On Thursday, May 3, the 61st annual National Day of Prayer will be observed in Coupeville.

Pastor Jin Ming Ma of the Coupeville United Methodist Church will provide the message for the prayer event that will be held across the street from the church at the Island County Courthouse on North Main Street. Everyone in the community is invited to gather at the courthouse for prayer at 12:15 p.m.

Also planned for the National Day of Prayer May 3 are the following services: 10 a.m.; Concordia Lutheran Church, 590 N. Oak Harbor St.; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Windjammer Park Gazebo, Oak Harbor. For more information, email jlh71848@aol.com.