Archive for June, 2018
5 Important Things to Know About the National Day of Prayer
I want to share five important things to know about the National Day of Prayer.
1. 31 DAYS OF PRAYER FOR MY NATION is a small, helpful book that will guide you in joining thousands of Americans who will be praying for America beginning July 1 and concluding July 31. You can secure this small book in print or as an e-book. Please go here to order immediately.
2. THE 2018 NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER LEADERSHIP SUMMIT IS OCTOBER 29-30 IN ROGERS, ARKANSAS. Advancing the Strategy of Prayer in America is our goal for this summit and it is what the National Day of Prayer is all about. If you are involved with the National Day of Prayer anywhere in our nation or desire to be involved, this is the place to join us. These days will be about inspiring you, equipping you, motivating you, preparing you, and mobilizing you to advance prayer in America. You can learn more and sign up to join us now.
3. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 12, THE SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION VOTED TO ADD THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER TO ITS DENOMINATIONAL CALENDAR. This is tremendous news for advancing a strategy of prayer across our nation annually. The Southern Baptist Convention is America’s largest Protestant denomination, comprised of just under 52,000 churches and church-type congregations. We hope that other networks and denominations will do this as well. Local churches serve as the Lord’s footprint across our nation and world.
4. PLEASE COME ALONGSIDE AND SUPPORT THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FINANCIALLY RIGHT NOW. Last week, I released a clear and compelling call to support this ministry. Please take a minute to read it and make a gift immediately. The national organization of the National Day of Prayer is dependent on the gifts of people just like you and me. Thank you for prayerfully considering this request.
5. MARK THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019, AS OUR UPCOMING NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER. The clock is counting down already, and now is the time we need you to mark this day on your calendar. Commit yourself and your business, family, church, town, or all of the above to participate and perhaps even lead with us on the 2019 National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 2.
Now is the Time to Lead and to Pray for America,
Ronnie W. Floyd
Senior Pastor, Cross Church
President, National Day of Prayer
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Dr. Ronnie Floyd is the Senior Pastor of Cross Church, President of the National Day of Prayer, and founder of the Cross Church School of Ministry.
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Dr. Ronnie Floyd is the President & CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee.
This Week at Cross Church | Don’t Miss July 1
Summer Freedom Celebration
On the morning of Sunday, July 1, each Cross Church campus will present our annual Summer Freedom Celebration. This year, our theme is Unity in America. We will celebrate our nation and call out to God to forward unity in our land. I know you will enjoy it, so do not miss it.
Baptism & Fireworks at the Crosses
In the evening following our Summer Freedom Celebration, we will gather as a church family at the Pinnacle Hills campus to fellowship together, observe baptism, and enjoy a premiere fireworks show. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and come spend the evening with your church family.
We will have a great time together, but most importantly, we will observe baptism under the crosses with many who have come to know Jesus as Lord and Savior. I will have the privilege to baptize that evening, and if you are interested in being baptized, you can find out more information here.
Following baptisms, we will experience an incredible fireworks show. With all of these special things, this is one of my favorite days at Cross Church. I know you will not want to miss it. Join us!
Summer Camps and VBX
In just a few days, our high school students leave for Beach Camp. Will you be in prayer for them? Not only for their safety while they are away, but for lives to be changed either by meeting Jesus for the first time or experiencing life-changing growth in their relationship with Christ.
Middle School Camp is coming up in July, and there is still time to register your student. And do not miss VBX at all Cross Church campuses for your children who have completed grades K-5. You can find information and register for your campus here.
Prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane
One of the highlights of our trip to the Holy Land on July 5-14 is the privilege we have to pray in the Garden of Gethsemane. Jeana and I would be honored to pray over your specific requests. If you would like for us to pray for you, email a one-sentence request and your name to israel@crosschurch.com.
BY FAITH
Our Summer Program of Giving continues as we live our summer BY FAITH. If we all are faithful to weekly give the first tenth of all God entrusts to us, we will meet and even exceed our $6 million need for the summer. This ensures we will be able to continue reaching Northwest Arkansas, America, and the world during the busy summer months. Thank you, Cross Church for rising to this challenge each year.
See you Sunday,
Ronnie W. Floyd
Dr. Ronnie Floyd is the President & CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee.