"Christ is my firm foundation. The rock on which I stand when everything around me is shaken."
"We get it and we're grieving with you. We're coming with you and we're here for you. And whatever you walked in here with, whatever difficult emotions you carry with you. It's OK. It's OK to be not OK today."
"But here's what else I will always remember about last week. I witnessed people choose love in the face of hate. In a critical moment, you chose the Jesus way and you responded. Now, I want to be very clear. We still have an enemy whose name is Satan."
On a sunny Sunday at CenterPoint church, congregants held the first service after the killing of Charlie Kirk at nearby Utah Valley University. A 10-member band sang "Firm Foundation," and attendees filled the 600-seat sanctuary with many standing; the service was recorded and livestreamed. Lead pastor Mike Smith directly addressed the tragedy, acknowledged collective grief, and encouraged people that it is OK to be not OK. Smith said the killing will remain a core memory but emphasized witnessing people choose love and support one another. A 22-year-old suspect, Tyler Robinson, has been arrested and faces formal charges.
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