ST MAARTEN/PHILIPSBURG – The 21 st Annual National Day of Prayer will take place on January 11 th at
the Government Administration Building in Philipsburg, with the theme “Holding fast to
the Lord with hands that serve and hearts that pray”. The National Day of Prayer is
held every year on the second Sunday in January and all persons residing or visiting Sint
Maarten are cordially invited to pray and worship at the National Day of Prayer.
The National Day of Prayer begins with Praise & Worship at 4:30 pm and the official
service and program begins at 5:00 pm and will feature numerous contributions of
prayers, song and dance renditions.
“The National Day of Prayer calls us to pause as a nation and remember that our true
strength lies in faith, unity, and service. I invite our youth, families, and public servants
to come together in prayer—seeking wisdom, renewing hope, and recommitting
ourselves to building a Sint Maarten rooted in compassion, integrity, and shared
responsibility. As we hold fast to the Lord, may our hands serve and our hearts remain
steadfast in prayer,” said The Honorable Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina.
The National Day of Prayer was decreed in 2005 by the Executive Council of the Island
Territory of Sint Maarten and serves as an ecumenical service for persons of all faiths
and religions to pray for a prosperous and healthy new year for the nation. The St.
Maarten Christian Council, St. Maarten United Ministerial Foundation and the Seventh
Day Adventist Church in collaboration with the Government of Sint Maarten hosts the
annual prayer service.