Despite Government and Satanic Opposition, Southern California Stadium Revival Sees Baptisms, Blessings by SHANE IDLEMAN via Charisma News
Recently, a few news outlets asked, “What’s going on in California?” That question prompted me to write these articles (you can view the first one here.) With the beach gatherings, along with Pastors Jack Hibbs’, Rob McCoy’s and John MacArthur’s bold stances, our church decided to launch a Saturday night service in Lancaster, California, at JetHawk Stadium on July 25, tagged #TheStadiumRevival.
To get you up to speed: Although the event was primarily for our local body as a way to come together, word quickly spread, and approximately 1,000 people show up every Saturday. This move of God simply shows how hungry people are to be encouraged and uplifted—and even convicted. But when God is moving, so are opposing forces.
Complaints prompted calls to the Los Angeles County Health Department. We were told that we cannot sing, even if we are six feet apart, but that they would consider allowing singing if we double our social distance and wear masks the entire service. We’re not sure what will happen on Saturday (will they attempt to shut us down midway through like they suggested?), but you can watch the live feed here Saturday at 7 p.m. PST to see what happens.
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