The event was a success and organizers are hoping for an even larger crowd this year. Prayer day plans under way Gary Campbell - Record Vistas Editor Faith, prayer and music will be the order of the day when the National Day of Prayer hits Roswell again May 7. The yearly event is designed as a national day to recognize the importance of prayer in people's lives and ask for guidance for America's leaders.
Most leaders are going to recognize there is power in prayer.
We want to be able to direct that at some community issues. In Roswell the day will center around a large gathering on the Chaves County Courthouse lawn. Last year's event drew about 1,100 people to pray and ask for guidance. Barrett, one of the committee members organizing the event, said the basic premise is to provide a large public gathering for people to focus on several community issues. Beginning at 10 a.m.