The Mayor of Dallas has proclaimed a Day of Prayer and Fasting on August 19 for the eradication of the Coronavirus Plague from Dallas.

It began with a dream and vision given to home improvement contractor Tom Altemus. He saw the scripture of Joshua 8:19 applied to modern day Dallas, where those awaiting the signal from God would take the city and light revival fires. The signal was the Day of Payer and Fasting to eradicate Coronavirus on the date corresponding to the scripture, 8/19. Let us pray that our Churches seize the opportunity to unite to bring healing and transformation to our city.

“It’s time to humble ourselves and pray,” Altemus said. “We’ve got to have help from God. We hope the idea of prayer and fasting will spread beyond Dallas and God will show up and heal our land.”

The diocese will livestream to its Facebook Page a prayer service from St. Matthew's Cathedral at noon, August 19. 

The Proclamation follows:    

“Whereas, the coronavirus pandemic had brought illness and death to many residents of Dallas; and

Whereas, the coronavirus pandemic has caused great economic harm, putting people out of work, closing businesses, and bringing hunger and hardship to many residents of Dallas; and

Whereas, the coronavirus pandemic interrupted the education of the children in our city and put our educators at risk; and

Whereas, the coronavirus continues to spread throughout our city; and

Whereas, the best human efforts have not yet found a cure; and

Whereas, throughout the history of Dallas, the State of Texas, and our nation people have turned to Almighty God in prayer to bring healing and deliverance where human efforts have failed; and

Whereas, August 19, 2020 shall be designated as, "Pray Dallas" day, a day of prayer and fasting for the eradication of the coronavirus from the City of Dallas; and

Whereas, residents of Dallas are encouraged to pray in place, whether at home, at work, or at school, at the noon hour on August 19,2020, and, if so led, to fast and pray during all or part of that day; and

Whereas, Houses of Faith are encouraged to ask their people to pray wherever they are at noon on August 19, 2020; and

Whereas, all are encouraged to unite in prayer, humbly asking God to eradicate the coronavirus and heal our City; and

Whereas, let us also rededicate ourselves to bringing healing to the sick, comfort to the broken hearted, help to the needy, wisdom to our children, hope to the hopeless, and unity to the city of Dallas.”

Now, therefore, I, Eric Johnson, Mayor of the City of Dallas, do hereby proclaim that August 19, 2020 be recognized as Pray Dallas Day.” 

We invite you to join with Christians of all traditions in prayer for the eradication of the Coronavirus plague on August 19. 

We believe that this Joshua 8:19 word is not just for Dallas, but is available to other cities, states, and countries willing to humble themselves, repent, and ask God to heal their land.

We ask that you spread the word about the Day of Prayer and Fasting to civic leaders, church leaders, and business leaders.  For more information visit PrayDallas.com. Together we can see the healing of our land.