2015 North Strand Community Praise & Prayer Event

Coming Together in Interdenominational Prayer & Praise for the Betterment of our Community, State & Nation

Schedule of events

3:30 – 3:45: CD Music

3:45 – 3:50: Welcome – North Myrtle Beach Mayor Marilyn Hatley

3:50 – 3:55: Prayer for the Safety and Well-Being of the Community, Business and the Economy – Reverend Michael Ritter, Trinity United Methodist Church and Reverend John Kassouf, Risen Christ Lutheran Church

3:55 – 4:10: Music – Gary Lowder (Original and Traditional Gospel Music)

4:10 – 4:15: Prayer for Peace in the Nation & the Military – Deacon Peter M. Casamento, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church

4:15 – 4:30: Music - North Strand Community Church Youth Praise Team

4:30 – 4:40: Prayer Chorus (Audience Participation) – Reverend Wayne Brown, First Baptist Church of North Myrtle Beach: “Somebody Pray for Me”, “Day by Day”, “The Johnny Appleseed Blessing”

4:40 – 4:50: Music & Liturgical Dance – Risen Christ Lutheran Church Liturgical Dance Team

4:50 – 4:55: Prayer for the Mayor, City Council, Public Safety Personnel, Horry County Council, South Carolina Delegation – Reverend John F. Kassouf, Risen Christ Lutheran Church

4:55 – 5:10: Music – Living Water Baptist Church Adult Choir

5:10 – 5:15: Prayer for Teachers, Children & School Workers – Stan Fields, Little River First Baptist Church

5:15 – 5:30: Music - Risen Christ Lutheran Church Praise Team

5:30 – 5:35: Prayer for Federal Elected Officials – Reverend Jim Mezick, Emeritus

5:35 – 5:50: Music – Ron Nichols

5:48 – 6:00 Prayer for the Community’s and Nation’s Churches – Reverend Dr. Wilmot Merchant II, St. Stephens Episcopal Church

Because of the sheer number of places of worship in the North Strand area, it is impossible to have each place of worship lead the prayer and musical performances each year. So, the intent is to rotate places of worship and their associated performers each year. In this way, over time, all places of worship throughout the North Strand and their related musical performers who want to participate will be represented in this continuing effort to join together for interdenominational prayer and praise each year.