MCRC Celebrates National Prayer Day

Thu, 05/01/2014 - 7:16pm — Jeremy Hack

On the morning of Thursday, May 1 2014, Morgantown Care and Rehabilitation Center hosted an event recognizing the National Day of Prayer.

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The event began with an introduction and overview of the event by Chaplin Derek Cain followed by the hymn entitled "Sweet Hour of Prayer". The attendees then participated in a prayer of confession in which the audience repeated "Forgive us" at the end of each statement.

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Shirley Allen then took the podium and led a prayer for youth and families. This was immediately followed by a prayer for friends, neighbors, and co-workers led by Logan Midkiff.

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A scripture excerpt reading from the book of Chronicles was then performed by Lynn Harris. Two more prayers followed this; a prayer for those who suffer and grieve led by Myrtle Givens and a prayer for national leaders, local leaders, and troops led by Chaplain Derek.

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Following this, Debbie Coleman recited an excerpt from the book of Timothy. This was followed by a prayer for the world led by Bonnie McKinney and another hymn entitled "Standing in the Need of Prayer". This was followed by a prayer for ourselves led by Chaplin Derek.