By Tyler White
ReporterMidland Reporter-Telegram
MIDLAND, TEXAS - Churches and faith counselors from across Midland reached out to family members of victims by opening their doors and providing spiritual counseling.
First Baptist Church of Midland had rooms, food and water for any family members or visitors here for the event. Hank Henry, associate ministor of missions, said veterans from Midland and Odessa came to the church to provide water for anyone who might show up.
Mark Dettman, chaplain for Midland Police Department, Midland Fire Department, and Midland County Sheriff’s Office, was available for faith counseling at the DoubleTree by Hilton, where victims and family members were staying.
“We need everyone in the community to pray for these folks,” Dettman said.
Dettman was on call at Midland Memorial Hospital earlier Thursday night to speak with family members of victims and those in need of spiritual counseling.
Several pastors from Midland area churches also were available for counseling, Dettman said.
There was “a lot of faith” there, he said.
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