The National Day of Prayer 2019, Part 1
READING TIME: 24 MINUTES
The following are the notes to the discussion found at this link (https://www.facebook.com/tammy.cheetham.77/videos/605206619979050/) for anyone who would like to study the subject more in depth.
Yes, we wanted to discuss the National Day of Prayer that was held on May 2. Since there is so much information we will have more than one part for the discussion. In part one we are mainly focusing on the theme for the event, the dinner that was held the evening before, and some of the Facebook posts made by those who attended this dinner.
The theme for this year’s event was “Love One Another,” based upon the words of Jesus in John 13:34, which says, “Love one another. Just as I have loved you.”
“Love can change America,” Ronnie Floyd, the president of the National Day of Prayer, said in announcing the theme to a gathering of leaders from across the country.
“We need a baptism of love by the Holy Spirit that will immerse the entire Church of Jesus Christ in America and a baptism of love that will immerse all of America today,” he added later. “From the church house to the state house and all the way to the White House, we need to learn to love one another.” (http://nrb.org/news-room/articles/nrbt/national-day-prayer-2019-theme-unveiled-love1another/) (Well, you are going to discuss this concept thoroughly, including the idea of loving our neighbors as well, in just a minute, sister Tammy, but I just wanted to say that if we look at John 13:34 in context we will realize that Jesus is speaking to His disciples, not a huge gathering that included saved and unsaved people. And, we will notice especially that He says this after Judas leaves the room so that there is not even one person present who is not His disciple. So, this idea of a baptism of love that will immerse all of America today that Ronnie Floyd declares is not the brotherly love to which Jesus referred. As we will see in this discussion the concept of those of other faiths and Christians all being brethren is promoted. Supposedly we all serve the same God which is an abominable lie. It is heartbreaking that another Jesus, another Spirit, and another gospel were all presented by the National Day of Prayer organizers and participants and no one batted an eye).
Sister Tammy, would you share what you have prepared at this time, please?
The main theme of the National Day of Prayer was focusing on the loving your neighbor scripture and unity. Now we have often spoken about these things as true believers would be. We would admonish the truth of loving God first, and loving one’s neighbor becomes apparent. Unity is already given to the true body of Christ and we do not manufacture what is already. The Bible talks about loving God and loving our neighbor. The Bible also speaks about a divide that will happen because of Him; that the truth will divide those that love Him and those that do not (Luke 12:51-53). The Jesus being portrayed from the National Day of Prayer had the theme on love and unity but this all portrayed a love that doesn’t rebuke sin, error and seeks to join altogether under a common purpose while professing this is the love of Jesus. The love of Jesus told people to repent and believe; that if they were not born again then they would not even see the Kingdom of God. Of course, again I will say, we are in this world, we live in a world where there will be numerous beliefs, but for the believer we do not join in fellowship under a banner of God claiming that Jesus just loves everyone, so we can all sit having a lovely time together where no actual message of what Jesus came do for the eternal soul being addressed! Jesus said, and I will repeat this as often as is necessary, that what would it profit a man to gain this whole world and lose their very soul? (Mark 8:36) He said you will be hated by all men for My Name’s sake! He said there will be two against three in the same house; even the closest of members in one’s family would be divided over truth. Now I am not saying we go around just being mean to anyone, but there is no way that the true believer can get away from the Bible prophecies which speak of a coming one world order which will include religion and politics and will be focused on “peace and safety”, making this world a better place before Jesus returns at the Second Coming and all will be a focus on what man can do to help man. The Bible tells us that there can be no fellowship with error for true believers and like I said before, we cannot go out of this world, but to try coming together like this is not the faith we are to contend for and it certainly is encouraging people to accept this system instead of Jesus Christ as the solution for sinners and for all eternity.
Jesus ate with sinners with the intention of giving them the gospel and was not hanging out with sinners as though He was okay with all they were getting involved in and never telling them about their souls. Jesus would fellowship with the brethren as they had the same Spirit to have the right fellowship, and as we know, fellowship does not mean we just never speak to unsaved people or those of other religions because how would they get to hear the truth; the problem is the yoking together and not any distinction and all a wrong focus on the purpose of them gathering.
Jesus did concern about the people’s physical needs but always made sure to give people the truth and deal with the spiritual need most importantly. The Bible tells us bad company corrupts good character (1 Corinthians 15:33) and not to sit in the seat of mockers (Psalm 1:1). We do need to use caution in the amount of time and relations we spend with unsaved people. If we are just hanging out with them having fun thinking they will come to Jesus, then more often than not the opposite happens and we are pulled down with them.
Jesus promised if He would be lifted up He would draw all people to himself. (John 12:32) – The Jesus again that needs to be lifted up is the One that came to save and to seek the lost, to forgive people of their sins and said do not get caught up in the affairs of this life! The Jesus that said in the last days many false prophets and teachers will arise (Matthew 24:5), but be not deceived and separated from those who gave or give another other way of salvation. Even the Word would go as far as to say these were accursed. We must in our friendship and love of the lost be sure to tell them the truth in love and not to forget where we once were, yet at the same time we do not be naïve and ignore the biblical admonitions that warn us against error and tell us what is coming in the last days Tribulation and the Antichrist heading all this up eventually when God removes the restraint. We must always keep the Word of God as our first and final authority and check out everything.
Lift up Jesus, the One Who shed His blood for guilty sinners, the One Who was buried and rose again after three days and Who will return to smash this world’s system to pieces when He returns at the second coming.
