carolyn.mccombs@verizon.net
About 15 pastors from the city gathered on the city steps to lead prayer for the people who gathered to pray in front of city hall. There was an atmosphere of hope and a passion clearly expressed for the Lord Jesus Christ. It is difficult to estimate the numbers of people in attendance as passers by came and went. I think it is fair to say 25 people participated and likely another 50 heard the prayers of the saints.
Pompton Lakes - 12:20 - Municipal Bldg., 25 Lenox Ave. - Dianne Sarno - dgsarno@yahoo.com
Prospect Park - 7 PM - Municipal building
Ringwood - 12 noon - Municipal Bldg. - Karen
Vervoordt
About 35- 40 people came to pray, the
Mayor read the proclamation, pastors from various churches participated
in prayer, children from the Catholic and Christian Schools read
scripture, they also were led in worship by two young college age girls.
Response from the people indicated that it was a real blessing.
Wanaque - 12 noon - Town Hall - Contact: Lorraine LaNeve at (973) 835-7077
In
attendance was the Pastor of HIS Word Ministries, several of his
congregation. Also in
attendance were two women from out of town, Bloomingdale
and Wayne. In attendance were seventeen adults and two children. Also in
attendance was a Wanaque Councilman, the first in all these years. We
joined hands in front of the War Memorial in the full view of passerby's
and we prayed.
West Milford
Prayer at all West Milford Public School
Flagpoles:
6:45 AM -
West
Milford High School and Macopin
–
7:45 AM - Apshawa, Maple Road, Westbrook and UGL
–
8:30 AM -
Marshall Hill and Paradise Knoll –
Other Gatherings:
7AM until 7PM - Town Hall -
Bible Reading –
12 NoonPrayer
Service – Town Hall - (If rain go to Calvary Bible, Union
Valley Rd.)
7:30 PM -
Prayer and Praise Service – Town Hall
Contact: Helen Sedlack (973) 728-1769
Salem County Observance is in Pilesgrove - 7:45 am - Sharptown Methodist Church, Church St., prayer breakfast hosted by The Partners of Salem County and the Salem County Chamber of Commerce - Tickets are $10.00 each. Call Sharon at 935-1500
Salem - 7 PM - Spirit of Life Fellowship, 424 E. Broadway - hosted by Salem City Ministerium. Contact: terrifoster@comcast.org for more information.
Prayer started off with 240 in attendance at the Sharptown Methodist
Church at a prayer breakfast sponsored by several major Corporations and
the local newspaper. It was powerful and very humbling to see so many
prominent men and women humble themselves and pray to our Father about our
community. I watch this event grow every year and all I do is report what
the Lord is doing.
In the evening 54 people gathered from 11 different local churches in
Salem City at Spirit Life Fellowship. It was small but powerful in the
spirit as it also promoted unity of the body of Christ. Although the first
meeting was impressive, this meeting you could feel the presence of the
Lord.
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Hillsborough - 7:00 am - Ann Van Middelsworth
Park
12:00 noon - Hillsborough Municipal Bldg. Flag Pole
Somerville - 6:15 - 7:30 PM - Court House Steps
on Main St.- Contact - Dottie at 908-658-3118
We didn't take a count but I would guess about 125-150 people. Because of the holy day for Catholics, I think we didn't get some of those friends. But the Spirit of the Lord was with us. The Lord granted good weather, albeit a little chilly. Our Worship Team led us in meaningful choruses of praise. Our clergy led us in powerful prayers asking for God's forgiveness upon us, the church, and our nation. It was very moving. We were challenged to pray each day on the five points of prayer. A Jewish Christian spoke and prayed during the Open Mike time and we were blessed by her testimony and prayer. We prayed for Israel and the nations of the world. Only two or three protesters showed up this year and they were respectful. One of our participants later thanked them for coming and for being respectful. They were surprised. A good amount of non-perishable food items was collected for our local food center for the homeless (S.H.I.P.) and we raised $300 for them in a freewill offering. God be praised for it all!
