7 Alabama cities host Bible Reading Marathons for National Day of Prayer

7 Alabama cities host Bible Reading Marathons for National Day of Prayer

Alabamians will gather again soon at several locations across the state to read the Bible nonstop. The around-the-clock readings are in conjunction with the National Day of Prayer on May 2.

Interested in getting involved this year to help cover your city with Scripture? Check out the information below for your nearest Bible Reading Marathon:

Birmingham — Starting Thursday, May 2, 9 a.m. and ending Sunday, May 5, 5 p.m. Held at The Abbey coffee shop in Avondale at 131 41st Street South. To sign up visit http://tinyurl.com/Biblereaders. For more information call Ninfa Austin at 205-602-7056 or Sheila Wright at 205-213-0508.

Heflin — Starting Sunday, April 28, 5:30 p.m. and ending Thursday, May 2, 11:30 a.m. Held at Ross Park near the Cleburne County Courthouse. To sign up visit http://signup.com/go/AHXmWFi or call Cleburne Baptist Association at 256-463-8811.

Montgomery — Starting Thursday, May 2, 8:30 a.m. and ending Sunday, May 5, 8:30 a.m. Held at the State Capitol building. For more information visit hisvessel.org/bible-reading.

Oneonta — Starting Thursday, May 2, 8 a.m. and ending Sunday, May 5. Held at the Blount County Courthouse. For more information visit the Facebook page: Oneonta Blount County Bible Reading Marathon.

Ozark — Starting Sunday, April 28, 3 p.m. and ending Thursday, May 2, noon, followed by a Day of Prayer service. Held on the Dale County Courthouse lawn. Volunteers needed for nighttime hours. For more information call Dale Baptist Association at 334-774-2713.

Troy — Starting Sunday, April 28 with music and prayer at 6 p.m. and Bible reading at 7 p.m. and ending Thursday, May 2, noon. Held in downtown Troy on the square. For more information call Salem-Troy Baptist Association at 334-566-1538. 

Tuscaloosa — Starting Sunday, April 28, 2 p.m. and ending Wednesday, May 1, noon. Held in front of the chapel of First Baptist Church, Tuscaloosa, at 721 Greensboro Avenue. For more information or for a link to sign up visit hope4mycity.com. (TAB)