Craig von Buseck

The annual Global Day of Prayer event will be held Saturday, and will be broadcast worldwide via satellite. For the first time in its 11-year history, the prayer rally will originate from a U. S. city—Jacksonville, Fla.

The Global Day of Prayer unites Christians for worship through praise and prayer while mobilizing the Church to become involved in social issues, such as redeveloping urban areas, feeding the poor, and supporting the oppressed. 

The Global Day of Prayer is a worldwide movement which started in Cape Town, South Africa in 2000. Event organizers hope for Christians to unite in repentance and prayer, and encourage them to work together as God's servants for the blessing and healing of the nations.