Mobile Churchgoers Pray For Obama

Alabama Mobile President-elect is remembered in Wednesday night prayer services.

by Steve Alexander

Published: Wed, November 05, 2008 - 10:13 pm CST Last Updated: Wed, November 05, 2008 - 10:43 pm CST

America's first black president is the talk of Mobile County.
People in Mobile are talking about a new chapter in the history books of the United States.
Those attending the Wednesday night prayer service at Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church Number Two in Mobile sang and prayed for a special reason.
They reflected on Barack Obama's election to the presidency.
Reverend Hubert Baker, pastor of the church, said, "I'm 65 years old. I thank God for letting me to live to see history that was made yesterday."
Churchgoer Erma Philone of Mobile, said, "I think its the greatest thing that ever happened in America. It's one of the greatest days that we've had in a long time because what he is bringing for the country is hope for a better day."
80 year old Annie Mitchell said she didn't think she'd live long enough to see an African-American elected president.
Mitchell said, "I believe when he (Obama) was formed in his mother's womb that the Lord had planned this day for him."
But those attending the service said they know there's still work left to do.
Rev. Tommy Lawhorn with Greater Mount Olive Church said, "I think that what God wants us to do is come together as a nation: Democrat and Republicans."
Associate Pastor Reverend W.A. James, said, "If the people would just go along with the man and just believe in what he's doing, I believe that everything would be okay."
And Reverend Baker said, "Thank God for what He's done. He put joy in our soul."

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rosepetal Says:

Thu, Nov 06, 2008 at 9:08 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NNMuJ12TVE&feature=related

this lady is so smart. gives real hope.

carl Says:

Thu, Nov 06, 2008 at 5:16 pm

It’s kind of hard to put into words what I feel.These people have a right to feel proud that a bi\racial man has made it to the White House but if they did it just because he’s considered black then they’re way over into the racist crowd whether they realize it or not and the same applies to who would vote for a candidate just because he’s white. I keep hearing all kind of praises because they say he’s African-American and not much about his to be policies and programs. You vote for the candidate because of his back ground and policies and programs not the color of his skin.To do otherwise goes in the wrong direction for the unity of the nation.

rosepetal Says:

Thu, Nov 06, 2008 at 10:10 am

where was the news about these church goers praying for our country, president bush.

Sirk Says:

Thu, Nov 06, 2008 at 5:10 am

Rosepetal: Apparently many people did not see that site or else they chose to ignore it. Ignorance is going to be a lot of people’s excuse later when crap hits the fan. The freedom we have now of expressing ourselves on this site will eventually be just a memory.

rosepetal Says:

Wed, Nov 05, 2008 at 11:50 pm

no believe in what dr martin luther king would have really wanted.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiSOVFUiXy4