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City officials in Bryan, Ohio just filed criminal charges against
Pastor Chris Avell...AGAIN. They simply will not stop harassing
Dad's Place Church.

The city is violating a court order from back in January, which made
clear that the city could not take any enforcement actions against the
church.

But now, the Mayor and city officials are blatantly disregarding the
court's order and are once again criminally charging Pastor
Chris.

Also, earlier this week, police and fire officials showed up at
Dad's Place at 5:30 am for an unannounced inspection and alleged
fire code violations. They threatened fines of $1,000 per day if the
church does not immediately halt its 24-hour ministry beginning on May
1.

Less than 48 hours after that surprise inspection, they filed the
criminal charges.

The city has been hostile toward Dad's Place ever since Mayor
Carrie Schlade decided to launch a crusade against the church's
24/7 ministry last year. This is the second time the city has
criminally charged Pastor Chris and tried to shut down his ministry.

The city's treatment of Pastor Chris is not only
discriminatory...it's unlawful.

That's why First Liberty's going back to court to make
sure it stops. Our attorneys filed a motion last night asking for a
new hearing.

Here's First Liberty attorney Ryan Gardner explaining more about
our recent filing:

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Pastor Chris isn't breaking any laws.

Just like other pastors and churches have done throughout history,
Pastor Chris is legally keeping his church open to care for those who
walk through its doors.

What's being done to Dad's Place Church is wrong. Houses
of worship in America should not be punished for serving the most
vulnerable.

But the city has made it clear: this fight is far from over.

Thanks to your support, we successfully defended Pastor Chris and
Dad's Place earlier this year.

Now it's time to stand and fight back against the City of Bryan
again.

Can Pastor Chris and this church count on you?
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