Thanks to all who served National Day of Prayer

May 1, 2008 reached a new level in Nevada as we continue to build on the work that went before. This year both Governor Jim Gibbons and his wife, First Lady Dawn Gibbons, helped to raise a shield of prayer over Nevada at the North/South Capitol Event at noon. Mrs. Gibbons read the Proclamation at Grant Sawyer State Building while Governor Jim Gibbons read the Proclamation at the Capitol in Carson City.

Many churches registered events for the National Day of Prayer in more than half our counties. Each one took a place on the wall to protect our freedom and unity. We celebrate each home and small gathering who set aside time today to seek God for the land. We are grateful for the leaders who took on the challenge of planning public gatherings at government centers Thank you who managed Prayer Breakfasts and Luncheons for this special day of nurturing the delicate plant of democracy which cannot long endure without cultivating the roots of our form of government in the Judeo-Christian faith of our fathers. Our diversity is a blessing but our capacity legally to welcome and incorporate the stranger is tied to the teaching of Jesus and the prophets. Loving God and one another is not a product of our contemporary education but of the embedding of God's word in our laws, institutions, and our history. When it is practiced, as we saw on May 1, it gives us new hope and courage. But we must maintain the watch "without ceasing."
The Mayor of Las Vegas, Oscar Goodman, and Pastor Troy Martinez, ably assisted by Neighborhood Services and Metro PD, showed that when we connect to serve without regard to religion, then we can unite to pray with those of like precious faith without offending. Such a feeling of possibility for our future comes from our shared dependence on God on this very special day--the First Thursday of May. Next year, bring your neighbors and join us.

Thanks to all who served at Homeless Connect

Pastor John Yesh has been a busy man around our valley but soon we will have his report of the Homeless Connect. In the meantime, to all volunteers and workers, God bless your work for our community and your compassion for the homeless!

Pray and Serve Project Homeless Connect

Prayer goes before any kingdom building connection. I am praying that we will rally around the April 10 effort to help the homeless who live among us connect with Help Hope Home. Project Homeless Connect participants include Clark County Social Services, Nevada Legal Services, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the Neighborhood Services Department of the City and the Community Interfaith Council, including the Rescue Mission, Catholic , Lutheran and Salvation Army social services. These people have been in the trenches for years and they know what works and what doesn't.

Las Vegas residents are charitable people but the workers, who strive to move the homeless off the street and back into society, sadly point out the fallacy of well-meaning people just driving up and opening the back of the SUV to dump out food and clothing. It turns into a demeaning free for all among those scrambling to pick up free stuff and leaves piles of debris behind. Three meals a day are served to the homeless where these services are centralized. They can find more than food and shelter at the shelters provided on Owens Street.

Let's pray about joining in this well orchestrated event that will bring three thousand homeless people into Cashman Field in an orderly process to tell us what they need and allow us to be instrumental in guiding them to services to meet their needs and create a path out of homelessness. You can learn how to make eternal connections during this event if you contact Pastor John Yesh, at BoulderCityBaptist@hotmail.com. Pastor John has led the way by pitching in to help the other agencies fill in gaps to serve the homeless in cooperation with the experts. By doing so, he has learned how to create a space within the overall system to meet with people for counsel, prayer, and personal conversations. His irrepressible warmth makes room for Pastor John. We are invited to go through open doors to reach the lost on April 10 at Project Homeless Connect.

You can become a volunteer by registering on-line at www.helphopehome.org or telephone Barbara Grostick at 702-455-5719. Whether it be working with children, guiding adults through the maze of providers to find the services they need, or manning a booth and meeting folks, there will be a myriad of opportunities to connect to pray and serve those whose need is greatest in our community. We'll be looking forward to meeting more of you at Cashman Field all day April 10. I'll be wearing my bright yellow Metro Police Volunteer shirt:-}
"The pursuit of happiness is smoother on the road of service to others," said a well-known brother in Christ.

