While McPherson hadnt spoken publicly until this weekend, a church spokeswoman has been responsive to questions from NBC 7 Investigates over the last two months. How did others not recognize these children were being abused?! Photo Illustration of an undated photo of Aarabella. And sometimes, that sinful drive can lead to extreme behavior. the San Diego-based mega-church . ROCK CHURCH*DBA*ETAL ET AL. Their adoptions were finalized in 2019. ", New Rules for Short-Term Vacation Rentals in San Diego Start May 1. A Rock Church email address for Leticia McCormack also did not work. And there is a whole lot of that going on in this world. If what a church does is demonic in the depth of the evil it is a Satanic Church. Refers to: THE ROCK CHURCH Filed By: MCWILLIAMS, JASON (Plaintiff); Kaiser, Divina (Defendant), Request to Waive Court Fees filed by MCWILLIAMS, JASON LEVINE-COSBY. Sheriff Investigating Death of San Diego Megachurch Elder's Daughter Aarabella was rushed to a hospital Aug. 30 after sheriffs deputies responded to a call around 2 a.m. about a child in distress at a home on Lakeview Drive. Order on Court Fee Waiver, filed by MCWILLIAMS, JASON, on 10/10/2019, has expired. Megachurch Leader Arrested Alongside Her Parents for Allegedly - People Filed By: MCWILLIAMS, JASON (Plaintiff). Florey said when she asked her daughter what hurt, the daughter replied that Mama Leticia had told her that she cant say. How tragic. She alleged that Powers would come into her room at Soledad House, lay on top of her, kiss her neck and grab her buttocks. For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre; (Tit 1:7, KJV), Many church leaders seem to be having a hard time living up to the above verse. The church told TRR that the coordinator job is a volunteer position. Antonio Aguilar. It names husband and wife David and Tina Powers and the sober . Her mother was charged with three counts each of torture and willful cruelty to a child, while her father was charged with murder and similar counts of torture and willful cruelty to a child. VS. REFLECTIONS OF CKWOI ETAL ET AL. Give a gift of $30 or more to The Roys Report this month, and you will receive a copy of Jesus v. Evangelicals: A Biblical Critique of a Wayward Movement by Constantine Campbell. I was a member of the Rock Church for many years. CWS records are typically confidential. Someone on that leadership team seems to be a child abuser. Sambrano, whos an Indigenous American, also asserts that his children were adopted by the McCormacks in 2019 in violation of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). An ordained elder at a megachurch in San Diego, California, has been arrested on suspicion of abuse and murder in the death of her 11-year-old daughter, according to the San Diego County Sheriffs Department. Thats how this continues. Taylor Peyton, Andria Donovan and Jaycee Peacock, three of the plaintiffs in the civil lawsuit, alleging inappropriate sexual conduct, harassment and battery, described their experiences with Soledad House. ICWA is a federal law that prevents the unnecessary removal of indigenous children from their homes by public and private agencies. So sad breaks me that the church did not take any action when notified by the biological parents. Refers to: THE ROCK CHURCH, Complaint filed by MCWILLIAMS, JASON LEVINE-COSBY. However, California law permits local agencies to release them in cases of child abuse death. The Rock Church issued this statement to NBC 7 Thursday through spokesperson Mei Ling S. Starkey: "While these accusations are very concerning, none of the alleged misconduct took place on property owned or managed by the Rock Church or was committed by anyone under the authority and control of the Rock Church. Adopted by abusive parents. Case Details Parties Documents Dockets. He denied the allegations in the pending lawsuit and released the following statement: At the end of January 2014 a female resident with mental health issues alleged that while she lived in a facility other than ours that one of our principals imposed himself on her in a sexual manner. 2019-02-07, Harris County Courts | Contract | Would rather have members of the Church of Satan babysit my kids than anyone who falls for a megachurch. DocketOrder on Court Fee Waiver (Granted in Whole) filed by MCWILLIAMS, JASON LEVINE-COSBY. "He made me his property, I was his property," she told the courtroom. Proof of Service (of demurrer, memorandum of points and authorities, declaration, proposed order) filed by THE ROCK CHURCH. In opposition to those teaching for filthy lucres sake (Tit 1:11; 1Ti 6:5; 1Pe 5:2). McCormack also served as the ministry leadership program coordinator for the Rock School of Ministry, according to a Google Search cache of the Rock ministry website. McPherson then directed people to the churchs website, which posted this statement: "We are aware that arrests have been made as a result of the investigation by law enforcement concerning the death of Arabella McCormack. The lawsuit alleges nine causes of action, including negligent supervision, sexual battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, sexual harassment and fraud. We categorically deny this allegation. Leticia McCormack was an ordained elder at The Rock Church, an evangelical megachurch in San Diego. Sambrano said he reported suspected child abuse to staff at the Rock Church and urged them to investigate. Probably someone in hr or public relations. In fact, she volunteered in a number of capacities in various organizations, including a law enforcement agency. Rock Church - San Diego, CA Weve got to take Romans 13 seriously! Their attorneys did not speak to reporters and did not respond to requests for comment late Thursday. It should be noted that none of the women who have made these allegations against Mr. We are so sorry that their family and friends are experiencing this unimaginable loss and pain," the church said. . San Diego, CA 92106 619.226.7625 (ROCK) Visit Point Loma San Marcos El Cajon Chula Vista City Heights Oahu Watch Message Archive Current Series . The church recently made headlines because an ordained elder at the church has been arrested and charged with torture and murder in connection with the death of . McPherson serves on the ARC Lead Team. Keep doing this Ms. Roys! Florey and Sambrano also say theyve received a report from the state indicating that Arabellas school contacted CWS four times in 2018 with allegations Brian McCormack abused Arabella on campus. 