CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Pastor Chris Gravesen of the Clearlake Church of the Nazarene, with the support of other Lake County churches, announced that on Thursday, Aug. 24, a service will be 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, Virginia, are evidence that our country is devolving toward increased racial hatred and intolerance,” said Pastor Gravesen. “Violence is begetting violence.”
Gravesen said another similar rally is planned in San Francisco for Saturday, Aug. 26.
“Unless God intervenes in the hearts of those on both sides of the issue, it stands to bring more confrontation and possible violence,” Gravesen said. “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, Gravesen said.
All are encouraged to come. Gravesen and his fellow pastors encourage those who can’t attend to set aside that time in their homes or other locations for prayer.
Gravesen quoted 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.”
Area participants Include Clearlake Church of the Nazarene, Praises of Zion Baptist Church in Clearlake, Harvest Fellowship Church in Clearlake, First Assembly of God of Clearlake, First Baptist Church of Clearlake, Lucerne Community Church, Hidden Valley Lake Community Church and Gideons International-Lakeport Camp.
‘Pray Against the Hate’ service planned for Aug. 24
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