Bush declares Sept 16 a National Day of Prayer

Bush declares Sept. 16 national day of prayer, asks Americans to pray for nation
Sep 8, 2005
By Erin Curry, Baptist Press

WASHINGTON (BP)--As the nation unites for the daunting challenge of assisting Hurricane Katrina survivors, President Bush is calling for a national day of prayer and remembrance Friday Sept. 16.

“Throughout our history in times of testing, Americans have come together to heal and ask for strength for the tasks ahead,” Bush said during remarks on hurricane relief Sept. 8. “... I ask that we pray -- as Americans have always prayed in times of trial -- with confidence in His purpose, with hope for a brighter future and with the humility to ask God to keep us strong so that we can better serve our brothers and sisters in need.”