National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 1st

Thursday, May 1 has been declared as the 2025 National Day of Prayer. This year’s theme is “Pour Out to the God of Hope and Be Filled," based on the scripture Romans 15:13. “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. In 1988, the law was amended and signed by President Reagan, permanently setting the day as the first Thursday of every May. Each year, the president signs a proclamation, encouraging all Americans to pray on this day.

The National Day of Prayer has great significance for us as a nation as it enables us to recall and to teach the way in which our founding fathers sought the wisdom of God when faced with critical decisions. It stands as a call for us to humbly come before God, seeking His guidance for our leaders and His grace upon us as a people. The unanimous passage of the bill establishing the National Day of Prayer as an annual event signifies that prayer is as important to our nation today as it was in the beginning.

National Day of Prayer will be observed in Wayne County at the flagpole at the old courthouse on the square in Waynesboro. The ceremony will begin at noon, with Bro. David Miller reading the scripture Romans 15:13, from where inspiration was drawn for this year’s theme. Jennifer Kitchens will sing the National Anthem, and different members of the clergy and community leaders will lead prayers, including:

• Prayer for Government – Jacob Kitchens

• Prayer for Military – NJ Pope

• Prayer for Media – Chuck Koblentz

• Prayer for Business – Jason & Sawyer Ray

• Prayer for Education – Tracy Love

• Prayer for Churches – John Scoggin

• Prayer for Family – Jamison Edwards

The National Day of Prayer belongs to all Americans. Everyone is invited to join in prayer at the flagpole, or wherever you are able to be.