ITEMS OF INTEREST February 6, 2006 Issue

ITEMS OF INTEREST

with contributions from Virginia de Leon, David lan Miller, Chris Herlinger

"ON THE LAST DAY of the most tumultuous year in Spokane's recent history, Christians from throughout the area gathered to pray.

"They asked God for forgiveness, for grace, and for redemption. They implored Him to heal their city and guide their leaders. They prayed for Spokane's new mayor, Dennis Hession, members of the City Council, and other elected officials. . . .

"More than 60 people came together Saturday at Healing Room Ministries near downtown Spokane. . . . For almost a year, Christians of all denominations, from throughout Spokane [Washington] and Coeur d'Alene [Idaho] have been gathering for this monthly prayer meeting. Made up mostly of lay people, this informal group of worshippers hopes to transform Spokane (lower its crime rate, reduce poverty levels, and create a safe and prosperous community) simply by praying and humbling themselves before God. 'I come here with a heart to serve God and serve the city,' said Dawn Brozovsky, one of the regulars at the prayer meeting. . . .

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