Pastor Jonathan Parnell's Message to Don Lemon After Church Service Disruption

Church Service Disruption

• ⛪ Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, experienced a disruption when anti-ICE activists stormed their Sunday service on January 18th.
• 😨 The incident occurred during the most sacred part of the worship service, causing fear and terror among congregants, including children and mothers.
• 🗣️ The agitators reportedly chanted with anger and attempted to incite violence, leading some to seek cover.

Pastor's Message to Agitators

• 💔 Pastor Jonathan Parnell expressed that his message to the agitators, including Don Lemon, is one of shared heartbreak over the pain and unrest in cities.
• 🙏 He believes that healing ultimately comes through Jesus Christ and urged the agitators to turn from their sin and trust in Him.
• 🕊️ Parnell extended this message to state and city leaders, calling for a turn towards salvation.

Legal Action and FACE Act

• ⚖️ Attorney Renee Carlson discussed the church's consideration of legal action against the protesters.
• 🚫 Carlson emphasized that there is no constitutional right to invade a church, calling the act unlawful and a violation of the FACE Act.
• 🏛️ She noted the state attorney general's perceived hostility towards the church and lack of action to hold agitators accountable.
• 🛡️ The church aims to ensure its members and other houses of worship are protected from future disruptions.

Concerns Over Political Hypocrisy

• 🧐 The discussion touched upon the irony of the FACE Act, originally sponsored by Democrats, being potentially violated by activists who may align with Democratic ideologies.
• ❓ Pastor Parnell deferred political questions to his attorney, focusing on his pastoral duties.
• ✅ Carlson reiterated that rights were violated and that legal protections are available, expressing gratitude for the Department of Justice's swiftness.