An emotional day in Sutherland Springs as members of the First Baptist Church gathered for the first time since a gunman entered their church and killed 26 people. Church Pastor Frank Pomeroy said during today's service at a local baseball field that evil was responsible for last week's shootings. Pomeroy said he wanted to ensure everyone who walked in to the service "knows that those who died lived for their Lord and savior." Pomeroy's voice cracked as he paused and described the victims as "my best friends and my daughter." The crowd of worshipers then stood, clapped and raised their hands toward heaven.Among those attending today's emotional service was Texas Senator John Cornyn, who said he would propose changes to firearm background checks and the process of obtaining a firearm. The service was moved from a community center to a local baseball field to accommodate the large number of attendees.
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