Experience an inspirational, patriotic event on the National Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 2 at 12 pm at the John E.N. Howard Bandshell, located at 500 Port Street in St. Joseph, Michigan. Dynamic prayer leaders will interceed for our nation. Share in the power of unity as millions are expected to gather across the United States of America to pray!
You won’t want to miss elementary-age Carson as he prays for police officers, Sheriff Chuck Heit who’ll lead the Pledge of Allegiance, and Pastor Dan Head, one of the original event founders, who lived through the Jesus movement.
Arrive early–road projects are underway in downtown St. Joseph. Dress as a Michigander in early May. Share & invite friends–500+ seats are available. Tickets Not needed.
Dynamic prayer leaders from throughout southwest Michigan will participate, including Pastor Jay Haynes, Pastor Rob Cheek, Pastor Windle Davis, Pastor Michael McKinnies II, Rev. Jeremy McDonald, Pastor and Benton Harbor Chief of Police Dan McGinnis, Pastor Jeff Roe, Pastor André Palmer, Sister Lisa Smith and Prayer Evangelist Allen Weiser.
A southwest Michigan favorite, Nathan Voytovick of Nates Dronography will be videoing the event! Jeremiah Griffin Photography will capture special moments and Pastor Dwayne Johnson of New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church will run sound. Volunteers Julia Ballard, Karen Lefon, Bernice Mason, and Sue Sanders will greet attendees.
Awesome Sponsors who make the event possible are: Freedom Finishing Inc., Grace Christian Center, Craig & Cherie Okonski, Brad & Becky Young, Dr. Sherry O’Donnell, El Bethel Church of God, Julia Ballard, Rev. Dan & Glenda Head, and anonymous friends. In-Kind donors include: Far Ahead Advertising Inc., MailMax (Glen Head and family); Mid-West Family Southwest Michigan, Kilwins St. Joseph, Mason Jar Café, and 2nd Chance True Gospel Ministries.
Prayer events are happening throughout Berrien County, including at the Bridgman City Hall flagpole at 12:15 pm. To find an event near you, search the National Day of Prayer Task Force https://www.nationaldayofprayer.org/.
The Berrien County National Day of Prayer event began in 1985. It was held on the St. Joseph courthouse steps. Thirty-nine years later, the event continues with the same focus–to pray for the United States of America.
