It's been three weeks since I announced the 50 States of Pray event and I wanted to share an update.
I've had a ton of positive interest, several (cleared) misunderstandings and no negative feedback.
With less than two weeks to go before the Linky List opens, there are already twenty people pledged to represent their state and one person representing a foreign state.
Full details about the 50 States of Pray event are here, but the basic goal is that I'd love to find at least one person (but the more the merrier) from each U.S. state to participate.
But wait! (as they say on TV:) This is absolutely open to anyone, anywhere. Imagine if we got one person from 50 independent states (countries), too. That would be amazing!
If interested, please join the Linky List Monday, Dec. 2, 2013 and then on Christmas Eve, take a moment, (and in about 100 words), share a prayer, a thought, a memory, a hope, a regret about the past and/or a wish for the future.
Posts can obviously be scheduled ahead of time (at least on Blogger) and I'm not expecting people to comment on a lot of blogs - it's Christmas Eve! - but I believe these posts will have the ability to bring some comfort and/or peace to the right reader at the right time.
Thanks for all those who've pledged their support and I would ask that folks continue to help me spread the word through Blog mentions, Button grabs, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, etc.
Hopes. Dreams. Heart.
30 comments:
I'll be happy to participate. (:
Merci, Elise... I'll write France down in your column :)
All ready to sign up!!
Sounds like an inspiring evening planned, Mark. Good luck on it. :)
And thanks for dropping by.
M.L. Swift, Writer
Looking forward to participating!
I'm glad your hop is coming along. It's a good thing. :)
I've got this noted on my blog line-up. I'm not sure what all's been taken yet, but for corporate prayer I don't guess it matters. Since I'll probably be in New Jersey at the time I'll pick NJ, but I'll be praying for Tennessee and California as well since those both matter a lot to me.
Good event for Christmas Eve.
Lee
Tossing It Out
I've lived in five states, but unfortunately, can only only post from one. :)
This sounds wonderful, Mark. I like the name. 50 States of Pray has a nice ring to it.
Hi Mark .. I'm sure I can do this - so count me in .. not sure where I live though - as you may have a UKer already ..
Cheers Hilary
Hmmm, guess I better start planning my post.
I love this idea and will be signing up.
Glad to help and can't wait Mark.
Brilliant idea. And so very necessary at what is a difficult time of year for so many people.
Oh yeah -- already planning my Hoosier-centric Indiana post...
A truly worthwhile project, grabbing my button! Inspiration for the blogosphere and the world!
I must have fallen on my head somewhere or fell into a crack, lol! This is the first I've heard of this.
I'll have to think on this a bit. I don't write prayers--I'm more of the conversation with the Father sort, but there are memories...oh-kay I'm thinking....
Sia McKye Over Coffee
Great event for the festive season, Mark.
I'm ready! I'll have to get my butt in gear to spread the word...or at least put it on my side bar. Have you announced it in day dreamers?
I'd be happy to particpate- I'm from New York
Mazza dude,
Y'all have an awesome time with this. Even thought I'm not involved, I do discreetly share your posting in the background.
I hope, no matter what um State, you're in, you have an awesome time. I shall represent the Independent Republic of Penny :)
Wishing you a good weekend.
Gary
Hi, Mark, Elizabeth again (aka Betsy). Not sure my other reply to your earlier question made it through. I can indeed represent NH on the States of Pray day. Looking forward to it. I guess I have not tended to my google profile but you can find me on Facebook under Betsy Donovan Marro and also here on my blog:http://elizabethmarroblog.com. I'll work on the Google thing soon!
Hey, did you need a Nevadan? This sounds great!
Sarah Allen
(From Sarah, with Joy)
Mark, whether I post on a blog or not, I will definitely be joining all who lift prayers up on Christmas eve-- I love the idea of writers coming together.
Sounds good.
Looking forward to participating.
I'd be happy to sign up. Montana's gotta represent :) (Well, this Cali girl will at least vouch for the state, haha!)
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Ready for Dec 2. Captain!
Sounds wonderful!!
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