(From left) Christine Pauley, James Kuster, Donna Bahler, Ellie Timberman and Carmel National Day of Prayer (NDP) Committee Chair Dave Forbes recently met to plan Carmel’s participation in this national event. For the 25th year, Carmel will be a part of the National Day of Prayer from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 3 at the Carmel City Hall Gazebo, 1 Civic Square, Carmel. In the event of rain, the event will move inside to the City Hall Council Chambers. Join people in your community as they come together to pray and read God’s Word. For more information contact Carmel NDP Chair, David Forbes at (309) 256-1417 or email dhforbes@outlook.com.