The Jesus of the Bible finished the work of redemption through His Blood alone. He died for sinners and was buried and rose again after three days. There is another jesus (which really is no other) that is being professed today and has been for thousands of years; it's a jesus that was just a supposed good teacher, a prophet, the brother of Satan some claim! Even some claim he was a deceiver, a homosexual, an adulterer, some claim Jesus is not needed to be saved, that we can make it to God through our own so called goodness and deeds. Many are told that Mary is the way and she had a son called Jesus, except they say this jesus and her are co-redeemers! This is all nonsense. Jesus is perfect, sinless and spotless, He came to this earth as a man yet fully God at the same time, He was born of a virgin, Mary, and He was conceived by the Holy Spirit by the power of God in the amazing miracle of the virgin birth. Mary is not anything but a vessel used by God, she is not meant to receive any adoration or worship and she certainly was not the co-redeemer with Jesus. Jesus was never married, but this isn't meaning people shouldn't be married just to say like many in religious asceticism are lying about. Jesus honored marriage between one man and one woman only and said to be not unequally yoked. Jesus was not just merely a good teacher and prophet, He is the Son of God, He is alive and seated at the right hand of God even as we are alive now. He will return and smash this whole world's system of religion and politics and He will rule and reign at the Second Coming after the seven year Tribulation period. Jesus said our good deeds are like filthy rags in His eyes. We cannot save ourselves and He is the Saviour of the world. He came to save and seek the lost and is the Only way to God the Father. He said to repent and believe, and that hell is where unbelievers will perish if they choose to believe in the lies and not accept the love He desires to give freely. He said His grace is sufficient and that His mercy endures forever. He said for God so loved the world that He gave His Only begotten Son, that whomsoever believes on Him shall not perish but have everlasting life. He said He is the Son of God and He is not like man that He should lie. He said many will come in His Name, but to be not deceived.
The Bible teaching of separation forbids God's people from fellowshipping with error -
Galatians 1:8-9 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.
Romans 16:17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
This was a Facebook post I shared after reading some information from an article concerning the National Day of Prayer – I stated that The National Day of prayer is a tool for the one world religion just like Donald Trump and all that still keep lifting him up! This is sadly what you voted for and spread to your congregations! God wants you to repent and lead your flock in the Word! Come out from among them and be ye separate saith the Lord.
In his opening remarks preceding the National Day of Prayer, the president welcomed representatives of various faiths, including Christians, Muslims, Jews, Sikhs, and Hindus.
"Tonight we break bread together united by our love of God, and we renew our resolve to protect the sacred freedom of religion – all of us," he said.
Just for the record, we don't break bread with other faiths, we rebuke and exhort and expose them for what they are. God help this sin sick world to see joining with a one world order leads to the pit!
Yes, and thank you for all that excellent information, sister Tammy. I want to continue with the discussion by sharing some more from the article you have mentioned, but first I want to emphatically state that after Pres. Trump listed the religions that were represented at the dinner and said they were all breaking bread together united by their love of God, that any true biblical pastor or leader would have left the room. And, I will mention this again in just a bit.
So, continuing with the article: About one hundred people—religious leaders, Trump administration officials, and their guests—celebrated the "power of prayer" at the White House Wednesday night ahead of the day set aside annually for Americans of all faiths to pray for thanks and guidance.
"America will be a nation that believes forever, and we certainly believe—more than anyone—the power of prayer," President Donald J. Trump declared in the State Dining Room before continuing with an unscripted flourish: "It's the most powerful thing there is." (And, true believers believe in prayer and we do pray, but this idea of having a day set aside annually for Americans of all faiths to pray for anything is ludicrous. Let’s just ask this important question - to whom are the followers of any faith besides Christianity praying? Isa. 42:8 says, “I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.” And, in Ex. 20:3 we read, “Thou shalt have no other gods before me.” God means it when He says not to worship other gods and to pretend that members of different religions and Christians can all break bread and pray together is ridiculous).
Many well-known evangelical Christian leaders attended the White House dinner. They were perhaps his most enthusiastic supporters, greeting the president warmly as he and First Lady Melania Trump entered the room hand-in-hand. Some of them included Kenneth and Gloria Copeland, James and Shirley Dobson, Jentezen Franklin, Jerry Falwell, Jr., Franklin Graham, Mike Huckabee, Robert Jeffress, Alveda King, Johnnie Moore, Ralph Reed, and Paula White. (In one video I also saw Mike Evans, chairman of Friends of Zion and Russell Moore, president of the ERLC. And, then, in a FB video (https://www.facebook.com/LanceWallnau/videos/421628328414471/) made by Lance Wallnau at the dinner, we learn that Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, and Robert Morris, pastor of Gateway church also attended).
Sister Tammy, could you say what you have prepared about Lance Wallnau since he is not as well-known as some of these others we have mentioned?
He is a major player in the Seven Mountain Mandate heresy, having been influenced by a so-called message given from God to Loren Cunningham, founder of YWAM (Youth With A Mission), and Bill Bright, founder of Campus Crusade for Christ. The message was that in order to impact any nation for Jesus Christ, we have to affect the seven spheres, or mountains of society that are the pillars of any society. These seven mountains are business, government, media, arts and entertainment, education, the family and religion. You can read more on this on our website and I will leave the links in the note. I saw on his Facebook page that he was recording some of the time at the White House and was told to turn off his camera, which he never did.
(Thank you so much. We also want to mention that Lance Wallnau has been a major proponent of the ridiculous idea that since Donald Trump is the 45th president, and Isaiah 45:1 mentions Cyrus the Great, that Donald Trump is a modern-day Cyrus. Never mind the fact that God’s Word wasn’t divided into chapters and verses until the 1500’s. This concept is just silly).
But, back to these “evangelical leaders.” As I said above, any true Biblical leader or pastor would have left the dinner after hearing the absurd proposition that all those present were breaking bread together united by their love of God. But, rather than being appalled by this display of false unity, the following “evangelical faith leaders” posted about the National Day of Prayer the next day and some of them posted about having attended the dinner and I want to share some of these posts at this time:
Kenneth Copeland’s May 2 FB post says, “Join us on this National Day of Prayer for a special KCM staff chapel! We’re uniting to pray for unity and LOVE in our nations, families and workplaces.” (https://www.facebook.com/CopelandNetwork/videos/2745603778912244/)
James Dobson’s May 2 FB post states: “Please join us, along with millions of others, as we pray for our great nation.” And, he shared the link to the live video for the service led by Ronnie Floyd at the National Statuary Hall in the United States Capitol that evening.
