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Covering the Capital: One Nation Under God

Feb 10, 2026

The 74th National Prayer Breakfast last Thursday drew a full house. Faith & Liberty was there to hear two significant announcements supporting people of faith.

In President Trump’s speech, he announced a major prayer event that will be held this May 17 to “rededicate America as one nation under God.” Americans from across the country will come together that day on the National Mall to pray, praise, and give thanks to God. This 12-hour sacred event called “Rededicate 250: National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise, and Thanksgiving” is part of America’s 250th birthday celebration and will be a day of speech, song, and storytelling.

Apparently referring to May 17, 1776, a national day of fasting and prayer declared by the Continental Congress before the Founders signed the Declaration of Independence, President Trump said: “Almost 250 years after our Founding Fathers took one of the greatest leaps of faith in human history … it reminds us that prayers strengthen, prayers heal, prayer empowers, and prayer saves. Quite simply, prayer is America’s superpower.”

Would you show your support for the many ways Faith & Liberty actively supports from Capitol Hill all that God is doing in our nation? We appreciate your faithful prayers and financial gifts that help Faith & Liberty thrive as we serve as your missionaries in our nation's capital.

Another significant announcement affirmed the right for teachers and students to pray in school — and not only silently.

President Trump said that the Department of Education has issued new guidance intended to protect the right of teachers and students to pray and express their faith in public schools.

“Public schools must permit students to pray privately and quietly by themselves, whether in class, at an athletic event, or before a meal,” reads the guidance. “Students may also pray in a speaking voice on the same terms as any other student might engage in non-religious speech.”

At Faith & Liberty, we rejoice that God is moving in our nation and that our President is leading not only his inner circle but also all Americans to pray and rededicate America to God.

“Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.” — Proverbs 14:34

Your missionaries in Washington, D.C.,

Faith & Liberty team

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MINISTRY RECAP
  • We host an America 250 intercessory prayer time every Saturday at our Ministry Center. Are you interested in joining us to pray for our nation? If so, please contact Patty Bills at 202-737-1776.
  • As noted above, the 74th National Prayer Breakfast was held last Thursday at the Washington Hilton. Peggy represented Faith & Liberty at the breakfast event.
  • The Religious Liberty Commission held its fifth hearing to discuss religious liberty issues related to antisemitism, as well as religious liberty issues in the private sector. Peggy was able to attend for Faith & Liberty.
  • Faith & Liberty team took an active role last week in the She Leads the Nations Launch and International Summit in Washington. Peggy Nienaber participated in the faith-based Solutions to Global Challenges Roundtable and the Congressional Prayer Breakfast, and we also shared with international visitors about the ministry of Faith & Liberty.
Rep. Young Kim spoke at She Leads the Nations.
 
Peggy met some who were honored as International Christian Women of Distinction.
 
Chairwoman Lisa McClain with Peggy at the She Leads the Nations opening ceremony.
 
Rep. Barry Moore (with wife, Heather, and Peggy) was a She Leads keynote speaker.

  • Peggy Nienaber met with the staff of Christian Concern from the U.K. as they discussed their challenges with defending faith and freedom. She escorted the Christian Concern team to Rep. Mary Miller’s office to discuss the recent Darlington nurses’ tribunal ruling regarding nurses who were forced to share a changing room with a “transgender” employee.

  • Peggy participated in the America 250 Civics Conference Call, planning for this year’s events to celebrate the birthday of our country.


COMING SOON 
  • Later this month, we’ll be starting and co-hosting an Israel Matters series with speakers and luncheons for congressional staff at our Ministry Center.
  • Next month, we will begin a new Bible study at Wednesday lunchtime! We are thankful that even with snowy weather, our Bible study attendance has been up! 
  • Hundreds of members of Congress and their staff are expected to head to the Cannon House Office Building to attend the 3rd Annual Hill Ministry & Faith Fair. Held in March, the ministry fair is organized by House Chaplain Margaret Kibben. Faith & Liberty will host a table and share about our ministry.
  • Lenten season starts soon! We will be participating in the Ash Wednesday service in the Capitol building.
  • Planning has begun for the various Bible reading events that will be held on Capitol Hill this year.


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