Mayor Issues National Day of Prayer Proclamation

On behalf of the Borough of Smethport, Mayor Ross Porter issued a National Day of Prayer Proclamation this morning on the steps of the McKean County Court House:

“The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him.” [Nahum 1:7]

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the National Day of Prayer is an opportunity for Americans to join in united prayer to acknowledge our dependence on God, to give thanks for blessings received, to request healing for wounds endured, and to ask God to guide our leaders and bring wholeness to the United States and her citizens; and,

WHEREAS, prayer has long been a positive force that unites our citizens of Smethport and serves as a source of inspiration and hope to countless individuals; and

WHEREAS, the National Day of Prayer will be observed on Thursday, May 5, 2011 with the theme “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” based on Psalm 91:2

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to observe a Day of Prayer in Smethport, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States of America in such a time as this, and that all citizens may acknowledge our blessings, express gratitude, and recognize the continuing need for strong positive values to guide our community, state and nation,

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ross Porter, Mayor of the Borough of Smethport, Pennsylvania, do hereby designate May 5, 2011 as

A DAY OF PRAYER

throughout the Borough of Smethport, which stands as an apt companion to our state motto, “With God All Things Are Possible.”

On this 5th day of May, 2011;

Ross Porter
Mayor