Speaking in support of us was Bishop Minerva Carcaño of the Desert Southwest Conference UMC, Pastor Dottie Escobedo-Frank of CrossRoads UMC, Mary Jo West (neighbor and former news achor), Smoky Brazelton, Rev. Jan Olav Flatten (Executive Director, Arizona Ecumenical Council), and myself.
There were over 250 people in attendance at the hearing, including pastors and representatives from dozens of local churches.
Representatives from CrossRoads UMC and Prodigal's Home presented their position first, followed by representatives from a neighborhood group. Afterward approximately 30 people were allowed to give one minute comments.
The one thing both groups agreed on was this case will have wide-reaching (state and possibly national) implications. It is also likely the group receiving the unfavorable side of the ruling will appeal. We hope to receive the written ruling soon but were not given a date from the former Arizona Supreme Court Justice acting as the hearing officer.
We will continue to serve in the name of Jesus Christ. We can do no other.
Continue to pray for us. And our neighbors. I will update you as soon as I receive word from the City of Phoenix.
Grace & Peace,
Mike
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