The power of prayer was on display Saturday as dozens of people congregated in the Silver Spring Civic Center to share their thoughts about the recent developments in the Syrian civil war.

Over a hundred people, representing several churches from around M ontgomery County came to the civic center to ask for divine intervention as the flames of war continue to fan across Syria .

“We come together today asking you that you might make us instruments of peace,” said prayer leader Haywood Robinson. “Love can conquer hate and peace can overcome warfare.”

Doctor Robinson wasn’t alone in his efforts to pray for peace as he was joined by the University of Maryland gospel choir.

For the faithful followers, the event was also an opportunity to vent and talk about the frustrations they’ve felt over these recent world events.

A former soldier himself, Doctor Elwood Gray said that this kind of humanitarian crisis can only be allowed to continue when good people do nothing.

“There is opposition,” said Doctor Gray. There is an evil force. When it rises its ugly head, we the patriots, we the Americans must address the war.”