National Day of Prayer Breakfast — How the Morning Unfolded

On the National Day of Prayer, our community gathered at Horizon Church for a morning set aside for worship, reflection, and prayer over the city we love. Here's how the morning came together:

6:30 – 7:00 a.m. — Networking & Welcome Doors opened as friends and neighbors arrived, greeting one another over coffee before the morning began.

7:00 a.m. — Introduction to the Morning Mike Kuypers welcomed everyone as Master of Ceremonies, setting a tone of warmth and gratitude.

7:05 a.m. — Invocation & Worship The morning was opened in prayer, and breakfast was served as the MLK Community Choir led the room in worship.

7:30 a.m. — Reflection on Prayer Rod Gilbert, Head of Schools at Santa Fe Christian, offered a reflection on the meaning of prayer in our daily lives.

7:50 a.m. — The Needs of San Diego County Kevin Faulconer, former Mayor of San Diego, spoke to the real needs of our county, followed by a time of prayer in response.

8:05 a.m. — Youth Prayer Mike led a prayer segment focused on the next generation — a quiet highlight, and a reminder that hope belongs to the next generation too.

8:20 a.m. — Worship & Stand-Up Break A moment to stretch, breathe, and lift our voices together.

8:25 a.m. — Spiritual Needs of the County Pastor Bob Botsford, lead pastor of Horizon Church, spoke into the spiritual life of our community.

8:50 a.m. — Benediction & Close Mike Kuypers closed the morning with a benediction, sending everyone out encouraged.

9:00 a.m. — Dismissed Friends lingered a little longer, reluctant to let the morning end.

We're grateful to everyone who joined us, and we look forward to gathering again.