….A Protest Protests are necessary since our message of truth often confronts the world’s values. But the specific purpose of this occasion is to positively declare who we are for, not what we are against.
….Issues-Oriented No matter how passionately we feel about an issue, Jesus remains center stage during the March. We exclude causes we disagree with as well as the ones we believe in.
“Marching and public proclamation are not new expressions for the Church. Joshua led the Israelites as they marched around Jericho. As they shouted, the walls of the city crumbled and God’s people won a great victory. During the Triumphant Procession on Palm Sunday, a large multitude gathered to sing, shout and offer their praise to Jesus as He rode past on a donkey.
In more recent history, marching and proclamation were a part of the beginnings of the Salvation Army and the Methodists. In 1885, the Salvation Army marched to the Houses of Parliament with a petition of 343,000 signatures, demanding that the trade in child prostitution be stopped and the age of consent be raised from 13 to 16 years old. They succeeded, and lives were changed.”
Praise – The Lord Jesus deserves extravagant praise. He is worthy of not only our individual adoration, but also parades of praise, which will fill our streets.
Prayer – The March concludes with a Praise and Prayer Rally, where believers join together to intercede for our nation and the cities and people of the world.
Proclamation – We are the proclaimers of God’s truth. By our presence on the streets, we bless the nation with the good news that Jesus Christ has risen.
Unity – Believers of all ages, races, denominations, and affiliations come together to lift up their highest common denominator: Jesus Christ. Each group brings its distinct personality to the March and there is room for everyone in the family of faith in this march.
Denominational and Racial Reconciliation – The March gives us a chance to show undivided love as we leave secondary differences behind us and come together to worship Jesus Christ. The March displays that we can live in peace with each other by the power of the Prince of Peace.
Repentance – These public confessions break curses over our nation and release God’s blessings. We become obedient to 2 Chronicles 7:14.
Humility – Jesus rode to town on Palm Sunday on a gentle donkey. We can give him the same kind of vehicle by marching with humility.
