Anadarko Pastors Stress Importance of Community During Tragedy

Pastors in Anadarko are preaching the importance of banding together and not living in fear, after a local pastor was killed a week ago.

Sunday, August 30th 2009, 10:06 pm

By: News 9


By Jon Jordan, NEWS 9

ANADARKO, Oklahoma -- Pastors in Anadarko are preaching the importance of banding together and not living in fear, after a local pastor was killed a week ago.

Authorities are continuing to search for Pastor Carol Daniels' killer, and the town of Anadarko is looking to move forward.

Even though authorities have few leads, no killer is enough to strike fear in Anadarko citizens.

At Grace Christian Fellowship church just a few blocks away from where Pastor Daniels was killed, Pastor Ted Mercer stressed to his congregation the importance of coming together as a community during this tragic time.

Pastor Mercer told his church members they shouldn't be mourning Daniels' death by living in fear, instead they should honor her life knowing she's in a better place.

"I believe she's in heaven shouting. I believe she is well and I believe she's healed. I believe she's never been this good before," said Pastor Ted Mercer.

While Pastor Mercer told his congregation not to live in fear he did say he, along with members of his church, will continue to remain vigilant until the killer is caught.

"We're not going to fear and we're not backing off and we're not backing down," said Pastor Ted Mercer.

Residents said although it's a tragedy, Pastor Daniels death will be a catalyst for the community and will help pull everyone together.

Churches throughout Anadarko are taking extra safety precautions like adding increased security around their buildings, which is something they will continue to do until the killer is caught.

More on News9.com:

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