Reverends Mike Dyer, Larry Rose, Ian Leyda, Rick Anderson, Bill Barlow, CeCe Douglas and Ernest Peachey all contributed to the prayer service with prayers focused on the world, the nation, the Tri-State community, military and first responders, and the youth.

Dyer gave the welcoming and opening prayer, which was followed by a Presentation of Colors by the Tri-State Burial Group while the “Star-Spangled Banner” played.

Reverend Mike Direnzo, who was introduced as the speaker for the service by Jim Lewis, delivered the message that “God is on the Move.”

Marla Miller sang “I Bow on My Knees” and “Broken People Like Me” during the prayer service.

The Reverend Larry Rose leads community members who gathered at the East Liverpool Area Community Center to Celebrate National Day of Prayer in a prayer for the world. (Photo by Kristi R. Garabrandt)

Gini Jackson delivered closing remarks, and the closing prayer was given by Peachey.

Reverend Mike Direnzo, speaker, for the National Day of Prayer Community Breakfast at the East Liverpool Area Community Center shared the message “God is on the Move.” (Photo by Kristi R. Garabrandt)

The Tri-State Burial Group opens the Community Prayer Breakfast which was held to celebrate National Day of Prayer with the Presentation of Colors. (Photo by Kristi R. Garabrandt)

Marla Miller sings “I Bow on My Knees” during the National Day of Prayer Celebration held Thursday at The East Liverpool Area Community Center. (Photo by Kristi R. Garabrandt)

Community members gathered for a continental style breakfast provided by Two Smart Cookies prior to the start of the Community Prayer Service at the East Liverpool Area Community Center on Thursday morning to celebrate National Day of Prayer. (Photo by Kristi R. Garabrandt)