Local churches react to Election

CHICKASAW, Ala. - Barack Obama broke down many racial barriers in politics. And as you know, this country is a melting pot and is made up of many different races and nationalities. Many supporters believe Obama embodies the ethics and essence of an American leader.

Across the country, pillars in the church community rejoiced and millions of people of all races, ages and economic backgrounds, felt victory and triumph when Barack Obama was named the 44th President of the United States.

Sherry Roberts, the First Lady of Word of Life Community Church told FOX10 News, "All come together to celebrate this man, not because of the color of his skin, but because of his education, his abilities, his knowledge and this possibility of change he put in all of us."

Roberts says this election caused a monumental change for our country. She added, "Today was a celebration for us and we woke up and we thanked God for Barack Obama, we thanked God for his family and we decreed peace on his family."

She and other supporters prayed for the future, and under Obama's leadership they believe many communities now have hope. Church member Lorenzo Martin said, "I believe just like Obama said, grass roots. Grass roots mean we're going to have to work locally to make a difference and make a change. I believe yes we can cause our young people to get a better education than what they're getting and yes we can not have to allow an elderly woman decide between her power bill and her medicine."

Church members say every ballot cast for Barack Obama was a vote for unification and progress.
"Just knowing that an African American can run for President and actually achieve it, that gave me great hope to know I can do anything I want to do in life," said college student, Darryl Patterson.

These church goers open their arms with faith and truly believe prayer has changed things.

It's evident that Obama faces enormous challenges, stepping into the White House. But many folks are confident that he will overcome them.