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PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Hundreds of people are expected to participate in a national prayer vigil that has been organized by the St. Maarten Christian Party (SMCP).

The prayer vigil takes places on Thursday September 22, 2016 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm and calls for all civic-minded individuals to join with the party in praying for a safe parliamentary election and for the success of St. Maarten as a nation.

Party president Jacqueline Godet explained that prayer is a universal language. “This is not about party politics, despite your political affiliation; our Constitution states that St. Maarten is a nation under God.

Therefore we can all unite at this time for the common good. Wherever you are on Thursday September 22, you can join us in prayer. God is everywhere and you can reach him at home, at school or on the job.

Everyone would have a chance to exercise their democratic right to vote but at this time let’s come together with one mandate; seeking divine intervention for the good of this nation,” she stated.

The prayer vigil is not new to the SMCP, since the party has participated in several activities of this nature from its establishment. However party leader, Wycliffe Smith noted that this kind of movement is critical at this time to prevent ill will and evil forces from perpetuating confusion during this election season. “I am appealing to the community to become involved in this activity on Thursday. If you are a praying person then activate the spirit of intercession and join us. Our headquarters at 166 Back Street is available for you to visit as well.

We picked this time of 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm so that many people could attend the vigil without interfering with work or church schedules. We have not made it mandatory for anyone to attend. In fact, we are suggesting people come out if they can,” he concluded.

Following the prayer vigil on Thursday, the SMCP plans to continue its campaign with a public meeting on Thursday night at 7:30 pm in Cole Bay (across from Harley Davidson) and on Friday night at 7:30 pm at the ITC Parking Lot in Madame’s Estate.