Thursday, May 1st
2025 Theme: “Pour out to the God of hope and be filled.”
Scripture Focus: May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. ~Romans 15:13
What It Is
The annual National Day of Prayer (May 1st) is an opportunity for Americans to pray together in faith—believing and standing on God’s promise and abounding in HOPE. Prayers will be poured out in all 50 states and several U.S. territories through tens of thousands of local prayer gatherings in parks, churches, schools, and statehouses to lift up prayers and petitions to God, followed by an evening national broadcast hosted by National Day of Prayer Task Force president, Kathy Branzell and co-hosted by Tim Tebow.
The Circle of Good News is an event where the entire Bible is read out loud in 20 minutes. It takes 365 people. Each person is given a starting place in the Bible and at 11:30am everyone starts reading at the same time. In this way the entire Bible is shared.
The Prayer Gathering is when community members come together in prayer for the 7 centers of influence in America: family, church, media, government, military, education, and business.
History
The National Day of Prayer tradition predates the founding of the United States of America, evidenced by the Continental Congress’ proclamation in 1775 setting aside a day of prayer. In 1952, Congress established an annual day of prayer and, in 1988, that law was amended, designating the National Day of Prayer as the first Thursday in May.
Local Prayer Events
Owensboro, KY
| 11:30am-11:45am- Circle of Good News 12:00pm-1:00pm- Prayer Gathering/Worship |
| Daviess Co. Courthouse (on the lawn) 212 St. Ann Street Owensboro, KY *in case of inclement weather it will move to First Baptist of Church (on 3rd St. & Jr Miller)FACEBOOK: Owensboro National Day of Prayer |
Glasgow, KY
| 12:00pm- Prayer Gathering Worship led by Emily Thomas from Riverlake Church Praise Team |
| Barren Co. Courthouse (on the steps) 117 N Public Square Glasgow, KY *In case of inclement weather it will move inside to the Council Chambers, 2nd floor of Glasgow City Hall, 126 East Public Square |
Bowling Green, KY
| 11:30am – Circle of Good News 12:00pm – Prayer Gathering |
| Fountain Square Park 445 E Main Ave, Bowling Green, KY *In case of inclement weather it will move inside to Fountain Square Ministries Church |
National Broadcast
The annual national broadcast will be streamed through the national day of prayer website and social media at 7 PM CT. For complete information visit nationaldayofprayer.org. Hosted by president Kathy Branzell, alongside 2025 Co-Host Tim Tebow! Special guests include Joan and Meoldee DeVevo of Casting Crowns, A.R. Bernard, Samuel Rodriguez, Dallas Jenkins of The Chosen, Dr. Tim Clinton, and many more!
