May 4, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Thursday, May 4.
In 1885, a courthouse was built in Center. It was designed by an immigrant from Ireland, who, in its design, echoed the castles of his homeland. 138 years later, The Shelby County Courthouse remains one of the most interesting and beautiful buildings in Texas. And it is an appropriate setting for an event that is as old as America.
Even before the Declaration of Independence, men and women on these shores were declaring the importance of prayer in their lives. Twice a year, once in Spring and again in the Fall, people would set aside special days for their community to pray. The one in the Fall evolved into Thanksgiving. The one in Spring became the National Day of Prayer.
In 1988, President Ronald Reagan declared that this special day would be on the first Thursday of May. And so here we are again. And, once again, we invite you to our historic courthouse at noon today, to carry on a great American tradition.
Join us to pray!
Meet you back here tomorrow,
Bro. David
dmathis@fbccenter.org
