Ezekiel 22:30 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but

I found none.

II Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will

heal their land.

A great nation was formed by seeking and following the Father,

the Son, and the Holy Spirit – GOD abundantly blessed the United

States of America, but the people began to go their own way just like

the children of Israel did many times as we read in the Old Testament.

•They began to forget God and accepted things that were once against the law in this nation.

•They began to make laws that condoned the shedding of innocent blood.

•They took prayer out of schools and removed the Ten Commandments off their walls.

As a result, her people began to suffer.

Parents abusing/losing their children, children losing their parents, brothers – sisters – wives – husbands, friends, employees …….

Our moral compass and basic respect for all peoples has become impoverished through Drug Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, and their Addictions!

THE STORY

Early 2000Clay Co., Kentucky

“Oxycontin Capital USA”

August, 2010Premier showing of a movie “Appalachian Dawn” in Manchester, Clay County, KY.

October 2010One City went to another taking “The God Story” of Appalachian Dawn to their home

and state area (KY, VA, and TN).

February 2011“Prayer on the Pinnacle”

ResultsA “God Thing” was born to seek the

“Reclaiming of our Land and its People”. The journey of thousands willing to “Stand in the Gap” for God

and seek his help and divine guidance to heal our Tri State area from Drug

and Alcohol Abuse and Family Violence had begun.

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November 2011“Stand in the Gap” march.

They Walked -

They Came!

Cumberland Gap, Tennessee

November 6, 2011

WE

And

Stand in the Gap Coalition (SIGCO)

Formalized as a “Grass Roots” non-denominational 501(c)(3) program and

organization July 8, 2012.

SIGCO is the faith based efforts of many different Christians, local churches, peoples, and civic organizations. All

efforts and funding are voluntary.

SIGCO Mission1. With a firm belief that God will guide our

efforts, we seek the “Reclaiming” of our Tri-State area and peoples from Drug and Alcohol Abuse/Addiction and Family Violence.

2. We seek to eradicate the trafficking of Illegal and Overly Prescribed drugs to our regional peoples, families, and children.

3. We seek to avail our peoples to all self-help, governmental and legal/judicial assistance and multi-layered law enforcement partnerships.

4. We seek to organize our efforts, train our volunteers and duplicate our knowledge and experience to adjoining regional partners.

“GRASS ROOTS” Efforts

• Legal/Judicial/Legislative Assistance– Medical/Prescription Guidance

• Law Enforcement Partnerships• Education – Adult, Young Adult & Juvenile• Funding– (Federal, State, Corporate, Private)• Federal Drug Task Force–Establish

• Treatment –Non Residential Centers–Locally Accessible

II Chron. 7:14

SIGCO Continuing Efforts• Communication• Drug Tip Hotline• 866-424-4382

• Facebook - “Stand in the Gap” Cumberland Gap, TN• Internet Website• Radio• Weekly Newspaper

Summary

“GOD” First : II Chronicles 7:14• Volunteer Base

•Organize the Coalition• Establish and Train

• Federal Drug Task Force•Regional Effort/Tri-State

• Funding• Seek All Sources

Summary

• Cooperative Efforts•Community Drug Court•Local Churches/Organizations•Law Enforcement/Multi-Layer•County/State Judicial System•Education•Community

• Prayer and Repentance•We ask you to continue in prayer for

SIGCO

Summary