Of course, with a trial still pending, he's not out of the woods, yet. Thank you for taking part in this campaign advocating for Pastor Coates' release! While Pastor Coates will still have to stand trial for the one remaining charge in May, he will at least be free to prepare for the hearings, and to celebrate Easter with his family and congregation. The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms, the legal counsel which has been representing Pastor Coates, just issued a statement saying that Alberta's Crown Prosecutors have decided to drop all but one charge against Pastor Coates, paving the way for him to be released soon. Please READ LifeSiteNews' latest article on this latest and unexpected turn of events for Pastor Coates. We thank you for protecting us the way you have, and may we make the most of it for your glory we pray, in our savior’s name, amen.The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms, the legal counsel which has been representing Pastor Coates, just issued a statement saying that Alberta's Crown Prosecutors have decided to drop all but one charge against Pastor Coates, paving the way for him to be released in the coming days. That’s what we pray for ourselves this day as we enjoy the opportunity to be together as pastors and people. Bring down those who would do evil and honor your son our Lord Jesus Christ. And we pray that there will be a way in which the gospel goes forth that never could have happened apart from the hard trial that’s gone on at Gracelife Church in Edmonton.īless that church, protect those pastors and that people. We know that the enemy cannot conquer because Christ has triumphed. We pray that through this your kingdom would advance. We pray for the dear brother who’s gonna stand up in that pulpit, perhaps even in this moment now and preach the word and if need be pay the consequences at the hands of the government. And we pray for James and Erin-his wife-and his family, and Mike Hovland and others who are standing with him. We might have in other times, but we don’t now as so many are restrained from doing this. Our Father, we thank you for the opportunity we have to worship. And I’m happy to be here with you, to be able to worship with you as we come together again in this incredible opportunity the Lord has given us. So let’s bow in a word of prayer. “You do know that one of our graduates James Coates up in Edmonton, Canada is in jail today because he was faithful to preach the word of God on a Sunday. James was arrested last week in Alberta, Canada, for faithfully shepherding the flock of God among him: /Yr0D2nhkXd- Grace Church February 23, 2021 The elders of Grace Community Church want to voice our support for James Coates, alumnus and former member of Grace Church. The church also shared a snippet from last Sunday’s service, where John MacArthur, who is also the Chancellor and Professor of Pastoral Ministry at The Master’s Seminary, where James Coates graduated from years ago, publicly prayed for him and his congregation. We ask all followers of Christ to join with us in praying for James’ release from prison.” Grace Church grieves with these saints as they grieve, and we rejoice with them as they rejoice in suffering in a manner worthy of the gospel. In the meantime, we pray for Jacob and the other elders, that they would be courageous and steadfast in shepherding God’s people. We are asking the Lord to grant him a quick release, and a swift return to the pulpit. “We are praying for comfort, strength, and courage for Erin, the boys, and his church family as they endure his absence. In a statement on their website they say: Pastor John MacArthur and the elders of Grace Community Church (GCC) have released a public statement in support of Pastor James Coates of Gracelife Church in Edmonton, AB, the imprisoned pastor who remains incarcerated for refusing to abide by release conditions which state he cannot step foot back on Chruch property and preach the gospel.
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