Come to Marktplatz during the late afternoon on May 2 and join with many of your Gillespie County Christian brothers and sisters as they respond faithfully and hopefully to the presidential proclamation encouraging them to pray for our nation.
This year, we’re holding our National Day of Prayer event one day prior to the nationally-designated day. Pastor Bobby Vitek will be our emcee, and we will dedicate our time to prayer, testimonies, and some excellent live music.
New this year: During a portion of the event, we will invite middle school and high school youth to meet in one of Marktplatz’s other pavilions where youth leaders from the community will guide them during a mini-rally designed especially for them.
There will be free West End pizza, chips, and cookies while supplies last. Bring your own seating. For more information: strivingtogether.net/events or call Charles Metzger (830.370.6554).
Preliminary Concept of our Schedule
- The event begins at 5:30 p.m. starting with pizza, chips, cookies and water.
- At 5:40 p.m., Pastor Bobby Vitek will open with prayer.
- Next, award-winning, country music songwriter and entertainer, Bernie Nelson, will sing, "God bless the USA."
- At approximately 5:45 p.m., Pastor Aaron Toli will share a brief testimony and lead us in prayer for those in our community struggling with alcohol and drug abuse.
- Near 6:00 p.m., Kathy Bauer and Mike Broussard will share two songs
- Next, Pastor Jimmy Pruitt will prayer for families
- Lance Moffett will pray for schools
- After Lance's prayer, middle school and high school students will be invited to move to a neighboring pavilion to have a mini-rally more tailored to their interests and needs.
- Special music and prayer for our community and nation will continue, as led by pastors and other leaders in our community.
- We'll have a time of small group prayer.
- Bernie Nelson will play for us and lead us in song.
- We will close in prayer and dismiss.
Please join us!