Events also planned in Ansonia, Seymour
DERBY - The observance of the National Day of Prayer will begin Thursday morning at Derby schools, according to coordinator Debby Borelli.
The theme is "Pray for America."
Several residents are going to each school to
lift up schools in prayer for protection and also praying for educators and children.
They will be going to Derby High and Derby Middle schools at 7-7:15 a.m. at the flag pole
between the schools. Bradley School will hold a program at 7 a.m.
at the flag pole at the school.
Irving School's program will be held at 7:45-8 a.m. at the flag pole. St. Mary-St. Michael School is holding its own private prayer with students at their normal prayer hour at 9 a.m.
Irving School's program will be held at 7:45-8 a.m. at the flag pole. St. Mary-St. Michael School is holding its own private prayer with students at their normal prayer hour at 9 a.m.
At noon, some will gather to pray for the nation, a prayer that will be lifted up simultaneously throughout the country, Borrelli said in a release.
A prayer service will be held from 6-7 p.m. at the gazebo on the Derby Green. The sevice will praye for government leaders, emergency personnel, military, church, families, media and more.
A worship band from the Rebirth in Christ Christian Church of Derby will be on hand. The Rev. Byron Palma, pastor, will be featured speaker.
This information is taken from a press release from Borrelli.
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