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An Urgent Call to Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem
Jack Hayford and Dozens of National Leaders call for Annual Day of Prayer

NEW YORK CITY

Dr. Jack Hayford, one of America's most respected pastors, along with Rev.
Robert Stearns, Rev. Ted Haggard, Dr. Paul Cedar, Dr. Corkie Haan, Dr. Don
Finto, Rev. Jane Hansen, Rev. Dick Eastman and dozens of other leaders are
calling upon "all men and women of prayer" throughout the world to assemble
in New York City for an urgent two-day convocation to affirm and sign a
proclamation establishing a "National Day of Prayer for the Peace of
Jerusalem," to be held annually the first Sunday of October near the season
of Yom Kippur. 

Hayford, serving as Chairman of the Honorary Leadership Committee, states,
"We are living in a sobering moment in history that calls us, as people of
God to fulfill our biblical mandate to pray for the peace of Jerusalem, and
to stand against the alarming rise of anti-Semitism.  We are not to be
passive; we are called to pray with passion, to intercede.  This is not
about politics; this is about the Word of God."

Well known Christian apologist Dr. Ravi Zacharias is endorsing the effort
and stated, "Prayer is the only means that will ultimately change hearts in
this troubled part of the world."
 
Hundreds of pastors, ministry leaders, and heads of denominations are
already cooperating in this call and have committed to have their
congregations praying for the Peace of Jerusalem on October 3, 2004.  The
movement, which first began when the idea was presented to a group of
Christian leaders in New York City early in 2002 has quickly spread
worldwide.  Leadership Committees are already forming in Germany, Poland,
the Czech Republic, and other nations to join with the global effort, and
there has been communication from church leaders from as far away as
Australia who plan on mobilizing believers in their nation.

Rev. Robert Stearns, co-chairman of the call to prayer, says, "We must
realize the hour in which we are living.  Throughout the world dark forces
are at work, seeking to destroy the Judeo-Christian world and Western
civilization as we know it.  This gathering is a strategic time in which
both Jewish and Christian leaders can affirm the importance of faith, the
value of unity, and a commitment to pray for Israel and the Peace of
Jerusalem."

The Signing Event begins with a Prayer Banquet on Thursday evening, May 20
at the Hilton Hotel Manhattan where the charter signing of the "Call to
Prayer" will take place.  Friday, May 21 there will be a Special Diplomatic
Prayer Briefing at the Israeli Consulate hosted by Ambassador Alon Pinkas
for sponsors of the event.  At the same time, special strategic planning
sessions will take place at the Empire State Building to build local church
and city-wide models and empower grassroots volunteers in preparing to call
the nation to this annual Day of Prayer.  Thousands of churches globally are
expected to unite in this effort on Sunday, October 3, 2004.

The Signing Event in New York is open to the public.  Individuals interested
in learning more are invited to contact 1.800.519.4647, or visit
http://www.prayforthepeaceofjerusalem.com and request an information packet.

Various photos are available from KAIROS MEDIA to accompany this Press
Release. Please contact Vanessa Coenraad for details.

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