The National Day of Prayer was observed in Citrus County on Thursday, May 4, with a prayer service held at the Citrus County Courthouse in Inverness. The event, which was organized by the Citrus County Prayer Committee, drew a crowd of about 50 people who gathered to pray for the nation, its leaders, and its citizens.
The prayer service featured several speakers and musical performances, and was led by Pastor John Smith of the Inverness Baptist Church. “Lord, hear our prayer,” was the theme of this year’s National Day of Prayer, which was established in 1953 by a joint resolution of Congress. The event is held annually on the first Thursday in May, and is organized by the National Day of Prayer Task Force.
The Citrus County Prayer Committee, which organized the event, is a group of local churches and organizations that come together to promote prayer and spiritual activities in the community. The committee is chaired by Karen Johnson, a member of the Inverness Baptist Church. “We are grateful for the opportunity to come together and pray for our nation and our community,” Johnson said. “We believe that prayer has the power to bring people together and to make a positive impact on our world.”
The National Day of Prayer is a non-denominational event that is open to people of all faiths. It is a time for people to come together and pray for the nation, its leaders, and its citizens. The event is not affiliated with any particular church or organization, and is meant to be a celebration of the freedom to pray and worship in the United States.
Originally reported by Citrus County Chronicle – Inverness
Sources: Citrus County Chronicle – Inverness
