Governor's Prayer Breakfast
History On January 21, 1941, the newly elected governor of the state, Arthur B. Langlie, presided over the first Governor's Prayer Breakfast of its kind in the nation. He brought his friends together to pray with him and for him as he began his first term in office. Governor Langlie gave the keynote address followed by silent and audible prayers. He chose a verse that would characterize his three terms in office. "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea I will help thee; yea I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness." Isaiah 41:10. Governor Langlie believed strongly in a life dedicated to public service. He was once quoted as saying: "To be a good volunteer takes faith and then the willingness to act upon that faith. We must have faith in people, in ourselves, in the spiritual resources that exist in every person." To read more about coming together to pray and honor the virtues of love and faith in our state, please click here. To visit the Legislative Directory, please click here. The 72nd Breakfast It is in this same spirit that leaders come from across the State of Washington to join their elected officials for the annual Governor's Prayer Breakfast in Olympia. Each year breakfast attendees are honored guests of Members of the Washington State Legislator and are invited under invitation by Legislative Executive Committee organizers. The 2012 Governor's Prayer Breakfast is scheduled for Friday, March 2nd at the Red Lion Hotel in Olympia, Washington. The Governor of the State of Washington, and State Congressional Members will be in attendance. Men and women from all parts of the state will be joining together with their fellow elected officials, business leaders and students. To read more, please click here. Our Keynote speaker will be Former Prime Minister of Ethiopia Tamrat Layne. This may be the most unique testimony you will ever hear: from atheist, communist, freedom fighter commander to Prime Minister to prisoner to Jesus follower. Table hosts, elected officials and students are invited to join the pre-Breakfast dessert on Thursday, March 1st at the Red Lion Olympia. Registration is required. Registration through EventQ/CashLinq Registration Options: Additional Dessert Tickets (March 1st): $12 Individuals: Seating is first registered, first seated. Groups of more than two individuals cannot be guaranteed seats at the same table. (March 2nd): $36 As always we appreciate your prompt payment for every event. To register and pay for your tickets with a credit/debit card or electronic funds transfer, please click on REGISTER. If you have already registered and need to make a payment for tickets, tables or designated event donations you can pay online - click here, select "give now" and choose "Governor's Prayer Breakfast" from the drop-down menu. Please Note: Hotel accommodations are not included as part of this package. Lodging is the sole responsibility of the participant. We recommend you secure your travel arrangements as soon as possible. Hotel Information: Individuals/Hosts can call Red Lion Olympia for room rates and accommodation availability: 1-360-943-4000. Please mention that you are with the Governor's Prayer Breakfast group to receive a special rate (available only through 2/9/12). Past Events on CD/DVD Every year we have numerous requests for recordings of the Breakfast. Washington State's Public Affairs Network (TVW) provides annual coverage of the event. For those who wish to purchase a CD or DVD from TVW, please click here. Then search on "Prayer Breakfast". Thank you for visiting this website. As we develop and add more event details we will update the event pages on this site. Check back often to keep up to date on current event information and upcoming events in the future. To request further information or to receive additional information on the next Governor's Prayer Breakfast, please click here. |