Residents offer prayers for guidance, protection

By: Kristi Jordan - Texarkana Gazette -

Published: 05/02/2008

Josh Siratt, left, Roger Siratt and Ron Rinnert pray underneath the cross carried by Rinnert Thursday during the National Day of Prayer. The service was in front of the downtown Texarkana U.S. Post Office. Staff photo by Jim Williamson

With hands and hearts outstretched toward the city, area residents joined together to observe National Day of Prayer on Thursday.

Specific prayers for the country were reiterated at the many observances held in Texarkana.

Hundreds of people from various denominations and cultures attended the observances with representation from organizations throughout the city.

The upcoming political elections were of particular focus at the Sugar Hill United Methodist Church and Downtown Post Office services.

“Please give us the guidance to elect one who will...

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