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MAY 11, 2018 THE FRIDAY FLYER A-15

PHOTO BY DONNA RITCHIE PHOTO BY DONNA RITCHIE

Community gathers for National Day of Prayer

The community gathered in the Holiday Bay Room at tor Kasey Crawford, Chris Suit, Pastor Thor Ramsay, Pas-
the lodge on May 3 for Canyon Lake’s 6th annual Nation- tor Harvey Flake, Buzzy Enniss, Sherry Reiter, Michael
al Day of Prayer. The morning began with a continental Thomas and Kaitlyn Evans.
breakfast, followed by prayers, music, a tribute to Billy The members of this year’s National Day of Prayer
Graham and a presentation on Honor Flight, a non-profit Committee are Chair Nancy Horton, Lynda Ofstad, Sue
organization dedicated to transporting as many U.S. mili- Bonner, Ted Horton, Joan Ellett, Mandy Marquardt, Sherry
tary veterans as possible to see the memorials of the re- Reiter, Marvin and Shirley Webster, Jack and Alice Gray,
spective war(s) they fought in Washington D.C. at no cost Paul and Mary LeGrice, LaRue McNamara, Joanna Spill-
to the veterans. er, Lane McKellar and Ron Proeschold.
This year’s theme was “Pray for Unity.” Participating
churches and clubs included Canyon Lake Community The committee would like to thank the following event
Church, Elevation, Center, New Hope, Lamb’s Fellowship, sponsors: Canyon Lake Community Church, Good Time
Canyon Lake Bible Club and Canyon Lake Torah Club. Entertainment, Platinum Plumbing, General Plumbing Ser-
Lane McKellar served as emcee. Resident Mike Shroyer vices, Torah Club, Ted and Nancy Horton, Jack and Alice
of Good Time Entertainment provided the patriotic music. Gray, Doug and Michelle Gordon, Ron Proschold, Canyon
The colors were presented by the Elsinore Flying Tigers Jr. Lake Bible Fellowship and the Canyon Lake Lioness Club.
ROTC under the direction of Major Charles Ruhl. Michael The National Day of Prayer has been celebrated in the
Thomas gave the address and lead the prayer for those who United States since 1952, by joint resolution of Congress
protect and serve. Peniel Flake sang “I Go to the Rock” and President Harry S. Truman. PHOTO BY DONNA RITCHIE
and Kylene Evans performed “How Great Thou Art” on In 1988, President Reagan designated the first Thursday
her harp. in May as the National Day of Prayer.
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