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Georgia Baptists urged to a time of repentance, restoration with August prayer emphasis

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Posted Thursday, June 25, 2020 5:27 pm

The Christian Index

DULUTH — A time of prayer Aug. 2-9 will bring churches from across the state together to focus on God’s healing power for unrest and conflict permeating the nation, say Georgia Baptist leaders.

Pray Georgia is described as a “solemn assembly” and will begin Sunday, Aug. 2. Over the following six days ending on Saturday, Georgia Baptists will pray over six areas: repentance, salvation, unity, healing, renewal, and wisdom. On a specified day, churches in a particular ministry region will be encouraged to take part in a time of prayer and fasting in addition to the prayer emphasis.

Further plans are in development to culminate the event Sunday, Aug. 9 with a statewide event. More information will be forthcoming.

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