74th Annual National Day of Prayer held at Grainger Stadium
On Thursday, May 1, 2025, members of the Kinston and Lenoir County community gathered at Grainger Stadium for the 74th Annual National Day of Prayer under the theme "Pour out the God of Hope and be filled."
The event featured inspirational messages from County Commissioner Linda Rouse Sutton, County Commissioner Dr. Preston Harris, and Pastor Luis Guzman of The Worship Center Church/Iglesia.
Church leaders from across the region led focused prayers on a wide range of critical topics, including:
Government and elected officials
First responders, law enforcement, and firefighters
The U.S. military
Israel and Ukraine
Mental health and emotional healing
Physical and spiritual restoration
Evangelistic outreach
Bereavement and loss
The unborn and victims of human trafficking
Spiritual leadership and unity among churches
Gang violence and community safety
Revival across the region
Youth and the education system
Neglected children and abused elderly
The gathering served as a powerful reminder of the strength found in united prayer and the shared hope for healing and revival across the community, state, and nation.
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