On May 2 Jentezen Franklin posted: “So glad to have my family with me today at the National Day of Prayer at the White House. It was such an incredible honor to meet Rabbi Goldstein who was shot in the terror attack in Poway, California just a short time ago. Let’s continue to pray for Rabbi Goldstein and all of our houses of worship around the world who have been affected by these recent violent attacks. Thank you Donald J. Trump for allowing prayer and faith in god to be celebrated not just tolerated in America.” (https://www.facebook.com/JentezenFranklin/photos/a.571871926209250/2320693454660413/?type=3&theater) (And, we will be sharing more information concerning Rabbi Goldstein’s statements when we examine the NDOP event held in the Rose Garden in part two of this discussion).
In addition, Jentezen Franklin shared a post and a few pictures from the dinner itself. His FB post on May 1 said, “Thank you President Donald J. Trump and FLOTUS for a beautiful gathering of faith leaders of all religions to celebrate religious freedom & the power of prayer! We need unity, love & prayer like never before in America! Tomorrow is the National Day of Prayer. Pray for our leaders & nation.” (https://www.facebook.com/JentezenFranklin/photos/pcb.2319130984816660/2319130304816728/?type=3&theater) (https://www.facebook.com/JentezenFranklin/photos/pcb.2319130984816660/2319130324816726/?type=3&theater) (https://www.facebook.com/JentezenFranklin/photos/pcb.2319130984816660/2319130351483390/?type=3&theater) (You know, sister Tammy, I truly hope the listeners are noting these statements and if they ever listen to any of these people that they will stop immediately).
Then, Franklin Graham in a post on May 2 states: My father Billy Graham said, “Prayer is more than a wish; it is the voice of faith directed to God.” That’s a good reminder since today is the National Day of Prayer. Our nation needs a spiritual awakening and it starts with prayer. There are many challenges facing our country, but the most important thing we can do is pray. We need to lift up our leaders at all levels of government—regardless of party affiliation—and ask God to give them wisdom. I’m thankful for a president and vice president that value prayer. Pray for President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Mike Pence as they continue to lead our great nation. God’s Word says, “And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us” (1 John 5:14). I urge you to especially pray for our nation on this #NationalDayOfPrayer. (But, I want to know how anyone who knows how much weight his words carry (unfortunately, we would say), attended that dinner, heard the President’s words, and prayed with members of other faiths there, and then has the nerve to speak about this president and vice-president valuing prayer?)
And, sister Tammy, would you share his other post and what you have prepared concerning this, please?
He also posted later in the evening of May 1 and included several pictures with other attendees. He stated: “It was a privilege for my daughter Cissie and me to be at the White House this evening for a National Day of Prayer dinner hosted by President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. It was a blessing to be with Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Dr. Ben Carson and his wife, Candy; Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, Governor Mike Huckabee and Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and many others. I’m very thankful that we have strong men and women of faith in God serving our country in Washington. President Trump talked about the power and importance of prayer—as he pointed out, our first Continental Congress opened with prayer and it is still vital to our nation today.” (https://www.facebook.com/FranklinGraham/photos/pcb.2453685434687623/2453685314687635/?type=3&theater) (https://www.facebook.com/FranklinGraham/photos/pcb.2453685434687623/2453684848021015/?type=3&theater) (https://www.facebook.com/FranklinGraham/photos/pcb.2453685434687623/2453685098020990/?type=3&theater) (https://www.facebook.com/FranklinGraham/photos/pcb.2453685434687623/2453685121354321/?type=3&theater) (https://www.facebook.com/FranklinGraham/photos/pcb.2453685434687623/2453685131354320/?type=3&theater)
We can obviously see the dangers with this statement of Franklin Graham stating that there are strong men and women of God serving the USA in Washington! I mean much of the Administration is made up of Catholics for one, but Franklin still doesn’t seem to understand that these serve another jesus, which really is no other and that has been a problem throughout his career. I call it a career because it really is not a calling to ministry from the Lord to go about as he does deceiving the masses. Ben Carson and his wife are Seventh Day Adventists, they promote another way of salvation, another god and not the Jesus of the bible. They require baptism to be saved, also works added to faith in Jesus alone. Of course, we believe baptism is an outward expression of an inward change, also works do follow the true gospel, but they are not a means to salvation. They also elevate Ellen G White (A false Prophetess) to a standard as though it is the Word of God. There are many problems and we pray for these in this religious system to be free. Donald Trump is not born again, and we will share the link in the note on a recent discussion we did explaining in more detail. His wife Melania is a Catholic and we cannot just assume these all serve God without checking out exactly their source of belief. Many profess to know God but by their works, they deny Him.
Thank you so much and continuing with the Facebook posts: Then, we have Robert Jeffress’ May 2 FB post – “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord—Psalm 33:12 #NationalDayofPrayer” (https://www.facebook.com/drjeffress/photos/a.345166538877513/2290676410993173/?type=3&theater)
Additionally, on May 3 he appeared on Fox Business News with Lou Dobbs and lauded Pres. Trump’s speech in the Rose Garden. We want to play a clip of Robert Jeffress’ interview and would you start that now please, sister Tammy? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rd9jCKcjYj4&fbclid=IwAR1jHThIo8CSMJFvZSuTJYmQfiyYpg6kYZTcclmlBSoSLD5DBKWMWNWqkn4#__prclt=Xd3QMbeX) (3:37 to 4:16)
(And, we will discuss Pres. Trump’s speech more in part two. But, just to say after Robert Jeffress heard Pres. Trump’s remarks concerning breaking bread together with those of other faiths as if we serve the same God, and then more statements equally as disturbing at the ceremony in the Rose Garden, and he still is able to brag on the President like this, provides more evidence he is totally deceived).
Alveda King recorded a FB video from the Rose Garden on May 2. Here is part of what she said: “There was a lovely dinner at the White House last night when he, referring to the President, spoke so strongly in God we trust. Prayer is the most important key to everything America needs and that’s so true.” (https://www.facebook.com/dralvedaking/videos/332793807435654/)
Ralph Reed is the head of an organization called Faith and Freedom Coalition. On May 2 this group’s FB page shared Pres. Trump’s statements about the power of prayer that I already quoted.
