On Thursday, May 3, the 61st annual National Day of Prayer will be observed on Whidbey Island.

Pastor Jin Ming Ma of the Coupeville United Methodist Church will provide the message for the prayer event that will be held across the street from the church at the Island County Courthouse on North Main Street. Everyone in the community is invited to gather at the courthouse for prayer at 12:15 p.m.

Also on May 3, Concordia Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod), 590 N. Oak Harbor Road, Oak Harbor, will unite with Christians all over our nation celebrating the National Day of Prayer.

God’s Word says, “You do not have, because you do not ask.” Come to pray, worship, and sing God’s praises.  The service will begin at 10 a.m. There will be refreshments in the parish hall after the service. Contact 675-2548 or clcstaff@concordia lutheranwhidbey.org.

Finally, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., prayer warriors will meet at the Windjammer Park Gazebo, Oak Harbor. For more information email jlh71848@aol.com.