Speakers include Joe Stowell, president of the Moody Bible Institute, and Lloyd Ogilvie, chaplain of the U.S. Senate. Throughout our history, American presidents have asked our citizens to gather together for prayer. Our country was founded on prayer. It's just very, very important. The Rev. Billy Graham is the honorary chairman of the 2001 National Day of Prayer.
Groups meet at public high school for study, fellowship.
Sophomore Bryan Kuhn stood in a circle Wednesday at Greenwood High School, his head bowed in prayer with several classmates and teachers who share his faith. Others in the group took a turn, giving thanks to God and making requests. The 7 a.m. prayers concluded the meeting of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Thirty minutes later, teacher Andy Nelson would use the room to instruct students in chemistry and ecology. While citizens and public officials perpetually debate the role of religion in public schools, Christian students continue to gather in organized sessions at schools to discuss spiritual issues and practice their faith.