RECOGNIZING A “DAY OF PRAYER IN RANDOLPH COUNTY” ON APRIL 6, 2020

WHEREAS, Randolph County is facing unprecedented health, social, and economic challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; and

WHEREAS, calling upon the Lord our God for divine assistance through the power of prayer has long been one of the foundations of our Randolph County community; and

WHEREAS, recognizing a “Day of Prayer in Randolph County” unites citizens of all faiths and beliefs to join in prayer and come together spiritually; and

WHEREAS, a Randolph County Day of Prayer is an opportunity for our citizens of all faiths to join in united prayer to acknowledge our dependence on God; and

WHEREAS, prayer allows us to give thanks for our blessings, to request healing for the sick and strength for those caring for the sick, to bring comfort to those isolated for health and safety, and to ask God to guide our leaders to bring wholeness to the community in this time of physical separation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED on behalf of the Randolph County Board of Commissioners, we do hereby recognize April 6, 2020, as a “Day of Prayer in Randolph County” and encourages citizens to observe the day in ways appropriate to its importance and significance.