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National Day of Prayer
Associate Minister Elzie Williams leads a prayer for revival in America during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday at First United Methodist Church in Longview. Les Hassell
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Pine Tree ISD Assistant Superintendent Valerie Baxter leads a prayer for schools and students during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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Minister Patrick Johnson leads a prayer for military members during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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Jamey Brogan with CHRISTUS Good Shepherd leads a prayer during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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National Day of Prayer
Jamey Brogan with CHRISTUS Good Shepherd leads a prayer during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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National Day of Prayer
Minister Patrick Johnson leads a prayer for military members during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
- Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo

National Day of Prayer
Minister Patrick Johnson leads a prayer for military members during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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National Day of Prayer
Minister Patrick Johnson leads a prayer for military members during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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National Day of Prayer
Minister Patrick Johnson leads a prayer for military members during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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National Day of Prayer
Captain Jason Vallery leads a prayer for firefighters during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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National Day of Prayer
Captain Jason Vallery leads a prayer for firefighters during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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Chief Mike Boone leads a prayer for law enforcement during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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National Day of Prayer
Chief Mike Boone leads a prayer for law enforcement during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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National Day of Prayer
Holly Fuller with Partners in Prevention leads a prayer during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
- Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo

National Day of Prayer
Holly Fuller with Partners in Prevention leads a prayer during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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National Day of Prayer
Pine Tree ISD Asst. Superintendent Valerie Baxter leads a prayer for schools and students during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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National Day of Prayer
Pine Tree ISD Asst. Superintendent Valerie Baxter leads a prayer for schools and students during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
- Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo

National Day of Prayer
Associate Minister Elzie Williams leads a prayer for revival in America during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
- Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo

National Day of Prayer
Associate Minister Elzie Williams leads a prayer for revival in America during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
- Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo
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Pastor LaDarian Brown leads a prayer during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday at First United Methodist Church in Longview.
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Pastor Jeff Borgwardt speaks during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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National Day of Prayer
Associate Minister Elzie Williams leads a prayer for revival in America during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday at First United Methodist Church in Longview. Les Hassell
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National Day of Prayer
Attendees join in prayer during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday at First United Methodist Church in Longview.
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Pine Tree ISD Assistant Superintendent Valerie Baxter leads a prayer for schools and students during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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Pastor Edgar Ayala leads a prayer during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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Pastor Jay Jackson leads a prayer during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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Minister Patrick Johnson leads a prayer for military members during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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Associate Minister Linda Thomas leads a prayer during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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Pastor Myra Morales leads a prayer during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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Gregg County Judge Bill Stoudt speaks during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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Judge Tim Bryan sings the National Anthem during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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Pastor LaDarian Brown leads a prayer during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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Minister Caleb Ray Coates speaks during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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An attendee reads a program during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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Minister Caleb Ray Coates speaks during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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Gregg County Judge Bill Stoudt speaks during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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Gregg County Judge Bill Stoudt speaks during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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National Day of Prayer
Gregg County Judge Bill Stoudt speaks during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
- Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo
National Day of Prayer
Pastor Myra Morales leads a prayer during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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National Day of Prayer
Attendees join in prayer during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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National Day of Prayer
Pastor Myra Morales leads a prayer during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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Pastor Ricky Ruiz speaks during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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Pastor Jeff Borgwardt speaks during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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National Day of Prayer
Jamey Brogan with CHRISTUS Good Shepherd leads a prayer during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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National Day of Prayer
Jamey Brogan with CHRISTUS Good Shepherd leads a prayer during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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Business owner Patti Towles leads a prayer during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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National Day of Prayer
Business owner Patti Towles leads a prayer during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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National Day of Prayer
Business owner Patti Towles leads a prayer during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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National Day of Prayer
Associate Minister Linda Thomas leads a prayer during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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National Day of Prayer
Associate Minister Linda Thomas leads a prayer during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
- Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo
National Day of Prayer
Minister Patrick Johnson leads a prayer for military members during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
- Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo
National Day of Prayer
Minister Patrick Johnson leads a prayer for military members during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
- Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo
National Day of Prayer
Minister Patrick Johnson leads a prayer for military members during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
- Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo
National Day of Prayer
Minister Patrick Johnson leads a prayer for military members during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
- Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo
National Day of Prayer
Captain Jason Vallery leads a prayer for firefighters during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
- Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo
National Day of Prayer
Captain Jason Vallery leads a prayer for firefighters during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
- Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo
National Day of Prayer
Chief Mike Boone leads a prayer for law enforcement during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
- Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo
National Day of Prayer
Chief Mike Boone leads a prayer for law enforcement during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
- Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo
National Day of Prayer
Holly Fuller with Partners in Prevention leads a prayer during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
- Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo
National Day of Prayer
Holly Fuller with Partners in Prevention leads a prayer during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
- Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo
National Day of Prayer
Pastor Jay Jackson leads a prayer during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
- Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo
National Day of Prayer
Pine Tree ISD Asst. Superintendent Valerie Baxter leads a prayer for schools and students during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
- Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo
National Day of Prayer
Pine Tree ISD Asst. Superintendent Valerie Baxter leads a prayer for schools and students during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
- Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo
National Day of Prayer
Associate Minister Elzie Williams leads a prayer for revival in America during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
- Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo
National Day of Prayer
Associate Minister Elzie Williams leads a prayer for revival in America during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
- Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo
National Day of Prayer
Pastor Edgar Ayala leads a prayer during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
- Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo
National Day of Prayer
Pastor Edgar Ayala leads a prayer during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
- Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo
National Day of Prayer
Pastor LaDarian Brown leads a prayer during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
- Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo
National Day of Prayer
Pastor LaDarian Brown leads a prayer during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Longview. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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Les Hassell
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Les Hassell is a multimedia journalist who specializes in photography, mostly useless trivia and BBQ. Raised in Reklaw, TX by optimistic parents, he studied photography and fine art at Stephen F. Austin State University.
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