Sheriff’s prayer calms church

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http://www.decaturdaily.com/decaturdaily/news/060403/sheriff.shtml

By Holly Hollman
DAILY Staff Writer

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(Sheriff Mike) Blakely, a member of a Church of Christ, was on his way to worship services when a deputy called for backup at another type of church.

Blakely said someone had called the Sheriff's Department about a physical altercation that broke out when members arrived for worship.

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"A majority of the church didn't want the preacher there, but some did," Blakely said. "Someone made the comment that if the preacher got in the pulpit, he was liable to get shot."

Blakely said that when he got to the church, he asked the members to meet inside so he could offer a few words. He decided that to help them work out their differences, he should turn to God.

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"I prayed that I didn't think the Lord would want people to act like this," Blakely said. "I prayed that the Lord would touch their hearts. I was going to ask for an 'Amen,' but didn't have to. I got some, 'Amens' and 'Hallelujahs' and some 'That's right, Sheriff Blakely.' "

[benburch]

1. Sounds like a good peace officer.

Handled this just right.

[Cyrano]

2. A prayer, a badge and a gun are more persuasive than prayer alone.

But I agree with benburch in post #1. He stayed calm and handled it right.

[hwmnbn]

3. excellent observation, Cyrano ......

:rofl: