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National Day of Prayer May 6, 2004

"Let Freedom Ring"

Lev. 25:10 ..."Proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants.".....

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Locations of prayer gatherings for the NDP in NJ


 Mrs. Glenn Wenzel, State Coordinator

  Volunteer Qualifications - Non-Judeo-Christian Groups -
Event Sponsor Duties
County Coordinators - Helpful Web Sites
 NJ Representatives

The National Day of Prayer Task Force exists to encourage and promote events related to the National Day of Prayer. You can reach the National Task Force by visiting their web site at www.ndptf.org or calling 719-531-3379. The Task Force office is located on the campus of Focus on the Family, PO Box 15440, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80935-5440. The national chairman is Mrs. James Dobson (Shirley).

National Days of Prayer have been a part of our history since the First Continental Congress called for a National Day of Prayer in 1775 as they sought divine guidance in the formation of our nation.  Congress first mandated the Annual National Day of Prayer in 1952 under President Truman. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed the amended law to standardize the day on the first Thursday in May each year.

Governor Whitman of the State of New Jersey signed the NJ Day of Prayer Bill into law in 1994 "designating the first Thursday in May each year as "A Day of Prayer in New Jersey." The New Jersey State Coordinator is Mrs. Glenn Wenzel (Patricia).  You may reach the NJ Day of Prayer by calling 1-888-NJ Prayer or through e-mail patricia@praynj.org.

NJ Day of Prayer Volunteer Coordinator Qualifications

  1. Commitment to Christ - A volunteer must be a Christian who has a personal relationship with Christ.
  2. Commitment to the local church -The church should be your first priority in ministry outside the home. We ask volunteers not to support National Day of Prayer until their obligations to the local church have been met.
  3. Commitment to the National Day of Prayer - Our mission is to provide resources for any religious group to participate in or plan events related to the National Day of Prayer. If people of other faiths wish to celebrate in their own tradition, they are welcome to do so. However, our expression is specifically limited to the Judeo-Christian heritage.
  4. Commitment of time - The amount of time required will vary greatly depending on the activity in your area and the number of  volunteers who report to you. Although this requires a year-long commitment, the months immediately proceeding the National Day of Prayer will be the most demanding.
  5. Commitment to Christian lifestyle - A National Day of Prayer volunteer must be a representative of Christ in both public and private life, which includes; maturity, emotional stability, healthy interpersonal relations, financial responsibility and a stable living situation.
  6. Commitment to teamwork and assigned duties - A volunteer must be willing to cooperate with the National Day of Prayer Task Force and the NJ Day of Prayer Task Force and be responsible for agreed upon time tasks and schedule.
  7. Commitment to be a "true" volunteer - A volunteer must understand and agree that their motivation for volunteering is to advance the cause of Christ without any expectation of pay, special recognition, employment or other compensation.
  8. Complete application to be a volunteer coordinator- All volunteers are to fill out an application and send it to The National Day of Prayer Task Force and a copy to The NJ State Coordinator. (form available at www.ndptf.org).

Participation of Non-Judeo-Christian Groups

The National Day of Prayer was created by an act of Congress and is therefore intended for all peoples of faith to pray to the God of their understanding. However, our expression of that involvement is specifically limited to the Judeo-Christian heritage and to those who share that conviction. If peoples of other faiths wish to celebrate in their own tradition, they are welcome to do so but we must be true to those who have supported this effort and volunteered their time to promote it. National Day of Prayer is not a function of the government and, therefore, a particular expression of it can be defined by those who choose to organize it. It is not a church/state issue.

Suggested Duties of an Event Sponsor

  1. Plan and promote an event in observance of the National Day of Prayer at your school, business, church, synagogue or club.
  2. Secure a room or locations making sure you get proper approval.
  3. Let your state coordinator know day, time and location of your event by April 1.
  4. Promote your event through flyers, announcements, church bulletins, etc.
  5. Use the NDP Adopt-a-Leader program to "adopt" city, county, state or federal officials and commit to praying for them for one year.
  6. Invite a band or worship team to provide patriotic and/or worship music.
  7. Compile a list of national, state and local public officials to distribute during your event.
  8. Submit a report to the NDP office and to your state coordinator by May 30th of each year. (form provided in registration packet)
  9. Request a proclamation from your community Mayor, proclaiming the first Thursday of May a day of Prayer in your community. For suggestions see: http://www.angelfire.com/nc/liftup/dearmayor.html

