The Call (religion)
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The Call is a series of prayer meetings led by Lou Engle and other Christian leaders, focusing on a united Christian church fasting and praying for spiritual breakthrough in America.[1]
[edit] Gatherings
- September 2, 2000 (Washington, D.C.) - Estimated 400,000[citation needed] gathered for fasting and prayer.
- July 7, 2007 Nashville, Tennessee - Estimated 70,000 gathered for fasting and prayer.
- January 12, 2008 Cincinnati, Ohio - Estimated 8,500 gathered for fasting and prayer.
- April 6, 2008 Montgomery, Alabama -- An estimated 20,000 people gathered to fast and pray. [2]
- August 16, 2008 - Estimated 70,000 met on The Mall for fasting and prayer in Washington DC [3]
- November 1, 2008 - A fasting and prayer rally at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, three days before national and state elections.[4][5]
[edit] References
- ^ TheCall : Learn
- ^ WSFA 12 News Montgomery, AL |Thousands Attend The Call in Montgomery
- ^ Montopoli, Brian (August 15, 2008). "Obama, McCain And The Evangelical Divide". CBS News. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/08/14/politics/main4351338.shtml. Retrieved on 2008-11-04.
- ^ Hall, Matthew T; Michael Stetz (November 2, 2008). "Religious groups gather on both sides of Prop. 8; Thousands at stadium; mayor speaks at vigil". San Diego Union-Tribune. http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20081102-9999-1n2call.html. Retrieved on 2008-11-04.
- ^ Jones, Lawrence (November 3, 2008). "Thousands Pray for Spiritual Revival at TheCall California". The Christian Post. http://christianpost.com/article/20081103/thousands-pray-for-spiritual-revival-at-thecall-california.htm. Retrieved on 2008-11-04.
