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Humbled in Prayer: National Day of Prayer 2025 Recap

This past May 1, the Bentonville community came together for the National Day of Prayer 2025. Our Prayer Breakfast and Program was a truly inspiring gathering, where people from all walks of life united in faith, reflection, and hope.

A poster for the 74th Annual National Day of Prayer on May 1, 2025 is displayed on a wall, next to a decorative arch made of blue, teal, gold, and white balloons.
A group of children stands on stage in front of an audience, with a U.S. flag, colorful paper chains, and a microphone in the background.
A woman in a light blue dress speaks at a podium with flowers nearby, in front of an audience; a U.S. flag and colorful paper chain decorations are visible.
Five people stand on a stage next to an American flag and a flower arrangement, with a woman speaking at a podium. A screen behind them displays the words “Together in prayer. Together in hope.”.
A group of young choir members in formal attire sing on stage in front of a black curtain and colorful garland, facing an audience.
A woman and a man stand at a podium with flowers, speaking into microphones. An American flag and a colorful paper garland are visible in the background.
A group of people, some standing and talking, others seated, gather in a large indoor venue with rows of chairs and colorful garlands on the wall.
A man in a white shirt speaks at a podium in front of an audience, with an American flag, flower arrangement, and colorful paper chain decorations nearby.
Four uniformed officers stand indoors, holding American and state flags, facing an audience at a formal event.
A woman in a white dress and patterned pants speaks at a podium on a stage, with a large red flag in the foreground and decorative paper chains in the background.
A woman stands at a podium speaking to a seated audience in a decorated indoor venue with flags and a sign reading "EDUCATION" on the wall.

Highlights from the Event

The Bentonville Prays 2025 National Day of Prayer began with a time of food and fellowship from 6:30 to 7:00 AM, followed by the main program from 7:00 to 7:55 AM, and concluded with a brief community prayer time from 7:55 to 8:00 AM at the Bentonville Activity Center, 904 North Walton. We were inspired by the heartfelt stories shared by community members Kachia Phillips, Shelby Clark, and Dave and Jenny Marrs, who spoke about how prayer has shaped and guided their lives. The event was led by Mayor Stephanie Orman, host Brock Short, and many other community leaders, providing encouragement and direction throughout the morning. Attendees were uplifted by the powerful words of the speakers, joyful performances by choirs, and the energy brought by children, reminding everyone of the hope and future of our city. Local churches also hosted prayer stations, offering meaningful spaces for personal and group reflection. Together, this gathering created a beautiful experience of prayer, connection, and community.

A woman and a young boy stand on stage; the boy speaks into a microphone. A flower arrangement, flag, and colorful paper chain are visible. Audience members are seated in front.
A woman and a boy stand on stage at a podium during an event, with an audience seated in front and a sign reading "Together in prayer. Together in hope." displayed behind them.
A man speaks into a microphone on stage next to an American flag, flowers, and a screen reading “Bentonville Prays. Together in prayer. Together in hope.”.
A man in a colorful tie-dye shirt speaks at a podium with a bouquet of flowers, surrounded by three people, as an audience listens. A partial text is visible on a screen in the background.
Four people stand on a stage, with one woman speaking at a podium adorned with flowers. A colorful paper chain decorates the backdrop behind them. Audience members are visible in the foreground.
Three men stand on a stage; one speaks at a podium with flowers, while the other two listen. Colorful paper chains decorate the background.
A woman stands at a podium speaking to a seated audience in a decorated hall, with a projector screen displaying "Bentonville Prays" and the slogan "Together in prayer, Together in hope.
A man and woman stand at a podium decorated with flowers, speaking to an audience in a hall with a paper chain garland and a projected screen behind them.
A woman speaks at a podium with flowers, in front of a screen displaying "Bentonville Prays" and the message "Together in prayer. Together in hope.
A choir of young men and women in formal black attire stands on stage singing, with colorful paper garlands and a screen in the background.
A person speaks on stage with a microphone in front of a screen displaying "Bentonville Prays" and the message "Together in prayer. Together in hope." An American flag stands nearby.
A choir of students in black attire sings under the direction of a conductor in a gymnasium, with an audience seated nearby and a projected sign above the stage.
A group of people stand onstage near an American flag and floral arrangement, as one man reads at a podium. A projected message reads, "Together in prayer. Together in hope.
A group of five people stand on a stage, one woman speaking at a podium with flowers. A projected sign behind them reads, "Together in prayer. Together in hope.
A group of people stand at a podium with flowers, while one man reads from a paper. A screen above displays the words "Together in prayer. Together in hope.
A man in a suit stands at a podium with flowers, speaking to an audience in a decorated room with a colorful paper chain.
A group of children stand on stage in front of an audience, with a projected sign reading "Bentonville Prays" and the message "Together in prayer. Together in hope.
A woman and a boy stand on stage at a Bentonville Prays event, facing an audience. The backdrop displays the event logo and slogan: "Together in prayer. Together in hope.
Two speakers stand at a podium with microphones and flowers, addressing an audience in a large room decorated with a paper chain and an American flag.
A woman and a man stand on a stage behind a podium with flowers. A screen behind them reads "Bentonville Prays. Together in prayer. Together in hope.
A woman stands at a podium speaking to a seated audience in a decorated indoor venue with flags and a sign reading "EDUCATION" on the wall.

We sincerely thank our generous sponsors, the Bentonville Prays committee, and the local churches that hosted prayer stations. Your support made the 2025 National Day of Prayer a meaningful morning of fellowship, reflection, and community.

Join Us in 2026!

Reserve your spot for the 2026 National Day of Prayer and join us once again in faith and prayer. More details will be announced soon—stay tuned at BentonvillePrays.com.

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