The elders of Sojourn have unfortunate news about another shooting in Shelby Park, one of the neighborhoods surrounding our in-town campus. A member of our sister church Immanuel Baptist was shot late Sunday evening. He was rushed to the hospital where he has undergone several major surgeries. He is badly injured and is currently in a coma.
The pastors of Immanuel and Sojourn ask you to be in prayer for this individual, his family, his church, and the neighborhood. We are reminded that ministry and mission are not always easy, comfortable or safe. We faithfully affirm, however, that God remains good, gracious, and in control – promising that He uses all things, the good and the bad, to display his glory and advance his kingdom purposes on earth.
Now is not the time for us as a church to step back from demonstrating our love and care for our in-town neighborhoods. Rather, we must faithfully seek the peace of our city, love our neighbors and show Shelby Park how God’s people trust and respond in faith to even the most difficult circumstances.
Immanuel and Sojourn invite you to attend a joint Prayer Service on January 6th. Our churches will unite in prayer, fellowship and a short message will be given from a pastor of each church. Please join us.
Date:
January 6, 2010
Time and Location:
6:30 pm – 7:00pm – Prayer walk at Shelby Park
7:00pm – 8:30pm – Indoor prayer service at Immanuel Baptist Church
8:30pm – 9:00pm – Fellowship
