Approximately 40 Renton Residents gathered under the pavillion at Liberty Park Thursday afternoon to participate in a local assembly for the National Day of Prayer.

Led by Mark and Nancy Moore of the Kingdom League International, the event featured several local pastors praying for the city’s government, businesses, families, churches and schools, as well as a representative from the Beit HaShofar synagogue praying for Israel.

The group also read a proclamation from Mayor Denis Law.

The National Day of Prayer Event draws together Christians of varied backgrounds to pray for the strengthening of the moral and spiritual fabric of our society.

Prayer will be offered by ministers and members of the Renton community, asking for forgiveness for our wrongs, and for the blessing of God on our government, healthcare, family, churches, businesses, education and media.

The National Day of Prayer has been observed annually since it was established by the United States Congress on April 17, 1952.

Photos by Brian Beckley