National Day of Prayer Service

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Members of the Georgetown and surrounding communities are invited to attend The National Day of Prayer Service.
 
Every President since 1952 has signed a National Day of Prayer proclamation.  Georgetown joins more than 50,000 prayer gatherings across the United States this year, celebrating the 71^st anniversary of the National Day of Prayer in a spirit of national unity. 
 
The service is sponsored by First Baptist Church of Georgetown in cooperation with the City of Georgetown, the Georgetown Police Department, and churches throughout the community.  Dr. Ted Sherrill will introduce the event.  Mayor Carol Jayroe will make the National Day of Prayer Proclamation on behalf of the City of Georgetown.  Other officiants include Dr. Manuel Salazar, Rev. Justin Flowers, Rev. Rossiter Chellis, Rev. Gary Beason, Col. Homer Baxley, Rev. Matt Frizzell, Rev. Larry Deeter, Rev. Carl Anderson, Rev. Dan Hager, Bishop John Smith, and Rev. Kenny Johnson. 

Prayers will be offered for the nation and state and members of the local Georgetown community, including elected officials, the military, the media, businesses, education, churches, medical personnel/first responders, and families.  
 
The National Day of Prayer is an annual day of observance held on the first Thursday of May, designated by the United States Congress, when people are asked "to turn to God in prayer and meditation".