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Observance held for National Day of Prayer
By Jef Rietsma
Journal Correspondent
National Day of Prayer was observed locally Thursday, with help from a group of parishioners from Firm Foundation Ministries.
The hour-long program took place near the gazebo on the grounds of the St. Joseph County Courthouse.
Vicki Allen, Marlene Hagerman, Barbara Kwiatkowski and Mary Ellen Smith were instrumental in organizing the program, which featured prayers related to seven specific components. The event also included music and a devotional.
Allen estimated that 50 people attended.
Considering how late the group started organizing the program, she was pleased with the turnout.
By Jef Rietsma
Journal Correspondent
National Day of Prayer is May 6, and a group of local women is organizing an event in Centreville.
Vicki Allen, Marlene Hagerman, Barbara Kwiatkowski and Mary Ellen Smith said they and two others meet eachTuesday for a prayer session as a source of personal strength and worldwide hope.
This week, however, the day and location are changing, and they hope strong community support will help them observe the occasion.They are meeting noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at the gazebo on the grounds of the county courthouse, for prayer and music.
“We decided we wanted to get together and promote this National Day of Prayer, with the blessing of our church, Firm Foundation Ministries,” Kwiatkowski said.