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We will be gathering VIRTUALLY from around the globe to pray for AMERICA on a local, state and national level. Come join us as we "POUR OUT TO THE GOD OF HOPE" and believe that He is filling us with all joy and peace as we abound in HOPE by the Holy Spirit, for our Families, Government, Education, Business, Military, Church and Media.
[National Day of Prayer O'Fallon IL]
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Assigned prayer topic leaders will pray for those in authority, families, finances, and the military, etc.
Prayer will be on Social media: Facebook Live 2am to
3 am; Lanise Johnson
Starts at noon and ends around 1:00pm
Meet at the Mt. Carroll County Court House, 301 N Main St, Mt. Carroll, Illinois.
If it is raining, please meet at Mt. Carroll Church of God, 816 S Clay St, Mt. Carroll, Illinois.
God Bless!
LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH OF ALL NATIONS
4501 W. 127th Street Alsip, Illinois 60803 (708) 385-6020
Bishop Dan Willis – Founder
www.thelighthousechurch.org
IN PERSON
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER OBSERVANCE
PRAYERS BY PASTORS FROM MIRACLE ON 127TH STREET
Thursday, May 1st
From 12pm-1pm
The Lighthouse Church of All Nations
In the Main Sanctuary
JOIN US IN PRAYER FOR OUR COUNTRY
YOU ARE INVITED!
Join us for a special gathering right here in our community as local leaders, pastors, families, businesspeople, and neighbors from all walks of life come together in a powerful hour of worship, thanksgiving, and prayers.
📅 Thursday, May 1
🕦 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 OneWay Ministries (495 N Commons Drive, Aurora, IL 60504)
🍽️ Lunch provided after the gathering
Jesus prayed that we “would be one … so that the world may believe.” Let’s come together to lift up His name, honor those who serve, pray for our leaders and boldly ask God to pour out His Spirit across the United States of America.
Because prayer is not our last resort — it’s our first response.
Gathering for Prayers for Community, State & Nation.
Belvidere, IL 61008
Continental Breakfast 7:30 a.m. Program begins at 8:00 a.m. (No charge, donations accepted]
PRAY TOGETHER FOR OUR COMMUNITY, STATE & NATION
Belvidere, IL 61008

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The National Day of Prayer will be observed in Jones Park located in downtown Canton, Illinois. The event will begin at 6 p.m. More details will be forthcoming later.
Canton, IL 61520
Join with others in the Carbondale area for a time of prayer at the Pavilion at the corner of US Highway 51 N and US Highway 13. All are welcome!
Carbondale, IL 62901
CLAY CITY AREA
National Day of Prayer
THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2025
7:00 – 8:00 PM
This Year’s Host
CLAY CITY FIRST BAPTIST
(Off Main Street)
Clay City, IL 62824
Everyone is welcome to attend our Day of Prayer especially those folks in Monroe County and surrounding area
Dixon High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes invites the community to join us as we observe the National Day of Prayer.
On Thursday, May 1, we will meet at 7:15 a.m. at the flagpole in front of DHS to pray for our school, city, state, country, and world.
Dixon, IL 61021
Outside gathering
In Keyes Park
Du Quoin, IL 62832
Bring a lawn chair & join us
You are invited to join together with others in the Body of Christ to Praise God in Worship songs and to Pray for our Nation. This gathering will be lead by Pastors and Prayer Leaders and there will also be small group prayer.
Coordinated by Light & Life Ministries, HOPE (House of Prayer Elgin)
Sheila Straka, 847-308-5133
Hosted by New Covenant Fellowship
Doors Open: 7:30
Light Breakfast Served
Doors Open: 7:30
Light Breakfast Served
We will gather together to pray for our community and our nation. This gathering will take place in the sanctuary of Georgetown Church of the Nazarene. There are two times available this year as we try to accommodate busy schedules. The first is at 9:00 AM and the second is at 1:00 PM. Come gather with us as undertake this important task of lifting up our nation and community to God.
GEORGETOWN, IL 61846
We will gather together to pray for our community and our nation. This gathering will take place in the sanctuary of Georgetown Church of the Nazarene. There are two times available this year as we try to accommodate busy schedules. The first is at 9:00 AM and the second is at 1:00 PM. Come gather with us as undertake this important task of lifting up our nation and community to God.
GEORGETOWN, IL 61846
St. Paul's welcomes everyone to join us to PRAY for our Nation! "For where two or three are gathered together in Jesus' name, there am I in the midst of them" Matthew 18:20. Jesus will be there!!!
Civic leaders and clergy gather to pray over key areas in our community, and public exalt the name of Christ through offering praise to Him!
Hosted by Hillsboro Ministerial Alliance. Looking forward to praying with you.
The Lighthouse Community Church will gather in our sanctuary as we have in past years for "One Hour of Prayer Power", where we will Worship and Pray. This is an invitation for Lansing and surrounding communities to join us! We strongly believe that the prayers of the Righteous has great power. Come out and let's put thousands of angels to flight in war for the seven mountain of influence.
The Lighthouse Community Church will gather in our sanctuary as we have in past years for "One Hour of Prayer Power", where we will Worship and Pray. This is an invitation for Lansing and surrounding communities to join us! We strongly believe that the prayers of the Righteous has great power. Come out and let's put thousands of angels to flight in war for the seven mountain of influence.
Our sanctuary is open for personal prayer time, a group gathering or with one of our Elders. From 7pm-8pm we will have corporate prayer. So come even if it’s 10 minutes or a couple hours. Prayer is essential to believers!
4-6pm Open time of prayer
6-7pm Collective prayer and worship time
Meet at Heaven's Chapel & focus on praying for the United States of America!
God Bless!
