BRUNSWICK — This year, the National Day of Prayer will be held on Thursday, at various locations throughout the country.
According to state coordinator Kathy Todd, the theme, “One Nation Under God,” was inspired by Psalm 33:12, which reminds people that “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.”
“As our state and nation face unprecedented challenges, we ask that you join us in this time of seeking God’s hand of mercy and guidance upon our state and nation,” states a release from Todd.
The Christian Task Force for The National Day of Prayer is planning a public gathering in Augusta at noon. Participants will gather on the Capitol steps for a prayerwalk around the State House and Capitol grounds, with special prayers for Gov. LePage and state legislators. The prayerwalk will then leave the Capitol grounds and continue around the city of Augusta.
The Augusta Evangelical Pastors’ Group will lead this event and anyone is invited to join them on this special day of seeking God’s blessings on Maine.
In Brunswick, two events are planned.
On Wednesday, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., there will be a prayer gathering to intercede for the state and nation at Maine Street Baptist Church, 323 Upper Maine St. Contact Todd at 725- 7303 for more information.
On Thursday at noon, the hourlong community NDP observance will be at the town mall gazebo.
In the event of rain, the participants will gather at the Elks Lodge at 179 Park Row.
Contact the Rev. Brenda Cross at 725-6090 for more information on this gathering.
On Wednesday, there will be a gathering at East Auburn Baptist Church, at 560 Park Ave., from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, call Tom Wood or Joni Angelakis Wood at 362-6111.
An NDP breakfast will be held Thursday at Central Maine Community College cafeteria, from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Guest speaker for the Campus Crusade for Christ-sponsored breakfast is Pastor Gary Leet of Lisbon Free Baptist Church. A free breakfast follows the ceremony. RSVP to Betty Foster at 755-5235. The college is located at 1250 Turner St., Auburn.
For more information, or to find an event in another community, visit nationaldayofprayer.org and click on “find an event.”
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