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Kansas City-area National Day of Prayer events and prayer guide

Americans will gather Thursday, May 5, for the annual National Day Of Prayer. The region will host both in-person and virtual gatherings. See the list below as well as a full prayer guide.

The theme for this year’s celebration is “Exalt the Lord who has established us.” Colossians 2:6-7.

Both organizers and participants hope to see the nation turn back to God, and are asking for a revival of the church, families and government – the three institutions established by God in the Scriptures.

PrayKC is organizing several of the regional events with locations spread out across the metro. For events in your part of the state or any state across the nation, visit their website.

“In all our years in Kansas City, we cannot recall a time we were more desperate for prayer and breakthrough in our city and nation than right now,” stated Pastor Gary Schmitz,  director of PrayKC. “Through prayer, we are able to tap into God’s wisdom, strength, protection, and peace. He stands ready to respond to our needs when we humbly ask for divine intervention.”
Schmitz says that God is the one who gave us the promise in 2 Chronicles 7:14: “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 will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” As we humbly and diligently seek Him, we’ll be changed, and we’ll see transformation in America through prayer!

Kansas City Metro National Day of Prayer Events

National Day of Prayer Richmond Missouri

5/5/22 12:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Ray County Courthouse

Richmond, MO

 

South Kansas City

5/5/22 7:30 AM – 8:45 AM

Colonial Presbyterian Church

Kansas City, MO

 

Lee’s Summit City Hall

5/5/22 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Lee’s Summit City Hall

Lee’s Summit, MO

 

National Day of Prayer in Blue Springs MO

5/5/22 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

ABBA Helps / ABBA Wholeness Center

Blue Springs, MO

 

National Day of Prayer – prayer group

5/5/22 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Orrick Christian Church

Orrick, MO

 

Shawnee KS

5/5/22 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Shawnee KS City Hall

Shawnee , KS

 

LEAWOOD CITY HALL PRAYER GATHERING

5/5/22 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

LEAWOOD CITY HALL

LEAWOOD, KS

 

Leawood City Hall

5/5/22 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Leawood, KS

 

Sarko-Par Trails Park – Lenexa, KS

5/5/22 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Sarko-Par Trails Park – Grand Pavilion

Lenexa, KS

 

Johnson County Courthouse

5/5/22 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Johnson County Courthouse

Olathe, KS

 

Community Prayer

5/5/22 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Thompson Park

Overland Park, KS

 

Pray Around The Flagpole

5/5/22 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

Shawnee City Hall, outside flagpole

Shawnee, KS

 

Platte City Civic Center

5/5/22 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Platte City Civic Center

Platte City, MO

 

Kanas City Midtown

5/5/22 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Bethlehem Christian Assembly

Kansas City, MO

 

Outdoor Prayer Event

5/5/22 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

MLK Jr. Park

Kansas City, MO

 

National Day of Prayer

5/5/22 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

First Baptist Church

Cameron, MO

 

Independence MO

5/5/22 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Convergence Point

Independence, MO

 

Louisburg NDP Observance

5/5/22 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Louisburg Middle School Auditorium

Louisburg, KS

 

Harmony Vineyard – KC Northland

5/5/22 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Harmony Vineyard – KC Northland

Kansas City, MO

 

National Day of Prayer at Lake Lotawana MO

5/5/22 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Finnegan’s ABBA House

Lake Lotawana, MO

For more information and to find or register events, visit www.nationaldayofprayer.org.

The PrayKC Executive Team is comprised of Gary Schmitz, Adam Cox, Jon Shirley, Samuel Smith, Greg Ealey, Porsche Seals, Diter Aguilar, Carolyn Cofield, Michael Lazio, Nancy Mitchell, Phil Kreiling, Adam Chiarelli, and Ronda Adams.

PrayKC is a non-denominational organization reaching across urban, suburban and rural divides, socio-economic differences and race. Their goal is to come together across differences as the one body of Christ through the pandemic, heightened racial unrest, and political polarization.

National Broadcast

Christian singers Chris Tomlin, Lecrae and Matthew West will be among the featured performers in a National Day of Prayer broadcast on May 5 from Washington D.C.

Pray.com and the National Day of Prayer Task Force are sponsoring the event from the Museum of the Bible in Washington as tens of thousands of prayer gatherings will be highlighted across the country on this special day.

Speakers for this year’s event include Pastors A. R. Bernard and Skip Heitzig; ministry leaders Chip Ingram, Joni Eareckson Tada, Anne Graham Lotz and Nick Hall; and National Day of Prayer Task Force President Kathy Branzell.

