NewsMay 10, 2024

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To mark the National Day of Prayer on May 1 a large group gathered at the New Madrid County Courthouse for prayer and music.
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
Father Suresh Samalal, pastor at Immaculate Conception Church offers a prayer for the community during the National Day of Prayer program on May 1.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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

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.

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