NATIONAL AND GLOBAL DAY OF PRAYER AND REPENTANCE
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020
ON THE NATIONAL MALL, THROUGHOUT AMERICA & THE WORLD
For if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land ~ 2 Chronicles 7:14
CHRISTIAN LEADERS CALL FOR NATIONAL DAY OF REPENTANCE.
American pastors and ministry leaders from many denominations have issued a joint
call for a solemn assembly of worship, prayer, fasting, and weeping to take place in the nation's capital on SEPTEMBER 26, 2020. Named "The Return," this national day of repentance marks the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims' landing in America.
However, the purpose of the event is more than a nod to the Founding Fathers. As the prophet Joel called for an appointed time for all believers to desperately cry out to God, this season of national turmoil and division is an appropriate time for all believers to plead with God to restore America.
In his July newsletter, Dr. James Dobson announced his plan to speak at The Return and encouraged his supporters to attend. Dobson wrote, "While it often appears that Western civilizations as we have known it is ins its closing days, there are millions of Christians in this country who love Jesus and are praying fervently for a spiritual renewal."
Franklin Graham is among other national leaders involved in The Return. For more information, to register, or to have a live simulcast link, visit thereturn.org.
Watch for additional details in future eBLASTS and communications from WUMC. We will attempt to check on the live simulcast link that is available and prepare to present it at the church on the day of the assembly so we can be a pair of this gathering, just as we do for worship service.
