Gov. Kevin Stitt declared Thursday a “Statewide Day of Prayer,” asking Oklahomans of all faiths and backgrounds to join in to pray for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Stitt called for Oklahoma faith leaders to unite together at a special prayer and worship event. The special service can be watched here. >> Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Latest local updates In-person attendance was be allowed in accordance with current social distancing guidelines.“I know this is an uncertain or anxious time for many Oklahomans right now,” said Stitt. “That is why I believe it is important we join together as a state and pray for God’s blessing, protection and strength as we face a challenge that is unprecedented in its scope.”Hosted by Transformation Church Pastor Michael Todd, the event also feature Pastors Craig and Amy Groeschel of Life.Church, Pastor Jamie Austin of Woodlake Church, Pastor Herbert Cooper of People’s Church, Pastors Paul Daugherty and Sharon Daugherty of Victory Church, Dr. Joel Harder, chaplain of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, Pastor Alex Himaya of Battle Creek Church, Pastor Doug Melton of Southern Hills Baptist Church OKC and Pastor Bill Scheer of Guts Church. “Prayer is not our last resort, but our first response,” said Todd. “We believe our faith is more important now than it has ever been. Everyone needs an anchor during this turbulent time and that is what prayer is for us.”

Gov. Kevin Stitt declared Thursday a “Statewide Day of Prayer,” asking Oklahomans of all faiths and backgrounds to join in to pray for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stitt called for Oklahoma faith leaders to unite together at a special prayer and worship event. The special service can be watched here.


>> Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Latest local updates

In-person attendance was be allowed in accordance with current social distancing guidelines.

“I know this is an uncertain or anxious time for many Oklahomans right now,” said Stitt. “That is why I believe it is important we join together as a state and pray for God’s blessing, protection and strength as we face a challenge that is unprecedented in its scope.”

Hosted by Transformation Church Pastor Michael Todd, the event also feature Pastors Craig and Amy Groeschel of Life.Church, Pastor Jamie Austin of Woodlake Church, Pastor Herbert Cooper of People’s Church, Pastors Paul Daugherty and Sharon Daugherty of Victory Church, Dr. Joel Harder, chaplain of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, Pastor Alex Himaya of Battle Creek Church, Pastor Doug Melton of Southern Hills Baptist Church OKC and Pastor Bill Scheer of Guts Church.

“Prayer is not our last resort, but our first response,” said Todd. “We believe our faith is more important now than it has ever been. Everyone needs an anchor during this turbulent time and that is what prayer is for us.”

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