National Day of Prayer is a time for folks throughout the county to show reverence rather than rage. On May 7, under the Farmer’s Market pavilion downtown, dozens of residents gathered to listen to sermons and prayers, giving thanks for the freedoms America has. Thanks to the organizational efforts of Gary McBride, the event had half a dozen speakers, including Pastor Steve Gerhart, Pastor Rudy Oakes, Mark Johnson, Mayor Jerry Lowery, Brett Rich, and other speakers and singers. Topics ranged from family to the importance of prayer and approaching day-to-day life. The Expositor’s own Caleb Andrews was invited to speak and offer a prayer as a local pastor as well.
The turnout was great. The Day of Prayer has been observed in the county for well over a decade. Executive Denny Wayne Robinson thanked everyone who has helped over the years make it a successful event, since it is likely the last Day of Prayer he will proclaim as Executive. There were well over fifty chairs set up for the event, with nearly every one taken, and still dozens more standing amongst the crowd.
The Expositor livestreamed the event, and the video is still on our Facebook page for anyone that was unable to attend in person.
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