Karen Peck & New River Hosts Online Prayer Meeting

Hendersonville, TN (May 1, 2015) –In honor of the National Day of Prayer on May 7th, Karen Peck & New River announce an opportunity for fans across the world to band together in prayer.

During the upcoming week, the group invites you to post prayer requests on their social media pages. Then, on Thursday evening at 6:30 pm cst, Karen will host a time of prayer to lift up the requests, as well as pray for America and other current events.

“We are in need of prayer now more than ever, not only as a nation, but in each of our lives personally. Everybody has something going on in their lives, big or small, that impacts them and as believers we need to join together and lift up one another,” shares Karen Peck Gooch. “We have been flooded with prayer, love and encouragement with Rickey’s recent cancer diagnosis and treatments and we look forward to the opportunity to pray for all those who have been so kind and gracious in our time of need.”

Karen Peck & New River recently released a powerful new music video for the single, “Pray Now” off the new album by the same name. To view the video, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjKikMdbYaA.

Find Karen Peck & New River on Facebook (Karen Peck And New River) or Twitter (@KarenPeckNR).

Daywind Records is home to an award-winning roster of artists, including Legacy Five, Adam Crabb, Browders, Jim Brady Trio, Greater Vision, Joseph Habedank, Adam Crabb, Blackwood Brothers, Bowling Family, Tribute, Nelons, Brian Free & Assurance, and Wilburn & Wilburn, among others. Daywind is distributed to retail through New Day Christian Distributors, Sony Red, and all major digital outlets, including iTunes.

For more information, visit www.daywindrecords.com or contact Dani Phillips at publicity@daywind.com. For more information on Karen Peck & New River, visit karenpeckandnewriver.com.

Karen Peck and New River Release New Video "Pray Now"

Dahlonega, GA (April 29, 2015) Dove Award winning Gospel group, Karen Peck and New River have just released their new video "Pray Now." This video is timely in its release.

With tensions high in this Nation the message of this video is certain to grab at the hearts of those who see it. Our Nation, our churches, and our personal lives all benefit when we gather together in prayer.

At a flag pole, in a church, in an auditorium, or just together in our hearts the one thing we all need is prayer.

With the trial of Karen's husband, Ricky, undergoing cancer treatment this song and video have touched her and her family in a very personal way and it is sure to touch you wherever you are in life.

Karen commented, "We have drawn such strength by praying The Lord's Prayer every day. As we approach The National Day of Prayer, let's bind together and pray for each other, our leaders, and our country. Will you share this video and help us to spread the word of encouragement and hope through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ? He answers prayer!!”

You can view the video by using the following link: https://youtu.be/rjKikMdbYaA .

The group's CD hit the market this week. Pray Now was produced by Wayne Haun and includes songs written by Karen Peck Gooch, Kenna West, Gerald Crabb, Jason Cox and many more. The first single and title track, "Pray Now”, shipped to radio in March and is already at #5 on the Absolutely Gospel Music Weekly Chart and debuted at #36 on the Singing News Monthly Radio Chart.

Please help Karen, Susan and Jeff spread the word by using this suggested Hashtag for social media: #PrayNow .

If you would like to interview Karen Peck and New River contact AG Publicity at info@agpublicity.com .

To learn more about Karen Peck and New River go to http://www.karenpeckandnewriver.com or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Karen-Peck-and-New-River .

You can Twitter her at https://twitter.com/karenpeckgooch .

Karen Peck and New River are booked by The Harper Agency. Contact them at http://www.harperagency.com or by E-mail at info@harperagency.com .

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About Karen Peck and New River

No doubt the most popular mixed trio in Gospel Music, Karen Peck and New River are a music powerhouse in the music industry. With hit after hit and multiple number one songs, they are one of the most sought after groups today. Karen is known country flair and for having possibly the finest and highest soprano voice in any genre of music. Karen was also recipient of the Susan Unthank Memorial Award, an award given by Absolutely Gospel Music only to women who have excelled in their work in a man's world. Karen had a feature role in the hit movie "Joyful Noise”, starring Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah. New River's hit song "Four Days Late” has become a classic in Gospel music.

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER IS CONSTITUTIONAL

APPEALS COURT TOSSES OUT CASE AGAINST THE ANNUAL DAY OF PRAYER

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO (APRIL 14, 2011) – Earlier today, a panel of the U.S. court of appeals overturned a ruling that previously found the law requiring the President to proclaim a National Day of Prayer each year as unconstitutional. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit, based in Chicago, ruled 3-0 that the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) and its plaintiffs do not have standing to continue their challenge of the 1952 congressional act declaring an annual National Day of Prayer.

According to the appeals court ruling, the proclamation imposes no requirement on a person and therefore no one is hurt by a request that can be declined. "Those who do not agree with a president's statement may speak in opposition to it, they are not entitled to silence the speech of which they disapprove," wrote the appeals court's chief judge Frank Easterbrook, who was appointed by President Ronald Reagan.

Shirley Dobson, Chairman of the National Day of Prayer (NDP) Task Force and wife of Focus on the Family Founder Dr. James Dobson, said “I applaud the decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit. Since the days of our Founding Fathers, the government has protected and encouraged public prayer and other expressions of dependence on the Almighty. Prayer is an indispensable part of our heritage, and as citizens, we must remain faithful in our commitment to intercede for our nation during this pivotal and challenging time.”

Michael Calhoun, Director of Strategic Communication for the National Day of Prayer (NDP) Task Force added, “This is definitely a victory for the free exercise of religion that our Founding Fathers sought to ensure, and we are thankful for the outcome. I can’t think of a time in recent memory when it has been more important to pray for wisdom and direction for our country and its leaders… I hope millions will join the ongoing efforts of our NDP Task Force to that end.”

The 60th annual observance of the National Day of Prayer will take place on Thursday, May 5th – this year’s theme, “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,” is based on Psalm 91:2: “I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Esteemed author and international advocate for people with disabilities, Joni Eareckson Tada will serve as the 2011 Honorary Chairman of the NDP Task Force and will give the keynote address at the national observance in Washington, D.C., to be held at the Cannon House Office Building.

To learn more, or to find a National Day of Prayer event in your community, visit www.NationalDayofPrayer.org

About the National Day of Prayer
The National Day of Prayer tradition predates the founding of the United States of America, evidenced by the Continental Congress’ proclamation in 1775 setting aside a day of prayer. In 1952, Congress established an annual day of prayer and, in 1988, that law was amended, designating the National Day of Prayer as the first Thursday in May.