Around 200 people, predominately Mountain Brook High School students, gathered at Crestline Field for a prayer rally for Sid Ortis today at noon.
Amazing Grace from Sid Ortis prayer Rally
Attendees at an afternoon prayer rally for Sid Ortis sang Amazing Grace before closing with the Lord's Prayer.
The rally was organized by friends of Ortis after seeing a Facebook post last night by Sid's mother stating that the family had been told that Sid may not be able to leave the hospital.
Donna Greene said that she was asked late last night via text message to lead prayer and song at the rally.
"That's the amazing thing about this community. Spiritual roots run so deep. When bad things happen, people say 'let's pray,'' Greene said.
Mary Carrington Gullage said that when she saw the post, she gathered with friends at Church Street Coffee and Books. They decided to hold the prayer rally and begin to spread the word.
Several in attendance took the microphone and shared stories of how Ortis' journey had touched them.
Greene shared a sentiment that was echoed by others who spoke. Greene said "We pray for Sid and we know that he will be healed, either on this earth or in heaven."
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Hundreds of MBHS students and friends of Sid Ortis showed up to support him in prayer.
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Hundreds of MBHS students and friends of Sid Ortis showed up to support him in prayer.
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Donna Greene spoke about her faith that Sid will be healed, either on earth or in heaven.
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Friends and neighbors of Sid Ortis shared what his strength in his battle means to them in their own lives.
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MBHS students shared how Sid Ortis' journey has touched them.
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Several different speakers prayed for Sid Ortis and his family.
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The Crestiline Field bleachers were filled an many stood alongside to participate in the prayer rally.
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After singing Amazing Grace, the group said the Lord's Prayer.
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Hundreds made a prayer circle to close the rally with Amazing Grace and the Lord's Prayer.
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Donna Greene with members of her bible study and organizers of the prayer rally.
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The attendees joined hands in a prayer circle to conclude the gathering.
