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2. 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. Ezekiel 22:30 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand inthe gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none.

3. A great nation was formed by seeking and following the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit – GODabundantly 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.

4. 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.

5. 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!

6. THE STORY Early 2000 Clay Co., Kentucky “Oxycontin Capital USA” August, 2010 Premier showing of a movie “Appalachian Dawn” in Manchester, Clay County, KY. October 2010 One City went to another taking “The God Story” of Appalachian Dawn to their home and state area (KY, VA, and TN).

7. February 2011“Prayer on the Pinnacle”

8. Results A “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.

9. .November 2011“Stand in the Gap” march.

10. They Walked - They Came!

11. Cumberland Gap, Tennessee November 6, 2011

12. Worshiped WE Prayed And

13. 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.

14. SIGCO Mission • 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 Illegaland Overly Prescribeddrugs to our regional peoples, families, and children.

15. 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.

16. “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

17. SIGCO Continuing Efforts • Communication • Drug Tip Hotline • 866-424-4382 • Facebook - “Stand in the Gap” Cumberland Gap, TN • Internet Website • Radio • Weekly Newspaper

18. 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

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

20. Summary • Prayer and Repentance • We ask you to continue in prayer for SIGCO

21. Mark 10:27 And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.