Thousands To Join LA Church For Christmas 'Prayer-A-Thon'

LOS ANGELES (CBS) — Organizers say they expect thousands of people to participate in a 31-day prayer marathon for peace in Los Angeles County this holiday season.

KNX 1070's Claudia Peschiutta reports

Minister Ben Owen says the "prayer-a-thon" will go on through the month of December, as they asking for love , peace, unity, and reconciliation for the community.

The goal is to provide around-the-clock prayer for every community in L.A. County and they're looking for prayer-warriors who will pray for at least 15 minutes a day for the entire month of December to pray for at least three communities.

Mr. Owen says he expects about 10,000 people to participate.

For more info, contact "Chosen Temple Christian Fellowship Church" in Inglewood at (323) 778-0192.

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