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Churches to be unlocked, ready for Day of Prayer

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By Lynsi Musselman

Today Albany churches welcome all residents in observance of National Day of Prayer.

From 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. those who wish to pray along with millions across the nation can enter any church to pray. Local pastors encourage visiting more than one church.

The day is designed as a come and go event to avoid large groups and keep social distances.

Pastor Brad McBee of First Christian Church said this is a time for people of faith to join together in prayer.

“This year more than most is an appropriate time to pray for our country,” McBee said.

Pastor Paul Johnston of Friendship Baptist Church said he feels that encouraging people to pray privately for their family, community, and the nation is a welcome change.

“Albany is a humble community but sometimes people can get carried away with doing things publicly,” Johnston said. “Private prayer can be an easier way to focus on God and be more purposeful.”

The national observance of the National Day of Prayer will take place in Washington, D.C. between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. and will be live-streamed on nationaldayofprayer.org.

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