The letter was obtained by evangelic ministry Present Truth, which operates missions in Iran. The group also had the letter translated into English from the pastor’s native language of Farsi.

A thank you letter from Vice President of the United States Mike Pence to Pastor Ronald Freeman and the congregation of St. John Baptist Church in Opelousas.

Letters LETTER: Thank you for your service, Pastor Mes 'I am not a religious person at all but I always looked forward to your articles and the succinct way in which you imparted your pearls of ...