Hundreds gathered on Main Plaza Thursday, umbrellas held high, sharing words of worship. They joined attendees to the sold-out Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast in producing a successful local National Day of Prayer effort.
Held on the first Thursday in May, National Day of Prayer is celebrated in more than 2,000 cities across the country with this year’s theme being “Lift Up The Word; Light Up The World.” Ron O’Connell, one of the event organizers, couldn’t have been happier with the turnout at both events. Last year, the committee held a Day of Prayer event at Main Plaza, drawing about two dozen people while this was the committee’s first-ever mayor’s breakfast.
“It’s absolutely spectacular how many people have volunteered, donated and are here this morning,” O’Connell said. “Turnout is better than expected. We’re very appreciative of everything everyone did to prepare for this event.” Mayor Frank Ritchie said he had no hesitation in accepting the opportunity to host the breakfast, which sold out with 135 in attendance at the Kronkosky Center.
