Church raises prayer flags for Montgomery
Idlewild Presbyterian Church this week is displaying dozens of colorful prayer flags on its Union Avenue campus to grieve Rev. Dr. Steve Montgomery’s death and express the congregation’s love and appreciation for his life and ministry. (Submitted)
David Waters
David Waters is Distinguished Journalist in Residence and assistant director of the Institute for Public Service Reporting at the University of Memphis.
Those who make and fly flags for Steve Montgomery are invited to share photos of them on social media using #RememberSteve, or to email photos to RememberSteve@idlewildchurch.org.
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