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- Tuesday, April 28
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are hosting a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House for King Charles and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom.
The White House stated, “Drawing upon a tradition that dates back to the 18th century, the President and First Lady will proudly mark the official arrival of Their Majesties with a traditional military arrival ceremony with Military Honors rendered by the United States Army Herald Trumpets. National anthems of both countries will be played by ‘The President’s Own‘ United States Marine Band, with the Presidential Salute Battery rendering a 21-gun cannon salute.“
King Charles will be addressing a joint session of Congress today as part of the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence from British rule.
This evening, the president and first lady are holding a State Dinner for the royal couple in the East Room of the White House.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For President Trump as he and his administration assess the state of foreign and domestic policies.
- For the president to be prudent in his discussions with the British monarch.
- For the first lady as she advocates for children with her Be Best and Fostering the Future initiatives.
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 28, 2026
- 8:00 AM ET: The President participates in Executive Time
- 10:35 AM ET: The President and The First Lady participate in a Greeting with His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Her Majesty Queen Camilla
- 11:10 AM ET: The President and The First Lady participate in a Guestbook Signing and Official Gift Exchange with His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Her Majesty Queen Camilla
- 11:20 AM ET: The President and The First Lady participate in a Receiving Line with Official Delegations
- 11:40 AM ET: The President and His Majesty The King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland participate in a Bilateral Meeting
- 7:00 PM ET: The President and The First Lady participate in a Greeting with His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Her Majesty Queen Camilla
- 7:05 PM ET: The President and The First Lady participate in a Tour and Document Viewing with His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Her Majesty Queen Camilla
- 7:20 PM ET: The President and The First Lady participate in a Receiving Line
- 8:05 PM ET: The President and The First Lady participate in a Dinner with His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Her Majesty Queen Camilla
For 25 years, The Presidential Prayer Team has united millions in sharing their prayers for America on the National Day of Prayer. We offer real-time, coast-to-coast prayer activities for those who might be unable to attend local events.
This year is especially meaningful as our nation joyfully celebrates its 250th birthday! What an extraordinary milestone marking God’s faithfulness across generations. Wherever you are, join believers nationwide as we give thanks for our nation’s history, celebrate the freedoms we enjoy, and boldly lift America and its leaders to the Lord in prayer.
Record Your Prayer Today
Call in and RECORD a prayer to be aired on May 7, 2026, the National Day of Prayer! You can be a blessing and encouragement to others, simply by adding your voice in lifting up our nation and leaders in prayer.
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Suggested Prayer Topics
• God’s faithfulness
• A specific federal or local government official
• U.S. military, veterans and first responders
(Prayer example from Dan in Georgia)
The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. – James 5:16
PRAYER GUIDE
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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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- Nicole Malliotakis, Representative for New York
Nicole Malliotakis, Representative for New York
- Born – November 1980 in New York City, New York
- Education – B.A., Seton Hall University; M.B.A., Wagner College
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Politician
- Political Experience – New York state assembly
- In office since – 2021
- Family – Single
- Religious Affiliation – Greek Orthodox
- Nicole Malliotakis, Representative for New York
- Train for the Race
But watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of life. – Luke 21:34
Runners spend months, and sometimes years, training for races. Whether they are sprinting, running a 5K, a marathon, or a steeplechase, there is a great deal of hard work and training that they must do to prepare for race day. Without focused training, the consequences could be disastrous.
The Christian life has been compared to a big race (Hebrews 12:1). Every Bible passage, prayer, and act of worship helps prepare believers for something bigger that is coming – the return of Jesus to the Earth. In Luke 21, Jesus cautioned His followers to watch out for worldly cares that could prevent them from being ready when He returns. In the same way that a runner must be vigilant to eat healthy, get sufficient rest, and exercise their muscles regularly, Christians need to diligently prepare themselves for the life of faith.
The “finish line” is fast approaching for this world. Jesus has promised that He is coming back for His Bride, the Church (John 14:3). No one knows “the day or the hour” (Mark 13:32), which is why it is important to start preparing now. Would you live your life differently if you knew Jesus was coming back tomorrow?
Live each day with the realization that Jesus may come back at any time. Watch. Be ready. Like the runner who trains with perseverance, invest your time in preparing for Jesus’ return. Ask Him to guide you in the path He has for you. Pray over the nation’s officials and legislators, that they would increasingly look to the Lord in their decisions.
Today’s Verse: Luke 21:34
But watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a trap.
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: 1 Corinthians 9:23-27; Hebrews 12:1-2
23 I do it all for the sake of the gospel, that I may share with them in its blessings.
24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. 25 Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. 26 So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air. 27 But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
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.
