View fullscreen Keynote speaker for the Central Baldwin Chamber of Commerce’s 17th Annual Prayer Breakfast was Kerry Stevenson, vice president of Miles College in Birmingham. JOHN UNDERWOOD / STAFF PHOTOS Kerry Stevenson signs copies of his book of poetry, “Inspirations in Life: Inspired by Faith, Family, Friends & Football,” following the Central Baldwin Chamber of Commerce Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, May 6. Presentation of Colors by the Robertsdale High School Naval Junior ROTC. Opening prayer by Donna Givens. National Anthem by Bill Wade. Special song, “Masterpiece of Mercy,” by CBCC Prayer Breakfast Committee Chair Dennis Stastka. Closing prayer by Curt Williams, executive director of Youth-Reach Houston and Youth-Reach Gulf Coast in Summerdale.
The Rev. Marty Hamilton
SUMMERDALE, Alabama After National Day of Prayer observances were modified or cancelled last year because of COVID-19, in person services are once again being planned for Thursday, May 6 in the central and north Baldwin areas.
According to its website, nationaldayofprayer.org, the National Day of Prayer is a vital part of our heritage. Since the first call to prayer in 1775, when the Continental Congress asked the colonies to pray for wisdom in forming a nation, the call to prayer has continued through our history, including President Abraham Lincoln’s proclamation of a day of “humiliation, fasting, and prayer” in 1863.