
Church services in the Atlanta area on Sunday were filled with grief, pain, hope, and faith as the community grappled with the aftermath of the recent deadly school shooting. At Bethlehem First United Methodist Church, teacher Brooke Lewis-Slamkova shared her harrowing experience of being in the school during the lockdown. She recounted the moment when law enforcement officers entered her classroom, signaling the severity of the situation.
After ensuring the safety of her students, Lewis-Slamkova witnessed heartwarming acts of kindness among the students and parents at the scene. The community came together to support each other in the face of tragedy, demonstrating resilience and compassion.