Pastors and church members from the Pinckneyville area gathered for prayer in the Perry County Courthouse last Thursday. Pastors included George Culley - Least of the Brethren, Jeff Downard - Winkle Baptist Church, Eric Drake - Nine Mile Baptist Church, Lee Valerius - Roe's Dale Baptist Church, Keith Tyler - Trinity Assembly of God Church, and Marty DeRoche - Denmark Baptist Church.The theme of Unity for the National Day of Prayer was emphasized in the prayers for local, state and national governmental leaders, schools and area communities.
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