Lincoln Celebrates Day of Prayer

Lincoln Celebrates Day of Prayer
May 06, 2008
Navy News

USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea - Seven weeks into their seven-month deployment, USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Sailors made time to celebrate the National Day of Prayer by gathering together May 1, for a special breakfast on the forward mess decks.

As people across America celebrated a National Day of Prayer to commemorate unity in belief and spirit, so did Sailors aboard ships halfway around the world in the Persian Gulf.

With nearly 100 personnel attending, Abraham Lincoln's Full Gospel Choir sang songs of hope and freedom.

Abraham Lincoln Commanding Officer Capt. Patrick Hall kicked off the commemoration by offering a few words on the history of the day and some encouraging thoughts.

"From our nation's humble beginnings, prayer has guided our leaders and played a vital role in the life and the history of the United States of America. Many different faiths share the profound conviction that God listens to the voice of His children and pours His grace upon those who seek Him in prayer," Hall said, adding, "I think this is an important event you can remember for the rest of deployment, even for the rest of your life."


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