CLEARLAKE >> Pastor Chris Gravesen of the Clearlake Church of the Nazarene, with the support of other Lake County churches, announced that on Thursday, August 24, a service will held to “Pray Against the Hate”. The service will be held at 6 p.m. and hosted by the Clearlake Church of the Nazarene, 15917 Olympic Drive, Clearlake.
“Recent events in Charlottesville, VA are evidence that our country is devolving toward increased racial hatred and intolerance,” noted Pastor Gravesen. “Violence is begetting violence. Another similar rally is planned in San Francisco for Saturday, August 26. Unless God intervenes in the hearts of those on both sides of the issue, it stands to bring more confrontation and possible violence. As people of faith, we know that God is able to change hearts. As such, we invite those of all faiths, denominations, and beliefs in Lake County to Pray Against the Hate”.
The service will include music and a time for prayer by area pastors to lift up America, asking God to change the hearts of those blinded by hatred and intolerance; to stop the violence and let the light of God’s love bring peace. All are encouraged to come. If you are unable, we encourage you to please set aside this time in your home or wherever you are to lift up this need in prayer. God hears the prayers of his people.
2 Chronicles 7:14 — “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land”.
