HOMETOWN MEMPHIS: MEMPHIS CHURCH BLESSES VANDALS
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Posted By: MIISRAEL Bride on November 30, 2008 MEMPHIS CHURCH BLESSES VANDALS Written by Miisrael Shields On Wednesday, November 26, 2008 a local church in Memphis was opened with doors of a guest of destructive kind. They entered to give a service of Thanksgiving, but found the church had been wrecked by vandals. The total church was subjected to overturned desks, broken articles, tossed papers and damaged walls. Nothing was taken, but just the destruction of the property interiors. Many who came for the day's service were shocked that any person would touch and destroy a place of worship. With all love, the congregation cleaned up the mess and continued with their Thanksgiving worship services. There was a sign posted in the church entrance that stated: "Bless all who enter" The pastor gave an similarity to this quote, "Even in this we pray they are caught, but that more so that they may change from ways of destruction. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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MIISRAEL Bride
Author/Writer, Self Academy of Art Col class of 1973 Member Since February 2008 |
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