
Our Annual
National Day of Prayer
Thursday, May 1, 2025
11:30am - 1:00pm
Azle, Texas
It's never too early to mark your calendars! You are invited to join others in our community at a special prayer gathering in Azle. We would love to have you at this free event!
The National Day of Prayer 2025

AAMA President, Alton Davis greeted guests for to the event. Dr. David Shaffer, event chair, introduces the Azle High School Choir to sing the National Anthem during The National Day of Prayer 2025. Pastor Bill Killough. Senior Pastor of Silver Creek Methodist church brought a powerful yet fun message on prayer.
We are thrilled to share the success of our recent National Day of Prayer event held on Thursday, May 1 at the Orchard Event Venue and Retreat. With over 220 people in attendance, the day was a testament to the power of unity and faith in Jesus Christ.
Dr. David Shaffer, Chairman of the National Day of Prayer Azle event, set the tone for the gathering by stating, “The music will be inspiring, the message will be encouraging, the prayers will be hopeful, and the food will be OK.” Those present were not disappointed. The voices of the Azle High School Chorale and Catherine Carlson added a level of inspiration, while keynote speaker Pastor Bill Killough’s message was both meaningful and fun. He spoke on how prayer is powerful, caring, protection, priority and blessing. "Prayer is not a backup plan. It's a battle plan."
The prayers for national leaders and groups, down to our own local leaders and groups, provided hope for the future, and the food surpassed all expectations.
The outpouring of support and participation was truly remarkable, and we are deeply grateful to everyone for their time, prayers and donations that helped make this Christian community event possible.
As we look ahead, mark your calendars for next year's event, which will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2026.

Our Prayer Team did an outstanding job leading and offering prayer for schools, families, leaders, military, first responders, churches, businesses and so much more. Lord, hear our prayers.

Over 220 people gathered in The Orchard Event & Retreat Venue for a time of community prayer.

The National Day of Prayer 2024

Dr. David Shaffer, event chair, introduces the Azle High School Choir to sing the National Anthem during The National Day of Prayer 2024.
We are thrilled to share the success of our recent National Day of Prayer event held on Thursday, May 2 at the Orchard Event Venue and Retreat. With over 200 people in attendance, the day was a testament to the power of unity and faith in Jesus Christ.
Dr. David Shaffer, Chairman of the National Day of Prayer Azle event, set the tone for the gathering by stating, “The music will be inspiring, the message will be encouraging, the prayers will be hopeful, and the food will be OK.” Those present were not disappointed. The voices of the Azle High School Chorale and Catherine Carlson added a level of inspiration, while keynote speaker Roger Jackson’s message was both encouraging and challenging. The prayers for national leaders and groups, down to our own local leaders and groups, provided hope for the future, and the food surpassed all expectations.
The outpouring of support and participation was truly remarkable, and we are deeply grateful to everyone for their time, prayers and donations that helped make this Christian community event possible.
As we look ahead, mark your calendars for next year's event, which will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2025.


Roger Jackson, retired Secret Service Agant, gave the keynote address at the 2024 National Day of Prayer in Azle.

