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Student leads pledge; invocation asks for wisdom for Midwest City leaders
Summary
An invocation at the start of the July 28 Midwest City council meeting asked for wisdom for city leaders and protection for first responders; the mayor introduced 7-year-old Luke Rapson to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
An attendee delivered the invocation at the opening of the July 28 Midwest City council meeting, asking for wisdom for city leaders and protection for first responders and military families. The presenter said the gathering was "grateful for this month that we can celebrate 250 years of this great country," and concluded the prayer with "Amen."
After the invocation, Mayor Richard R. Rice introduced Luke Rapson, a 7-year-old second grader at Slover Creek Elementary, to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. The mayor noted Rapson's family ties to local schools and his volunteer activities, including helping his grandfather with food donations for Mission Norman. The appearance highlighted routine ceremonial participation by community members at the beginning of the council meeting.
