In the News ... "Local church leaders: Thoughts and prayers must lead to action"

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• Prayers should inspire action from those saying them

By Ryan Ordmandy/KLTV, Contributor
• KOSA-TV

ODESSA, TEXAS - “If you’ve been a community or a group that’s gone through a tragedy, you really think ‘well your thoughts and prayers are great but where is the tangible evidence," said Todd Salzwedel of First United Methodist Church.

Messages of thoughts and prayers continue to be sent throughout the Midland-Odessa community. While some say offering prayer has become more of a cliché than an actual action, local church leaders say it doesn't have to be.

“If someone just uses a nice religious word or a consoling word, but doesn’t do anything, what is the depth of their consoling message," said Father Mark Woodruff of St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church.

And advise those praying for the community to offer the same help they’re asking for ...

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