Missourians will lift up their communities and state in prayer during three corporate prayer gatherings in the Capitol Rotunda prior to the Nov. 4 elections.
"I believe the Lord is speaking to a lot of us," said organizer Lana Oney.
The time of prayer will not be political, but it will cross denominational lines.
"This is a strong statement of born-again Christians that we are all part of the Body of Christ," Oney said. "It's important that we pray together and stand together."
Twelve denominations will be represented by their leadership at these prayer gatherings.
Clergy will lead those who attend in prepared, scripturally-based prayers, which guests will have in writing to follow along. Then, the pastors may lead additional prayer, depending on how the Holy Spirit directs, in one of seven topics - religion, family, education, arts and entertainment, media, business and government.
"My sense is a call to prayer, back to basics," said Rev. James Jackson, pastor at House of Prayer Family Church. "We spend so much time trying to figure out everything. There was a time when we would call out to God and then listen."
In addition to the upcoming elections, organizers agreed many events happening around the world are cause for concern and look to divine guidance.
"We believe we should support our political leaders with prayer," said Rev. Gary Behrns, pastor of Christian Fellowship of Jefferson City. "We also pray for the church to rise up and go forth with his message."
Organizers noted they are grateful that such an event can be held in the Capitol.
"By meeting in the Capitol, we have an authority," Oney said. "Missouri is our state, we pray his will be done on earth as it is Heaven."
The prayer gatherings also are an opportunity to bring the community together, said Rev. Scott Musselman, pastor of Our Savior's Lutheran Church.
Although the church's relevance as an institution may be questioned by some, the culture still feels keenly about prayer, Musselman observed.
"We come together from our Christian perspectives and find unity through prayer," he said.
Ecumenical prayer gatherings also provide encouragement and broadens viewpoints of those who attend, Jackson said.
When issues like the shooting in Ferguson or the conflict in the Gaza Strip arise, people tend to feel powerless, Musselman said.
"Through prayer, we can come alongside God and seek his desires," he said.
Jackson added: "If you don't pray, how will you make a difference?"
More than 250 people gathered in prayer in 2008 for a similar meeting.
This year, they have scheduled monthly gatherings at 2 p.m. Sunday and Nov. 2. Leaders said they were open to the idea of continuing the monthly prayer, but would wait to see how this fall's events work out.
"This is a call to Christians to acknowledge God is the source and the answer," Oney said. "He moves when we pray in obedience to his call.
"We're getting everyday people to see the necessity of prayer."