WASHINGTON, May 7, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Family Research Council, along with a coalition of
organizations, is encouraging churches nationwide to Pray For
& Stand With Israel. The event is meant as a call for the
Christian community to unite in prayer and stand in unwavering
support for Israel on Sunday, May 19, by dedicating a portion of their
worship services to pray for Israel's peace, prosperity, and
protection.
Family Research Council President Tony
Perkins commented:
"During a recent visit to Israel, where I met with survivors of the
October 7 attack and family members
of the hostages, I also had the opportunity to meet with Prime
Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and
engage in discussions regarding the current challenges facing the
nation. Among the many topics discussed, Prime Minister Netanyahu
expressed an urgent need for Americans who support Israel to visibly show their support. We
discussed the importance of solidarity and prayer as powerful
expressions of support that can make a meaningful difference in the
relationship between the United
States and Israel.
"It is abundantly clear that in light of the challenges and
complexities facing Israel--both
politically and spiritually--it is imperative that we, as leaders
within the Christian community, come together to demonstrate our
unwavering support for Israel
anchored in the word of God. With this goal in mind, I propose that
we call upon Bible-believing churches nationwide to pray for and
stand with Israel collectively on
Sunday, May 19, by dedicating a
portion of their Sunday services to pray for Israel's peace, prosperity, and protection,"
Perkins concluded.
WHO: Tony Perkins, Family Research Council
Michele Bachmann, Jerusalem
Prayer Breakfast
Mario Bramnick, Latino Coalition
for Israel
Dr. Tim Clinton, American
Association of Christian Counselors
Chad Connelly, Faith Wins
Craig DeRoche, Family Policy
Alliance
Carlos Duran, National Hispanic
Pastors Alliance
Jentezen Franklin, Free Chapel
Dr. Jack Graham, Prestonwood
Baptist Church
Gary Hamrick, Cornerstone
Chapel
Jack Hibbs, Calvary Chapel Chino
Hills
Skip Heitzig, Calvary Church
Chris Hodges, Church of the
Highlands
Cindy Jacobs, Generals
International
Robert Morris, Gateway Church
Tim Wildmon, American Family
Association
WHAT: Pray For & Stand With Israel
WHEN: Sunday, May, 19, 2024
WHERE: To find out more and sign up to participate,
please see: https://prayandstand.com/.
CONTACT: J.P. Duffy or Alice
Chao, (866) FRC-NEWS or (866)-372-6397
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