US EditionNational Day of Prayer draws big crowd in Caroline County
- On May 1, 2025, people in Charles Town and nationwide came together at local courthouses and community centers to participate in a day dedicated to collective prayer and reflection.
- The event developed from a historical tradition tied to Thanksgiving, officially designated by President Lincoln in 1863, evolving into a spring day devoted to prayer and reflection.
- Angela Wood of Fellowship Bible Church led the Charles Town prayer gathering, distributing prayer guides provided by the organization that coordinates the National Day of Prayer. The event followed the 2025 theme inspired by Romans 15:13, which encourages hope and the release of personal burdens.
- Participants prayed specifically for government officials, law enforcement, military members, and youth, while thousands of churches nationwide held vigils urging, “God, we need You!” as a call for moral renewal.
- This observance highlights the nation’s Christian heritage and exemplifies community unity in seeking hope amid concerns over moral and spiritual challenges, while leaders urge continued prayer beyond the day's ceremonies.
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National Day of Prayer event held May 1 - The Atmore Advance
The National Day of Prayer event was held May 1 at Escambia County High School’s Cornell Torrence Gymnasium. Civic and church leaders led the event, which included song, Bible reading, prayer for different groups and the blowing of the shofar. The post National Day of Prayer event held May 1 appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Holyoke community gathers for National Day of Prayer
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) - Communities across western Massachusetts observed National Day of Prayer, which has become a treasured part of our nation's heritage of faith. This annual observance is held on the first Thursday of May each year, and in the City of Holyoke, individuals from different backgrounds and beliefs join for a common purpose. A large crowd gathered in front of Holyoke City Hall to celebrate this year's theme, "Pour Out To The God…
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