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Louisiana Christian University President Rick Brewer thanked a crowd gathered for the dedication of the Joshua D. Perry Prayer Garden.

LCU dedicates prayer garden

October 3, 2023

By Baptist Message staff

PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) – Louisiana Christian University dedicated the Joshua D. Perry Prayer Garden, Oct. 3. Located behind Guinn Auditorium, the prayer garden was constructed in memory of Joshua D. Perry (the son of former LCU trustee J.D. Perry), who was killed in an automobile accident on March 13, 2021. The prayer garden includes a 15-foot cross that is lit 24 hours a day, a waterfall and 12 stones representing the 12 tribes of Israel. The landscape architect on the project was Tony Tradewell, and the builder was GibKo. Landscaping was provided by Mark Brown.

 

Louisiana Christian University President Rick Brewer thanked a crowd gathered for the dedication of the Joshua D. Perry Prayer Garden.
J.D. Perry shared about the commitment to Christ by his son, Joshua, during the dedication of a prayer garden named in his memory.
LCU Board Member Eddie Wren led a prayer during the dedication of the Joshua D. Perry Prayer Garden. Wren is pastor of First Baptist Church, Zachary.
Louisiana Baptist Executive Director Steve Horn led a prayer of dedication for the Joshua D. Perry Prayer Garden.
The prayer garden will include a 15-foot cross that is lit 24 hours a day, a waterfall and 12 stones representing the 12 tribes of Israel.

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