The Pocono Prayer Breakfast was started by Jack Muehlhan. About 30 years ago, when Jack was having lunch at Molly’s on Main Street in Stroudsburg, someone gave him a VHS tape of the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast that took place in Texas. Jack was inspired to start a Pocono-based Prayer Breakfast to unite the community. He received advice from a friend that set the direction for the event – Keep it simple and upscale. So, he approached the owner of the Stroudsmoor and asked him to host the event. They were hesitant and unsure if enough people would attend, but they agreed. Everyone was thrilled when 240 people showed up for the first event. Jack’s straightforward approach, drive, and dedication continued to make the event a success each year. And he always kept the event on track so it wrapped up on time for the work community to clock in at 9:00 a.m. He doesn’t take all the credit, however. “It was a modern-day miracle – I give the Lord all the credit,” he said.

“For 27 years, the Pocono Prayer Breakfast has brought over 700 community and business leaders who join together to hear a message of hope and pray for our government, businesses, healthcare, education, faith communities, residents, and families,” said Charlie Trapasso, Director. “It is truly encouraging to see countless people of all faiths and political backgrounds come together early in the morning to seek the blessings of God for our Pocono Mountain community, country, and nation.” The Breakfast (always held on the first Tuesday of October) is a non-profit event that highlights what unites us as Americans, with a focus on God and Country. Past leaders of our Nation have turned to Almighty God for strength and guidance. Through the inspiration of this gathering, those in attendance pray for our nation and hear a message of hope. Many high-profile speakers have shared their personal stories and powerful, life-transforming testimony at the Pocono Prayer Breakfast throughout the year.

This year they are pleased to welcome Major General Julie Bentz (retired) as the featured speaker. Major General Bentz retired from the U.S. Army after a successful 33-year career. She served on the Executive Office of the President National Security Council for three consecutive administrations as Senior Advisor for Emerging Technologies, Deputy Senior Director for Weapons of Mass Destruction, Director of Strategic Capabilities, Director of Nuclear Defense Policy, Deputy Director of the Joint Improvised Explosives Device Defeat Organization and Vice Director of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. She holds a M.S. in National Security Strategy from the National Defense University, a Ph.D., and a M.S. in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Missouri. Major Bentz will share her powerful testimony of how her faith has shaped her personal life, sustained her through loss, and influenced her immense professional success.

Those interested in attending can purchase tickets online at poconoprayerbreakfast.org or by check, payable to “Pocono Prayer Breakfast,” P.O. Box 193, Tannersville, PA 18372. Tickets are $25 per person or $250 for a table of 10.

All questions or ticket inquiries can be shared via email at poconoprayerbreakfast@gmail.com or by phone at 570-977-3369.

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