Fort Worth, TX – Mercy Culture Church had to do a bit of housekeeping before beginning worship services on Sunday (Oct. 20) as someone placed bulletins accusing the church of pride, abuse, and “falsehoods” throughout the property. Senior pastor Landon Schott shared a picture of one of the handouts with his social media fans.
“I already had my daily encounter this morning but someone took it upon themselves to send me additional scriptures to read by placed (sic) them all over our building late last night,” Schott wrote on Instagram. “Oh how I love God’s word,” the senior pastor continued. “Don’t you?”
Photo byLandon Schott
Mercy Culture has been in the spotlight due to the church’s efforts to build a women’s shelter focused on helping victims of sex trafficking. The Justice Residences will have 100 beds in addition to offices and an indoor gym if the plans for the edifice are approved by the city of Fort Worth.
Neighbors in the Oakhurst community have fought Mercy Culture and the Schotts on the matter due to concerns about safety, parking, and overall quality of life. “It’s scary to me,” said Oakhurst Neighborhood Association Vice President Kathryn Omarkhail when speaking to the press. “It’s almost in my backyard,” she added. “I mean, it’s literally right behind my house.”