The National Day of Prayer, a day where citizens nationwide join as one to pray for their nation and the people within it, is drawing near. The official holiday is observed, Thursday May 1.
The holiday, which was signed into law in 1952 by Harry Truman, is recognized officially. Although primarily a Christian event, any religion is recognized on this day, and many religions beyond Christianity will be participating.
Groups in schools, businesses and families will be taking the time out of their schedule to pray. Some are even going further than prayer by fasting and spending all day in worship.
2014 is hosting the 63rd annual Day of Prayer. The theme for this year is ‘One Voice, United in Prayer‘, which is intended to emphasize individuals resting their faith in Christ. The verse for the year is Romans 15:6, “So that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.?
Within Fresno county, prayer groups will be held at Fresno City Hall from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and at Clovis City Hall from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Student leadership advisor, Robert Foshee, who considers the National Day of Prayer to be an important annual event, has scheduled time out of the school day for this occasion.
“National Day of Prayer is very important to the school year because it brings us all together for something important,” Foshee said. “When students get to school on Thursday, at 8 a.m., we’re going to have a special chapel where we can all pray and experience the Day of Prayer.”
At FC, the National Day of Prayer will be combined with end-of-the-year convocation. Superintendent Debbie Siebert enjoys how this ties up the school year with unity.
“My favorite part is all of us together in one place, with one heart, focused on one purpose,” Siebert said. “It is an awe inspiring event. I love looking out over the crowd and seeing all the faces reflecting God’s personal love.”
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