Georgetown, Del., May 16, 2008: Sussex County will host the 31st annual Prayer Breakfast on Monday, June 16, with Pastor Rick Betts as the featured speaker.

This year’s Prayer Breakfast will be held at the CHEER Center on Sand Hill Road in Georgetown. Breakfast will be served at 7 a.m., with the message to begin at 7:45 a.m.

The event is hosted by the Sussex County Council. Ticket sales and community sponsorships from individuals, organizations and businesses fund this annual event.

Pastor Betts founded Crossroad Community Church near Bridgeville in 2002, and has served as senior pastor since then. He is a former associate pastor and musical director at Eagle’s Nest Fellowship Church near Milton.

Pastor Betts’ message will focus on the importance of family, friends and faith in his life while growing up in Sussex County. He will also discuss how those elements are essential to shaping young people as they move into lives of service – in ministry or any other profession.

While seating is limited, tickets are still available for the Prayer Breakfast. Tickets are $12 per person, and are available on a first-come-first-served basis. For tickets of more information, call (302) 855-7743.

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