There is tension in the air.\u00a0 The whole area is waiting for the Grand Jury to come back with a decision on the Darren Wilson case.\u00a0 Is there enough evidence to indict him and bring him to trial?\u00a0 We are preparing for the worst.\u00a0 Governor Nixon has called a state of emergency and activated the National Guard, clergy and other volunteers have been trained to help control crowds if there is unrest.\u00a0 Pins and Needles.\u00a0 People are very worried.<\/p>\n
Churches in the area are providing 24 hour presence for those who need solace, prayer time, or just a place to go to talk or rest and be away from the news for a while.\u00a0 I’m happy that my church is one of those offering this place of caring for the community.\u00a0 There continue to be peaceful protests.\u00a0 People are talking about the issues.<\/p>\n
O God, please bring healing to your people.\u00a0 Help us all to find ways to live together in peace, caring for one another. Strengthen relationships for a better future.\u00a0 Amen<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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