DC Bible Marathon

U. S. Capitol Bible Reading Marathon
The 2008 U.S. Capitol Bible Reading Marathon Sunday, April 27 through May 1, 2008 Over the course of five days, hundreds of believers will come to the West Front of the U. S. Capitol to read the entire Bible aloud and without commentary for 90 continuous hours. *"Thy Word is a Lamp unto my feet, and a Light unto my path."* - Psalms 119:105
Help us keep God's Word raised up before a nation that needs to hear Its Eternal Truth
History of the Marathon Each year since 1990, believers have gathered on the steps of our nation's Capitol for a Bible Reading Marathon leading up to the National Day of Prayer. Many of the Bible Reading Marathons have been held in conjunction with the National Day of Prayer observances around our nation, which take place on the first Thursday of May. Dr. John A. Hash, founder of the International Bible Reading Association has seen the importance of people reading all of God's Word, Genesis through Revelation, to prepare their hearts to pray in the way God would have. God's Word and prayer are the real solutions to our nation's problems. This can only be accomplished by reading all the Bible because *God has magnified His Word above His Name* [Psalms 138:2]. Comments Rev. Michael Hall, Pastor of The Peoples' Church and Executive Director, International Bible Reading Association: "I believe God is using this vision singularly to call this nation back to the simplicity of God's Holy Word, the Bible...All of the participants -- workers, organizations, churches, legislators, and clergy -- come here for one reason alone, to honor the Bible, God's Word, by reading it without comment or interruption from beginning to end." Shirley Dobson, National Day of Prayer Chairman: "As God's Word instructs us, our personal prayers are essential in making a difference and impacting America for the better." Rev. Dr. Corinthia Boone, Chairman of the National Capitol Region National Day of Prayer and Coordinator of the 1990 Marathon: "There is excitement in the air in our nation's capital and we are looking for God to do great things. We are experiencing the urgency of prayer for our nation. God has told us: If My people, which are called by My Name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face (read My Word) . . . then I will . . . heal their land [II Chronicles 7:14].	Listen to live webcast CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
	Contribute The U. S. Capitol Bible Reading Marathon depends on the generosity of believers who want to hear God's Word ring out across the land. You can support the Marathon with your 100% tax-deductible contribution. Make a secure donation online with your credit card or PayPal account: Or mail a contribution to: International Bible Reading Assn. P. O. Box 50 Washington, DC 20044	Organizers and Sponsors International Bible Reading Association International Bible Reading Association Rev. Michael Hall and Terry Hall Executive Directors The People's Church Faith and Action Center for Christian Statesmanship Media Resources CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS Conduct a Marathon Ask for a "How-to Kit" so you can hold a Bible Reading Marathon in your own community. CLICK FOR HERE DETAILS Related Events National Day of Prayer National Capitol Region National Day of Prayer Presidential Prayer Team National Day of Prayer