Download the below document for a sample schedule for your National Day of Prayer Gathering. This sample is taken directly from the 2024 Congressional National Observance in Washington D.C. 

Allow this sample schedule to guide you and inspire you, as you ask God for His will and plan for your National Day of Prayer gathering.

Download the below form to have participants sign to confirm that you have their permission to take their photo or record them, and then share the image or recording with the National Day of Prayer Task Force. 

Below are sample letters to invite various city and community leaders to attend or participate in your National Day of Prayer Gatherings. Each letter contains designated spaces to personalize 

PASTORAL INVITATION LETTER

Copy and personalize the below letter to encourage local pastors and clergy members by sharing about the National Day of Prayer, and inviting them to discuss their ideas and suggestions for the local NDP gathering. If their suggestions are in alignment with the mission and vision of the NDP Task Force, they might be a good fit to invite to further participate in the planning process or lead prayer at your gathering.

MEDIA INVITATION LETTER

Copy and personalize the below letter to invite local media outlets to attend your local National Day of Prayer gathering. This letter includes information about the history, significance, and newsworthiness of the gathering, and affirms our commitment to pray for all media personnel during prayers for Arts, Media and Entertainment. Space is provided for the specific details of your gathering.

GOVERNMENT INVITATION LETTER

Copy and personalize the below letter to invite a local government leader, such as a mayor, city council representative, or county commissioner to attend your local National Day of Prayer gathering. This letter includes information about the history of the National Day of Prayer, as well as a notice that a local National Day of Prayer proclamation has already been requested.

Government leaders are most often invited to gatherings to read the proclamation that is given from their office, and then be prayed over.

Download the below form to have all speakers, worship leaders, and prayer leaders sign ahead of your National Day of Prayer gathering. This document affirms our statement of faith, and lays a foundation for unity, agreement, and protection for both the gathering host and the guest leader.