Source:  www.assistnews.net

Date:  September 27, 2007

By Jeremy Reynalds
Correspondent for ASSIST News Service

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (ANS) -- The Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem will be held Sunday, Oct. 7, simultaneously around the world.

There will be gatherings in Jerusalem, a worldwide teleconference call, and observances in worship services worldwide.

The Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem events take place in the Sunday worship services of hundreds of thousands of churches globally. Participants may register online at www.daytopray.com, as well as find a local church where they may join in prayer with other believers. They can also download brochures, sermons and other information, and follow events live that day.

Rev. Robert Stearns, director and founder of Eagles Wings Ministries, and Dr. Jack Hayford, president of the Foursquare Denomination, co-chair the annual special event, held the first Sunday of every October.

"The fact is, whatever our theological or political positions regarding Israel, we can all agree there is a Biblical mandate and a current crisis that should cause us to pray," Stearns said in a news release. He urged all believers to join with believers such as Michael W. Smith, the Newsboys, Pat Boone, Larnelle Harris, Pastor John Hagee and others.

The day is also observed with a worldwide 24-hour teleconference call where Christians from around the world will be joining one another in "virtual prayer rooms." Those people interested can visit www.greatercalling.org to participate.

In addition, there are regional observances with Israeli and Jewish representatives uniting with Christian leaders in worship and prayer; a Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem celebration service in Jerusalem, plus worldwide coverage of the Day of Prayer events on GodTV (www.god.tv).

For additional information go to www.daytopray.com