Day of Prayer Brings People to City Hall on Bended Knee

Perhaps a counterpoint to the division that is often featured in the very same room, a show of unity in prayer was part of the National Day of Prayer observation Thursday night at City Hall.

Residents, city officials and state politicians came together to pray for the nation in Muskego's sixth such observance of the national event. Music punctuated the evening as well as brief testimonials from local and state officials.

Gil Schaefer, who is a chaplain with the Tess Corners Fire Department, told the crowd of 100 that he was proud to take part in "the power of prayer in the midst of crisis. In one way it is a unique but sad thing to be a part of, especially if you are giving a loved one the news of someone's death. However I know God put me in this place to pray."

Schaefer urged the group to remember that there are "a ton of people hurting here in Muskego, and we need to pray, and pray hard to get people moving in the right direction."

State Rep. David Craig was also a featured speaker, and said that he usually prays for two things before he goes to work at the State Capitol: "The wisdom of Solomon, and to conduct myself on your behalf in a God-pleasing manner."

Craig said he was comforted amidst the current turmoil knowing that "God is in control, and his will be done."

State Senator Mary Lazich made an appearance as well, and told the group, "What we have here is monumental; praying together is powerful, and it makes me grateful, when I think of those who don't have such a relationship with others to be able to do so."