I was awe-struck by the gentleness, kindness, true humanity, and love.
05 Dec 2004
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Reflections by Adair Ruff of First United Methodist Church of Germantown |
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Beth reached out to her accusers, judgers and sentencers
05 Dec 2004
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Reflection by George Herold of First United Methodist Church of Germantown |
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Even though she lost her credentials I felt there was a spirit there the entire time.
04 Dec 2004
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I think that the most amazing thing was that the majority of the 150 observers that were allowed in were in support of Beth! I really thought that by the time I got there on Wednesday there would be all kinds of protesters outside, both for and against Beth. But all the protesters outside were there to support Beth, and that was just unbelievable. I also think that a powerful movement of the spirit was right before the trial was supposed to begin trees fell everywhere and the power went out! I really think that was a sign that Beth should not have been on trial!
The moment that I think the spirit was working the strongest was directly after the charges were read. I saw it at work inside Beth as she hugged every person in the trial court. She is just a great person. But the greatest part of all was when Beth's supporters didn't get mad and start yelling. We followed Beth's lead of compassion and faith. The best part for me was when the supporters started singing and formed a circle around Beth and her family as all of you embraced. That was the work of an amazing spirit that was around for the entire trial even though she lost her credentials I felt there was a spirit there the entire time, and it was amazing to experience that.
Michelle Davis |
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