Oklahoma focus of prayers

TULSA, Okla. -- As Oklahoma enters its centennial year, two dozen churches from several denominations here have joined together to pray for the state and the city around the clock for the entire year.

The Rev. Mark McAdow, pastor of prayer and evangelism at Asbury United Methodist Church, called the prayer project "a rare opportunity for us to cross denominational lines and be united in prayer."

The 24-7 prayer started at midnight New Year's Eve at Believers Church. Earlier that day, a torch was lit that will be carried each week to the participating churches. Each will schedule people to pray in one-hour slots around the clock for one week.

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