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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y., July 18, 2016 /Christian Newswire/ -- Tens of thousands across America heard a message of the power of the cross to overcome prejudice as the twenty-third annual Eagles' Wings East Coast Leadership Conference was broadcast live on TCT this past Saturday night.

Tom Nolan, President of TCT television network, along with Bishop Tommy Reid and Bishop Robert Stearns of the Tabernacle in Orchard Park, NY, opened the evening in prayer.

Following over an hour of exuberant worship, Stearns welcomed up international evangelist and speaker Sean Smith of Point Blank International to tell his personal story of how prejudice and hate took the life of his father.

Sean shared how at nine years old, his father, a chemical engineer with IBM, was murdered in a racially motivated hate crime. His father, a black man, was driving home from work when he was pulled over by police for "speeding." Sean continued, "Witnesses at the scene described how my dad was pulled out of the car, had mace sprayed in his eyes and was shot by the officer. When he arrived to the hospital my father had died from his wounds." Sean stressed to the audience, "I have great respect for the men and women who wear the badge. There are many officers who are my friends and I am grateful to all who protect us. Unfortunately it came out in court that this particular officer was involved with the KKK and the incident was entirely racially motivated."
 
Speaking directly to the nation, Sean shared, "Years later when I was in college, I was still grappling with this loss, and I cried out to the Lord. At three o'clock in the morning Jesus appeared to me and I heard the audible voice of God: 'I am a father to the fatherless.' That night I gave my life to Christ and forgave that officer who murdered my dad. God's love is greater!"

Smith and Stearns then led all those tuning in around the nation who had been affected by trauma such as abuse, racism, neglect, and violence in a prayer of reconciliation and forgiveness for those who had caused the pain, releasing the power and love of God to heal.

That night several received supernatural physical healing in their body as the power of God was released not only to touch the heart but also to restore the body, mind and soul.
 
The Eagles' Wings East Coast Leadership Conference gathers passionate believers from across the nations each year for times of worship, prayer, and equipping. For more information visit www.eagleswings.to.