Organizers are hard at work preparing for the Sixth Annual Prayer Rally. While the event will feature the same spirit of worship as in past years, it will take on a slightly different format.
Traditionally held as a march through Downtown Liberty, this year’s gathering will instead be a rally. As always, it is scheduled for the first Saturday in October at noon—falling on Oct. 4 this year.
“We want everyone to be there, so we are encouraging people- bring your blankets, bring your lawn chairs, bring your golf carts,” Jane Delaney said. “It’s going to be such a fabulous opportunity to fellowship, to worship, to hear singing, to participate.”
Delaney is encouraging the community from every corner to come out and be a part of the event this year, as it has continued to grow each year.
Multiple pastors from various denominations will be speaking, sharing scripture and words to live by.
Delaney said the prayer focus is 2 Chronicles 7:14, as it is every year.
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray. Seek my face, turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven. I will forgive their sin, and I will heal their land,” Delaney said, reciting the Scripture.
This year’s event will once again feature music by Karla Burris and Appointed by Grace, along with performances from the Liberty High School choir and other local talents.
Churches throughout the county are encouraged to announce the rally during their services leading up to the date. Those who have signs from previous years are also asked to display them to help promote the event.
Organizers extend an open invitation to all who wish to lift the community in prayer, with a special emphasis on youth participation. A dedicated youth program will be held during the rally.
“We want to see kids that are all in, on fire, followers of Jesus going out and being alive in this world,” said Larry MacNeil, youth group leader for North Main Baptist Church and for the event.
This year’s program will focus heavily on a Gospel message with praise and worship, including music and the possibility of an altar call.
MacNeil referenced Matthew 5, the Sermon on the Mount, saying, “My desire for these kids is to shine their light on this dark world…to be that example in this community.”
He invites all who are interested in taking part in the youth program. The first youth meeting will be held Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 6:30 p.m. at NMB Church, 4709 N. Main St., Liberty. A second meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 18, at 6 p.m. at New Work Family Worship Center, 2512 Grand Ave., Liberty. Young musicians, youth pastors, and any young person who wishes to worship are encouraged to attend.
The main event will take place in Downtown Liberty at the Vera Faye Daniel Pavilion on Sam Houston Street. Organizers stress that the rally is not political and ask attendees to refrain from wearing political attire.
Anyone who would like a sign to help promote the event can pick one up at 1939 Trinity St., across from the courthouse.
For more information, contact Jane Delaney at 713-248-9204 or adelaney3@comcast.net; Dede Taylor at 936-334-6043 or orddtalr127@gmail.com; or Pastor Finney at 832-275-6026 or georgefinney@gmail.com.