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Read this and other attacks on faith from Weekly Prayer Update 8/21-8/28
Please continue to pray for those who were impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Water levels are still rising, and rescue efforts are underway. Read more.
India: Priest Captured In Yemen Could Be Freed Soon
“India’s Minister of External Affairs, Sushma Swaraj, has told a delegation from his Salesian religious order that a Catholic priest kidnapped in Yemen last year is alive and could be released soon, according to a report from an Indian news agency. Minister Sushma Swaraj also reportedly told the group that securing his freedom is among the highest priorities of the Indian government.”
North Korea: Citizens Beaten Or Killed For Religious Beliefs
“A newly-released State Department report describes a gruesome picture of human rights abuses in North Korea, including citizens being “arrested, beaten, tortured or killed because of their religious beliefs.”
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.
AR: Good News! School Has A New Motto, In God We Trust
“The official motto of the U.S. written across our money and monuments could soon appear on the walls of Arkansas public schools. A new law states elementary and secondary schools shall display a framed picture or poster of “In God We Trust” above an American flag in their libraries and classrooms.”
FL: Atheist Group Demands Senator Rubio Stop Tweeting Bible Verses
“The nation’s largest atheist organization is demanding that Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., stop tweeting Bible verses from his Twitter account…”
NC: Commissioners Still Deciding Whether To Appeal Case
“After first being told by a court they could pray based on their faith – and then being told they couldn’t – commissioners in Rowan County, North Carolina, are considering whether to take their case to the Supreme Court…Rowan County commissioners have 90 days in which to decide whether to appeal the case to the U.S. Supreme Court. The case is Lund v. Rowan County.” Contact the Commissioners to let them know you stand with their right to pray in a public setting, and encourage them to appeal the case to the United States Supreme Court.”
NY: 2nd Circuit Upholds Catholic School Firing
“A federal appeals court doesn’t think highly of an attempt to use it to punish a religious school in New York. Joanne Fratello had filed suit against St. Anthony’s School and the Archdiocese of New York after the school didn’t renew her contract as principal. The school wanted the lifestyle of those in leadership roles to reflect church doctrine, and they believed that Fratello’s failed to do so. The lower court ruled in favor of the school. Fratello then appealed to the Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which unanimously rejected her claims.”
WA: 9th Circuit Blocked Praying Coach From Getting His Job Back
“The Supreme Court could be the next stop for a high school football coach after a federal appeals court said a Washington state school district acted properly in firing him for praying in public after games. A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that Joe Kennedy “took advantage” of his authority as a teacher and assistant coach at Bremerton High School by praying after games, when he sometimes was joined by players and parents from opposing teams as well as his own.”
WA: High Court Urged To Accept Florist’s Appeal
“The Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission has urged the U.S. Supreme Court to review a ruling it says requires a Washington state florist to violate her faith convictions or forfeit her business.”
WI: Victory For Creative Professionals
“We noted earlier this month that a court announced it would issue orders declaring that Amy Lawson and her business would not be subject to laws that were threatening her business. The orders are good news for Amy and many other creative professionals without storefronts in Madison or other parts of the state.”
Prayer for the Congressional Prayer Caucus, 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. Learn more.
There are nearly 100 Members of the Congressional Prayer Caucus, a bipartisan and bicameral caucus, that is spearheading a strategic movement of national, state and local leaders and citizens who are working together to promote prayer, protect religious freedom and restore, upgrade and popularize America’s founding spirit and the principles related to faith and morality that shaped this Great Republic. Please commit to 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.
PrayUSA – Government Leaders Calling The Nation to Prayer
In 2015, government leaders spearheaded an effort to call America back to God and prayer. Be part of the Movement — If you are a government leader, church or organization, you can add your name to the list of leaders who are committed to this Call to Prayer for America. Churches and Organizations can contact CPCF to be added to the list. Government Leaders will be automatically added when you sign the Proclamation (document or online). Sign the Proclamation or host a PrayUSA Sunday.
Join the Congressional Prayer Caucus Foundation Prayer Team!
Sign up here to join the CPCF Prayer Team! Upon joining you will receive insider prayer requests about once a month, and invitations to weekly prayer calls.
There are many organizations on the front lines that need our prayers.
National Legal Foundation, Alliance Defending Freedom, ACLJ, Becket Law, Liberty Counsel, First Liberty, Family Research Council, The Heritage Foundation, Chaplain Alliance For Religious Liberty and any others that come to mind.
Freedom From Religion Foundation
ACLU
AHA
Secular Coalition for America
Military Religious Freedom Foundation
For more information about this prayer initiative, contact Summer Ingram, National Director of Prayer and Mobilization for the Congressional Prayer Caucus Foundation.
www.CPCFoundation.com
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.
