QUICK NAVIGATION
- Thursday, April 9
The crew of the Artemis II is set to splash down today after the first lunar fly-by in 50 years.
President Donald Trump spoke via satellite with the astronauts on Monday, telling them, “You’ve made history and made all of America really proud… There’s nothing like what you’re doing, circling around the Moon for the first time in more than half a century and breaking the all-time record for the farthest distance from planet Earth… You really are modern-day pioneers.” He added, “I look forward to having you in the Oval Office at the White House and we will celebrate your incredible achievements and triumphs.“
The three NASA astronauts and one CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut have been aboard the Orion spacecraft, named Integrity, since the April 1 launch. This crew made the first trip around the moon since the last lunar mission, Apollo 17, in December 1972.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For the safe return of the Artemis II crew from their lunar fly-by mission.
- For President Trump and members of his Cabinet as they seek to ensure the U.S. is on the leading edge of technology.
- For wisdom for Administrator Jared Isaacman as he oversees NASA and U.S. space exploration and research.
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 • April 9, 2026
- 8:00 AM ET: The President participates in Executive Time
- 11:00 AM ET: The President receives his Intelligence Briefing
- 1:30 PM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
- 2:00 PM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
- 4:00 PM ET: The President participates in a Roundtable on MAHA
- 5:00 PM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
- 6:00 PM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
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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- Jake Auchincloss, Representative for Massachusetts
Jake Auchincloss, Representative for Massachusetts
- Born – January 1988 in Newton, Massachusetts
- Education – B.A., Harvard University; M.B.A., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Military Service – U.S. Marine Corps
- Profession – Cybersecurity manager, Lab manager
- Political Experience – Newton City Council
- In office since – 2021
- Family – Married to Michelle, 2 children
- Religious Affiliation – Jewish
- Jake Auchincloss, Representative for Massachusetts
- His Enduring Promise
By your endurance you will gain your lives. – Luke 21:19
Persecution, tribulation, and catastrophes are unpleasant things to ponder. In this passage, Jesus describes what the end times will be like. Nations will rise against nations, believers will be betrayed by their own friends and relatives, and they will be accused before authorities. Christians are to pray for the strength to escape persecution (Luke 21:36). Today’s verse instructs you to endure, to hang in there, keep your faith, and believe your redemption draws near.
In Romans 8, Paul compares the sufferings in this world to a woman in labor. “For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies” (Romans 8:22-23).
God’s promises are true: promises of answered prayers in the name of Jesus, of eternal life, that Jesus will return, and the dead in Christ will rise first, then those who remain will be caught up in the air with Him. And the Lord promises to answer your prayers. Pray for His will to be done on Earth. Intercede for your loved ones and all unbelievers to repent and receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. Meditate on His promised return and prepare to endure hardships here on earth, in faith. Ask the Lord to draw people to Himself and intercede for those in authority in the United States to honor and lift up the name of Jesus.
Today’s Verse: Luke 21:19
By your endurance you will gain your lives.
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: Matthew 24:1-14
Jesus left the temple and was going away, when his disciples came to point out to him the buildings of the temple. 2 But he answered them, “You see all these, do you not? Truly, I say to you, there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.”
3 As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” 4 And Jesus answered them, “See that no one leads you astray. 5 For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will lead many astray. 6 And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet. 7 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places. 8 All these are but the beginning of the birth pains.
9 “Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and put you to death, and you will be hated by all nations for my name’s sake. 10 And then many will fall away and betray one another and hate one another. 11 And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. 12 And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold. 13 But the one who endures to the end will be saved. 14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.
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.
