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The public is invited to attend the National Day of Prayer event in Wheeling on Thursday.
This year's theme for the National Day of Prayer is "Love One Another." The nationwide observance will be held locally at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the third floor courtroom at West Virginia Independence Hall in downtown Wheeling.
The annual observance is traditionally held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, and signed into law by President Harry Truman. National Day of Prayer exists to mobilize unified public prayer for America.
This year's theme embodies the Scripture verse John 13:34 which says, "Love one another, just as I have loved you."
The event at WVIH is targeted to seven main areas of influence which are: government, military, media, business, education, family and the church.
Prior to the prayer event, the museum director will be giving a free tour of the building at 5:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. The prayer services begins promptly at 6:30 p.m.
The service will open with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the singing the national anthem with Christa Davis. That will be followed by blowing of the shofar by Sheila Whitmire.
Prayers for corporate repentance will be led by Sister Jeanne Vidonic. Others include:
∫ Pastor Chris Figaretti, The Vineyard church, praying for the federal government;
∫ Dave Fox, Mull Center maintenance, state government;
∫ Pastor Larry Kline, Limestone and Allen Grove Presbyterian churches, local government;
∫ James Adkins, Korean war veteran, military;
∫ Emily Goodman, Channel 7 weather, media;
∫ Jamie Peck, musician and owner of Jamie Peck Productions; business;
∫ Kathy Syphers, teacher, Madison Elementary School; education;
∫ Jamie Davis, therapist and owner of Behavioral Health Counseling; Youth and the drug crisis, police, fire department, emergency personnel, hospitals and medical professionals
∫ the Rev. Dr. D.W. Cummins, pastor Bethlehem Apostolic Church, Family
∫ Cheryl Zambito, mother and grandmother; The Church;
∫ Barry Bullman, certified Christian counselor, Prayer for Israel
∫ Sheila Whitmire, secretary, local business;
∫ Pastor Brandon White, New Life Church Wheeling, benediction.
Also taking part will be the Chrisagis Brothers and New Life Church worship team. The evening will conclude with a song by the Gaither Vocal Band via video.
All people are urged to attend.