Then, on May 3 the Faith and Freedom Coalition posted: “Chairman Ralph Reed offered a prayer for our nation and the world at the invitation of President Donald J. Trump at the National Day of Prayer Service.” (https://www.facebook.com/ffcoalition/videos/443139459779679/)
Mike Evans heads a group called the Jerusalem Prayer team and he is chairman of another group called the Friends of Zion. On May 2 the Jerusalem Prayer team Facebook page posted an article from the Jerusalem Post website entitled “Friends of Zion head Mike Evans prays with Poway Rabbi at White House.”(https://www.jpost.com/Diaspora/FOZ-head-Mike-Evans-prays-with-Poway-rabbi-at-White-House-588543?fbclid=IwAR2PxQ0YpE5jH_8rAZPQnlBWYcVwhLqqzzd3loAWXqoj1umKNNowsSPgu1U) (And, as I have said many times this is the outcome of our ideas about religious liberty. We will just tolerate everyone and when that toleration crosses over into support and promotion and now declaring that we can all just break bread together because we all believe in the same God, nobody bats an eye! Satan has been conditioning people to accept this idea for a long time now and people are, sadly, asleep).
Then we have three posts by Tony Perkins. The first one is from May 2. He states: “On this National Day of Prayer, we have an opportunity to set aside the politics of division to unite in prayer and humbly ask for the next great move of God on our nation.” And, he also shared the video of the service led by Ronnie Floyd at the National Statuary Hall that evening.
Next, at the FB page for the Family Research Council, over which he presides, Tony Perkins posted this on May 2nd: “This morning, as faith leaders from across America gathered in the bright sunshine of the White House Rose Garden, we were all reminded of just how powerful it is when people of every background come together to seek God's face.” This statement is from an article he wrote about the service and he included the link for it. (https://www.frc.org/get.cfm?i=WA19E06&f=WU19E02&fbclid=IwAR0gBRi4X1Xpen2GNhmCMVbnGykufasgbh95qpXhP4t5lftHyU5cIrtjPxM) In the article he also stated Rabbi Goldstein sat in the row next to him. He said this: “I had the chance to tell him that we're all praying for them. That we stand with his synagogue and others on behalf of religious freedom -- and against the bigotry that's been inflamed by people who use their positions, power and platforms to marginalize faith.” (So, we can easily see how the concept of religious freedom means people support another religion and don’t feel the need to witness about Jesus Christ).
Additionally, at the FB page for the Family Research Council he posted this on May 3rd: “Last night, looking around the Capitol, you couldn't help but be moved by the rich history of faith in America -- and the tradition of a people looking, together, to God.” And, he included a link to an article he wrote that mentioned several of the comments made at the service in the National Statuary Hall. (https://www.frc.org/get.cfm?i=WA19E07&f=WU19E03&fbclid=IwAR2KvQR8Zu50OfFGfojs-NQ_LiXGLE1x-393RVsPjDBRaJs7Xty3-CCPtxY) (And, there were three more posts, but they didn’t give any extra information so I won’t mention these).
Robert Morris’ May 1 FB post says, “Good to have dinner at the White House for the National Day of Prayer. Let’s continue to pray for our nation!” (https://www.facebook.com/PsRobertMorris/videos/350579438902821/)
Also, on May 1, he posted this: “Good to be with my friend Franklin Graham” and posted a picture of the two of them. (https://www.facebook.com/PsRobertMorris/photos/a.190265111055669/2211214595627367/?type=3&theater)
Additionally, on the same date, he posted: “Good to be with Dr. Ben Carson” and shared a picture of the two of them as well. (https://www.facebook.com/PsRobertMorris/photos/a.190265111055669/2211212725627554/?type=3&theater)
Now, I want to return to the original article we were discussing. We read, last week, Mr. Trump issued a presidential proclamation in honor of the event, (https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/presidential-proclamation-national-day-prayer-2019/) Here are two paragraphs from that proclamation: “Americans have always found power and unity through prayer…The First Amendment recognizes the freedom of religion and safeguards this right against government infringement. The United States’ steadfast commitment to upholding religious freedom has ensured that people of different faiths can pray together and live in peace as fellow American citizens. We have no tolerance for those who disrupt this peace, and we condemn all hate and violence, particularly in our places of worship.
May we as Americans never forget the power of prayer and the greatness of our Creator. On this National Day of Prayer, let each of us, according to our own faiths, call upon God for His guidance and express our gratitude for the love and grace He bestows on us and our country. (Again, no true believer would ever say “according to our own faiths, call upon God” because he or she would know all religions do not serve the same God).
And, then I have some statements Pres. Trump made at the dinner that were not in the article we have been discussing. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTERcgNRu-M)
He said, “During this holy season when Christians celebrate Easter, Jews mark the Passover, and Muslims prepare for Ramadan, we are reminded how blessed we are to inherit the traditions of freedom and religious tolerance that have defined America from the beginning. When we embrace the fullness of our faiths we become better friends, better neighbors, better citizens, and better people. (So, we see where this is headed. When we have religious tolerance and embrace the fullness of our faiths and we all pray, then it is not necessary to witness about Jesus Christ, because apparently everyone is just fine believing their own faith. NOT! Pres. Trump cannot possibly believe Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life with all these inclusive remarks he is making).
And, then, he continues, “So tonight we praise God for our nation. We give thanks for His providence. We ask Him to watch over and protect the lives of religious believers and the people of goodwill all over the world and the people in this room who are so important to so many different religions. We pray that He will continue to bless America with faith, freedom, and peace. (And, obviously, after all these statements we didn’t expect him to say we pray for those of other faiths to repent and call on Jesus, but that or something similar is what a true believer would have prayed. You know, it is just so sad, sister Tammy, to see the direction Pres. Trump and these “evangelical faith leaders” are leading people. And, we have warned about these people on our website, in our posts, and in discussions. Many others have warned about them on Facebook as well. And, concerning Pres. Trump, during the 2016 election season we listened to tired argument after tired argument insisting that we were voting for a president and not a pastor; that we had to do whatever it took to keep Hillary out of office; those who didn’t vote were cowards and were sinning against GOD and putting their heads in the sand; even to the extreme point of saying we weren’t saved if we didn’t vote, and on and on it went. And, I will say now like I said then, we are still praying for eyes to be opened and for people to seek the truth before it’s too late).
Well, that is all I have for this time, sister Tammy, and in part two we will cover the prayer event in the Rose Garden.
