The gathering had all the hallmarks of a weekly church worship service — attendees sung praise and worship songs, a minister gave a brief sermon, personal testimonies were shared and participants prayed together.
Except, the service on Monday was held in the statehouse not a church house.
It was the inaugural My God Votes Capitol Worship Service at the state Capitol.
Rep. Danny Williams, R-Seminole, told a crowd of about 35 people that the services will be held at 6 p.m. each Monday during the legislative session as Oklahomans kick off their own version of the My God Votes services that were started at the Texas state Capitol to encourage Christians to become engaged in government and politics.
Williams said he is part of the Oklahoma effort because legislators hear more from people who are against legislation that reflects “God-fearing values” than those in agreement with it. Because of this, he said he welcomed the idea of the My God Votes Capitol worship gatherings.
“It’s exciting to see,” he said.