This Thursday, February 4, 2010 , 5pm -7pm 1190 WLIB’S Hezekiah Walker along with Joel and Victoria Osteen, invite the entire Tri-State area to join them in Time Square for “ A Night of HOPE, HEALING and PRAYER” in support of  Haiti. 

Donnie McClurkin and Rev. Al Sharpton have also confirmed their attendance.  The prayer vigil represents the Christian community's support for Haiti and through love, faith and prayer, promises to bring revitalization and hope to the people of Haiti. The event is free and open to people of all faiths.

The vigil will take place at Times Square, starting from 46th St. and culminating at 48th St. (Duffy Square). Expected in attendance are a host of dignitaries representing the elite of entertainment, political, business and ecumenical socialites.

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Bishop Walker stated” This is the one thing that everyone can participate in. During a time that the economy is still suffering for some, Prayer is free and available to everyone. It is the one thing that causes us to trust in something greater than us". Bishop Walker’s “Afternoon Praise” can be heard Monday-Friday 2pm-7pm on 1190 WLIB and  Sundays 6am-8am on sister station 107.5 WBLS.

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1190 WLIB’s involvement in the Prayer for Haiti is one of many Haitian Relief initiatives.  WLIB and its sister station 107.5 WBLS have several relief programs in the works including information to get local children involved in the efforts.  Log onto WLIB.com for more information and for a list of organizations accepting donations.