The 2022 National Day of Prayer Broadcast will take place at 7 p.m. on May 5. The event will air through partners such as GodTV, Daystar Television Network, the Bott and Faith Radio Networks and many more, as well as on websites and social media platforms.

How to Pray for America

WHY PRAY FOR AMERICA?

God is sovereign and nothing comes as a surprise to Him. Whether we face fluctuating economics, threats from abroad, unrest at home, or other troubling circumstances, our Heavenly Father is not caught unaware. Through prayer, we are able to tap into His wisdom, strength, protection, and peace. He stands ready to respond to our needs when we humbly ask for divine intervention in the affairs of men.

As we Pray for America whose pledge of allegiance recounts that we are “one nation under God,” and whose currency states that it is “in God we trust,” we want Americans to encounter the God who rules over their country. “He who forms the mountains, creates the wind, and reveals His thoughts to man, He who turns dawn to darkness, and treads the high places of the earth—the LORD God Almighty is His name.”
—Amos 4:13 NIV

He is the One who gave us this promise in 2 Chronicles 7:14: “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 will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” As we humbly and diligently seek Him, we’ll be changed, and we’ll see transformation in America through prayer!

HOW TO PRAY FOR AMERICA – BY PRAYING INTO SEVEN CENTERS OF INFLUENCE IN OUR NATION

GOVERNMENT

Pray for your leaders, as well as the judges in our courts. Ask God to grant them wisdom to act with integrity.

(I Kings 3:28; I Timothy
2:1-2; Exodus 18:21; Proverbs 11:3;
Romans 13:1-2)

To read more on WHY, HOW, and WHAT to pray for the government, visit “Praying for Leaders and Elected Officials in Government”

Federal Government

Consider praying for our President, Vice President, Cabinet Members, Congressional Leaders, Supreme Court Justices

State Government

Consider praying for your Governor, Executive Leaders, Legislative Leaders, Judicial Leaders

Local Government

Consider praying for your Mayor, City Counsel, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Judges, County Officials

 

MILITARY

“He appointed military officers over the people and assembled them…and encouraged them with these words: ‘Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria and the vast army with him. With him only is the arm of flesh, but with us is the Lord our God to help us and to fight our battles…’” (2 Chronicles 32:6-8)

Perseverance to endure hardship (Isaiah 43:2; Deuteronomy 31:6)

Wise leaders who inspire respect from those under their command (Romans 13:1)

Protection and support for the families they have left behind (Romans 1:8-10)

To read more on WHY, HOW, and WHAT to pray for the military, visit “Praying For Our Armed Services”

 

MEDIA

“…Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things.” (Philippians 4:8)

The decision makers within the media to realize they can make a profit by producing uplifting projects (Proverbs 8:10-11)

Christians in media to find favor and be filled with creative ideas that bring kingdom principles and life-giving messages to the public (Proverbs 2:1-15)

To read more on WHY, HOW, and WHAT to pray for businesses, visit “Praying for Arts, Entertainment and Media

 

BUSINESS

“I have filled him with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all kinds of crafts. He is a master craftsman, expert in working…” (Exodus 31:3-4)

Impartation of ideas and resources to open principled businesses, especially in areas that need an economic boost (Psalm 132:15)

Christian workers to display Christ-like humility and service to their co-workers (Philippians 2:3)

To read more on WHY, HOW, and WHAT to pray for businesses, visit “Praying for Businesses and the Workplace”

 

EDUCATION

“If you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” (Proverbs 2:3-6)

A safe atmosphere conductive to learning

Excellence in educators (Exodus 18:20-21)

Equal opportunities for every student to achieve their full potential (Philippians 1:9)

To read more about WHY, HOW, and WHAT to pray for churches, visit “Praying For the Education of Young People”

 

CHURCH

“So then, just as you received Jesus Christ as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ.” (Colossians 2:6-8)

The church would find a new zeal and commitment to the mission and purpose of Jesus Christ (Matt 22:37)

Unity with and among churches that reveal God’s love to the world (John 17:23)

Integrity–that God’s people look and act differently from the world (I Peter 2:11; 1 Corinthians 13:6)

To read more about WHY, HOW, and WHAT to pray for churches, visit “Praying for the Body of Christ”

 

FAMILY

“If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.” (Mark 3:25)

Unity and love in individual families that reach out in hospitality toward others (Romans 12:9-13)

Establish healthy relationships between parents and children (Malachi 4:5-6)

To read more about WHY, HOW, and WHAT to pray for families, visit “Praying for Families In Our Nation”

–Dwight Widaman | Metro Voice

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