The Power of Prayer: Cultivating A Circle of Compassion in Times of Tragedy. Luke 18:1



The Power of Prayer: Cultivating A Circle of Compassion in Times of Tragedy. Luke 18:1

Since 2018, the Ministers Justice Coalition of Texas and the New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church have stood as a beacon of hope and healing in the face of tragedy. Guided by the conviction that “men ought always to pray, and not to faint” (Luke 18:1), these faith leaders have faithfully answered the call to intercede for their community, city, and nation in times of crisis.

In moments of profound pain and uncertainty, the church has been more than a house of worship; it has been a sanctuary of compassion. From praying for the swift recovery of a wounded Fort Worth officer in 2018 to mourning victims of violence and systemic injustices, New Mount Rose has consistently drawn people together in faith and unity. Whether addressing the heartbreak of a deadly officer-involved shooting, comforting grieving Black mothers, or lifting prayers for victims of national tragedies, the church has remained a steadfast pillar of hope.


God has uniquely positioned the Ministers Justice Coalition of Texas to be more than a response team in times of need. They have become a circle of compassion, demonstrating the transformative power of prayer. After the devastation of the 2021 winter storm, their prayers were paired with action, helping North Texans access food and other essential resources. In 2022, following the Uvalde school shooting, their prayers extended beyond Fort Worth, bringing solace to grieving families across the state.


In 2023, their prayers reached a national audience as they lifted Damar Hamlin during his medical crisis, reminding the world of the unifying power of faith. Most recently, the community came together in 2025 to honor the victims of the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans, showing once again that in moments of darkness, prayer can light the way.


Through these years, the coalition and church have shown that prayer is more than words; it is an act of faith that transcends tragedy and builds bridges between the brokenhearted. Their unwavering commitment to being present in the pain, to mourning with those who mourn, and to standing for justice reflects the heart of God and the enduring strength of a praying community.


As we reflect on these moments, we are reminded that prayer changes things—it brings healing to the wounded, comfort to the grieving, and hope to the hopeless. The Ministers Justice Coalition of Texas and the New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church embody this truth, standing as a powerful example of what it means to be the hands and feet of Christ in a world that desperately needs His peace.


PRAY FOR PEACE: "And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint." Luke 18:1 | Ministers Justice Coalition of Texas at the New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church 2864 Mississippi Avenue Fort Worth, Texas 76104 from 2018 to 2025. 


September 14, 2018, Ministers and community gather to pray for a swift healing for wounded officer: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/community/fort-worth/article218417340.html


October 13, 2019, Fort Worth Community Prays for Healing Following Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting: https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/fort-worth-faith-community-prays-for-healing-following-deadly-officer-involved-shooting/1965395/


September 6, 2020, Mourning Black mothers gather to support Black Love Matters, wish for better outcomes: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/crime/article245521480.html


February 19, 2021, Winter storm damage creates even bigger obstacle for North Texas residents to access food: 

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/winter-storm-damage-creates-even-bigger-obstacle-for-north-texas-residents-to-access-food/287-74abdbb8-dc00-4c0c-bc99-f22dc5dfea2b


May 29, 2022, Grief on top of grief:' Fort Worth pastor returns from Uvalde: 

https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/fort-worth-pastor-returns-from-uvalde/



January 3, 2023, Fort Worth Church, Community Send Prayers to Damar Hamlin: https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/fort-worth-church-community-send-prayers-to-damar-hamlin/3161413/


May 16, 2024, 3-year-old injured in Fort Worth drive-by released from hospital: 

https://www.fox4news.com/news/fort-worth-drive-by-miramar-apartments-update


January 2, 2025, Church holds vigil for TCU player's brother, other New Orleans attack victims. The country and North Texas are mourning the victims of a New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans, including 28-year-old Tiger Bech, a former Princeton University wide receiver and brother of TCU wide receiver Jack Bech. The Fort Worth community held a prayer service Thursday at New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church to honor Bech and the other victims: 

https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/video/church-holds-vigil-for-tcu-players-brother-other-new-orleans-attack-victims/



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