WINNSBORO – Churches and community members in Fairfield County came together last Wednesday at Fortune Springs Park for a National Day of Prayer service.
Rev. Rebekah Carpenter, pastor of Sion Presbyterian, Rev. Ethan Brown, pastor of Stephen Greene Baptist, Jerry Spence, member of Gordon Memorial Methodist, Bishop Jeffrey Williams, pastor of Jesus Christ’s Church, Dr. Craig Bailey, pastor of First Baptist, Rev. Steve Elkins, pastor of First United Methodist, Steve McDonald, member of First United Methodist, and Larry Guyton, member of Gordon Memorial, led prayers for the church, families, education, entertainment, government, military, law enforcement, and businesses.
Sarah Bryant, member of First United Methodist, read scripture. Rena Spence, member of Gordon Memorial, was the soloist. Marylynn Kinley, Jerry Spence and Rena Spence also sang as a trio. Rev. Ben Herlong, pastor of Gordon Memorial, led the program.