Welcoming & Watchful: An Open Letter to Old South Church Ushers, Greeters, and Welcomers
Last Sunday, a man entered the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas and opened fire on worshippers. 26 died. Over 20 are injured, ten of whom remain in critical condition. The building itself was so badly damaged by the barrage of gunfire from a semi-automatic weapon that it may be beyond repair. God help us all.
On September 24, a gunman entered Burnette Chapel Church of Christ in Antioch, Tennessee and opened fire upon worshippers. He killed one and injured seven. God help us for the grizzly business of needing to count in this way.