Pastor Frank Pomeroy of First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, delivered a message of hope as he bravely stood before attendees of a service on Sunday, held just one week after a gunman killed 26 members of his congregation. Those who gathered with the survivors and their families in mourning and worship sang “Amazing Grace,” but it was Pomeroy’s stirring message in the midst of so much
uncertainty that truly resonated, The New York Times reported. The brave preacher, who lost his 14-year-old daughter, Annabelle, nearly broke down at moments during his sermon, though he carried on with a heartfelt message of hope in the wake of unimaginable grief.Pomeroy specifically encouraged the congregation to choose light in the midst of the darkness, and implored people to forge on in their faith despite the horrific, life-changing event, as CNN reported. CONTINUE
