Local and area residents are encouraged to participate in the National Day of Prayer by joining a local gathering at 12 noon this coming Thursday at The Courtyard (northwest corner of the downtown square) in Lamesa. Those attending are asked to join in unity with other communities throughout the nation to pray for their city and the nation. “This year’s theme for the National Day of Prayer is ‘Love One Another’,” Pastor Mike Barkowsky, with River of Life Fellowship in Lamesa, said. “Jesus said in John 13:34 that we are to love one another just as He has loves us.” Pastors from various ...