2009-06-17. A church spokeswoman told NBC 7 that Aarabellas biological mother spells her name with two As, but that she was registered at the Rock as Arabella. Rarely, if ever, is the public made aware of the reasoning behind the District Attorneys Offices decision not to file charges in a case, Margarito Angeles Vargas, 46, is accused of hitting 19-month-old Annaleeh Rodarte the evening of Sept. 24, 2022 on Redwood Street near 40th Street, Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceSign Up For Our NewslettersSite Map, Copyright 2023, The San Diego Union-Tribune |. DocketOrder on Court Fee Waiver, filed by MCWILLIAMS, JASON, on 10/10/2019, has expired. Hillsong is known for . Its unimaginable what happened, and we are praying for healing for all of those involved. Her name appears as Arabella in court records. She told us the Rock Church did not have any involvement in the fostering or adoption of Aarabella or her sisters. DocketAmended Complaint dismissed with prejudice as to Kaiser, Divina . Would you consider making a tax-deductible donation to help our journalists continue to report the truth and restore the church? Like McCormack, Adella Tom and Stanley Tom were charged with child abuse and torture. Recent Hillsong whistleblower documents show that Hillsongs alleged celebrity preachers scam didnt just enrich Brian Houston, founder of the global megachurch, with, Jimn Kyles of Anchor Bend Churchan Association of Related Churches (ARC) megachurch in Texasrecently urged his congregation to give more money because, Disgraced megachurch pastor Jeremy Foster this weekend posted a video on Instagram apologizing for the adulterous affair that led to his resignation, Never surprised at what is reported about mega churches. No one left our program except 1 girl who immediately relapsed. The Rock Church plans to become a major tenant of the East County Performing Arts Center in El Cajon, but some expect major hassles if the mega-church moves in. In Matthew 18:10, Jesus said: See that you do not despise or think less of one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven [are in the presence of and] continually look upon the face of My Father who is in heaven. (AMP), Part of the Jamieson Fausset and Brown Bible Commentary on Titus 1:7. Im not even kidding. STARTEX POWER*DBA* ET AL. The parents said the surviving children had to be hospitalized and were suffering from an electrolyte imbalance that occurs when feeding is reinstated after severe malnutrition. Adoptive mother, grandparents charged in 11-year-old's death. After that incident, Florey said she was required to come to a state-provided visitation center for all her visits. Shameful! 000 attendees. August Hunter sued San Diego Rock Church on Aug. 21, in Superior Court. We are in communication with a law firm specializing in libel and defamation issues and we are considering our options., Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. If you were involved at all with him youd have to know. Aarabella was pulled out of school after the girls were adopted, and all three girls were homeschooled. Note: ministers are not merely Church officers, but Gods stewards; Church government is of divine appointment. By continuing to use this website, you agree to UniCourts General Disclaimer, Terms of Service, Miles McPherson says fmr. The law firm hired an investigator who did an extremely thorough investigation and turned their findings back over to the law firm. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. The statement said detectives noted signs of possible child abuse during their investigation. Why he a 19-year veteran of the Border Patrol killed himself and whether he was involved in the child abuse is unclear, Steffen said. Its also bewildering because there were so many background checks that were done, McPherson said in an address to his congregation about McCormacks arrest on Sunday. Watch newscasts from FOX 5 San Diego, KSWB Channel 5. Because the children denied any abuse, the cases were dismissed, the parents say. People worship during a service in 2017 at Hillsong Church in New York. Keep in touch with Julie and get updates in your inbox! Peyton, a heroin addict, took part in the program for approximately four months beginning in September 2013. Our hearts go out to each of them. Our company is a high profile target in our community and has its share of people who dislike us. San Diego Rock Church Pastor Breaks Silence on Former Church Elder Toward that end, the site requires that people use their full name when commenting. Officials said they did conduct a criminal investigation involving David Powers and one female. Despite scandals, Hillsong maintains 3 California churches - Los Pastor Miles McPherson speaks to congregants at the Rock Church in San Diego, California, on Nov. 13, 2022. We also reached out to Child Welfare Services (CWS) to ask specifically about Sambranos and Floreys allegations but did not immediately hear back. The Rock Church is committed to spreading Pervasive Hope in San Diego and beyond. Filed By: MCWILLIAMS, JASON (Plaintiff), Request to Waive Court Fees filed by Kaiser, Divina. not given