Bible Reading Marathon

During times of trouble or despair many people turn to religion.

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During times of trouble or despair many people turn to religion.

Kimt news 3's alex jirgens is live at mason city's central park ?

"* where a bible reading marathon is taking place.

Alex?xxx katie ?

"* it's a perfect day to get outside... and in the case of these north iowans... read some scriptures.

Since tuesday ?

"* volunteers from different religious denominations have been taking 15 minute shifts to read the bible ?

"* from genesis to revelation.

This marks the 5th year that karen campbell has been a part of the annual reading ?

"* taking part in all 99 counties.

With everything that 20?

"*20 has brought us ?

"* she feels that there is no better time than now to reconnect with your "it's something that we all need to remember, that's important what's written in the bible is so important and we should apply it to our daily lives as much as we can, and i think if we did, life would be more easy and peaceful for people."

If you're interested in coming down to the park and taking part ?

"* there is still time to do so... the marathon is expected to wrap up saturday evening.

Thank you alex.

Some of mason city's city leaders and members of law enforcement have joined in reading the scriptures.