National Day of Prayer set for May 4

The National Day of Prayer is scheduled to take place Thursday, May 4. Across the country, believers will gather to pray for the U.S., as well as their local communities and states.

Moms in Prayer Idaho will sponsor a local prayer program to be held from noon to 1 p.m. that day at the Meridian City Hall Courtyard, 33 E. Broadway Ave. Organizer Karla Slonaker stated everyone is welcome to come and participate in seven areas of prayer. Those include: Government, Military, Media, Business, Education, Church and Family. These are considered the seven centers of influence in the nation, as well as on a state and local level. The theme for the 2023 prayer event is Pray Fervently in Righteousness and Avail Much, based on James 5:16b.

“We will have local citizens lead those gathered in prayer for each of the seven areas listed on the website,” Slonaker said. “The gathering will last an hour and include some worship songs.”

For more information, go to nationaldayofprayer.org or contact Slonaker at karla4cm@hotmail.com or 509-669-6179. n

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