By Diana Chandler SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas (BP) — So painful was the decision to demolish the sanctuary where a mass gunman killed 26 people in 2017, including an unborn child, that members couldn’t unravel the details of how to proceed. Members of First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs voted 69-35 on Aug. 22 to demolish […]
“I am glad but not surprised to say that the best of who Southern Baptists are stepped forward to help.”
“We want to train people so they will know how to respond when there is a threat or danger.”
“We’re now in an era where we have to find ways to be safe and smart.”
“I expect there will be a lot of conversations like that going on in church business meetings.”
“… the youngest person killed was in the womb of Crystal Holcombe.”
“Simply pretending there is no need to be concerned is no longer a valid argument.”
The nation’s deadliest shooting at a house of worship has occurred at First Baptist Church here as at least 25 worshipers were gunned down during a morning worship service this morning.