David J. Williams

517.321.2780

mhc@mounthopechurch.org

Mount Hope Church Visited by Homosexual/Transgender Anarchist Group

On Sunday, November 9, 2008 at the 11:30 AM services the people of Mount Hope Church were

shocked by an unwelcome violent demonstration by a homosexual/transgender anarchist group

based in Chicago, IL. The group threw fliers at churchgoers and shouted sentiments such as, “It’s

okay to be gay” and “Jesus was a homo” during a Sunday morning service. The Eaton County

Sheriff’s office was called and the illegal demonstration ceased.

Mount Hope churchgoers were unclear as to what the purpose of the demonstration was. One

churchgoer commented on the “lack of civility” in the demonstration and said, “There must be a

better way for this group to advance their perceived cause.”

The group’s blog states that they were “targeting a well known anti-queer, anti-choice, radical

right wing establishment” and stated that they would have a “militant” looking presence outside

of the building.

The leadership of Mount Hope Church does not attempt to identify the church as antihomosexual,

anti-choice, or right wing. The church does take the Bible at face value and believes

what the Bible says to be the truth. According to the Bible, Mount Hope Church believes

fornication, stealing, homosexuality, drunkenness, and lying are sins. No sin greater than the

next. Mount Hope Church strives to follow Jesus’ example of loving the sinner but not the sin

while helping people change their lives for God’s glory and their improved quality of life. Mount

Hope Church also recognizes that to each person God grants freewill.

Mount Hope Church has groups to help people caught up in unwanted sexual sin, drug abuse,

and many other areas. If you are in need please contact the church by calling 517.327.HOPE.

support from Churches, individuals, and organizations nationwide such as The Alliance Defense

Fund, The Catholic League, and Citizens for Traditional Values and many others.

Several churches from around the country have contacted Mount Hope for assistance with

developing a plan for security and usher staff in the event of a civil disturbance. Mount Hope is

currently updating and expanding its protocols in such events as trespassing, assault, and civil

disturbance to insure the continued safety of its parishioners.

The Michigan Attorney General’s office as well as the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department has

contacted Mount Hope Church. Lt. Jeff Warder of the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department

indicated that the demonstration is under criminal investigation. Mount Hope is fully

David J. Williams

517.321.2780

mhc@mounthopechurch.org

cooperating with the Eaton County Sheriff’s investigation as well as the Michigan Attorney

General’s office.

On Monday, November 17 Mount Hope Church released a copy of the surveillance video to Fox

News for use exclusively on the O’Reilly Factor with Bill O’Reilly at the urging of the Alliance

Defense Fund. Tapes have also been released to the Attorney General’s Office and the Eaton

County Sheriff’s Department as well.

David J. Williams, Communications Director

Mount Hope Church • 202 S. Creyts Rd. • Lansing, MI 48917 • 517.321.2780 • 517.321.6332 fax