Around 15 different Hannibal churches and numerous people will gather together for National Day of Prayer... it is an annual day of observance held on the first Thursday of May, designated by the United States Congress, as Hannibal Missouri residents come together for National Day of Prayer. This topic is discussed by Dr. Debra Peppers as she interviews Director Dixie Forte on the Christian Television network program "Outreach Connection" Shortly after this episode aired Hannibal, MO Mayor Roy Hark presented a framed proclamation to Director Dixie Forte and the National Day of Prayer Committee on May 6, 2010.