EAST TEXAS (KLTV/KTRE) – First established by Congress in 1952, the National Day of Prayer will mark its 75th anniversary on Thursday. In a law modified by President Ronald Reagan in 1998, the observance falls on the first Thursday of May. The President is required to sign a proclamation each year encouraging all Americans to pray on this day.
This year’s national theme, ‘Glorify God Among the Nations – Seeking Him in All Generations,’ comes from 1 Chronicles, which reads, “Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples.”
Observances are planned in all 50 states, with several East Texas communities hosting National Day of Prayer events to unite in prayer.
Athens: 11:00 a.m. on the west lawn of the Henderson County Courthouse.Canton: 12:15 p.m. at the Van Zandt County Courthouse.Cushing: 7:30 a.m. at Denny-Sides Coliseum at the Cushing Junior High/High School campus.Lindale: 6:00 p.m. at JAMA (Jesus Awakening Movement for America) Global Campus, located at 22392 FM 16 W.Lufkin: 12:00 p.m. at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center, located at 601 N. 2nd Street.Longview: 12:00 p.m. in front of the Gregg County Courthouse.Rusk: 12:00 p.m. at the Cherokee County Courthouse.Tyler: Breakfast will be served at 6:30 a.m. at the WT Brookshire Conference Center, located at 2000 W. Front Street. The 35th Tyler Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast program will begin at 7:00 a.m.Winnsboro: 12:00 p.m. along Market Street in downtown Winnsboro.
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