Next week our national leaders will be gathering for the annual National Prayer Breakfast on Feb. 5, 2009.  They will be joined by many prominent individuals from around the world.  It is an important time of gathering to pray together, across and despite cultural, religious and political lines.  This event will be viewable by simulcast for anyone who would like to participate through the web for the first time!  Mark will also be attending the NPB and meeting with many leaders in the surrounding days.

For the first time in its 57-year history the National Prayer Breakfast will be available for viewing “live” over the Internet. We are hoping that this will enable more people to participate and join us in prayer for our leaders. We cordially invite you to view the simulcast of the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, February 5, 2009 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. EST.

There is a charge of $5.00 for viewing the National Prayer Breakfast to cover the cost of the simulcast. Please REGISTER NOW (or before February 4).  Once registered you will receive a confirmation letter and instructions.  If you prefer, you can also view the event at a later time. Delayed viewing will start approximately one hour after the event concludes.

Register Now!

Note: Several people have asked if the simulcast is available for group viewing. The answer is YES. If you have a large monitor, projector, and external speakers you can view it as a group.

Author Brian McLaren recommended A Deadly Misunderstanding to readers of his blog this week in Muslim, Christian, Jew, Agnostic; a book review was posted on Veterans Today; and Brett Tilford talked about Mark’s stories of building friendships with Muslims.  He posted the following video of Mark speaking in May 2008 on his blog: