The National Day of Prayer exists to mobilize unified public prayer for America. The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people to pray for the nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman.
First Call of Prayer in 1775: Because of the faith of many of our founding fathers, public prayer and national days of prayer have a long-standing and significant history in American tradition. The Supreme Court affirmed the right of state legislatures to open their sessions with prayer in Marsh vs. Chambers (1983).
The National Day of Prayer is a vital part of our heritage. Since the first call to prayer in 1775, when the Continental Congress asked the colonies to pray for wisdom in forming a nation, the call to prayer has continued through our history, including President Lincoln’s proclamation of a day of “humiliation, fasting, and prayer” in 1863. In 1952, a joint resolution by Congress, signed by President Truman, declared an annual national day of prayer. In 1988, the law was amended and signed by President Reagan, permanently setting the day as the first Thursday of every May. Each year, the president signs a proclamation, encouraging all Americans to pray on this day. Last year, all 50 state governors plus the governors of several U.S. territories signed similar proclamations.
2023 National Prayer For America: We come with fervent hearts to praise You Lord. You are The Word, the Way, Truth and Life. The Alpha and Omega, Lion of Judah, Almighty God who was, and is, and is to come. You clothed Yourself in flesh and dwelt among us, to remove our sin and clothe us in Your righteousness that we might dwell with You forever and ever.
With broken, humbled hearts we repent of our sins. Confessing to You our faithlessness, prayerlessness, and disobedience. Forgive us for our doubt, our prideful and quarrelsome words that reveal our unclean hearts. Cleanse us and renew a right and steadfast spirit within us we pray.
With grateful hearts we thank You fervently for the blessings in our life and throughout America; they are more than we are able to
count. We will remember Your grace and testify to Your goodness in all generations. Help us to refrain from complaining, but instead be prompted to pray faithfully in every circumstance. Teach us to have a content heart knowing You are always enough for our every need....by Kathy Branzell, President, National Day of Prayer Task Force.
From the National Day of Prayer Website.
The Dexter Southwest Church of the Nazarene will have a free clothing giveaway at the parsonage
located at 606 Albert in Dexter, MO.
Thursday evenings from 4:30 pm-6:30 pm and the third Saturday of every month from 10 am-12 pm until further notice.
The event is sponsored by Sisters Closet of Dexter Southwest Church.
Dexter Knights of Columbus Fish Fry will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024 at the Sacred Heart Fellowship Hall.
They will serve dinner from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
All you can eat fish, hush puppies, slaw, potato, grilled cheese and delicious desserts.
Dine in or carry out available. Cost is $12.00 per person.
Man on man is the food good!! Come on out and have a great meal for only $12!!
Dexter Knights of Columbus Fish Fry will be held on Friday, February 16, 2024 at the Sacred Heart Fellowship Hall.
They will serve dinner from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
All you can eat fish, hush puppies, slaw, potato, grilled cheese and delicious desserts.
Dine in or carry out available. Cost is $12.00 per person.
Man on man is the food good!! Come on out and have a great meal for only $12!!
The Dexter High School Class of 2023 will have their Baccalaureate Service held on Sunday, May 14th at 6 p.m. at the First Assembly of God Church. All Class of 2023 graduates are invited to attend. This is a non-denomination event and anyone is welcome. You do not have to attend a church to attend Baccalaureate Services.
Graduates will be dressed in their caps and gowns.
The Welcome and Prayer will be by Pastor Dale Jones.
Worship will be led by graduating seniors Molly Simmons and Grace Sepulvado.
Introduction of Speakers will be by Pastor Darin Kleeman.
Speakers will be graduating students Jayci Holcomb, Callie Whitaker, and Cole Gibson.
Alumni speaker is Garrison Collier.
Benediction will be by Pastor Lonnie Mittag.
There will be a cake reception following the Baccalaureate Service upstairs. At that time the media would like to get a group photo of those in attendance.
The First Assembly of God Church is located at 911 Brown Pilot Lane just behind Southwest Elementary.
