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Lake Junaluska to host National Day of Prayer

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
A crowd gathered in 2023 at the Lake Junaluska amphitheater below the Cross to participate in Haywood County's National Day of Prayer service. The National Day of Prayer is designated as the first Thursday of May each year. Donated photo A crowd gathered in 2023 at the Lake Junaluska amphitheater below the Cross to participate in Haywood County's National Day of Prayer service. The National Day of Prayer is designated as the first Thursday of May each year. Donated photo

A National Day of Prayer service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 2, at the outdoor amphitheater below the Cross at Lake Junaluska. 

The Rev. Dr. Stephen Buys, lead pastor of Orchard Church in Waynesville, will direct the service, assisted by community prayer leaders. Music will be under the direction of Hilda Ryan.

Prayer leaders will be:

• Family – Jennifer Mathis, homeschool parent, Canton

• Church – the Rev. William “Billy” Staley, of Harris Chapel AME Zion Church, Canton

• Workplace – Pastor Heath Davis, Pinnacle Church, Canton

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• Education – Chuck Francis, chairman, Haywood County School Board

• Military – Dave Nicholson, retired United States Marine Corps colonel and former director of Lake Junaluska Assembly Public Works

• Government – Haywood County Sheriff Bill Wilke

• Art, media and entertainment – Carolyn Olliff, biblical counselor

The theme for the 2024 National Day of Prayer is “Lift up the Word – Light up the World,” based on 2 Samuel 22:29-31: “For you are my lamp, O Lord, and my God lightens my darkness. …” 

Parking will be at Lambuth Inn with disability parking available by the Cross. Seating will be available above the amphitheater for those who are unable to descend or climb the steps.

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