Dear Praying Pastors and Church Leaders,
I received a call this evening from Mayor Kelly requesting prayer. His heart was obviously heavy after another shooting in the city this afternoon, the third tragic shooting in the past 5 weeks.
On 7/17 a 9 yer old girl was killed by a stray bullet while sleeping in her bed.
On 8/12 Erica McNair was killed outside her home.
Again, tonight a man was shot.
Please be in prayer...
1.Ask the LORD to be on the move for peace in the streets of Bridgeton.
2.In the Name of Jesus, come against the forces of evil behind those involved in the related criminal activity.
3.Pray the the Comforter will be powerfully present to those who are scared, troubled, confused, hurting, grieving... from these recent events.
4.Pray wisdom and strength for our city officials and law enforcement as they respond to the needs of the people.
Along with the concern for those who have been directly affected by these tragic events, we are also concerned for the general welfare and perspective of our city. There have been a number of positive things happening in Bridgeton this summer in regard to our Parks and Recreation, new business ventures and programs for people of all ages. We want to celebrate what God is doing.
Please be in prayer...
Ask the LORD to help us all maintain a positive perspective on the recent advancements which have been a blessing to the people of Bridgeton.
Pray that the recent tragic events will not overshadow, or deter, the good things that are happening. Many of these positive happenings have been the direct result of answered prayer.
Ask the LORD to strengthen and move powerfully through His Church in Bridgeton as we respond to the needs of our city and come alongside those who ar hurting.
For Jesus and His Church in Bridgeton,
Pastor Jamie Bagley