Franklin Graham Cancels; Prayer Network Grows

Even though the team working to bring the Franklin Graham Festival to Las Vegas was diappointed when the Festival was canceled, our prayer network is stronger than ever. Nevada's National Day of Prayer 2008 is building momentum in numbers of venues and new coordinators that are taking on leadership to plan new events in Nevada. This year the State Capitol event will be extended by the addition of an event in Las Vegas at the Grant Sawyer State Office Building. Residents of the counties are excited to learn that they have coordinators to help them prepare for National Day of Prayer events in their towns.

During our meeting at Canyon Ridge at 6200 W. Lone Mountain Road, in Las Vegas, Feb. 9 at noon, we will learn to make the best use of our website to facilitate sharing of news and ideas across the state. Every time I make a phone call I find that there is exciting news to be shared in Panaca, Pahrump, Fernley, Elko, Mesquite... and I can't wait to hear from other places. We hope to make all of this available to all of you through the website.

GOVERNOR GIBBONS DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR LYON COUNTY

DATE: January 5, 2008



Fernley,Nevada— Following an assessment of the levee breach and flooded areas, Governor Jim Gibbons declared a State of Emergency at 2:00 p.m. PST for Lyon County.



Currently, state, local, and federal agencies continue to work together to ensure that residents are safely relocated and receiving any needed assistance.



The State of Nevada contacted FEMA early this morning following notification of the levee breach. FEMA immediately deployed emergency resources to Northern Nevada. Due to inclement weather, FEMA expects to arrive at Fallon Naval Air Station within the next 12 hours with food, blankets, bedding, and other emergency supplies. The Nevada National Guard will oversee the disbursement of the supplies.



“Our number one priority is ensuring the safety and security of the Fernley resident’s effected by the levee breach. Assistance from surrounding communities, statewide first responders, businesses, residents, and the federal government has been outstanding. We continue to work diligently to ensure that local residents have the supplies and assistance they need until they can safely return to their homes,” said Governor Jim Gibbons.



The state Emergency Operations Center will continue to monitor the flooding and is working closely with FEMA and local agencies to ensure that the needs of displaced residents are being met.



“Again, we continue to utilize all state, local, and federal resources to provide the utmost safety to the community of Fernley,” Governor Gibbons added.

National Day of Prayer - NEVADA: Updates and Radio Ads: 2 NDP 30-Second Generics

National Day of Prayer - Nevada: Seeking Team Leaders for Every County in Nevada

Nevada Unite: Seeking team leaders for every county in Nevada for National Day of Prayer, May 3, 2007. Please contact Ginny Rommel with the events held last year in your county or your NDP event plans for 2007.

If you would like to be part of the NDP this blog is designed to help you get connected! We welcome your interest and comments.

Ginny Rommel, State Coordinator, National Day of Prayer 2007. Send e-mail to VDouglas-Rommel@cox.net , or post comments here.

WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME A COORDINATOR

Highlights of the 2006 National Coordinator Conference

This year's National Coordinator Conference was a phenomenal success! More than 250 coordinators from 46 states gathered at the NDP headquarters in Colorado Springs, CO to be challenged, encouraged and refreshed through the power of prayer. Read more about the conference highlights.

What it takes to Become a Coordinator

By Lisa Crump NDPTF Coordinator Manager
A simple application with contact data and statement of faith, confirming your commitment to Christ is all that's needed to get you on the way to becoming a NDP Task Force volunteer coordinator.
Benefit # 1: You are not on your own----You will have front line training, assistance and prayer support through your National Area Leader, State Coordinator and fellow coordinators.
Benefit # 2: You don't have to invent a website----You will have the investment resource of a world class, national website at your finger tips with media, coordinator downloadable materials, year round information center, and prayer ministry helps. Additionally, a centralized NDP event listing draws attention from national and local media for helpful promotion. Constituents can readily find out how to participate in local efforts to call their communities to prayer.
Benefit # 3: You will grow spiritually and in fellowship----Annual Coordinator Conference in October to be face to face with fellow intercessors and prayer leaders across America in prayer, fellowship, networking, equipping and spiritual growth as meet with the Lord together!

Instructions for Becoming a Coordinator

If you are interested in becoming an NDP Coordinator, please read the "NDP Coordinator Responsibilities" article (see button below) then you can complete an application from the "Apply Online" link below. Apply Online to Become a Coordinator.