READING TIME: 24 MINUTES
The following are the notes to the discussion found at this link (https://www.facebook.com/tammy.cheetham.77/videos/605206619979050/) for anyone who would like to study the subject more in depth.
Yes, we wanted to discuss the National Day of Prayer that was held on May 2. Since there is so much information we will have more than one part for the discussion. In part one we are mainly focusing on the theme for the event, the dinner that was held the evening before, and some of the Facebook posts made by those who attended this dinner.
The theme for this year’s event was “Love One Another,” based upon the words of Jesus in John 13:34, which says, “Love one another. Just as I have loved you.”
“Love can change America,” Ronnie Floyd, the president of the National Day of Prayer, said in announcing the theme to a gathering of leaders from across the country.
“We need a baptism of love by the Holy Spirit that will immerse the entire Church of Jesus Christ in America and a baptism of love that will immerse all of America today,” he added later. “From the church house to the state house and all the way to the White House, we need to learn to love one another.” (http://nrb.org/news-room/articles/nrbt/national-day-prayer-2019-theme-unveiled-love1another/) (Well, you are going to discuss this concept thoroughly, including the idea of loving our neighbors as well, in just a minute, sister Tammy, but I just wanted to say that if we look at John 13:34 in context we will realize that Jesus is speaking to His disciples, not a huge gathering that included saved and unsaved people. And, we will notice especially that He says this after Judas leaves the room so that there is not even one person present who is not His disciple. So, this idea of a baptism of love that will immerse all of America today that Ronnie Floyd declares is not the brotherly love to which Jesus referred. As we will see in this discussion the concept of those of other faiths and Christians all being brethren is promoted. Supposedly we all serve the same God which is an abominable lie. It is heartbreaking that another Jesus, another Spirit, and another gospel were all presented by the National Day of Prayer organizers and participants and no one batted an eye).
Sister Tammy, would you share what you have prepared at this time, please?
The main theme of the National Day of Prayer was focusing on the loving your neighbor scripture and unity. Now we have often spoken about these things as true believers would be. We would admonish the truth of loving God first, and loving one’s neighbor becomes apparent. Unity is already given to the true body of Christ and we do not manufacture what is already. The Bible talks about loving God and loving our neighbor. The Bible also speaks about a divide that will happen because of Him; that the truth will divide those that love Him and those that do not (Luke 12:51-53). The Jesus being portrayed from the National Day of Prayer had the theme on love and unity but this all portrayed a love that doesn’t rebuke sin, error and seeks to join altogether under a common purpose while professing this is the love of Jesus. The love of Jesus told people to repent and believe; that if they were not born again then they would not even see the Kingdom of God. Of course, again I will say, we are in this world, we live in a world where there will be numerous beliefs, but for the believer we do not join in fellowship under a banner of God claiming that Jesus just loves everyone, so we can all sit having a lovely time together where no actual message of what Jesus came do for the eternal soul being addressed! Jesus said, and I will repeat this as often as is necessary, that what would it profit a man to gain this whole world and lose their very soul? (Mark 8:36) He said you will be hated by all men for My Name’s sake! He said there will be two against three in the same house; even the closest of members in one’s family would be divided over truth. Now I am not saying we go around just being mean to anyone, but there is no way that the true believer can get away from the Bible prophecies which speak of a coming one world order which will include religion and politics and will be focused on “peace and safety”, making this world a better place before Jesus returns at the Second Coming and all will be a focus on what man can do to help man. The Bible tells us that there can be no fellowship with error for true believers and like I said before, we cannot go out of this world, but to try coming together like this is not the faith we are to contend for and it certainly is encouraging people to accept this system instead of Jesus Christ as the solution for sinners and for all eternity.
Jesus ate with sinners with the intention of giving them the gospel and was not hanging out with sinners as though He was okay with all they were getting involved in and never telling them about their souls. Jesus would fellowship with the brethren as they had the same Spirit to have the right fellowship, and as we know, fellowship does not mean we just never speak to unsaved people or those of other religions because how would they get to hear the truth; the problem is the yoking together and not any distinction and all a wrong focus on the purpose of them gathering.
Jesus did concern about the people’s physical needs but always made sure to give people the truth and deal with the spiritual need most importantly. The Bible tells us bad company corrupts good character (1 Corinthians 15:33) and not to sit in the seat of mockers (Psalm 1:1). We do need to use caution in the amount of time and relations we spend with unsaved people. If we are just hanging out with them having fun thinking they will come to Jesus, then more often than not the opposite happens and we are pulled down with them.
Jesus promised if He would be lifted up He would draw all people to himself. (John 12:32) – The Jesus again that needs to be lifted up is the One that came to save and to seek the lost, to forgive people of their sins and said do not get caught up in the affairs of this life! The Jesus that said in the last days many false prophets and teachers will arise (Matthew 24:5), but be not deceived and separated from those who gave or give another other way of salvation. Even the Word would go as far as to say these were accursed. We must in our friendship and love of the lost be sure to tell them the truth in love and not to forget where we once were, yet at the same time we do not be naïve and ignore the biblical admonitions that warn us against error and tell us what is coming in the last days Tribulation and the Antichrist heading all this up eventually when God removes the restraint. We must always keep the Word of God as our first and final authority and check out everything.
Lift up Jesus, the One Who shed His blood for guilty sinners, the One Who was buried and rose again after three days and Who will return to smash this world’s system to pieces when He returns at the second coming.
