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Media Alert FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 13, 2009 CONTACT: Jami Ruth 574.243.3506, x394 | [email protected]

LOCAL PASTOR ADDRESSES THE PRESIDENT IN A LETTER READ TO HIS CONGREGATION

WHAT: As a country, we’re in the midst of a challenging season. How do we respond to our leaders whose decisions affect our economy and freedom? What kind of legacy do we hope to leave for our children? This weekend, Mark Beeson, senior pastor of one of the largest local churches, will address these challenges in a letter to President Barack Obama, on engaging the process of leading well and living strong in the midst of political chaos. WHY: “It’s always a challenge to speak truth to power, because power is intimidating,” says Senior Pastor Mark Beeson. Beeson will share with the congregation a letter he’s written to President Barack Obama. WHEN: Current weekend message: Letter to the President, May 16-17 Next weekend: Letter to Left Wing Wackos and Right Wing Crazies, May 23-24 Five identical services at two campuses: Granger: Saturday at 5 and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Elkhart (RV Hall of Fame): Sundays at 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Granger Community Church, 630 E. University Dr., Granger, IN 46530 WHO: Granger Community Church was founded in 1986 by Dr. Mark Beeson and his wife, Sheila. With more than 6,000 in weekly attendance, GCC was recently identified by Outreach Magazine as the third most Innovative Church in America. With a unique vision, GCC ministers through the arts, media and culturally relevant teaching. For more information, visit GCCwired.com. ###