Confronting Racism

Dear Friends:

I can do nothing but share what my dear brother in Christ, Ken Bennett, told me he heard in worship this past Sunday.  Please join me in rejoicing, repenting now and continually for our individual and institutional sin of racism and classism. Also, praise our Father in heaven for His proclaimed truth found in His word!

Remember the Lord almighty says:  “if my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14,15  

Dearest Lord, please give each of us courage to examine our individual hearts, repent, and make changes that are more reflective of your Kingdom design for our individual lives and all institutions in our City and World!

Maranatha! Maranatha! Maranatha!

Steve Nash

Executive Director

Steve is referring to the sermon preached at Independent Presbyterian Church in Memphis, Tennessee, by Senior Pastor Richie Sessions on Sunday, May 13, 2012. 

TO LISTEN TO THE SERMON, CLICK HERE and choose the May 13 sermon. 

Kashara

Kashara Taylor at her Jobs for Life graduation, with her brother Keith. 

Advance lost a friend last night. Many staff members were close to Kashara; she was one of those students who grabbed onto every opportunity, determined to do her best. 

Please pray that staff will be able to minister to the hurting community, even as they are hurting and mourning. 

Please pray that our neighbors who are hurting and angry will have the opportunity to see Christ and that more violence will not come from this.