Prayer en masse: Wembley Stadium hosted more than 32,000
Christians at the National Day of Prayer and Worship on Saturday,
organised by Global Day of Prayer London. The theme was the Lord's
Prayer; the day began with thanksgiving for the 17-year-old vision
of the convener, Dr Jonathan Oloyede, a convert from Islam. The
artists included Tim Hughes, Matt Redman, and Graham Kendrick
(below). Prayers were offered for the mission of Operation
Christmas Child (
News, 28 September), and for the billion people going hungry in
the world.
Photos, from the top of the page: dancer with flag in
the stadium; the musician and songwriter Lara Martin; the
songwriter Graham Kendrick; Colin Urquhart, a Charismatic leader;
the backing choir for the National Day of Prayer
