KFOR Soldiers at Camp Bondsteel mark National Day of Prayer

Photo By Sgt. Jill Fischer | Special programs were prepared for the National Day of Prayer service May 6 at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo.  

CAMP BONDSTEEL, KOSOVO

05.06.2010

Story by Spc. Chris Erickson 

116th Public Affairs Detachment

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Soldiers bowed their heads in reflection and prayer at a service held at the Audie Murphy Medal of Honor Hall in observation of the National Day of Prayer May 6.

Capt. Anthony Williams, chaplain, of Mount Vernon, Ill., presided over the service and recited the scripture chosen to fit with the prayers selected by the chaplain staff. Prayers included personal prayers and confessions, prayers for the nation's leaders and prayers for members of the military and their families.

"At each point, the scripture was tied to what was being prayed for," said Williams, who is deputy command chaplain for Multi-National Battle Group East. He added that although there were specific prayers during the service, "all prayers were welcome."

"In between the prayers were spiritual videos and time for personal reflection," he said.

President Barack Obama proclaimed May 6 the National Day of Prayer for 2010. Held annually on the first Thursday in May, this year marks the 59th observance of the National Day of Prayer. The observance was first signed into law by President Harry Truman in 1952.

• Date Taken: 05.06.2010
• Date Posted: 05.09.2010 14:58
• Story ID: 49369
• Location: CAMP BONDSTEEL, ZZ