Day Of Prayer Set For Thursday

The National Day of Prayer has history that dates back to colonial times. However, in 1952, President Harry Truman set aside the first Thursday of May as a day encouraging all Americans to pray.

Locally, organizers Ken Clarke of Trinity Life Ministry, Ivan Brown, Pastor of New Ross Christian Church and Dave Peach, of WIMC WCDQ and WCVL are inviting the public to participate in the National Day of Prayer observance in Montgomery County.  It takes place Thursday at noon on the steps of the Montgomery County Courthouse.

This year’s theme is “Pray Fervently in Righteousness” based on James 5:16 which says “ The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”

This is an opportunity for everyone to come together and lift up our government and community leaders in prayer.

Many local pastors and believers participate in the event. Participants and Prayer Focus:

• Government: Pastor Steve Whicker, East Side Baptist Church
• Military: Pastor Mark Roberts, Crossroads Community Church of Nazarene
• Media: Pastor Brian Campbell, First United Methodist Church
• Business: Pastor Jeff Hoenshell, Rock Point Church
• Education: Pastor Dave Keesee, Calvary Church
• First Responders: Paul Miller, Division Chief of EMS
• Church: Trinity Life Ministry Representative
• Family: Through the Gate Ministry Representative

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The National Day of Prayer observance in Montgomery County takes place Thursday at noon on the steps of the Montgomery County Courthouse. This year’s theme is “Pray Fervently in Righteousness” based on James 5:16 which says “ The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” This is an opportunity for everyone to come together and lift up our government and community leaders in prayer. Organizers Ken Clarke of Trinity Life Ministry, Ivan Brown, Pastor of New Ross Christian Church and Dave Peach, of WIMC WCDQ and WCVL invite the public to participate.