It is so encouraging to see this community stand for Christ. Let’s pray for these kinds of stands to be seen across the country!

From The Western Journal. A cross-shaped pier [opened] Saturday — in spite of heavy criticism — in a New Jersey community that was devastated by 2012’s Superstorm Sandy.

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The beach resort community of Ocean Grove on the Jersey Shore was founded in the 19th century by a group of Methodists who wanted to create a place where people could blend faith with the gifts of nature and recreation.

Ocean Grove was born and the area has stayed close to its roots.

The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association owns the unincorporated community’s land, which is located in Monmouth County and near Neptune Township. …

When the community needed a new pier, the OGCMA stepped up, proposed one, and then began construction last year. …

When a rendering of the pier was unveiled last year, some in the area threw a collective fit when they saw the pier was in the shape of a cross.

In response to the controversy, OGCMA president Michael Badger said the group would make no apologies for its $2 million gift to a community in need of a place for people to walk and fish. …

Since the pier was announced and its renderings were viewed by people who are hostile to the group’s mission, people have spoken out to express opposition.

Badger offered them no apology during his conversation with Fox.

“We can’t hide our faith,” he said. “It’s something we live out day to day, and I would be concerned if there ever came a day when that wasn’t allowed.” …

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(Excerpt from The Western Journal. Photo Credit: Canva)