Ivan Kuipers, a local church elder, rebuilt and refurbished the cross. When Barry Hall introduced the sermon he paid tribute to WCG members. The next most exciting aspect in the resurrection celebration is when an individual becomes personally excited about the historic resurrection event and yields his or her life to Jesus Christ. Pray for their steadfast, unmovable and abounding faith to continue to rest secure in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Cherry Steinwender, co-director of the Center for Racial Healing in Houston, Texas, described how racism affects each one of us, and how healing is a process that must continue for our lifetime.
Racism is learned, and it can be unlearned.
Chris Beam, pastor of the Houston, Texas, North church, expanded on the topic of unaware racism. A panel of WCG members spoke of ways their lives had been affected by racially conditioned behavior, and throughout the day documentary videos relating to racism reinforced the speakers' messages. The afternoon worship session continued the theme. Mr. May said that Jesus Christ destroyed all barriers, the one separating humans from God, and others that separate people from one another. Mr. Albrecht encouraged members to confess racially conditioned attitudes to Christ and ask for his healing and help.