Tyler Holds Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast

TYLER — The usual big crowd was on hand once again for Tyler’s 25th Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast at Harvey Convention Center, part of the National Day of Prayer. Mayor Martin Heines singled out local faith-based and nonprofit organizations for special thanks, noting that local government can’t do it all. Prayers were offered up for various segments of the community, and special music was also featured.. Heines closed it out with with a prayer for the community from Rabbi Alan Learner, specifically targeting those in need and those who serve. The prayer said, in part, “May God give strength to all of us to bring about change to better the lives of all our citizens; to eliminate hatred, bigotry, and vice.”