The National Day of Prayer will be observed in the United States on Thursday, May 1 and The Telegram has received information that there will be local programs in both Jackson and Wellston that evening. The theme for the 2025 National Day of Prayer is “Pour Out to the God of Hope and Be Filled!” Both events are open to the public.
The Jackson Ministerial Association has stepped up to organize the event in Jackson which is set for 7 p.m. Thursday at the Jackson Area Family Activity Center at 594 E. Main Street. The program in Wellston is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday at LifeSource Apostolic Church at 110 Driving Park Road with LifeSource Pastor Michael Jadrnicek serving as the organizer.
Jackson Day Of Prayer Program
Jackson Ministerial Association member Pastor Terry Cavanaugh of the Wesley Cove Church stated the format will be different this year for the program in Jackson, which is expected to last one hour. Instead of a structured program with speakers, there will be themed “prayer stations” where visitors can choose to pray with a prayer leader for a particular theme. There is expected to be time for attendees to visit two different prayer stations.
Prayer Station leaders are to include: Bonnie Wade, government leaders; Audrey Jones, healing and wholeness; Larry Foster, military and first responders; Terry Cavanaugh, churches and church leaders; Mike Adams, local business/media; Heather Michael, youth and schools; and Janie Karl, world conflict/poverty.
In addition to the prayer station leaders, Jackson County Commissioner and Trinity Chapel Pastor Jon Hensler will give the welcome and read an official National Day of Prayer proclamation. First Baptist Church of Jackson Pastor Seth Fallon will also read Scriptures and offer prayers. Local Girl Scouts will present the American flag and lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Jackson resident and Pike Eastern School District music teacher Megan McKee will provide background music and CLA Band under the direction of Paul Hogue will perform. Also, the Jackson High School Choir will perform and certain members will also read Scripture passages.
Wellston Day Of Prayer Program
Pastor Jadrnicek released the agenda and participants for the Wellston Day of Prayer program.
The program will begin with the Pledge Of Allegiance, followed by the singing of The National Anthem by Lin Dimel of the Renovate Life Church of God, then followed by words of welcome.
Those scheduled to deliver themed prayers will include:
Prayer For National, State and Local Leadership/Government – Pastor John Pelletier of the First Presbyterian Church of Wellston.
Prayer For Military Personnel and Veterans – Josh Benson of the Wellston Church of God.
Prayer For Local Economy and Businesses – John Stabler of the Jackson County Economic Development Partnership.
Prayer For Our First Responders – Pastor Tim Jones of the Grace Baptist Fellowship.
Prayer For Mental Health – Tisha Montgomery – Hopewell Behavior Health Therapist.
Prayer For Education (Staff & Students) – Wellston Intermediate School Principal Michelle Lanning.
Prayer For Our Community Youth – Seth Coulter of the Bible Baptist Church.
Prayer For Unity In Our Community – Pastor Rob Ervin of World Outreach Ministries.
Prayer For Hope In Our Community – Pastor Michael Jadrnicek of the LifeSource Apostolic Church.
In addition to the prayers, there will be musical numbers from Lin Dimel and groups from World Outreach Ministries and LifeSource Apostolic Church. The program will close with the congregation singing “How Great Is Our God/How Great Though Art.”
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