The National Day of Prayer was observed noon Thursday in the rotunda of the Clinton County Courthouse. Staircase steps leading to the second floor served as places to sit for the ceremony. Wilmington Mayor John Stanforth read a proclamation, and Brittany and Abigail Proffitt of Clarksville performed violin music. Clinton Countian Gary Kersey served as the speaker.

Brittany Proffitt of Clarksville, foreground, along with Abigail Proffitt, out of view, played violin music on the third floor of the courthouse during a National Day of Prayer event held mid-day Thursday.

Wilmington Mayor John Stanforth, right foreground, reads an official proclamation for the National Day of Prayer. In the left background is Belinda Cook, who helps organize the annual event locally.

The National Day of Prayer was observed noon Thursday in the rotunda of the Clinton County Courthouse. Staircase steps leading to the second floor served as places to sit for the ceremony. Wilmington Mayor John Stanforth read a proclamation, and Brittany and Abigail Proffitt of Clarksville performed violin music. Clinton Countian Gary Kersey served as the speaker.

http://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2018/05/web1_prayers.jpgThe National Day of Prayer was observed noon Thursday in the rotunda of the Clinton County Courthouse. Staircase steps leading to the second floor served as places to sit for the ceremony. Wilmington Mayor John Stanforth read a proclamation, and Brittany and Abigail Proffitt of Clarksville performed violin music. Clinton Countian Gary Kersey served as the speaker. Gary Huffenberger | News Journal

Brittany Proffitt of Clarksville, foreground, along with Abigail Proffitt, out of view, played violin music on the third floor of the courthouse during a National Day of Prayer event held mid-day Thursday.

http://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2018/05/web1_violin.jpgBrittany Proffitt of Clarksville, foreground, along with Abigail Proffitt, out of view, played violin music on the third floor of the courthouse during a National Day of Prayer event held mid-day Thursday. Gary Huffenberger | News Journal

Wilmington Mayor John Stanforth, right foreground, reads an official proclamation for the National Day of Prayer. In the left background is Belinda Cook, who helps organize the annual event locally.

http://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2018/05/web1_stanforth.jpgWilmington Mayor John Stanforth, right foreground, reads an official proclamation for the National Day of Prayer. In the left background is Belinda Cook, who helps organize the annual event locally. Gary Huffenberger | News Journal