County Coordinators

This position exists to coordinate and support the local prayer efforts and to assist the state coordinator. This position will be responsible for facilitating a city and/or county wide event on the National Day of Prayer, establish working relationships with community coordinators and assist the state coordinator with the maintenance of an up-to-date data base. Currently there is a county coordinator serving in ,

Atlantic, Camden, Cumberland, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Monmouth, Ocean, Passaic, Salem, Somerset, Sussex and Warren Counties. For more information about becoming a County Coordinator or to contact a County Coordinator call 1-888-NJ Prayer or write patricia@praynj.org.

 Prayer for America

Written by Dr.Louis Palau, 2003 National Day of Prayer Honorary Chairman

Please pray the following prayer on The National Day of Prayer:

Our Father and our God, We thank you for the many blessings You have poured out on America and we praise You for Your mercy.  You have said: "Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people."  We confess, O Lord, our national and personal sins.  We repent and ask forgiveness for all actions that dishonor You.  O God, bless our President and other leaders.  Provide them with wisdom and move them to honor You.  Deliver this great nation from all our enemies as we recommit ourselves to trust, serve and obey Your commands.  We pray in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Amen.

Helpful web sites:

>National Day of Prayer Task Force – www.ndptf.org

>Concerts of Prayer – www.gospelcom.net/npc/

>Intercessors for America – www.ifa-usapray.org

>Lift Up Ministries – www.angelfire.com/nc/liftup

>NJ State Legislature - www.njleg.state.nj.us

>State of New Jersey - http://www.state.nj.us/

>New Jersey Judiciary - www.judiciary.state.nj.us

>The United State Senate - http://www.senate.gov/

>The United States House of Representatives - http://www.house.gov/

New Jersey Representatives

FEDERAL REPRESENTATIVES:

President George W. Bush
Vice Pres. Dick Cheney

US Senators from NJ
Senator Jon Corzine
Senator Frank Lautenberg

Congress Representatives from NJ (All available for adoption)

District 1                                                                 District 8
Robert Andrew                                            William J. Pascrell, Jr.

District 2                                                                 District 9
Frank A. LoBiondo                                       Steven R. Rothman

District 3                                                                  District 10
Jim Saxton                                                     Donald M. Payne 

District 4                                                                  District 11
Christopher H. Smith                                    Rodney Frelinghuysen

District 5                                                                   District 12
Scott Garrett                                                  Rush Holt

District 6                                                                   District 13
Frank Pallone, Jr.                                             Robert Menendez

District 7
Michael Ferguson

STATE  REPRESENTATIVES

Executive Branch (All Available for Adoption)

Governor Jim McGreevey
Chief of Staff: Gary Taffet
Chief Counsel: Paul Levinsohn, Esq.
Chief of Policy & Communications: Joe Astrid Glading, Esq.
Chief of Mgmt. & Operations: James Davy

Cabinet Members
Charles Kuperus, Sec.
Holly Bakke, Commissioner
Jeanne Fox, Pres.
Rev. Dr. W. Watley, Chief Ex. Officer
Susan Levin, Commissioner
Wlliam Librera, Ed.D, Commissioner
Bradley Campbell, Commissioner
Clifton Lacy, MD Commissioner
Gwendoly Harris, Commissioner
Albert Kroll, Commissioner
David Samson, Attorney General
Glenn Rieth, Adjutant General
Ida Castro, Commissioner
Regena Thomas, Sec. Of State
James Fox, Commissioner
John McCormac, State Treasurer

 

Legislative Branch (* Indicates available for adoption)

S- Senator
A- Assemblyman

District 1                                                                                      District 21
S- James Cafiero                                                                         S-Thomas Kean,
A- Ncholas Asselta                                                                   A-Jon Bramnick.
A-Jeff Van Drew                                                                         A-Eric Munoz, MD

District 2                                                                                        District 22
S-William Gormley                                                                       S-Joseph S. Suliga
A-Frsncis Blee                                                                             A-Jerry Green
A-Paul D’Amato                                                                          A-Linda Stender

District 3                                                                                        District 23
S-Stephen Sweeney                                                                     S- Leonard Lance
A-Douglas H. Fisher                                                                   A-Mike Doherty
A-John J. Burzichelli                                                                   A-Connie Myers

