NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

  • Kayla Ginn raises her hands during a gathering in Demorest. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff
    Kayla Ginn raises her hands during a gathering in Demorest. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff
  • Danny Stephens plays the bugle at Cornelia following a volley by the Honor Guard. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff
    Danny Stephens plays the bugle at Cornelia following a volley by the Honor Guard. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff
  • Local pastors pray over the Clarkesville Fire Department, Assistant Chief Kevin Sprinkle and Austin Sprinkle. The theme of National Day of Prayer this year is “Lift up the word, light up the world.” ZACH TAYLOR/Special
    Local pastors pray over the Clarkesville Fire Department, Assistant Chief Kevin Sprinkle and Austin Sprinkle. The theme of National Day of Prayer this year is “Lift up the word, light up the world.” ZACH TAYLOR/Special
  • Britney Sanders, left, and Chris Smith, with Purpose Church at Bethel Temple perform worship songs at Demorest’s gathering at Demorest Springs Park. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff
    Britney Sanders, left, and Chris Smith, with Purpose Church at Bethel Temple perform worship songs at Demorest’s gathering at Demorest Springs Park. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff
  • Karen Porter participates in a group prayer at the National Day of Prayer ceremony in Demorest. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff
    Karen Porter participates in a group prayer at the National Day of Prayer ceremony in Demorest. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff
    The National Day of Prayer was recognized in ceremonies across Habersham County on Thursday. ...

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