Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Ministerial Alliance was busy today organizing an event for The National Day of Prayer.  A large crowd gathered in front of the Dexter Municipal Building fro the ceremonies.

It was a beautiful day for the event, that began today 12:15 pm.  Today's theme was "Hear The Cry and the Prayer of Your Servant is Praying in Your Presence this Day." 1 Kings 8:28 

Pastor Ken Biggs of the First General Baptist Church in Dexter called the meeting to order.  He and Pastor David Fowler of Sadlers Chapel United Methodist Church in Dexter helped to organize and administrate the activities for the meeting.

LaKesha Biggs lead the crowd in the Pledge to the American Flag, followed by a song lead by Pastor Fowler.

The group was then lead in prayer in four (4) areas;

1) Prayer of Confession and Repentance; Jerry Corlew

2)  Prayer for our Elected Officials; Father David Donhogne

3)  Prayers for those who serve and protect us.  (Military, Police and Fire); Pastor Justin Sponaugle

4)  Prayer for Pastors, Churches, and Families; Pastor Ken Biggs

The group closed the ceremonies by singing together Amazing Grace, lead by Pastor David Fowler.