Cheryl Jones got more than anticipated when she visited the Disciple Fellowship Christian Church in East St. Louis, Illinois.

 

During services on January 5, 2010, the church pastor laid hands on a parishioner who was then overcome with “the spirit” and fell backwards to the floor. In the process, the fallen church member knocked over another person, setting off a chain reaction in which others fell, including Jones, who claims those nearby landed on top of her.

 

The result was injuries to Jones’ head, neck, back and buttocks. She also lost consciousness.

 

Jones is now suing the church for $50,000 to cover the cost of medical expenses.

-Noel Brinkerhoff