What is the National Day of Prayer?

Thu, 05/02/2013 - 10:11pm — Diane Dyer

The website, http://nationaldayofprayer.org relates that the National Day of Prayer “was established as an annual event in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. The observance of the National Day of Prayer is founded on the constitutional rights of freedom of speech and freedom of religion and can be celebrated by all Americans.” This year, national day of prayer was observed locally on Thursday morning at Morgantown Care and Rehab.

Singing of God Bless America

Those offering a prayer for others included Bro. Roger Taylor, Bro. Randy Burns, Bro. Greg Wallace, Rep C. B. Embry, Bro. Clinton White, Bro. David Rowland and Shirley Allen. Areas of prayer need included schools, churches, ministries, state government, local government, law enforcement, EMS, fire, emergency services, a prayer for America, the military and the family.

Music portions of the program included the National Anthem sung by Tiffany Winchell and MCRC Chaplain Bro. Jim McDaniel leading in the singing of God Bless America. Refreshments followed the program.