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Update:

The National Day of Prayer went well at both Chino and Chino Hills Civic Centers. We've posted a few pictures from Chino Hills event here.

Mayor Curt Hagman, other city officials, special guests, students from 3 local high schools, and special guest Alfie Salas (Franklin Graham Crusade Team) singing the National Anthem will gather today at Chino Hills City Hall, 2001 Grand Ave. in Chino Hills. We'll be starting at 12:00 PM and ending at 01:00 PM. </p>

<p>The History Of National Day Of Prayer</p>

<p>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 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</p>

<p>The National Day of Prayer is Significant</p>

<p>The National Day of Prayer has great significance for us as a nation. It enables us to recall and to teach the way in which our founding fathers sought the wisdom of God when faced with critical decisions. It stands as a call to us to humbly come before God, seeking His guidance for our leaders and His grace upon us as a people. The unanimous passage of the bill establishing the National Day of Prayer as an annual event, signifies that prayer is as important to our nation today as it was in the beginning.</p>

<p>The National Day of Prayer belongs to all Americans. It is a day that transcends differences, bringing together citizens from all backgrounds. Mrs. Shirley Dobson, NDP chairman, reminds us: "We have lost many of our freedoms in America because we have been asleep. I feel if we do not become involved and support the annual National Day of Prayer, we could end up forfeiting this freedom, too."</p>

<p>History of The National Day of Prayer</p>

<p>1775 - The first Continental Congress called for a National Day of Prayer<br />

1863 - Abraham Lincoln called for such a day.<br />

1952 - Congress established NDP as an annual event by a joint resolution, signed into law by President Truman.<br />

1988 - The law was amended and signed by President Reagan, designating the NDP as the first Thursday in May.</p>

<p>The annual event is being coordinated by The National Day of Prayer Task force and Mary Garcia of Calvary Chapel Solid Rock. For more information contact Mary at (909) 310 0408 or maryg@ccsolidrock.org</p>

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