Moreno, Lopez said, told attendees he did not want to have any hate in his heart for the attacker.
“Many of the attenders at the prayer vigil are finding comfort and hope in their faith,” Lopez said. “It is what they are holding onto even if they don’t understand why all of this has happened.”
Contreras said he and many in the church still view Moreno as a pastoral figure and view his words as a blessing.
“I still call him my pastor and everything that he says is cherished and highly valued,” Contreras said.
“Anytime Hermano Moreno speaks it is a blessing and his participation in the service is something I have no doubt he was led by the Lord to do. He has been a great mentor to me and example of who Jesus Christ is. As difficult as it is right now to speak, we so much cherish every word that he says.”
Contreras said his hope is for Christians in Uvalde to lean on God’s Word for peace.
“We’ve never been through anything like this before,” Contreras said. “Our words can’t do a whole lot. Our words can’t make as big of a difference as God’s Word. I hope and I pray that our community will find comfort in that which can truly find in. I pray for peace that surpasses understanding that can only come from God’s Word.”
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