WILMINGTON — Local pastors and officials held the annual local National Day of Prayer event at the Clinton County Courthouse Thursday.
Wilmington Mayor John Stanforth read a proclamation, followed by Robyn McMillan sing the National Anthem and Wilmington American Legion Post 49 presenting the colors.
Local pastors and leaders led focused prayer on one area of our nation’s welfare:
Government – Pamela Bauer, Clinton County Board of Health
Military – Bob Baker, St. Columbkille Church
Suffering in Need – Lee Sandlin, Sugartree Ministries
Businesses – Tom Stevenson, First Christian Church
Churches – Dave Hinman, Dove Church
Families – Courtney Hoke, New Life Clinic
Education – Byron McGee, Cornerstone Baptist Church
Closing Prayer – Joel Richter, Faith Lutheran Church
Event organizers were Veronica Grabill, Joel Richter, and Dan Mayo.