Revival set over weekend for Havre, Box Elder

A famous gangster-turned-pastor is bringing his message to Havre and Box Elder this weekend, a previously scheduled appearance that takes on new meaning with the shooting deaths of two men in Box Elder March 28.

“Gangster Preacher” Isaiah Blancas will hold revivals Friday and Saturday starting at 6 p.m. each night at Set Free Ministries in Havre, 740 Second St., and Sunday at 2 p.m. at Chief Cornerstone Baptist Church, 15602 Road 319 South, Box Elder.

G.B. Bruce Meyers, a chaplain and former state representative, said Blancos presents an anti-gang and anti-drug culture lifestyle and message to...