Freedom to Pray Encourages Participation in the National Day of Prayer for Hurricane Harvey Victims

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Sep 02, 2017, 13:49 ET

LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Freedom to Pray, a nonprofit organization advocating for the participation in prayer groups through free prayer calls, is encouraging individuals of all faiths to unite on Sunday, Sept. 3, for National Day of Prayer for Hurricane Harvey victims as declared by President Trump.

"The widespread devastation experienced by the people of Texas won't be solved in days or weeks or months. This recovery will be long and arduous," said David Butts, president of Harvest Prayer Ministries and chairman of the National Day of Prayer Board of Directors. "The one thing we can all do in times of crisis is pray. As God's children, we have the right to freely bring the urgent needs of Hurricane Harvey survivors before Him. Let us unite this Sunday, America. Let us lay aside our differences and lift up the people of Texas in prayer."

Freedom to Pray is calling its supporters, churches and congregations to come together in prayer for the Hurricane Harvey victims and their families this Sunday. The National Day of Prayer for Hurricane Harvey Victims, as declared by President Trump, follows other historic presidential prayer declarations dating back to President Lincoln. Most recently, President George W. Bush proclaimed Friday September 14, 2001, as a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the Victims of the Terrorist Attacks on September 11, 2001.

Freedom to Pray asks individuals to join us as we pray for:

Flood waters to recede;
Individuals mourning the loss of loved ones;
Those suffering from extreme physical loss of property;
The volunteers and brave first responders working around the clock to ensure individuals are safe; and
The unity of this community and our nation as we support – through financial gifts, volunteerism and prayer – the victims of Harvey.

"Prayer has the ability to help us persevere and see love through a lens of devastation," said Butts. "We have seen the power of prayer and know, most of all, it can bring healing to all the people suffering in the wake of Harvey."

About Freedom to Pray
Freedom to Pray is a nonprofit advocating on behalf of individuals who are being forced to end their participation in prayer groups through free conference lines due to T-Mobile's $0.01 per minute fee, as explained here. For additional information, visit FreedomtoPray.org.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
Melany Ethridge 972.267.1111
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