Several local churches observe National Day of Prayer
Several local houses of worship participated in the the recent National Day of Prayer event at two different locations in Pierce County.
The noon time Offerman Day of Prayer service, originally scheduled to take place outdoors, was moved indoors to Offerman Baptist Church due to possible inclement weather.
By 7 p.m. the skies had cleared and the Blackshear Day of Prayer event took place on the steps before the Pierce County Courthouse.
Approximately 75 people gathered to hear music from the Blackshear Church of God Praise Team and very specific prayers from various religious leaders for a variety of purposes; families, the country, the military, the educational system, local businesses and more.
Pastor RB Gaskins of Living River Church of God, Pastor Servando Lopez of Iglesia Cristiana Rios De Vida, Pastor Bob Jernigan of St. John Church Pastor Mitch Hall of Mershon Baptist, Pastor John Williams of Blackshear Church of God, Pastor Randy Corsby of Ward Memorial Church and Pastor Mike Jones of Abundant Life all took turns at the microphone to lead those gathered in prayer.
Pastor Jimmy Thrift of Yeomans Chapel Baptist was scheduled to conduct the call to worship prayer and lead the Pledge of Allegiace, but had to cancel due to medical issues. Lay leader Chad Bristow filled in for Pastor Thrift.
In Offerman, the Day of Prayer event was moved inside to Offerman Baptist Church due to the threat of inclement weather last Thursday, but the rain showers were welcome and didn’t dampen the Spirit of this year’s National Day of Prayer.
About 30 people were in attendance for the event. The Rev. James Lightsey of Offerman Baptist Church served as emcee and prayers were offered by the Rev. Robbie Gill, Floyd Gill and Jack Tyre. The theme for this year’s observance is “Glorify God Among the Nations, Seeking Him in All Generations,” based on 1 Chronicles 16:24. This year’s observance marks the 75th National Day of Prayer which was first commemorated in 1952.
Shown above, members of the crowd come to their feet as they listen to the song “Gratitude” performed by the Blackshear Church of God praise team.
Shown above, the Rev. James Lightsey of Offerman Baptist, leads prayer from the pulpit as several kneel at the front of the church.
