Nearly 100 people gathered together downtown at the Farmers Market at noon Thursday to observe National Day of Prayer, along with millions more across America.“There are many countries where Christians don’t have the privilege to assemble together like this,” said Jim Hunt of Eastside Baptist Church, reminding those in attendance of the freedom America has when it comes to religion, a freedom that is not shared in many countries.Hunt prayed that Christians continue to stand up for their beliefs and be heard when it comes to keeping America a truly free country.“We need to speak our convictions boldly,” Hunt said.Jarvis Johnson, WCHS school resource officer and associate pastor at Locust Street Church of God, called for a spirit of service, noting Jesus came to the world to serve others.“Jesus washed feet and fed the hungry,” Johnson said, noting Jesus left the right hand of God to set the example everyone should follow. “The word minister means to serve. The Lord can use us to serve other people.”Covenant Academy teacher Nathan Smith trumpeted the call for service to others, adding he had his views on life changed.“I used to think the homeless were just too lazy to work,” Smith admitted.