The Passing of Betsy Hagan, a Gracious Warrior

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My friend Betsy Hagan of Little Rock recently passed away.

Betsy was one of the kindest and most gracious warriors I have ever known. Beginning in 1977, she and other Arkansas ladies working with Phyllis Schlafly’s nationally powerful Eagle Forum were a force to be reckoned with at the State Capitol.

After stopping Arkansas’ ratification of the federal Equal Rights Amendment, she and the Arkansas group known as F.L.A.G. (Family Life America and God) mobilized Christians statewide to fight the liberal legislative agenda.

Betsy won time after time not because she was stronger, but because she cared more deeply. She was the best kind of lobbyist. Not only was she a gracious, Christian lady who lobbied that way, but she was never paid a dime for any of her work. She spent thousands of hours at the Capitol fighting the good fight for free, because she knew she was in the right.

When she knew she was in the right, there was no stopping her. She was a warrior. For her it was a calling — a calling from God — a destiny that she faithfully fulfilled until the end of her physical strength.

When some people leave, their shoes are soon filled. Others are simply irreplaceable. Betsy Hagan was one of a kind. When I look at her legacy, and I see the empty shoes she leaves behind, I doubt that anyone else can ever take her place.

Jerry Cox; September 27, 2017

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Victory Over Violence Prayer Rally Coming October 9

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Below is an announcement about a prayer rally coming to Little Rock this October.

Victory Over Violence is hosting a city-wide Prayer Rally to gather the churches of Central Arkansas to pray for peace.

We will worship together, pray together, and hear from key leaders about opportunities for the church to meet the needs of our city.

The event will be held Monday, October 9, at 7 p.m. at War Memorial Stadium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

The Victory Over Violence Prayer Rally is a significant opportunity for the churches of Little Rock to put faith into action. Our churches are an integral part of the community, and it is time for us to come together and engage the need. Governor Asa Hutchinson will be among those speaking at the October 9 event.

“Our churches have always been a force for change in the community,” said Victory Over Violence co-founder Austin Kellerman. “We’re at a point where we need that force to help improve the lives of people across Little Rock. If we’re going to tackle this problem, we need people of faith to lead the way and put ‘love of neighbor’ in action.”

“We are inviting all Little Rock Pastors to participate and mobilize your church to attend the Victory Over Violence Prayer Rally,” said Logan Bloom of Arkansas for Christ. “In moments like these, God calls the church to gather as a regional body with a regional response.”

We would like to include all attending pastor in the program. Pastors are asked to RSVP if you are available to attend.

Have questions about Victory Over Violence Prayer Rally? Contact Victory Over Violence

Here is a short video about the event:

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See “Mully” in Theaters This October

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What happens when a six-year-old boy in Kenya is abandoned by his family and left to raise himself on the streets?

The documentary “Mully” has the answer.

It’s the true story of Charles Mully, whose unlikely rise to wealth and power leaves him questioning his own existence, searching for meaning in life. Against the better judgment of family and community, Mully sets out to help orphaned children across Kenya. Charles Mully risks everything and sets in motion a series of events that is nothing short of astonishing.

This documentary is coming to theaters soon for only three days on October 3, 4, and 5.

It’s showing at eight theaters in or close to Arkansas. You can find more information at www.mullymovie.com/theatres.

Below is a list of the theaters showing “Mully.”

Breckenridge 12
1200 Breckenridge Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205 – Map

Colonel Glenn 18
18 Colonel Glenn Court
Little Rock, AR 72210 – Map

Tinseltown Benton
17314 I-30
Benton, AR 72015 – Map

Conway 12
201 Skyline Drive, Suite 25
Conway, AR 72032 – Map

Malco Ft Smith Cinema
1200 S Waldron Rd Ste 140
Fort Smith, AR 72903 – Map

Texarkana Pavilion 14
4230 St. Michael Drive
Texarkana, TX 75503 – Map

The Razorback Cinema
3956 N Steele Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72703 – Map

Paradiso Cinema
584 S Mendenhall Rd
Memphis, TN 38117 – Map

Individuals can purchase tickets in advance through those select theaters.

If you would like to bring a group of 25 or more, you can fill out the form at www.mullymovie.com/grouptickets for more details and assistance from the group tickets team.

If the movie is not showing in your area, churches and groups can bring the movie to their city by purchasing a minimum of 100 tickets. This can be done by one group or church or as a collaborative effort between several churches or groups.

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