Giving thanks for the National Day of Prayer

Dear Editor,

On behalf of myself and the other coordinating committee members, John Reble and Chuck Miller, we would like to offer heartfelt thanks to all who participated in our Santa Rosa County National Day of Prayer Service held on the Santa Rosa County Courthouse lawn Thursday, May 7th.

Lisa Hilliard and Shannon Reble did an outstanding job with the musical portion of the program.

A huge "thank you" to those who graciously offered their personal comments and prayer:

     Major Jack Onkka, Santa Rosa County Sheriffs Office

     Jayer Williamson, Santa Rosa County Commissioner, District 1

     Frank Lay, administrator, L.E.A.D. Academy

     Mrs. Pamela Holt, editor, Santa Rosa's Press Gazette

     Rev. Fred Rogers, pastor, Milton First Assembly of God

     CDR Charles Luff, chaplain, NAS Whiting Field

     Jeff Kelley, Santa Rosa County businessman

     Robert Smith, retired Santa Rosa County businessman

     Rev. Richard "Chip" Fox, director of missions, SRC Baptist Association

We would also like to thank all of those who attended the event, taking time out of their busy schedules to participate in such a worthy endeavor.

Finally, we would like to acknowledge the generous gift of the printing and preparation of the handout provided courtesy of Larry Culpepper, Culpepper Printing in Milton.

Pastor William Wright

Bible Way Baptist Church of Milton

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