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The Rev. Robin Strachn, left, and Ellen Topping observe the influence of Asian cultures as they pray during a National Day of Prayer service Thursday at Azalea Baptist Church in St. Petersburg. Kevin Kane, pastor of Norwood Community Church, which has a large Asian membership, asked the congregation to show the ultimate reverence to God by raising their arms. In the service, "Pray2K: America's Hope for the New Millennium," worshipers included in their prayers federal, state and local leaders, police and firefighters, the military, and the community.