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The community gathered at the Clay County Courthouse Thursday to celebrate National Day of Prayer.

Pastors gathered with people to pray to give thanks, for spiritual guidance, mercy and to come together as one Nation at this troubling time in history.

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It was a time for utilizing the power of prayer and faith by inviting God to be a guest in our community and our lives.

The James Family Singers provided inspirational music.

Pastors of various denominations from around the county gathered in prayer circles while maintaining COVID-19 safe practices in the Rotunda.

According to Public Law 100-307, the United States President issues a proclamation each year designating the first Thursday in May as a “National Day of Prayer.”