Newton - 7 PM - Route 206 in front of Sears Hardware Store - Rev. James Capel 973-579-9036
Stockholm - 12 noon - 7 PM prayer vigil - United Methodist Church - Contact: Rev. Casey 973-697-6202
Praises for the blessings of NDP, 45 ( adults and teens) participated in our 24-hour prayer vigil. We had placed signs along the road and 4 commuters dropped in to pray. That had been my desire; I'm so thankful.
Sussex - 12 noon - Borough Hall - Contact: Rev.
Wade Abbott 973-875-9451
(NOTE: Every Tues. at 1:15 pm Rev. Abbott and a team are prayer
walking in Sussex. They meet at The First Baptist Church c/o Rt.
23 and Rt. 284. Join them anytime.)
Vernon - 12:00 NOON - Around the flagpole in
front of the Municipal Building on Church Street in Vernon - Praise &
Prayer for our Community, Our Nation and our World - Contact Person -
Pastor Nicholas Fontana (973) 764-1174
Garwood - 12 noon - Borough Hall at South .Ave. and Center St. - Contact: Rev. Gary Wetzel 908-789-0360
Approximately ten people joined together to pray for the township of Garwood for about one half hour.
New Providence - Dinner at 6 pm - Prayer Service 7 pm - New Providence Presbyterian Church, Contact info: Call 908-665-0050, Nancy Vandermeer
150 people attended a Community Prayer and Praise service at 7PM
* A highlight was the opportunity to pray for those in our area who are serving in the Military. 14 relatives came up front, shared the name of their loved one and stood in their place. The man who prayed is a church Elder and has a brother who is a Chaplain serving in Iraq. It was very powerful.
* Since the Broadcast was canceled we offered prayer huddles for 4 major areas for people who wanted to pray more specifically by name. About 30 people huddled for 30 minutes. We liked the intimacy of that time.
* We gear some of this to children and have the Boy Scouts present the colors and lead the Pledge. It is wonderful to see kids singing Patriotic songs. If not for this where would they sing them other than a baseball game?
* Loved the 30 second PSA Spot and used it several times including that evening before the Welcome. Also uses the special Song and Video. Great photos and words. Loved the theme, graphics. Even purchased the preprinted bulletin covers thru Colorado.
Plainfield - 9 am - Prayer Breakfast at Christian
Fellowship Baptist Church, 255 Johnston
Avenue
12 noon - City Hall, Watchung Ave. near Sixth St.
Contact: Pastor Anita Benbow at 908-769-6887 or CFC255@aol.com
Roselle - 6:00 PM - prayer walk - Heard AME Church, 310 East 8th Ave. - concluding at Roselle Borough Hall, 210 Chestnut St. at 7 PM
- Contact:
Marcia Dunn at 908-241-5668
Over ninety people came out for the annual prayer walk including pastors, church members, and families with children. This year four new pastors joined us along with the Fire Chief , municipal council members, borough government employees, families from neighboring towns, and members of the one county prayer networks. One pastor was going out of town and changed his flight at the last minute to be in town for the prayer walk. It was wonderful to see our community come together and pray for past hurts and stand united in prayer for our elected officials and for God�s will to be done in our upcoming elections.
Our mayor expressed that our town needs prayer and that Roselle needs to have a prayer walk every month. He was moved to make a request of the pastors he meets with monthly to begin to pray on a regular ongoing basis for our town. Special thanks and appreciation go to the Roselle Police Department, Mae Place for donating red carnations for all the ladies in attendance, and the Board of Education for setting up and operating the PA system.
Hackettstown
- 12:00 noon and 7:00 pm - Gazebo at Main and Moore Sts.Contact: Connie at 908-684-0357 or email rachel@goes.com.
About 110 people gathered in downtown Hackettstown. About 12 churches partnered in the two services that were held.
Washington - 7:30 PM - Washington Missionary Alliance Church, Rt. 57
25 April 2007/ www.praynj.org