On the plaza in front of Sugar Land City Hall over 360 gathered at noon today to observe the 56th annual National Day of prayer. Pro Tem Mayor Cyril Hosley welcomed the assembly by reading excerpts from President George Bush’s proclamation. She acknowledged Boy Scout Troop 1316 as they presented the colors and led in the Pledge of Allegiance. The National Anthem was led by Greg Boyle from First Colony Church of Christ. Pastor Mark Hartman of Sugar Creek Baptist Church opened by leading in a time of personal reflection then prayed for our churches. Pastor Clarence Lee of Quail Valley Church led a prayer for government. Pastor Thomas Young of The Sanctuary Fellowship led in prayer for families. Pastor Jim Delony of Seven Oaks Church of Christ led prayer for our schools. Pastor Kerry Wood from Calvary at the Fountains led in prayer for the media. The assembly prayed in small groups for 10 minutes and Sandra Montes led the gathering in a moving closing by singing God Bless America. Boy Scout Troop 1316 Retired the Colors. This was an interdenominational expression that was contributed to by many churches.

Water was provided by Christ United Methodist Church. The tent was provided by Quail Valley Church. The Sound system and chairs were provided by First Colony Church of Christ. The printing of Prayer Guides was by Kight Printing. Boy Scott Troop 1316 handled the chairs and other necessary work. Timothy Kirk and Michelle Badillo were official photographers.

Dignitaries who were present were District 22 Congressman Dick Lampson, District 3 City councilman Russell Jones, and District 26 Representative Charlie Howard was represented by his wife Jo Howard.


Fort Bend County Coordinator Mary Cook asked that whoever wanted to be apart of planning next years National Day of Prayer to fill out a contact card.

A goal is set to have the National Day of prayer observed at every city hall in Fort Bend County.

A second goal is to network prayer groups so they can know of interdenominational events like the upcoming

Global Day of prayer May 27 being observed at Calvary at the Fountains where 200 million believers will be joined in global prayer.


Please contact the coordinator if you would help or like to be networked into the communications.


Mary Cook
Fort Bend County National Day of Prayer Coordinator