National Day of Prayer

Dozens of people gathered on the square in downtown Anderson for a ceremony marking the National Day of Prayer on Thursday.

Pastor Sam Duncan of the Gethsemane Baptist Temple says an opening prayer for the National Day of Prayer service in downtown Anderson on Thursday.

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Pastor Bill Rigsby says a prayer for public servants at the National Day of Prayer service in downtown Anderson.

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Duane Garrett prays during Thursday's service for the National Day of Prayer in Anderson.

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Julie Dixon of the Anderson Care Pregnancy Clinic says a prayer for the family at the National Day of Prayer service in downtown Anderson.

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People bow their heads at the National Day of Prayer service in downtown Anderson.

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Elva Martin prays during Thursday's service for the National Day of Prayer.

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People bow their heads at the National Day of Prayer service in downtown Anderson.

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Pastor Bill Rigsby says a prayer for public servants at the National Day of Prayer service in downtown Anderson.

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People gather on the downtown square for Thursday's service for the National Day of Prayer.

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Linda Hanvey, left, holds Barbara Jones Fields hand during a prayer for the military performed by Pastor Brent Lollis of the Taylor Memorial Pentecostal Holiness Church during the National Day of Prayer service in downtown Anderson on Thursday. Fields said she has four children serving in the military.

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People attending the National Day of Prayer service in downtown Anderson applaud after Kim Phillips performed a song titled American Christian.

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People bow their heads at the National Day of Prayer service in downtown Anderson.

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People bow their heads at the National Day of Prayer service in downtown Anderson.

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People gather on the downtown square for Thursday's service for the National Day of Prayer.

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Pastor Sam Duncan of the Gethsemane Baptist Temple says an opening prayer for the National Day of Prayer service in downtown Anderson on Thursday.

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The T.L. Hanna Band performs the national anthem at the National Day of Prayer service.

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U.S. Rep. Jeff Duncan says a prayer for national leadership at Thursday's service marking the National Day of Prayer in downtown Anderson on Thursday.

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People attending Thursday's National Day of Prayer Service in downtown Anderson stand for the playing of the national anthem.

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Elaine Wales raises her hand in prayer during the prayer of repentance and spiritual warfare by Elva Martin at the National Day of Prayer service in downtown Anderson on Thursday.

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Pastor Donald Owens says a prayer for churches and pastors at Thursday's service for the National Day of Prayer.

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U.S. Rep. Jeff Duncan says a prayer for national leadership at Thursday's service marking the National Day of Prayer in downtown Anderson on Thursday.

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U.S. Rep. Jeff Duncan says a prayer for national leadership at Thursday's service marking the National Day of Prayer in downtown Anderson on Thursday.

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Linda Hanvey, left, holds Barbara Jones Fields hand during a prayer for the military by Pastor Brent Lollis of the Taylor Memorial Pentecostal Holiness Church during the National Day of Prayer service in downtown Anderson on Thursday. Fields said she has four children serving in the military.

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People bow their heads at the National Day of Prayer service in downtown Anderson.

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U.S. Rep. Jeff Duncan says a prayer for national leadership at a service marking the National Day of Prayer in downtown Anderson.

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Pastor Bill Rigsby says a prayer for public servants at the National Day of Prayer service in downtown Anderson.

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Pastor Donald Owens says a prayer for churches and pastors at Thursday's service for the National Day of Prayer.

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Pastor Brent Lollis says a prayer for the military during the National Day of Prayer service in downtown Anderson.

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People gather on the downtown square for Thursday's service for the National Day of Prayer.

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People gather on the downtown square for Thursday's service for the National Day of Prayer.

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Jeff Hales leads the Pledge of Allegiance at the National Day of Prayer service.