64th Annual National Day of Prayer observed

“One Voice United In Prayer,” was the message of the 64th Annual National Day of Prayer, observed today at noon at the Eunice City Hall parking lot area.
The theme of the 64th annual national observation was “One Voice United In Prayer.”
It is based on I Kings 8:28, “Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying in your presence this day.” A small crowd of people gathered to pray for our city, state and nation.
GEMA (Greater Eunice Ministerial Alliance) President Deacon David Guillory welcomed and led an opening prayer for our Nation.
Many of Eunice’s church ministers of all faiths led people in prayer involving different segments of our lives; our community, schools, military, marriages, our churches, our elderly and families, and law and firemen enforcement officers. Also, a prayer was led to end abortion.
Vocalist Sarah Pulling of Eunice, accompanied by Connie Beaugh, organist, led an opening song selection, “Refiner’s Fire.” At the conclusion of the event, Pulling sang, “God Bless America.”
The National Day of Prayer is held annually on the first Thursday of May inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation and its leadership in the seven centers of power -government, military, media, business, education, church and family. It is based on the constitutional rights of freedom of speech and freedom of religion.
Days of Prayer have been called for since 1775 when the Continental Congress designated a time for prayer in forming a new nation. In 1863, Abraham Lincoln called for such a day.
The National Day of Prayer was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman.
Congress’ intention was that all who sought to pray, regardless their denomination, for this nation would be encouraged to do so in any way deemed appropriate.