District 4                                                                                        District 24
S-John Matheussen                                                                     S-Robert Littell
A-George Geist                                                                             A-Allison Littell McHose
A-Robert Smith II                                                                          A-Guy Gregg

District 5                                                                                        District 25
S-Wayne Bryant                                                                          S-Anthony Bucco
A-Nilsa Cruz-Perez                                                                      A-Michael P. Carroll
A-Joseph Roberts, Jr.                                                                 A-Richard Merkt

District 6                                                                                       District 26
S-John Adler                                                                                S-Robert Martin
A-Louis Greenwald                                                                     A-Alex DeCroce
A-Mary Previte                                                                            A-Joseph Pennacchio
 

District 7                                                                                        District 27
S-Diane Allen                                                                               S-Richard Codey
A-Herbert Conaway                                                                    A-Mims Hackett Jr.
A-Jack Conners                                                                           A-John F. McKeon

District 8                                                                                        District 28
S-Martha Bark                                                                               S-Ronald Rice
A-Francis Bodine                                                                         A-Donald Tucker
A-Larry Chatzidakis                                                                     A-Craig Stanley

District 9                                                                                        District 29
S-Leonard Connors, Jr.                                                                S-Sharpe James
A-Christopher Connors                                                              A-William Payne
A-Jeffrey Moran                                                                          A-Wilfredo Caraballo

District 10                                                                                     District 30
S-Andrew Ciesla                                                                          S-Robert Singer
A-James Holzapfel                                                                      A-Ron Dancer
A-David Wolfe                                                                            A-Joseph Malone III

District 11                                                                                    District 31
S-Joseph Palaia                                                                           S-Joseph Charles, Jr.
A-Seve Corodemus                                                                    A-Elba Perez-Cinciarelli.
A-Sean Kean                                                                               A-Joseph Doria, Jr.

District 12                                                                                    District 32
S-John Bennett                                                                           S- Nicholas Sacco
A-Michael Arnone                                                                    A-Anthony Impreveduto
A-Clare Farragher                                                                      A-Joan Quigley

District 13                                                                                     District 33
S-Joseph Kyrillos, Jr.                                                                  S-Bernard Kenny Jr.
A-Joseph Azzolina, Capt. USN (Ret.)                                      A-Rafael J. Fraguela
A-Samuel Thompson                                                                 A-Albio Sires

District 14                                                                                    District 34
S-Peter Inverso                                                                           S- Nia Gill
A-Linda Greenstein                                                                   A-Willis Edwards III
A-Gary Guear, Sr.                                                                       A-Peter C. Eagler

District 15                                                                                    District 35
S-Shirley Turner                                                                         S-John Girgenti
A-Reed Gusciora                                                                       A-Alfred Steele
A-Bonnie Watson Coleman                                                     A-Nellie Pou

District 16                                                                                    District 36
S-Walter Kavanaugh                                                                 S-Garry Furnari
A-Christopher "Kip" Bateman                                                 A-Paul DiGaetano
A-Peter Biondi                                                                            *A-Paul Sarlo

District 17                                                                                     District 37
S-Bob Smith                                                                                 *S- Byron Baer
A-Joseph Egan                                                                           A-Loretta Weinberg
A-Upendra J. Chivukula                                                            A-Gordon M. Johnson

District 18                                                                                     District 38
S- Barbara Buono                                                                        S- Joseph Coniglio
A-Peter Barnes, Jr.                                                                      A-Rose Marie Heck
A-Patrick Diegnan Jr.                                                                 A-Matt Ahearn

District 19                                                                                    District 39
S-Joseph Vitale                                                                           S-Gerry Cardinale (D.D.S.
A-Arline Friscia                                                                          A-John Rooney
A-John Wisniewski                                                                   *A-Charlotte Vandervalk

District 20                                                                                    District 40
S-Raymond Lesniak                                                                   *S-Henry McNamara
A-Neil Cohen                                                                              A-Kevin J. O’Toole
A-Joseph Cryan                                                                         *A-David Russo

Judicial Branch (All available for adoption)

Chief Justice Deborah T. Poritz
Justice Barry T. Albin
Justice James H. Coleman Jr.
Justice Virginia Long
Justice Peter G. Verniero
Justice Jaynee LaVecchia
Justice James R. Zazzali

   

 

02 June 2004 / www.praynj.org