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Read this and other attacks on faith from Weekly Prayer Update 7/2/18 to 7/9/18
The nominee to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy will be announced tonight at 9PM ET. Pray for a Justice who understands the importance of upholding the original intent of our First Amendment Rights and who will advance and protect our Judeo-Christian heritage. Prayers for a quick and easy confirmation. Read more.
Prayer and Action
Living our faith means it impacts everything we do. Paul encourages unceasing prayer, and James makes a strong point that faith without works is dead. Have you considered how to positively impact your sphere of influence with the values and care that are derived from faith today?
International Prayer Points
Turkey: Imprisoned Pastor’s Trial July 18th
A report this week from CBN News quotes a Turkish newspaper (Hürriyet Daily News) article which offers hope that the Turkish government could possibly release Pastor Andrew Brunson at his next court hearing, July 18.
UK: Government Fires Doctor Who Says Gender Given At Birth
A Christian “doctor has been ‘sacked’ as a medical assessor for a government department after refusing to renounce his Christian belief that gender is determined at birth, the Sunday Telegraph can reveal.”
State Prayer Points
Religious Liberty Legislation
Continue praying consistently and fervently for the successful passage of legislation that effectively protects our Judeo-Christian heritage and religious liberty. Also, pray that bills and resolutions that undermine our First Amendment Rights will be unsuccessful.The CPCF legal team has researched best practices legislation and provided talking points on various religious freedom topics to assist legislators. Download their Report here. View a model school policy on invocations before games here.
MA: Bill Would Undermine Religious Freedom For Business Owners
VIDEO: Andrew Beckwith from the Massachusetts Family Institute and Rep. Mike Day (D) of Stoneham, Massachusetts, join guest host Chris Emma to talk about a new bill before the Massachusetts State Legislature that would undermine religious freedom for business owners.
NE: Local Government Blocking Church From Using Building
Light of the World is a growing, diverse congregation that acquired a small building in which to worship on Main Street in the Village of Walthill, Nebraska. The young church quickly outgrew their original building and purchased additional property on Main Street to build a new facility needed for worship and ministry, intending also to help revitalize the area. Government officials revoked building permits and denied other permits rendering the property unusable by the church. First Liberty Institute and its network attorneys at Gray Plant Mooty filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court arguing that the actions of village officials violate state and federal laws, including the federal Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA).”
VA: FFRF Objects To Government Grants For Religious Groups
From FFRF site: The Freedom From Religion Foundation is protesting a sizeable government giveaway to a Virginia church. A concerned local taxpayer contacted FFRF to report that St. Mary’s Episcopal Church received $10,000 in taxpayer funds to refurbish the church’s stained-glass windows as part of a Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development revitalization grant for the town of Colonial Beach. The first phase of this revitalization program allowed business applicants to receive forgivable loans to improve the outside appearance of their buildings.
National Prayer Opportunities
Prayer for the American Prayer Caucus Network, Their Families, and Staff
Congressional Prayer: Each week Congress is in session, members of Congressional Prayer Caucus meet before votes to pray in Room 219 of the U.S. Capitol.
The American Prayer Caucus Network is a nationwide network of nearly 1,000 federal and state elected leaders who are standing for faith and impacting the culture. Please join us in praying daily for them, their families, and staff.
Pray for our President and all Those in Authority
“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” 1 Tim. 2, Psalm 91
Include: Judicial Branch, Legislative Branch, Executive Branch, Military, Faith Leaders, First Responders, Etc.
The Congressional Prayer Caucus Foundation
The Congressional Prayer Caucus Foundation, a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization created to support government leaders who wish to partner prayer with legislative and citizen action to protect our Judeo-Christian heritage and religious freedom. Please pray for the Congressional Prayer Caucus Foundation team, our State Directors, legal team, Board of Directors, web developers, technical team, production team, design and graphics team, CPCF intercessors and donors.
Join the Congressional Prayer Caucus Foundation Prayer Team!
Email me to join the CPCF Prayer Team! Commit to praying for the Members and families of the Congressional Prayer Caucus, The American Prayer Caucus Network, and the CPCFoundation.
Prayer for Anti-Faith Groups
Freedom From Religion Foundation
American Civil Liberties Union
American Humanist Association
Secular Coalition for America
Military Religious Freedom Foundation
Congressional Prayer Caucus Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit, non-partisan organization. Contributions are tax-deductible in accordance with IRS rules and regulations. No funds are used for political or campaign activities.
