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- Monday, October 19
Today, President Donald Trump will speak at a midterm campaign rally at the Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center in Wichita, Kansas.
Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Riley Barnes is concluding travel to Israel today. Israel will be holding elections later this month.
President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu have engaged in recent discussions regarding the possible resumption of military strikes on Iran. Mediators from Qatar have been waiting for the Islamic Republic to respond to the latest U.S. counterproposal for peace.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For wisdom for President Trump as he considers next steps with the Iranian regime.
- For Secretary Rubio and U.S. diplomats as they discuss mutual concerns with foreign ministers and leaders
- For federal justices and judges as they hear legal challenges to the president’s policies.
First Ministry Letter of 2026!
Our gift to you this holiday as we remember the true reason for the season with sacred and traditional Christmas music.PRESIDENT’S SCHEDULE
- President’s Today Schedule • October 19, 2026
For Monday October 19, 2026:
- 8:00 AM ET: Participates in Executive Time
- 8:45 AM ET: In-Town Pool Call Time
- 11:00 AM ET: And The First Lady sign an Executive Order
- 12:30 PM ET: Participates in a Policy Meeting
- 2:05 PM ET: Out-of-Town Travel Pool Call Time
- 7:00 PM ET: Holds a political rally in Park City, KS [6:00 PM Local]
- TBD: Departs the White House en route Wichita, Kansas
- TBD: Arrives Wichita, Kansas [CDT Local]
- TBD: Departs Wichita, Kansas en route the White House [CDT Local]
- TBD: Arrives the White House
Updated as of 9:00 AM, Monday, October 19, 2026 (via White House Time – ET)
As we lift up the federal government of United States of America, each day we will highlight one elected or appointed federal official serving in office. Pray with us for each of them as they tackle their unique responsibilities and fulfill their oaths of office.
TODAY’S NATIONAL LEADER FOR PRAYER
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- Jeffrey Kessler, Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security
Jeffrey Kessler, Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security
- Education – B.A., Yale University; M.A., University of Chicago; M.S., J.D., Stanford University
- Military Service – None
- Profession – International Trade Attorney
- Political Experience – Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Enforcement and Compliance
- In office since – 2025
- Family – Undisclosed
- Religious Affiliation – Undisclosed
- Jeffrey Kessler, Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security
- Kingdom Life
As a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. – Ephesians 1:10
Ligaments, tendons, and muscles each have their own purpose, but they are connected together strongly in their functions. You can function perfectly well without understanding what each one does in your body, as long as each works as it should. However, things are different when one of them is strained!
When you consider the world in which you live, recognize that it strains under the curse of sin. God created all things with perfection, but sin has caused tension, stress, and anxiety in humankind. And yet, the Lord, in His infinite wisdom, has a purpose and plan that will continue to be carried out. Old Testament prophets did not fully comprehend the how and when of the Savior. It was a mystery not yet revealed to them. They lived in a span of time where they received only a partial glimpse of God’s plan.
When Jesus came to Earth as Savior, He brought a new way of life to Jewish believers – one filled with the Holy Spirit, and devoid of animal sacrifice. The first-century believers were now a Church united under the headship of Christ. It will exist until Jesus comes again in the fullness of time to “unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth” (Ephesians 1:10).
Until that time, live in the light of eternity by showing the love of Christ in all you do. Unite with other believers in proclaiming the love of God that is available to all. Speak up and be a witness to new life as a citizen of His kingdom. Pray for Christians serving in government and those running for elected office to seek God’s will and be His faithful representatives.
Today’s Verse: Ephesians 1:10
As a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth.
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Recommended for further reading: Romans 8:19-25
19 For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. 23 And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. 24 For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
