About a week after the downtown Milwaukee shootings after Game 6, Pastor Kenneth Lock II of Evolve Church calls for a community prayer. Pastor Ken is known to be the Milwaukee Bucks Chaplain and hair barber but above all, he’s a Pastor and community leader.
“We have to respond,” he says as he gathers at the deer district with church members, community organizations, as well as fellow pastors.
Each pastor took the time to bow and cry out to God for the hurting city. Many people gathered on their knees and on the ground, touching and agreeing for God to move.
It was the first community prayer I’ve seen in years. We very rarely see different churches and pastors come together in our city. The moment felt historic. It felt like a moment that needs to happen way more often.
Our city is hurting. The kids need help and direction. The parents need hope. Most importantly the city needs each other. We must find ways to come together. We must find more solutions. We must stay active in and outside of our homes and churches.
“We MUST RESPOND.”
What are some of your suggestions? How can we save our city?