Rifle used as prize for member who invites the most visitors to church

First pentecostal church, Aberdeen, Mississippi has done the usual by offering an AR15 rifle and a 100 rounds of ammunition as prize to the member who invites the most ‘new soul’ to church.

According to Jon Kuhrt, a blogger who writes on faith, transformation and social justice, said his friend attended the church as a visitor, and the assistant pastor announced the competition while members of all ages were present.

He further stated that the pastor happily described the rifle as a 'killing machine'.

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After being criticized, the pastor took a swift action by replying the blogger, and stating that he did not think the promotion thoroughly and the blogger's post opened his eye.

“My heart is hurting as I really did not think the promotion all the way through. Your post opened my eyes with an alarming, resounding jolt. I trust you will not judge us by a bad choice of gifting. We really did not even think of it in a negative way until now. I know that must sound foreign to you, however we have had weapons since we were children. That is the way all of us were raised. Thank you for your post. I love the service of Christ. It is my breath, life and hope. The weapon is no longer part of a promotion. May God richly bless you and your business.” he said.