Local church leaders, veterans organizations and community members gathered on the Bandera County Courthouse lawn Thursday, May 7, to observe the National Day of Prayer with music, prayer and remarks focused on unity and service.
The annual event, now in its fifth year in Bandera County, was organized by American Legion Post 157 in partnership with local churches and volunteers, according to organizers. The National Day of Prayer was established by federal law in 1952, designating the first Thursday in May as a day of national observance.
Organizers said the local ceremony was intended to bring together residents from different churches and backgrounds to pray for families, first responders, military personnel, veterans, elected officials and the nation.
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