ALABAMA
WTVM
[with video]
By Lauren Bale
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF) –
Members of Covenant Presbyterian Church say religious leaders did everything right after learning one of their own was accused of sex abuse.
Police say Youth Minister Christopher Alfaro sent obscene material to children. Pastor Hal Oakley said as soon as he learned about the situation he went straight to police.
Member Sarah Savage said she has been going to Covenant Presbyterian for the last 12 years and both her daughters went to preschool there. While she and her whole family are obviously in shock she said she is pleased with how the church handled this difficult situation.
She said the church has been up front from the beginning, letting parents and children know what was happening every step of the way.
“It’s best to just be as truthful as possible and face it,” Savage said. “And if you have that love and that fellowship you can make it through these tough things.”
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