Pastor Marlowe Washington of A.M.E. Church on Meigs Street called the youths who attended the funeral for slain teen Brent Coley, for an end to such violence and urged those in attendance to accept Jesus into there lives. 24 youths dedicated there lives to Jesus Christ. This article in the D&C Local Section was very powerful. This is real news! Washington stated "Its a war of good and evil".
Genesis 4:88 And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.
Bishop Willie Davis spoke and stated he has presided over funerals for a quarter of the homicides committed in a year. Using 50 homicides per year he is presiding over 13 homicide funerals. This man needs our prayers! He also states that they need to turn back to God. Now he is talking to the black people in the Rochester community, but these words are meant for us all. We need to pray for these people, God can turn this around if we ask him for help.
1 Thessalonians 5:15-5:18
15 See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. 16 Rejoice evermore. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
Rochester is where we live and worship Jesus Christ, let us pray for this community. A copy of the article is posted just double click on it to enlarge it.
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