to wine(See on 1Ti 3:3; 1Ti 3:8). Help keep The Christian Post free for everyone by making a one-time donation today. steward of GodThe greater the master is, the greater the virtues required in His servant [Bengel], (1Ti 3:15); the Church is Gods house, over which the minister is set as a steward (He 3:2-6; 1Pe 4:10, 17). Give - Rock Church Good luck with that. They also seem to hire people with issues. Here's What to Know, Michael J. The Rock has not seen the lawsuit and therefore cannot comment further.. According to their website, "together they are focused on equipping the body of Christ through speaking in ministries and churches in area of healing and impartation. Rock Church Buys Old Strip Club, Vows to be Good - NBC 7 San Diego This case was filed in San Diego County Superior Courts, San Diego Central Courthouse located in San Diego, California. Meanwhile 1 little girl dead and her sisters also showing signs of abuse. A lawsuit has been filed against San Diego Rock Church Academy, alleging that three young girls who attended the school were molested by one of their . DocketCase assigned to Judicial Officer Trapp, Randa. Returned Mail (NOTICE OF STATUS CONFERENCE 08/19/20 IN C-69; NO MAIL RECEPTACLE) filed by The Superior Court of San Diego. And so, we would just ask that you would pray for everybody involved. Aarabellas two younger sisters, ages 6 and 7, were hospitalized for several days. The accuser added that Garca stole her innocence and that she believed he was God. Shortly after Arabella died, her father, Brian McCormack, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent, died by suicide in front of deputies who made contact with him near the family's home, the sheriff's department said. Fox Doesn't Believe He'll Live to Be 80 as He Battles Parkinson's Disease, 25-Year-Old Makes $200/Hour Without a Bachelor's Degree: I Work Less Than 6 Hours a Day', Nathan Fletcher's Accuser Speaks Publicly for First Time Since Filing Lawsuit, Powers would grab Peyton's buttocks during group prayer in support group meetings, Powers would squeeze Donovan's chest so that her breasts were pushed together, David and Tina Powers would have sex in their bedroom with the door open while women in the program were staying in their home, Peacock said Powers would often ask her to wear sexier clothes, Peacock and Paul claim Powers would enter their rooms without knocking, Powers entered Pauls room after her shower, hugged her and pressed his groin into her body, Powers would call Grayson into his office where he would run his hands up and down her body and embrace her, pressing his genitals against her body, In January 2014, Tina Powers approached Paul at an independent 12-step program and begged her not to speak about her husbands conduct. sdrock.com Rock Church | San Diego CA When the Rock first learned on Monday of the allegations against Mr. No one left our program except 1 girl who immediately relapsed. Rock Recovery Ministry has no operational authority over ABC Sober Living. Just shows that the authorities need to do their due diligence, regardless of the religious credentials of the applicants. How this case wasnt determined to be severe boggles my mind. Just hours after she died, investigators say Aarabellas adoptive father, a U.S. Border Patrol agent, took his own life. In addition to the murder charge, McCormack faces three counts of willful cruelty to a child and three counts of torture, as do her parents. Why is this happening so often? Court records show an anonymous plaintiff has also sued Looney and Rock Church this year for damages in civil court. Cancellation and Refund Policy, Privacy Policy, and Public Records Policy. Many other churches and even other recovery facilities refer clients to Rock Recovery.". We continue to grieve for Arabella and her sisters. 2009-04-24, San Diego County Superior Courts | Contract | These children dont have a voice, Gary, who knows why the biological parents of these precious children gave them up. McPherson spoke to the congregation on Sunday, telling parishioners, We want to pray for everybody involved. Get new articles and breaking news delivered to your inbox. Hes looking for favors. Soon enough, he was slapping my butt and walking into the room when I was naked, Peacock said. Sheriffs Lt. Chris Steffen has said Aarabella had suffered from severe levels of malnourishment and that her body had signs of bruising. Amended Complaint dismissed with prejudice as to MCWILLIAMS, JASON . 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Zalkin said he plans to file the complaint with the San Diego Superior Court on Thursday. Civil Case Management Conference rescheduled to 08/14/2020 at 09:50:00 AM in C-70 before Randa Trapp at Central. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. The church also extended its condolences and offered prayers for comfort and peace for those grieving. In the meantime, we extend our deepest condolences to all that are grieving and continue to pray for understanding and healing. Along with murder, she was charged with three counts of torture and three counts of willful cruelty to a child. The biological parents of the deceased girl told TRR theyve seen photographic evidence of horrific abuse, including starvation and torture. The Sheriff's Department Homicide Unit confirmed the investigation in a statement to TRR.The statement said detectives noted "signs of . Rock Church is formally associated with ARC, the Association of Related Churches, and Pastor Miles McPherson and his wife, Debby, are on the ARC Lead Team. The Rock Church, located in Liberty Station at 2277 Rosecrans Street in Point Loma, is home to over 18,000 people in San Diego that attend church services at one of The Rock's five campuses or watch the online broadcast.
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