Lemont to Commemorate National Day of Prayer on May 7

For the second year, Lemont will commemorate the National Day of Prayer at noon on the first Thursday in May (May 7th) in the Lemont Police Dept Training Room.

Since the first call to prayer in 1775, when the Continental Congress asked the colonies to pray for wisdom in forming a nation, the call to prayer has continued through our history, including President Lincoln’s proclamation of a day of “humiliation, fasting, and prayer” in 1863. In 1952, a joint resolution by Congress, signed by President Truman, declared an annual national day of prayer. 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. Last year, all 50 state governors plus the governors of several U.S. territories signed similar proclamations. (www.nationaldayofprayer.org)

This year’s prayer will be led by Pastor Stephen Meister, Emmanuel Baptist Church (1191 McCarthy Rd, Lemont www.ebclemont.com). The theme of this year’s National Event is ”Lord, hear our cry”.

This is a wonderful opportunity to unite as one community of many different beliefs, backgrounds, ethnicities, to join in offering prayer for our country, our community, our schools, our first responders, our churches, and our children.

The National Prayer Service will begin at noon in the Lemont Police Dept Training Room and is open to all.