Church marches on Broad St.
by Brittany Hannah, Staff Writer
Jun 16, 2012 | 1996 views | 2 2 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend | print
Joe Wheeler (left), 14, and Travis Jeter, 17, carry crosses as they lead fellow members from the Words of Faith Tabernacle down Broad Street on Friday afternoon. (Brittany Hannah, RN-T.com)
Joe Wheeler (left), 14, and Travis Jeter, 17, carry crosses as they lead fellow members from the Words of Faith Tabernacle down Broad Street on Friday afternoon. (Brittany Hannah, RN-T.com)
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Members from the Words of Faith Tabernacle chant and walk down Broad Street on Friday afternoon. (Brittany Hannah, RN-T.com)
Members from the Words of Faith Tabernacle chant and walk down Broad Street on Friday afternoon. (Brittany Hannah, RN-T.com)
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With several crosses and hand-made signs held aloft in the sunshine, nearly 30 members of Words of Faith Tabernacle strode down Broad Street on Friday afternoon chanting their messages of faith and love for Jesus.

The enthusiastic group started at Five Points and headed down the sidewalk to the South Broad Street bridge before tracking back on a two-hour, 30 minute permit granted by the city.

Church member Buck Jeter said the public reaction was mixed, with one person calling them names and flashing obscene gestures at the group whose youngest member was 18 months old.

“We’re out here to march for Christ because if it wasn’t for Christ, we wouldn’t be here,” said Jeter. “It might be hot out here, but it’s not nearly as hot as hell.”

Members said the march was simply a way to share their faith, and Jeter noted that they’d like to get more congregations involved in similar events in the future.

Words of Faith Tabernacle is located on Rockmart Highway.
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KENNYJET
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June 18, 2012
we had a great time and we well be back soon come see us at WORDS OF FAITH TABERNACLE 3134 rockmart rd hope to see everyone there

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Letsbefriendly
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June 17, 2012
Thank you. We do need more public displays or we will lose all freedom of religion in this country. We already have places that you are not allowed to talk about it. Like school functions. One of the most important reasons this country was formed was the right to openly practice the religion you choose, with out fear of reprisal. Now even that freedom has controls placed on it. God bless you!
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