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Mark Your Calendar! Mayor's Prayer Breakfast

Ivory D. Payne

Jun 2, 2024 — 1 min read

Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome to Deliver Inspiring Address at Baker's Annual Prayer Breakfast

Baker, Louisiana – The City of Baker is excited to announce its annual Prayer Breakfast, set for Friday, June 21, 2014, at the Baker Municipal Center Auditorium. The event starts at 7:00 A.M. with a special Guest Speaker: Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome.

Mayor Darnell Waites expressed his enthusiasm for Mayor Broome's participation, stating, "We are honored to welcome Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome as our Guest Speaker. Her leadership and dedication to community engagement serve as an inspiration to us all."

Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome is an advocate of social justice and community empowerment. Her initiatives have transformed neighborhoods and improved lives throughout Louisiana. As a seasoned leader, Mayor Broome's address promises to inspire attendees at the Prayer Breakfast event.

Join us for this unforgettable morning of inspiration and fellowship! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the City of Baker's website at cityofbakerla.com/wp/.

For further details or inquiries, please get in touch with Baker City Hall directly at 225-778-0300.

Breakfast will be served at 6:30 A.M. Tickets, priced at $6.00, will be available at the door.

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