Pastors become peacemakers during George Zimmerman trial
“Tragedies happen, violence happens in every community,” said Holt. “The difference is how does a community responds.” video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo...
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“We are going to be a witness, watch how the system works, watch the case unfold and share that,’’ says Rev. Charles Holt, of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in neighboring Lake Mary. “The role of the clergy in this case is to call on the community to be responsible in its response....This trial will either divide our community or bring us together...We can let the demons rule or the better angels rule. We have to make the choice.’’
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The black, hispanic and white pastors of Sanford continue to meet and build relationships and work on the racial issues. This video captures the spirit of some of the meetings that marked the beginning of that relationship in the wake of the Trayvon Martin shooting. The emphasis is on prayer, reconciliation and peacemaking. This good work is continuing to go on even though the cameras have stopped rolling.
Read MoreThe local church and the Trayvon Martin situation
Personally, I believe the Lord is going to use this tragic moment to bring our community together in some very good and profound ways. He will be glorified in this, we have seen it.
Read MoreWhat shall I say about the Trayvon Martin shooting?
We, the people of the cross, are called to be the salt and light of our neighborhoods. We cannot accomplish that role if we hide the light of the Gospel in the moment when it is needed most. The cross is God’s answer to all human struggle and tragedy. He made the sad episode, a precious Good Friday. He will do the same in our day, if we will follow him in his way.
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