The Jesus of the Bible finished the work of redemption through His Blood alone. He died for sinners and was buried and rose again after three days. There is another jesus (which really is no other) that is being professed today and has been for thousands of years; it's a jesus that was just a supposed good teacher, a prophet, the brother of Satan some claim! Even some claim he was a deceiver, a homosexual, an adulterer, some claim Jesus is not needed to be saved, that we can make it to God through our own so called goodness and deeds. Many are told that Mary is the way and she had a son called Jesus, except they say this jesus and her are co-redeemers! This is all nonsense. Jesus is perfect, sinless and spotless, He came to this earth as a man yet fully God at the same time, He was born of a virgin, Mary, and He was conceived by the Holy Spirit by the power of God in the amazing miracle of the virgin birth. Mary is not anything but a vessel used by God, she is not meant to receive any adoration or worship and she certainly was not the co-redeemer with Jesus. Jesus was never married, but this isn't meaning people shouldn't be married just to say like many in religious asceticism are lying about. Jesus honored marriage between one man and one woman only and said to be not unequally yoked. Jesus was not just merely a good teacher and prophet, He is the Son of God, He is alive and seated at the right hand of God even as we are alive now. He will return and smash this whole world's system of religion and politics and He will rule and reign at the Second Coming after the seven year Tribulation period. Jesus said our good deeds are like filthy rags in His eyes. We cannot save ourselves and He is the Saviour of the world. He came to save and seek the lost and is the Only way to God the Father. He said to repent and believe, and that hell is where unbelievers will perish if they choose to believe in the lies and not accept the love He desires to give freely. He said His grace is sufficient and that His mercy endures forever. He said for God so loved the world that He gave His Only begotten Son, that whomsoever believes on Him shall not perish but have everlasting life. He said He is the Son of God and He is not like man that He should lie. He said many will come in His Name, but to be not deceived.
The Bible teaching of separation forbids God's people from fellowshipping with error -
Galatians 1:8-9 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.
Romans 16:17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
This was a Facebook post I shared after reading some information from an article concerning the National Day of Prayer – I stated that The National Day of prayer is a tool for the one world religion just like Donald Trump and all that still keep lifting him up! This is sadly what you voted for and spread to your congregations! God wants you to repent and lead your flock in the Word! Come out from among them and be ye separate saith the Lord.
In his opening remarks preceding the National Day of Prayer, the president welcomed representatives of various faiths, including Christians, Muslims, Jews, Sikhs, and Hindus.
"Tonight we break bread together united by our love of God, and we renew our resolve to protect the sacred freedom of religion – all of us," he said.
Just for the record, we don't break bread with other faiths, we rebuke and exhort and expose them for what they are. God help this sin sick world to see joining with a one world order leads to the pit!
Yes, and thank you for all that excellent information, sister Tammy. I want to continue with the discussion by sharing some more from the article you have mentioned, but first I want to emphatically state that after Pres. Trump listed the religions that were represented at the dinner and said they were all breaking bread together united by their love of God, that any true biblical pastor or leader would have left the room. And, I will mention this again in just a bit.
So, continuing with the article: About one hundred people—religious leaders, Trump administration officials, and their guests—celebrated the "power of prayer" at the White House Wednesday night ahead of the day set aside annually for Americans of all faiths to pray for thanks and guidance.
"America will be a nation that believes forever, and we certainly believe—more than anyone—the power of prayer," President Donald J. Trump declared in the State Dining Room before continuing with an unscripted flourish: "It's the most powerful thing there is." (And, true believers believe in prayer and we do pray, but this idea of having a day set aside annually for Americans of all faiths to pray for anything is ludicrous. Let’s just ask this important question - to whom are the followers of any faith besides Christianity praying? Isa. 42:8 says, “I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.” And, in Ex. 20:3 we read, “Thou shalt have no other gods before me.” God means it when He says not to worship other gods and to pretend that members of different religions and Christians can all break bread and pray together is ridiculous).
Many well-known evangelical Christian leaders attended the White House dinner. They were perhaps his most enthusiastic supporters, greeting the president warmly as he and First Lady Melania Trump entered the room hand-in-hand. Some of them included Kenneth and Gloria Copeland, James and Shirley Dobson, Jentezen Franklin, Jerry Falwell, Jr., Franklin Graham, Mike Huckabee, Robert Jeffress, Alveda King, Johnnie Moore, Ralph Reed, and Paula White. (In one video I also saw Mike Evans, chairman of Friends of Zion and Russell Moore, president of the ERLC. And, then, in a FB video (https://www.facebook.com/LanceWallnau/videos/421628328414471/) made by Lance Wallnau at the dinner, we learn that Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, and Robert Morris, pastor of Gateway church also attended).
Sister Tammy, could you say what you have prepared about Lance Wallnau since he is not as well-known as some of these others we have mentioned?
He is a major player in the Seven Mountain Mandate heresy, having been influenced by a so-called message given from God to Loren Cunningham, founder of YWAM (Youth With A Mission), and Bill Bright, founder of Campus Crusade for Christ. The message was that in order to impact any nation for Jesus Christ, we have to affect the seven spheres, or mountains of society that are the pillars of any society. These seven mountains are business, government, media, arts and entertainment, education, the family and religion. You can read more on this on our website and I will leave the links in the note. I saw on his Facebook page that he was recording some of the time at the White House and was told to turn off his camera, which he never did.
(Thank you so much. We also want to mention that Lance Wallnau has been a major proponent of the ridiculous idea that since Donald Trump is the 45th president, and Isaiah 45:1 mentions Cyrus the Great, that Donald Trump is a modern-day Cyrus. Never mind the fact that God’s Word wasn’t divided into chapters and verses until the 1500’s. This concept is just silly).
But, back to these “evangelical leaders.” As I said above, any true Biblical leader or pastor would have left the dinner after hearing the absurd proposition that all those present were breaking bread together united by their love of God. But, rather than being appalled by this display of false unity, the following “evangelical faith leaders” posted about the National Day of Prayer the next day and some of them posted about having attended the dinner and I want to share some of these posts at this time:
Kenneth Copeland’s May 2 FB post says, “Join us on this National Day of Prayer for a special KCM staff chapel! We’re uniting to pray for unity and LOVE in our nations, families and workplaces.” (https://www.facebook.com/CopelandNetwork/videos/2745603778912244/)
James Dobson’s May 2 FB post states: “Please join us, along with millions of others, as we pray for our great nation.” And, he shared the link to the live video for the service led by Ronnie Floyd at the National Statuary Hall in the United States Capitol that evening.
