Transcript Stand in the Gap”

Ezekiel 22:30
And I sought for a man among them, that should
make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before
me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but
I found none.
II Chronicles 7:14
If my people, which are called by my name, shall
humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face,
and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear
from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will
heal their land.
A great nation was formed by
seeking and following the Father, the
Son, and the Holy Spirit – GOD
abundantly blessed the United
States of America, but the people
began to go their own way just like
the children of Israel did many times
as we read in the Old Testament.
•They began to forget God and
accepted things that were once against
the law in this nation.
•They began to make laws that
condoned the shedding of innocent
blood.
•They took prayer out of schools and
removed the Ten Commandments off
their walls.
As a result, her people began to suffer.
Parents abusing/losing their children,
children losing their parents, brothers –
sisters – wives – husbands, friends,
employees …….
Our moral compass and basic respect
for all peoples has become
impoverished through Drug Abuse,
Alcohol Abuse, and their Addictions!
THE STORY
Early 2000
Clay Co., Kentucky
“Oxycontin Capital USA”
August, 2010
Premier showing of a movie “Appalachian
Dawn” in Manchester, Clay County, KY.
October 2010
One City went to another taking “The God
Story” of Appalachian Dawn to their home
and state area (KY, VA, and TN).
February 2011
“Prayer on the Pinnacle”
Results
A “God Thing” was born to seek the
“Reclaiming of our Land and its
People”. The journey of thousands
willing to “Stand in the Gap” for God
and seek his help and divine guidance
to heal our Tri State area from Drug
and Alcohol Abuse and Family Violence
had begun.
November 2011
“Stand in the Gap” march.
They Walked -
They Came!
Cumberland Gap, Tennessee
November 6, 2011
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Stand in the Gap Coalition (SIGCO)
Formalized as a “Grass Roots” nondenominational 501(c)(3) program and
organization July 8, 2012.
SIGCO is the faith based efforts of many
different Christians, local churches,
peoples, and civic organizations. All
efforts and funding are voluntary.
SIGCO Mission
1.
With a firm belief that God will guide our
efforts, we seek the “Reclaiming” of our
Tri-State area and peoples from Drug and
Alcohol Abuse/Addiction and Family
Violence.
2. We seek to eradicate the trafficking of
Illegal and Overly Prescribed drugs to our
regional peoples, families, and children.
3. We seek to avail our peoples to all
self-help, governmental and
legal/judicial assistance and multilayered law enforcement partnerships.
4. We seek to organize our efforts, train
our volunteers and duplicate our
knowledge and experience to adjoining
regional partners.
“GRASS ROOTS” Efforts
• Legal/Judicial/Legislative Assistance
– Medical/Prescription Guidance
• Law Enforcement Partnerships
• Education – Adult, Young Adult & Juvenile
• Funding
– (Federal, State, Corporate, Private)
• Federal Drug Task Force
–Establish
• Treatment
–Non Residential Centers
–Locally Accessible
II Chron. 7:14
SIGCO Continuing Efforts
• Communication
• Drug Tip Hotline
• 866-424-4382
• Facebook - “Stand in the Gap”
Cumberland Gap, TN
• Internet Website
• Radio
• Weekly Newspaper
Summary
“GOD” First : II Chronicles 7:14
• Volunteer Base
• Organize the Coalition
• Establish and Train
• Federal Drug Task Force
• Regional Effort/Tri-State
• Funding
• Seek All Sources
Summary
• Cooperative Efforts
• Community Drug Court
• Local Churches/Organizations
• Law Enforcement/Multi-Layer
• County/State Judicial System
• Education
• Community
Summary
• Prayer and Repentance
• We ask you to continue in prayer for
SIGCO