Community Corner
A Guide to Local National Day of Prayer Events
Redlands, Riverside, San Bernardino and Rancho Cucamonga are among the locations where events will take place
Thursday, May 5 isn’t just Cinco de Mayo; it’s also the 60th annual observance of the National Day of Prayer.
According to the National Day of Prayer’s website, the event is held the first Thursday in May, and is open to people of all faiths to pray for the United States. The day was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of Congress, and President Harry Truman signed it into law.
In Redlands, participants can take part in the 15th annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, at 7 a.m. at the University of Redlands’ Orton Center. A continental breakfast will be served, and children will speak about their personal prayers for the city, and touch upon this year’s theme: “A Prayer for Our Community.” Girl Scout Troop 1188 will lead the Pledge of Allegiance, and members of the Morning Kiwanis Club of Redlands will greet visitors. Advance reservations are requested, and can be made by calling Plymouth Village Chaplain Mike Ballinger at 909-793-1233 ext. 1600 or 909-585-7565, or by e-mailing him at mikeballinger@juno.com
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Pastor Felix Roger Jones III will lead a prayer walk beginning at 3 p.m. at the corner of Post Street and Sun Avenue in Redlands. Other walks will take place at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., starting at the Toothaker Chapel in the Health Center at Plymouth Village, 819 Salem Drive, Redlands. The Plymouth Village walks will include 30 minute prayer services.
Calvary Chapel in San Bernardino is holding a luncheon to end their past Week of Prayer. The luncheon and prayer service will start at noon. 1499 E. Baseline St., San Bernardino.
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Early risers can take part in the National Day of Prayer event at the Riverside Convention Center from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. 3443 Orange St., Riverside. Harvest Christian Fellowship at 6115 Arlington Ave., Riverside is hosting its prayer event at noon, while the Wind of the Spirit Worship Center, 6476 Streeter Ave., Riverside, is holding its service at 6:30 p.m. The Refuge Bible Fellowship, at 1600 Chicago Ave., Suite R-7, Riverside, invites everyone to pray for the nation at 7 p.m.
In Rancho Cucamonga, two events are taking place at 7 p.m.: Mountainview Faith Community Church (7986 Have Avenue) and Rancho Christian Center (9477 Archibald Avenue) are both holding evening prayer services.
