News Release
WINONA LAKE — The National Day of Prayer service for Kosciusko County will be held at noon Thursday, May 2, at Rodeheaver Auditorium, 901 Park Ave., Winona Lake.
The National Day of Prayer was started in 1952 and has continued nationally each first Thursday in May for the past 73 years.
This year’s scripture theme comes from 2 Samuel 22:29-31, David’s song of praise for the Lord’s rescue. It concludes in verse 31 with: “God’s way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises prove true. He is the shield to all who look to him for protection.”
After the opening Pledge of Allegiance and national anthem, master of ceremonies Ken Locke will explain the changes to this year’s program.
There will be no keynote speaker this year.
The group will pray together for: the theme of the day; praise and thanksgiving, including singing the hymn “Bless the Lord, O My Soul”; the nation, governments, military, first responders and the media; families; education; the lost and vulnerable; and the unity and revival of church.
The program will conclude with a final hymn, benediction and “God Bless America.”
The program will be live-streamed at facebook.com/KosciuskoNDP.