Twice a year, groups from local churches gather at Chilton County school campuses to pray for the coming school year.

The Prayer Walk for Schools, sponsored by the Chilton Baptist Association, is open to anyone who wishes to participate.

Those who cannot attend are encouraged to visit a school and pray at a time convenient for them.

“First of all, we need to pray for the safety of all students in and out of the classroom,” said coordinator Bobbie Traywick. “We also need to pray for the homes of the students, and the teachers and staff need our prayers for patience and wisdom.

“We need to pray for the superintendent and board of education in their decisions.”

The following is a list of scheduled prayer walks as well as contact numbers for those needing more information:

Clanton Elementary and Clanton Intermediate School: Sunday, Aug. 2, at 7:30 p.m. Contact Bobbie Traywick at 755-3726.

Clanton Middle School: Aug. 2, after evening church services. Contact Pat Fulford at 755-3099.

Chilton County High School: Aug. 2, after evening services. Contact Debbie Dye at 755-3884.

Isabella School: Aug. 2, at 6 p.m. Contact Kandi Roop at 688-5801.

Jemison Elementary School: Aug. 2, at 4 p.m. Contact Dianne Wilkins at 688-2983.

Jemison Middle and High School: Aug. 2, at 2 p.m. Contact Tim Crist at 688-1025.

Maplesville School: Aug. 2, at 6 p.m. Contact Barbara Walls at (334) 366-2082.

Thorsby School: Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 6 p.m. Contact Marjorie Martin at 755-9552.

Verbena School: Aug. 2, after evening services. Contact the Rev. Tony Christensen at 755-5152.

LeCroy Career/Technical Center: Aug. 2, during evening services at Liberty Hill Baptist Church, then to the school. Contact Carolyn Smith at 280-0541.