The Tribune

By DENISE MAYCOCK

Tribune Freeport Reporter

dmaycock@tribunemedia.net

GRAND Bahama Christian Council executive Apostle Tony Grant said the nation needs healing and is calling all Christians and believers to attend the National Day of Prayer at the YMCA on November 6.

“When we look around us and see all the devastation as a result of the hurricane, problems with crime and the layoffs at Baha Mar, we need to come together as a people of God and pray,” he said.

Apostle Grant, the pastor at Agape House, said people’s lives and communities have been ruined in the central and southern Bahamas due to Hurricane Joaquin.

The storm caused catastrophic damage in Long Island, Crooked Island, Acklins, San Salvador and Rum Cay. Many families have lost their homes and possessions.

Another major issue, he said is the country’s crime situation.

“We have murder happening almost every day – the country needs healing.”

Apostle Grant referenced the layoffs of thousands of Bahamians from the stalled Baha Mar project last week.

No agreement has been reached between developer Sarkis Izmirlian, the resort’s lender and general contractor over completion of the $3.5 billion project, which is about 97 per cent complete.

Apostle Grant said it is important that the country observe a day of prayer.

“The Bahamas needs healing and we are calling all Christians and believers on the island to gather with us as we pray for the nation.

“Churches have been praying individually and ministry groups have been praying, but it is nothing like when God’s people come together as one and pray to him in one voice.”

Apostle Grant is inviting all churches, pastors, religious groups, and residents to attend the event.