Please meet inside Big Meadows, 1000 Longmoor Ave, Savanna, Illinois 61074
Mount Carroll, IL 61053
This gathering will include prayers from leaders and prayers in small groups for our nation's many areas of need.
Paris, IL 61944
You are invited to join others in praying for our Nation. This gathering will be led by Pastors and Prayer Leaders.
Coordinated Pawnee Assembly
A time of worship and prayer the mayor of Pekin will share a proclamation!
NEW INDOOR LOCATION for the National Day of Prayer 2025 Peoria
Agape School of Supernatural Ministry
610 Abington Peoria, IL 61603
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Arise309 is facilitating the Peoria area National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 1st. This gathering is for all of the body of Christ in the Central Illinois Region. There will be thousands of prayer events across the nation that day. The event will include worship and prayers for the nation, state, and Peoria area led by local leaders.
We will focus on praying for the needs of our country, our region and more. Parking is available across the street at Woodruff or behind the building. There are chairs and restroom facilities inside. All ages are welcome! Please share this event and invite your friends, family and fellow brothers and sisters in Christ!
There is also a gathering happening at the Tazewell County Courthouse in Pekin from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Their indoor location will be at Coffee Connections a block from the courthouse.
Arise 309 is an organic gathering of believers with a heart for unifying God's people in the Peoria and Central Illinois region.
We value prayer, worship, fasting and lifting up the name and banner of Jesus Christ.
For more information visit www.Arise309.com. You can sign up to receive updates from Arise 309 about events around our region at the website (website may be under maintenance).
Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/g7TFbTTfYJ5Xtf9x9
The pastors of the PORTA Ministerial Association invite you to join us on the west lawn
of the Menard County Courthouse on Thursday, May 1, at 12:00 noon for a community-
wide prayer gathering.
Petersburg, IL 62675
Join us to share in prayer covering our nation our government and our neighbors
Come in join us to observe NDP And intercede for this blessed Nation.
Rochelle, IL 61068
A morning to come together in prayer and fellowship to pour out our hearts to the God of hope. We will be praying for the Country, the State of Illinois and our very own City of Rockford. Corporate prayers at 8:30 a.m.; 9:30 a.m.; and 10:30 a.m. We will also prayer for individuals, pouring out to God to heal His people. The community is invited to join together, pray, and enjoy a bagel and coffee.
Rockford, IL 61101
Start your morning with prayer, unity, and community as we gather for the National Day of Prayer at First Covenant Church. This special time of reflection and intercession is an opportunity to lift up our nation, leaders, communities, and loved ones in faith and hope.
Start your morning with prayer, unity, and community as we gather for the National Day of Prayer at First Covenant Church. This special time of reflection and intercession is an opportunity to lift up our nation, leaders, communities, and loved ones in faith and hope.
This is the 20th Year of Business Men In Christ hosting the Annual Springfield, Illinois National Day of Prayer service, headed up by the organization's president, Bernie Lutchman. The event is held in the G Plaza of the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 South Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, Illinois, and is, as always, free and open to the public. Ample parking is available.
The following are the participants/prayer leaders: Pastors Clint Cook, Warren Brosi, John Standard, Roy Newman, Nate Randall, Eric Ginder, Billie Landers, Rick Mulkins, and others. The Real Life Church Worship Team will lead Worship Music.
A gathering of like-minded believers, assembling to observe National Day of Prayer to pray for the 7 Mountains that influence society. Join us as we stand together in prayer to contend for our state and nation. Calling Pastors, Parishioners, Leaders, and Community for a time of repentance, worship, and intercession. Join us at Faith Community Church Springfield, IL.
In addition to our normal prayer time of 6-7 AM, we are adding an additional hour of prayer from 6-7 PM. Please join us during a time that accommodates your schedule as we come together corporately to pray for our nation!
If you are in the Streatorland or surrounding areas, please join us for a time of praise & prayer.
Streator, IL 61364
We gather around the flag pole in front of the court house in Toulon, Illinois at 12 noon.
Everyone is welcome
Please join us as we pray for the United States of America. The Service will include a Color Guard, worship time and representatives from the seven prayer focus areas (Media, Government, Business, Military, Education, Churches/Pastors, Marriage and Families) who will give a brief testimony and lead us in prayer for their area. We also will be live streaming the event! Mark your calendar: Thursday, May 1, 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at Cornerstone Community Church; 40413 N Delany Road; Wadsworth, IL 60083
YouTube link: https://bit.ly/43doA7G
Please join us for the National Day of Prayer Event for Radical Time Out, a ministry of Koinonia House Ministries as we present our Evening of Prayer and Worship. Radical Time Out is a ministry where we pray radically to love radically.
For this evening, we will have worship in song, combined with the prayer from the ACTS model, Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication. Each section will begin with the public reading of appropriate Scripture verses for each category designed to inspire us to pray. We will pray publicly, silently and in small groups for each category. The evening will conclude with the proclamation of the gospel.
Join government leaders for the National Day of Prayer at The Radcliff where we will pray for National, State, and Local leaders. May they be led by the Lord Jesus in everything that they do and say.
Join us for a night of worship and prayer for our nation.
Wood River, IL 62095
Join fellow Christ Followers in united prayer for our nation! This outdoor gathering welcomes all who seek to intercede for the United States. There’s plenty of space for large groups, so bring your friends, family, and church community.
📍 Location: Woodstock Square (in case of rain, we will meet in the Woodstock Opera House, on the Square, across from the gazebo.)
🅿️ Parking: Free parking available on the Square and in nearby lots
🪑 Seating: Bring a chair or blanket if you'd like to sit on the lawn
Help spread the word—invite others to join in this powerful time of prayer!
Woodstock, IL 60098
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