Today is National Day of Prayer, it an annual day of observance held on the first Thursday of May, designated by the United States Congress, when people are asked "to turn to God in prayer and meditation".

Each year since its inception, the president has signed a proclamation, encouraging all Americans to pray on this day.

Locally a prayer and breakfast is being held this morning at the Senior Nutrition Site, Loop 500 in Center. Breakfast will be served from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. and is hosted by Shelby County Outreach Ministries in conjunction with Ministers’ Fellowship of Shelby County. Breakfast is free, with any donations to be used to support Shelby County Outreach Ministries.

Also, National Day of Prayer will be observed in Hemphill on the steps of the Sabine County Courthouse at noon, today.