Pastor Clifton Marvel preaches Thursday during National Day of Prayer at First Presbyterian Church in Natchez. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Alma Marvel listens as the community choir sings during the National Day of Prayer ceremony at First Presbyterian Church Thursday in Natchez. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Natchez Mayor Darryl Grennell bows his head in prayer Thursday during the National Day of Prayer ceremony at The First Presbyterian Church in Natchez. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Father David O'Connor opens his bible before praying with the crowd Thursday during National Day of Prayer ceremony at First Presbyterian Church in Natchez. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Minister Joan Gandy prays with the crowd Thursday during National Day of Prayer at First Presbyterian Church in Natchez. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Police Chief Walter Armstrong stands in the middle of the isle while a prayer is said for service men and women and law enforcement Thursday during National Day of Prayer in Natchez. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)