Latest on our fight with the county

We are processing in fighting Alameda County, who wants to shut down our church. In order to inform churches and pastors about this fight, this email was sent to over 2,000 churches via email:

To all pastors, church leaders and Christians,

There is an assault on our church in Alameda County. For the last 8 years the county has been coming against us with ambitious tax charges, health code violations and sanitary sewer inspections.

We have chosen to expose their attacks and we are asking for your prayers as we proceed. You need to know this: if the county successfully shuts down our church, your church could be next. No church is safe.

We will supply further information as things progress. God bless you and your church as you serve your king.

Please continue to pray for our church

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