Were you able to make one of the National Day of Prayer gatherings Thursday? It was also the first official "Altoona Day of Prayer". I was able to be a part of a gathering at Heritage Plaza late Thursday afternoon. Gathered there were a number of residents, pastors, and local government leaders. I was really encouraged and moved by the prayers lifted to God for our City. The gathering focused on 10 different needs or opportunities of the community, including things like youth, safety for City workers, drugs & crime, a return to God's moral direction, and renewal of the people of Altoona. Many of those speaking or praying seemed to agree that each of us taking responsibility for our own failures and turning to truth was one of the keys to renewal of our community.
Unfortunately, I didn't make the other events. One of the events is a 3 day event which continues Friday and Saturday. For information check out our What's Going On page.
I'm hopeful and encouraged about the future of our City.
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