So I just want to encourage you not to be confused by the demonic assaults upon our children and families. You don't have to be angry or belligerent, you just

need to be aware of the truth and understand what's happening. Your common sense, the spirit of God within you, and your life experience are sufficient to guide you through this discussion.

Don't be intimidated by celebrities or academics with agendas or even religious leaders who

have rejected the Council of Scripture. Just quietly and with confidence in the

word of God,

be strong and courageous and use your voice.

It's an important time for the church to be the church. You're listening to Alan Jackson Ministries.

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on to Pastor Allen. Be blessed.

For our offatory prayer, we don't, some of you, I hope you know by now we're not passing offering plates.

Thank you for your faithfulness and giving.

You have found other ways to do that digitally.

They're offering boxes throughout the building.

Your faithfulness has enabled us to maintain that

adjustment that emerged during COVID. And I thank you for that, but those

offatory prayers have become a very important part of our congregation.

And tonight I'd like to ask you to join me in praying.

It's Christmas season, I know that's not a surprise,

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