For Immediate Release: Church to Host Seventh Annual Back to School Prayer Rally

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Church to Host Seventh Annual Back to School Prayer Rally

 

On Tuesday, August 25, West Monroe Apostolic Church in Herrin, Illinois will host the seventh annual Back to School Community Prayer Rally at 7:00pm. Students, teachers, school staff, area pastors, and local community leaders will come together at 1609 West Monroe Street in Herrin for a time of prayer and encouragement for the upcoming school year.

 

"Every year, we look forward to hosting this event.  We invite everyone from across Southern Illinois to join us in praying for our cities, local schools, colleges, and students all across the region," said Pastor Terry Griffith of West Monroe Apostolic Church.

 

The featured speaker for the rally will be Will Stephens, host of "The Will Stephens Show" on 103.9fm WXAN Christian Radio in Ava, Illinois.  He'll be joined by Mayor Vic Ritter of Herrin, local boy scouts, area pastors, educators, and other city leaders.

 

Betty Loyd, coordinator of the annual event, commented, "Our children are the greatest treasure we have and we cannot neglect the burden that rests upon our shoulders to do all in our power to protect them from the evilness in this world."

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