Abbeville taking part in Thursday’s National Day of Prayer

Many in the Abbeville community will join millions across the country this Thursday as they take part in the annual National Day of Prayer.
This year’s local event will begin at noon at the Vermilion Parish Courthouse in downtown Abbeville.
“Every year we are given an opportunity to pray over our nation, state, parish, and city,” said Chris Theall, pastor of New Life Church in Abbeville. “The purpose of this event is to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. With the purpose of praying over our own community here in South Louisiana. Our focus of prayer will be on our city officials, law enforcement, firefighters & first responders, our schools, families, and churches. Along with our Nation, State, Parish, and City.
“Please come and join us as we push back the darkness and stand together as one.”