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A Prayer for America250
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk Ivan Mesa , as published by The Gospel Coalition
· July 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about this practice and the church's activities are available from The Gospel Coalition, a local source.
In the local area, an elder at a church has a significant role in leading prayer. This responsibility involves interceding on behalf of the church and modeling prayer for its members. The elder also gives voice to the collective thoughts and feelings of the congregation.
The church has a practice of focusing on one nation each Sunday. Further details about this practice and the church's activities are available from The Gospel Coalition, a local source. For those interested in learning more about the church's prayer practices and its focus on different nations, additional information can be found through The Gospel Coalition.
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Category: missions Published: July 4, 2026 Source: The Gospel Coalition Reading time: 1 min
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