Houston church raises money for 80-year-old veteran who was robbed and beaten in violent home invasion
CHANNELVIEW – A church in Houston came together to help an 80-year-old veteran who was robbed and beaten.“I saw this on Channel 2. When I saw it…it is like the Holy Spirit touched me,” Bishop James Dixon said.Lee Rooker lives on his own, he is disabled and cannot get around as much. He said he never thought someone would rob and hurt him, but he is thankful for the love and support he has received.On Sunday afternoon, members of the Community of Faith Church in Houston came together to sing, pray, and offer their blessings to Rooker.“This is love from God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit,” Rooker said.Last week, the 80-year-old Marine Corps veteran spoke only to KPRC after he was robbed and beaten during a violent home invasion.Rooker believes it was an inside job because the thieves kne...