The 2016 National Day of Prayer ceremony in Ellis County will be Thursday, May 6..

The event is scheduled for noon to 1 p.m. on the west side of the Ellis County Courthouse, by the Veterans Memorial.

This year, the theme Scripture is Isaiah 58:1 — “Shout it aloud, do not hold back, raise your voice like a trumpet.”

Local residents will lead the prayer for area leaders in government, military, education, church and family. A time for personal prayer requests from area congregations will be new for this year’s event.

If you have a prayer request, contact a local pastor or call KPRD at (785) 628-6300.

In case of inclement weather, the event will move to Breathe Coffee House, Seventh and Main.