On May 2 Jentezen Franklin posted: “So glad to have my family with me today at the National Day of Prayer at the White House. It was such an incredible honor to meet Rabbi Goldstein who was shot in the terror attack in Poway, California just a short time ago. Let’s continue to pray for Rabbi Goldstein and all of our houses of worship around the world who have been affected by these recent violent attacks. Thank you Donald J. Trump for allowing prayer and faith in god to be celebrated not just tolerated in America.” (https://www.facebook.com/JentezenFranklin/photos/a.571871926209250/2320693454660413/?type=3&theater) (And, we will be sharing more information concerning Rabbi Goldstein’s statements when we examine the NDOP event held in the Rose Garden in part two of this discussion).
In addition, Jentezen Franklin shared a post and a few pictures from the dinner itself. His FB post on May 1 said, “Thank you President Donald J. Trump and FLOTUS for a beautiful gathering of faith leaders of all religions to celebrate religious freedom & the power of prayer! We need unity, love & prayer like never before in America! Tomorrow is the National Day of Prayer. Pray for our leaders & nation.” (https://www.facebook.com/JentezenFranklin/photos/pcb.2319130984816660/2319130304816728/?type=3&theater) (https://www.facebook.com/JentezenFranklin/photos/pcb.2319130984816660/2319130324816726/?type=3&theater) (https://www.facebook.com/JentezenFranklin/photos/pcb.2319130984816660/2319130351483390/?type=3&theater) (You know, sister Tammy, I truly hope the listeners are noting these statements and if they ever listen to any of these people that they will stop immediately).
Then, Franklin Graham in a post on May 2 states: My father Billy Graham said, “Prayer is more than a wish; it is the voice of faith directed to God.” That’s a good reminder since today is the National Day of Prayer. Our nation needs a spiritual awakening and it starts with prayer. There are many challenges facing our country, but the most important thing we can do is pray. We need to lift up our leaders at all levels of government—regardless of party affiliation—and ask God to give them wisdom. I’m thankful for a president and vice president that value prayer. Pray for President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Mike Pence as they continue to lead our great nation. God’s Word says, “And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us” (1 John 5:14). I urge you to especially pray for our nation on this #NationalDayOfPrayer. (But, I want to know how anyone who knows how much weight his words carry (unfortunately, we would say), attended that dinner, heard the President’s words, and prayed with members of other faiths there, and then has the nerve to speak about this president and vice-president valuing prayer?)
And, sister Tammy, would you share his other post and what you have prepared concerning this, please?
He also posted later in the evening of May 1 and included several pictures with other attendees. He stated: “It was a privilege for my daughter Cissie and me to be at the White House this evening for a National Day of Prayer dinner hosted by President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. It was a blessing to be with Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Dr. Ben Carson and his wife, Candy; Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, Governor Mike Huckabee and Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and many others. I’m very thankful that we have strong men and women of faith in God serving our country in Washington. President Trump talked about the power and importance of prayer—as he pointed out, our first Continental Congress opened with prayer and it is still vital to our nation today.” (https://www.facebook.com/FranklinGraham/photos/pcb.2453685434687623/2453685314687635/?type=3&theater) (https://www.facebook.com/FranklinGraham/photos/pcb.2453685434687623/2453684848021015/?type=3&theater) (https://www.facebook.com/FranklinGraham/photos/pcb.2453685434687623/2453685098020990/?type=3&theater) (https://www.facebook.com/FranklinGraham/photos/pcb.2453685434687623/2453685121354321/?type=3&theater) (https://www.facebook.com/FranklinGraham/photos/pcb.2453685434687623/2453685131354320/?type=3&theater)
We can obviously see the dangers with this statement of Franklin Graham stating that there are strong men and women of God serving the USA in Washington! I mean much of the Administration is made up of Catholics for one, but Franklin still doesn’t seem to understand that these serve another jesus, which really is no other and that has been a problem throughout his career. I call it a career because it really is not a calling to ministry from the Lord to go about as he does deceiving the masses. Ben Carson and his wife are Seventh Day Adventists, they promote another way of salvation, another god and not the Jesus of the bible. They require baptism to be saved, also works added to faith in Jesus alone. Of course, we believe baptism is an outward expression of an inward change, also works do follow the true gospel, but they are not a means to salvation. They also elevate Ellen G White (A false Prophetess) to a standard as though it is the Word of God. There are many problems and we pray for these in this religious system to be free. Donald Trump is not born again, and we will share the link in the note on a recent discussion we did explaining in more detail. His wife Melania is a Catholic and we cannot just assume these all serve God without checking out exactly their source of belief. Many profess to know God but by their works, they deny Him.
Thank you so much and continuing with the Facebook posts: Then, we have Robert Jeffress’ May 2 FB post – “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord—Psalm 33:12 #NationalDayofPrayer” (https://www.facebook.com/drjeffress/photos/a.345166538877513/2290676410993173/?type=3&theater)
Additionally, on May 3 he appeared on Fox Business News with Lou Dobbs and lauded Pres. Trump’s speech in the Rose Garden. We want to play a clip of Robert Jeffress’ interview and would you start that now please, sister Tammy? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rd9jCKcjYj4&fbclid=IwAR1jHThIo8CSMJFvZSuTJYmQfiyYpg6kYZTcclmlBSoSLD5DBKWMWNWqkn4#__prclt=Xd3QMbeX) (3:37 to 4:16)
(And, we will discuss Pres. Trump’s speech more in part two. But, just to say after Robert Jeffress heard Pres. Trump’s remarks concerning breaking bread together with those of other faiths as if we serve the same God, and then more statements equally as disturbing at the ceremony in the Rose Garden, and he still is able to brag on the President like this, provides more evidence he is totally deceived).
Alveda King recorded a FB video from the Rose Garden on May 2. Here is part of what she said: “There was a lovely dinner at the White House last night when he, referring to the President, spoke so strongly in God we trust. Prayer is the most important key to everything America needs and that’s so true.” (https://www.facebook.com/dralvedaking/videos/332793807435654/)
Ralph Reed is the head of an organization called Faith and Freedom Coalition. On May 2 this group’s FB page shared Pres. Trump’s statements about the power of prayer that I already quoted.
