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I called you today to ask you to join Adamika Village on May 31st, Memorial Day, from 8:00 pm to 8:30 pm to pray for Oakland and for an end to the wanton violence that have killed 56 beloved souls this year. We need God's spirit in Liberation Park to stop the violence that has permeated our community. Liberation Park is 7101 Foothill Blvd.
We ask that this week and Sunday, you encourage your parishioners, friends and family to join this candlelight vigil for 30 minutes for prayer and meditation.
Last Sunday, powerful words were spoken at Adamika Village's "Pull up for Peace" walk that began at Hunts Berry Market where Freeman Griffin was shot over twenty times and culminated in Concordia Park where Reuben Lewis, father of three and beloved coach, was gunned down in front of dozens of young football players. Trauma.
David Muhammad, Executive Director of the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform said "To end this violence we are going to have to love on our people more than they hate themselves. When we bring that Agape love, that unconditional love, then we will see true transformation on these streets."
Pastor Michael McBride, Keynote Speaker of the day said "We have too much violence in our communities and not enough healing in our community. Did you know that the largest provider for mental health provider for Black men in America is jails and prisons?" McBride went on to explain the trauma that occurs in the Black community from birth for Black people and that it is time to bring a "healing" to the Black community.
If we are to heal "EVERYONE MUST DO SOMETHING". Please join us this Monday, show solidarity and pour love on Deep East Oakland where 65% of homicides are occurring in Oakland. If not us. . .who?
Please share this with other pastors, peacemakers and meditation practitioners. Thank you
PEACE IN THE STREETS!
For more information please reach out 323-490-6127 with a 400% rise in homicides in Oakland it's time for a peace movement in Oakland. We need your help. -
Ephesians Missionary Baptist Church is the greatest!!!! I have been a member of this church since Dr. Michael Pasley. has been leading this ministry, and I enjoy each and every Sunday I attend. His sermons, or teachings, are awesome, and so educational. He breaks down the scriptures, so any person can understand, relate, and apply them to their own lives. The choir is the best in the Bay Area, and believe me, they minister a powerful message through song. Our members are so polite, nice, and encouraging that when you are not present in church, you are missed, and someone will be calling you to see if you are in need of anything. It's my extended family, away from home and I love each and every one of them and am so proud to be associated with this church, and appreciate the spiritual journey that Dr. Michael Pasley, my Pastor is leading me on. Praise God for him!