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Charleston, West Virginia
The hurts, distrust and prejudice from Civil War days still profoundly influence Charleston. Right relations need to be restored among pastors and key Christian leaders in this city of mixed ethnicity (population 55,000). Meetings held in September focused on the subject, “Toward Wholeness in our Community—Recognizing, Confronting and Overcoming the Obstacles to Right Relationships.” I'm excited to report that the Lord met needs in a wonderful way in the meetings that were led by Jim and Jarvis, and positive steps were instituted to accomplish the goals of healing and change of heart so that the leaders can move toward Loving Their Community to Christ.
LC2C partner The Church in the City believes that God’s sovereign intent for this area began very long ago! Collaboration among churches there began in the 1970s with Jesus Christ Unlimited Ministries. Its purpose was to unite Christians to reach others for Christ. As part of the current-day, prayer-care-share effort, The Church in the City is partnering with Focus on the Family Community Outreach Team, assessing needs in the area and developing a vision for what it believes God is doing in the region.
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