PHILIPSBURG:--- The 21st Annual National Day of Prayer will take place on January 11th at the Government Administration Building in Philipsburg, with the theme “Holding fast to the Lord with hands that serve and hearts that pray”. The National Day of Prayer is held every year on the second Sunday in January, and all persons residing or visiting Sint Maarten are cordially invited to pray and worship at the National Day of Prayer.
The National Day of Prayer begins with Praise & Worship at 4:30 pm, and the official service and program begins at 5:00 pm and will feature numerous contributions of prayers, song, and dance renditions.
“The National Day of Prayer calls us to pause as a nation and remember that our true strength lies in faith, unity, and service. I invite our youth, families, and public servants to come together in prayer—seeking wisdom, renewing hope, and recommitting ourselves to building a Sint Maarten rooted in compassion, integrity, and shared responsibility. As we hold fast to the Lord, may our hands serve and our hearts remain steadfast in prayer,” said The Honorable Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina.
The National Day of Prayer was decreed in 2005 by the Executive Council of the Island Territory of Sint Maarten and serves as an ecumenical service for persons of all faiths and religions to pray for a prosperous and healthy new year for the nation. The St. Maarten Christian Council, St. Maarten United Ministerial Foundation and the Seventh Day Adventist Church in collaboration with the Government of Sint Maarten hosts the annual prayer service.