Then, on May 3 the Faith and Freedom Coalition posted: “Chairman Ralph Reed offered a prayer for our nation and the world at the invitation of President Donald J. Trump at the National Day of Prayer Service.” (https://www.facebook.com/ffcoalition/videos/443139459779679/)
Mike Evans heads a group called the Jerusalem Prayer team and he is chairman of another group called the Friends of Zion. On May 2 the Jerusalem Prayer team Facebook page posted an article from the Jerusalem Post website entitled “Friends of Zion head Mike Evans prays with Poway Rabbi at White House.”(https://www.jpost.com/Diaspora/FOZ-head-Mike-Evans-prays-with-Poway-rabbi-at-White-House-588543?fbclid=IwAR2PxQ0YpE5jH_8rAZPQnlBWYcVwhLqqzzd3loAWXqoj1umKNNowsSPgu1U) (And, as I have said many times this is the outcome of our ideas about religious liberty. We will just tolerate everyone and when that toleration crosses over into support and promotion and now declaring that we can all just break bread together because we all believe in the same God, nobody bats an eye! Satan has been conditioning people to accept this idea for a long time now and people are, sadly, asleep).
Then we have three posts by Tony Perkins. The first one is from May 2. He states: “On this National Day of Prayer, we have an opportunity to set aside the politics of division to unite in prayer and humbly ask for the next great move of God on our nation.” And, he also shared the video of the service led by Ronnie Floyd at the National Statuary Hall that evening.
Next, at the FB page for the Family Research Council, over which he presides, Tony Perkins posted this on May 2nd: “This morning, as faith leaders from across America gathered in the bright sunshine of the White House Rose Garden, we were all reminded of just how powerful it is when people of every background come together to seek God's face.” This statement is from an article he wrote about the service and he included the link for it. (https://www.frc.org/get.cfm?i=WA19E06&f=WU19E02&fbclid=IwAR0gBRi4X1Xpen2GNhmCMVbnGykufasgbh95qpXhP4t5lftHyU5cIrtjPxM) In the article he also stated Rabbi Goldstein sat in the row next to him. He said this: “I had the chance to tell him that we're all praying for them. That we stand with his synagogue and others on behalf of religious freedom -- and against the bigotry that's been inflamed by people who use their positions, power and platforms to marginalize faith.” (So, we can easily see how the concept of religious freedom means people support another religion and don’t feel the need to witness about Jesus Christ).
Additionally, at the FB page for the Family Research Council he posted this on May 3rd: “Last night, looking around the Capitol, you couldn't help but be moved by the rich history of faith in America -- and the tradition of a people looking, together, to God.” And, he included a link to an article he wrote that mentioned several of the comments made at the service in the National Statuary Hall. (https://www.frc.org/get.cfm?i=WA19E07&f=WU19E03&fbclid=IwAR2KvQR8Zu50OfFGfojs-NQ_LiXGLE1x-393RVsPjDBRaJs7Xty3-CCPtxY) (And, there were three more posts, but they didn’t give any extra information so I won’t mention these).
Robert Morris’ May 1 FB post says, “Good to have dinner at the White House for the National Day of Prayer. Let’s continue to pray for our nation!” (https://www.facebook.com/PsRobertMorris/videos/350579438902821/)
Also, on May 1, he posted this: “Good to be with my friend Franklin Graham” and posted a picture of the two of them. (https://www.facebook.com/PsRobertMorris/photos/a.190265111055669/2211214595627367/?type=3&theater)
Additionally, on the same date, he posted: “Good to be with Dr. Ben Carson” and shared a picture of the two of them as well. (https://www.facebook.com/PsRobertMorris/photos/a.190265111055669/2211212725627554/?type=3&theater)
Now, I want to return to the original article we were discussing. We read, last week, Mr. Trump issued a presidential proclamation in honor of the event, (https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/presidential-proclamation-national-day-prayer-2019/) Here are two paragraphs from that proclamation: “Americans have always found power and unity through prayer…The First Amendment recognizes the freedom of religion and safeguards this right against government infringement. The United States’ steadfast commitment to upholding religious freedom has ensured that people of different faiths can pray together and live in peace as fellow American citizens. We have no tolerance for those who disrupt this peace, and we condemn all hate and violence, particularly in our places of worship.
May we as Americans never forget the power of prayer and the greatness of our Creator. On this National Day of Prayer, let each of us, according to our own faiths, call upon God for His guidance and express our gratitude for the love and grace He bestows on us and our country. (Again, no true believer would ever say “according to our own faiths, call upon God” because he or she would know all religions do not serve the same God).
And, then I have some statements Pres. Trump made at the dinner that were not in the article we have been discussing. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTERcgNRu-M)
He said, “During this holy season when Christians celebrate Easter, Jews mark the Passover, and Muslims prepare for Ramadan, we are reminded how blessed we are to inherit the traditions of freedom and religious tolerance that have defined America from the beginning. When we embrace the fullness of our faiths we become better friends, better neighbors, better citizens, and better people. (So, we see where this is headed. When we have religious tolerance and embrace the fullness of our faiths and we all pray, then it is not necessary to witness about Jesus Christ, because apparently everyone is just fine believing their own faith. NOT! Pres. Trump cannot possibly believe Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life with all these inclusive remarks he is making).
And, then, he continues, “So tonight we praise God for our nation. We give thanks for His providence. We ask Him to watch over and protect the lives of religious believers and the people of goodwill all over the world and the people in this room who are so important to so many different religions. We pray that He will continue to bless America with faith, freedom, and peace. (And, obviously, after all these statements we didn’t expect him to say we pray for those of other faiths to repent and call on Jesus, but that or something similar is what a true believer would have prayed. You know, it is just so sad, sister Tammy, to see the direction Pres. Trump and these “evangelical faith leaders” are leading people. And, we have warned about these people on our website, in our posts, and in discussions. Many others have warned about them on Facebook as well. And, concerning Pres. Trump, during the 2016 election season we listened to tired argument after tired argument insisting that we were voting for a president and not a pastor; that we had to do whatever it took to keep Hillary out of office; those who didn’t vote were cowards and were sinning against GOD and putting their heads in the sand; even to the extreme point of saying we weren’t saved if we didn’t vote, and on and on it went. And, I will say now like I said then, we are still praying for eyes to be opened and for people to seek the truth before it’s too late).
Well, that is all I have for this time, sister Tammy, and in part two we will cover the prayer event in the Rose Garden.