Pastor Jim Misiuk of Calvary Chapel Lake Forest in Lake Forest, Ca. is put out with teens playing loud music and partying with pot in the church parking lot. The problem has increased since a medical marijuana dispensary moved to the neighborhood. Police have been called a number of times. Church members have also taken the issues to the City Council citing that when the teens are asked to go they become belligerent.
When confronted, the teens say they are waiting for friends who are getting product at nearby Earth Cann Wellness Center. Church member, Edward Smith, told the City Council that it appears to be easy to obtain a medical marijuana card. Smith said, "I have four children aged 19 to 12. All my children know how to get a medical marijuana card. I feel bad for people with Cancer and AIDS but this clinic is being abused. Lots of people are partying down there."
I have served as a youth pastor for over 25 years in the orange county area and I have to say,Wow, I love it when pot smoking ,drinking, and drug using unchurched youth fill our parking lot,it happens all the time and each time they show up we are able to reach out to these young people,build relationships,and share how much we love them and letting them know we will always be there for them if they need us.
ReplyDeleteI think its a always wonderful opportunity when God brings people into our lives
Steve
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