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ational Days of Prayer and Remembrance,Friday, September 5, through Sunday, September 7, 2003
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President Bush's Proclamation of "National Days of Prayer and Remembrance," 2003.
The President has proclaimed Friday, September 5, through Sunday, September 7, 2003, as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance. He has asked the people of the United States and places of worship to mark these National Days of Prayer and Remembrance with memorial services, the ringing of bells, and evening candlelight remembrance vigils. The President invites the people of the world to share in these Days of Prayer and Remembrance.
As America observes the two year anniversary of the terrorist attacks that gave rise to the "Call to Service", the President is also encouraging more Americans to respond to the terrorist attacks with acts of good, and suggesting that they engage in volunteer service as a way of honoring the victims of the terrorist attacks.
If you have arrived at this page after these days are past, and for lack of publicity were not aware of these, will you not set aside some time for special times of prayer during the next few days for fervent intercession for America. We fear that, aside from God's gracious and merciful intervention, America will have greater calamities than that of September 11, 2001. It's time for America's Christians (not the ungodly. It's up to us!) to "humble ourselves, and pray, and seek God's face, and to turn from our wicked ways. Then He will hear from heaven, and will forgive our sins, and heal our land" as promised in 2 Chronicles 7:14.
President George W. Bush's Proclamation is below:
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Office of the Press Secretary
September 4, 2003
National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2003
As we approach the second anniversary of September 11, 2001, we remember all that we lost as Americans and recognize all that we have witnessed about the character of America. During these National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, we honor those who were killed and their families, and we ask God for strength and wisdom as we carry out the noble mission that our Nation began that morning.
The passage of time cannot erase the pain and devastation that were inflicted on our people. We will always remember those who were brutally taken from us. And we ask God to comfort the loved ones left behind; their courage and determination have inspired our Nation.
We thank God for the unity and compassion Americans have demonstrated since September 11, 2001. The great strength of America is the heart and soul of the American people. And we will continue to help those who are hurting or are in need.
We pray that God watch over our brave men and women in uniform. We are grateful to them, and to their families, for their service and sacrifice. We pray for peace and ask God for patience and resolve in our war against terror and evil.
This conflict was begun on the timing and terms of others. It will end in a way, and at an hour, of our choosing.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Friday, September 5, through Sunday, September 7, 2003, as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance. I ask that the people of the United States and places of worship mark these National Days of Prayer and Remembrance with memorial services, the ringing of bells, and evening candlelight remembrance vigils. I invite the people of the world to share in these Days of Prayer and Remembrance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-eighth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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Links:
Suggestions for Prayer for America from the "National Day of Prayer Task Force"
Patriot Day, September 11, every year
"Lift Up USA" Updates - Best for wealth of information about prayer and revival