Thu, May 07
|Belmont County Courthouse Plaza
National Day of Prayer
Plans are under way for a weeklong Bible Reading Marathon followed by a community celebration, including a Unity Dinner in the evening.
Time & Location
May 07, 2026, 11:45 AM
Belmont County Courthouse Plaza, 101 E. Main St., St.Clairsville OH 43950
About the event
Bible readings for the National Day of Prayer begin on Main Street in St. Clairsville on Thursday, April 30 and continue through Wednesday, April 6. On May 7 NDP begins with music provided by Shaina Thornton at 11:45 am with the program beginning at noon. The celebration program includes:
Pre-service Music - Shaina Thornton
Welcome and Prayer - Phil Cleaver
Presentation of Flag - American Legion 159 Pledge of Allegiance - Sheriff Jimmy Zusack National Anthem - led by Shaina
Proclamation- County Prosecutor Kevin Flanagan
Prayers:
National Prayer for America - Pastor Nancy DeStefano
Military & Safety - Pastor JD Baugh Social
Welfare - Judge Al Davies
Government & Leaders - Judge Adam Myser
Education & Family - Greta Prosser (Lifewise Teacher)
Churches and Church Leaders - Pastor Dean Myers
Keynote Speaker - Dr. Scott Pauley
Group Prayer Time - led by Pastor Nikki Smithberger for those desiring to participate after the ceremony.