Community Recognizes National Day Of Prayer
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
Community Recognizes National Day Of Prayer
By Jennifer [email protected]
The event was held at Warsaw Trinity United Methodist Church and attended by approximately 100 people. It was put on by Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association.
National Day of Prayer is an annual day of observance held on the first Thursday in May and is designated by United States Congress. People are asked to turn to God in prayer and meditation.
The keynote speaker was Dr. Bill Krogel. Krogel earned his doctorate in Christian ministry from Grace Seminary and is a licensed marriage and family counselor. As an ordained minister, he served eight years as a pastor.
Krogel currently teaches for Grace College in the state's prisons. He teaches psychology, theology and sociology, and is a marriage and family therapist at Warsaw Community Church.
Krogel spoke about the need for people to connect with God and said God has a plan and is all-knowing.
"I hope people came away with the challenge of stepping out and trusting the Lord to help them speak out for liberty and justice in our country because our country is going down a pretty negative trail right now," Krogel said.
Ken Locke, GWMA director, said he hopes attendees are encouraged to pray not just one day, but 365 days of the year.
"We set one day aside to pray for America, but we need to continue every day to pray for our leaders. We are not making any political statements today, but we are here to pray for our country," Locke said.
Representatives from various sectors of the community prayed focusing on six areas including ministry, government, education, military, media and family.
Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church men's quartet sang before the time of prayer.
Kosciusko County Sheriff Rocky Goshert led the group by praying for government leaders and law enforcement.
He encouraged those who attended to pray that government and law enforcement have the wisdom to serve the community, and for their relationships with their families and God.
Bob Jarboe, Kosciusko County Hospice chaplain, led a prayer for ministries. He encouraged attendees to pray for local service agencies that minister to the community.
Randy Polston, Harrison Elementary School principal, led a prayer for the education system. He encouraged those who attended to pray for administrators, parents and students.
Carissa Urschalitz, a sixth-grade student at Harrison Elementary School, led a prayer to pray for students to be raised in Godly homes.
Jeff Plank, former Warsaw mayor, led the group in a prayer for those who serve in the military and their families.
Roger Grossman, WRSW sports director, led the group to pray for the media and the message they present and consumers of the media to receive the truth.
Nancy Wildman, Second Mile Missions, led a prayer for families and the sanctity of marriage.
Lane Anderson, a Warsaw resident, was one of the people who attended Thursday to pray.
"There has always been a need for God's blessing on everything we do," Anderson said. "As individuals we can be spiritual leaders and our states and government needs Godly examples."[[In-content Ad]]
The event was held at Warsaw Trinity United Methodist Church and attended by approximately 100 people. It was put on by Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association.
National Day of Prayer is an annual day of observance held on the first Thursday in May and is designated by United States Congress. People are asked to turn to God in prayer and meditation.
The keynote speaker was Dr. Bill Krogel. Krogel earned his doctorate in Christian ministry from Grace Seminary and is a licensed marriage and family counselor. As an ordained minister, he served eight years as a pastor.
Krogel currently teaches for Grace College in the state's prisons. He teaches psychology, theology and sociology, and is a marriage and family therapist at Warsaw Community Church.
Krogel spoke about the need for people to connect with God and said God has a plan and is all-knowing.
"I hope people came away with the challenge of stepping out and trusting the Lord to help them speak out for liberty and justice in our country because our country is going down a pretty negative trail right now," Krogel said.
Ken Locke, GWMA director, said he hopes attendees are encouraged to pray not just one day, but 365 days of the year.
"We set one day aside to pray for America, but we need to continue every day to pray for our leaders. We are not making any political statements today, but we are here to pray for our country," Locke said.
Representatives from various sectors of the community prayed focusing on six areas including ministry, government, education, military, media and family.
Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church men's quartet sang before the time of prayer.
Kosciusko County Sheriff Rocky Goshert led the group by praying for government leaders and law enforcement.
He encouraged those who attended to pray that government and law enforcement have the wisdom to serve the community, and for their relationships with their families and God.
Bob Jarboe, Kosciusko County Hospice chaplain, led a prayer for ministries. He encouraged attendees to pray for local service agencies that minister to the community.
Randy Polston, Harrison Elementary School principal, led a prayer for the education system. He encouraged those who attended to pray for administrators, parents and students.
Carissa Urschalitz, a sixth-grade student at Harrison Elementary School, led a prayer to pray for students to be raised in Godly homes.
Jeff Plank, former Warsaw mayor, led the group in a prayer for those who serve in the military and their families.
Roger Grossman, WRSW sports director, led the group to pray for the media and the message they present and consumers of the media to receive the truth.
Nancy Wildman, Second Mile Missions, led a prayer for families and the sanctity of marriage.
Lane Anderson, a Warsaw resident, was one of the people who attended Thursday to pray.
"There has always been a need for God's blessing on everything we do," Anderson said. "As individuals we can be spiritual leaders and our states and government needs Godly examples."[[In-content Ad]]
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