New Madrid National Day of Prayer: 5/1/24

Friday, May 10, 2024

Jill Bock/Standard Democrat

Prayers were offered up for the schools, the communities, the churches and the leaders. There were prayers for America and the world. The National Day of Prayer service at the New Madrid County Courthouse on May 1 brought together all denominations as they offered prayers of hope, guidance, protection and intercession.

To mark the National Day of Prayer on May 1 a large group gathered at the New Madrid County Courthouse for prayer and music. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)
Music performed by the New Madrid County Central High School band filled the rotunda of the New Madrid County Courthouse during the May 1 National Day of Prayer. For one young audience member it was just a bit too loud. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)
Students from Immaculate Conception School in New Madrid led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance as part of the National Day of Prayer program on May 1 in New Madrid. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)
Students from Immaculate Conception Church recite the "Hail Mary" prayer as part of the National Day of Prayer program celebrated at the New Madrid County Courthouse. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Members of the New Madrid County Central High School band performed the "Star Spangled Banner" and "Amazing Grace" during the Natioinal Day of Prayer program on May 1. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)
Melvin Barnett offers a prayer for leaders as part of the National Day of Prayer on May 1. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)
As the New Madrid County Central Singing Eagles perform on the second floor of the New Madrid County Courthouse, the crowd listens intently below during the National Day of Prayer program. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)
As the New Madrid County Central Singing Eagles perform on the second floor of the New Madrid County Courthouse, the crowd listens intently below during the National Day of Prayer program. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)
Pete Leija of Morehouse offers a prayer for America during the National Day of Prayer conducted May 1 in the New Madrid County Courthouse. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)
Father Suresh Samalal, pastor at Immaculate Conception Church offers a prayer for the community during the National Day of Prayer program on May 1. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)
Kate Taylor, Kayla Hill, Makayla Birdwell and Shawna Robinson (pictured from left) bow their heads in prayer at the National Day of Prayer program at the New Madrid County Courthouse on May 1. The four are members of the New Madrid County Central High School's Fellowship of Christian Athletes. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)