National Day of Prayer observed by local residents

SHEPHERDSTOWN — Local participants in the National Day of Prayer gathered at the Jefferson County Courthouse in Charles Town on May 2. Groups of people across America gather to pray for their country on the first Thursday of May every year. This year’s theme was inspired by John 13:34 and focused on praying for America’s citizens to “Love One Another.” To learn more, visit nationaldayofprayer.org.