68th National Day of Prayer in Ansonia May 2

ANSONIA - The Ansonia community is invited to answer the call to prayer on Thursday, May 2^nd, in observance of the 68^th National Day of Prayer. 

The National Day of Prayer affords residents the opportunity to join together to pray for our country and its leaders, our town, our service men and women, and our people. It is one of our freedoms to gather and humbly ask for God’s healing and renewal for our Nation. 

Historically, this annual observance came about through a joint resolution of the U.S. Congress in 1952, signed into law by President Harry S. Truman; then the declaration was amended in 1988 by both Houses of Congress and signed by President Reagan, setting the permanent date for the National Day of Prayer on the first Thursday in May each year. Prayer gatherings will be taking place all day throughout our Nation. 

We are representing the Judeo-Christian expression of the NDP. The prayers will be led by local Clergy and Laymen – young and old(er), as we all join in faith and unity.

Our local Ansonia prayer gathering will take place outside at the Veterans Memorial Park - adjacent to City Hall, 253 Main Street, Ansonia, from 6:00-7:30 pm. In case of rain, the meeting will be moved indoors – Aldermanic Chambers. 


The theme for this year’s National Day of Prayer is “Love One Another”, taken from John 13:34 in which our Lord says “Love one another. Just as I have loved you.” We will be praying for our country, including our government, military, media, business, education, church, and family. Each year our prayer gathering has been honored and blessed to have local clergy, town officials, first responders, and veterans participate.

Please join us in praying for our great Nation. God’s love NEVER fails. Prayer changes things!!

For further information on the National Day of Prayer and other event locations, please see the official website: http://www.nationaldayofprayer.org. (The town events are listed according to the time they will take place.)

(This is a press release from Pat Boemmels, NDP New Haven County Coordinator)

National Day of Prayer in the Valley

Day of Prayer in the Valley

65^TH ANNUAL NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER TO BE HELD IN ANSONIA

Event Scheduled for Thursday, May 5, 2016, 6:00pm-7:30pm

ANSONIA- We invite all who have a love for the Lord Jesus Christ and wish to pray for our nation, to join us for the Judeo-Christian expression of the 65^th annual National Day of Prayer, to be held on Thursday, May 5, 2016.  Valley residents and their families are invited to answer the call of prayer from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at Veteran’s Memorial Park, located adjacent to Ansonia City Hall at 253 Main Street.

The National Day of Prayer is an expression of the Judeo-Christian faith that was first designated in 1952.  The theme for 2016 is Wake Up America, emphasizing the need for individuals, corporately and individually, to return to the God of Fathers in reverence for His Holy Name.

To further highlight this theme, event organizers have chosen Isaiah 58:1a as our Scripture for this year:  “Shout it aloud, do not hold back. Raise your voice like a trumpet.” The prayer for the nation was written by Dr. Tony Evans, 2016 Honorary Chairman, and will be read at each prayer event occurring across the country.

The main purpose of this event is to be in one accord as we repent, intercede, ask forgiveness, and seek God’s wisdom. We will be praying for the Seven Centers of Influence:  Government, Military, Media, Business, Education, Church, Family, and we have added Israel. The Governor’s Proclamation for the National Day of Prayer will be read by the Honorable David Cassetti, Mayor of Ansonia.

Prayer gatherings will take place all day and evening throughout our nation. Last year there were more than 43,000. This is a privilege and responsibility for every believer, especially in these critical times, no matter who we are or what position we hold. It is time to seek the Lord.

This is the fifth year that we will be holding the National Day of Prayer observance in Ansonia. We are so grateful that each year we have been honored to have Clergy and congregants from local churches, city officials, police, veterans, emergency responders, and so many others, make time to pray with us.

The National Day of Prayer will take place rain or shine (believing for “shine”).  We hope you and your family will mark your calendar and join us this year!

For further Information, History of the National Day of Prayer and local event locations, please visit the official National Day of Prayer Website:  www.nationaldayofprayer.org

Photos of Day of Prayer in Ansonia shared

ANSONIA - The 63rd National Day of Prayer event was held May 1 in Veterans Park next to City Hall.

This was an interdenominational event that featured participation from religious organizations across the City, including High Acres Christian Church, the Church of God in Christ, First Baptist Church, Walnut Hill Community Church, the Vertical Church and Church of the Assumption.

Students from Assumption School in Ansonia at ceremony.

 
The event was organized by Vertical Church elders and Ansonia residents Pat and Larry Boemmel.

It featured singing by students from Assumption School.

Mayor David S. Cassetti read a proclamation from Gov. Dannel P. Malloy commemorating the National Day of Prayer.

The crowd gathered at Veterans Park in Ansonia for National Day of Prayer.

A big thank you goes out to Ansonia Corporation Counsel John P. Marini for this information and for contributing the photos.

Day of Prayer services slated in Derby schools, on Green

Events also planned in Ansonia, Seymour

DERBY - The observance of the National Day of Prayer will begin Thursday morning at Derby schools, according to coordinator Debby Borelli.

The theme is "Pray for America."

Several residents are going to each school to lift up schools in prayer for protection and also praying for educators and children.

They will be going to Derby High and Derby Middle schools at 7-7:15 a.m. at the flag pole between the schools. Bradley School will hold a program at 7 a.m. at the flag pole at the school.
Irving School's program will be held at 7:45-8  a.m. at the flag pole. St. Mary-St. Michael School is holding its own private prayer with students at their normal prayer hour at 9 a.m.

At noon, some will gather to pray for the nation, a prayer that will be lifted up simultaneously throughout the country, Borrelli said in a release.

A prayer service will be held from 6-7 p.m. at the gazebo on the Derby Green.  The sevice will praye for government leaders, emergency personnel, military, church, families, media and more.

A worship band from the Rebirth in Christ Christian Church of Derby will be on hand. The Rev. Byron Palma, pastor, will be featured speaker.



This information is taken from a press release from Borrelli.