The headlines scream recession, layoffs, plant closures, bailouts, record unemployment, failing economies. What is a Christian to do? What is the church to do? Church of God Ministries is taking action by bringing the concern to the Lord.

Beginning January 21 and continuing for the next five months, the staff of Church of God Ministries (CGM) will have a dedicated day of prayer and fasting to lift up the financial crisis facing the United States and other countries of the world.

“We seek to rally the disciples of Jesus Christ and lift our petitions through prayer and fasting to the Lord,” said Dr. Ronald V. Duncan, general director of CGM. “Our staff will pray together and individually through out the day specifically for the financial crisis facing the people of the world.”

Duncan hopes others will join them on the third Wednesday of each month. “We invite people from our local community to join with us here in our offices,” said Duncan. “But we hope others from across the country and around the world will also join us in united prayer.”

To help those wishing to participate, CGM is producing a guide  to assist individuals focus their prayer. The resource will be available for download off the CGM homepage.

The CGM employees will gather from 7:30–8:00 AM (EST) and then again from 4:30–5:00 PM, all on company time, for a period of united and focused prayer. Throughout the day they will also have the opportunity for individual prayer in the chapel.

“People are hurting, lives are being affected, and we want to help, said Duncan. “Taking it to the Lord is one thing we can do. Please pray with us.”

To learn more about the Days of Prayer and Fasting click here, or contact Church of God Ministries, e-mail dfarlow@chog.org or call 765-648-2182.