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denied people entrance to the church and in some cases did it by physical contact. <ref>Christianity Today, November 8, 1993, v37, page 57</ref>  

denied people entrance to the church and in some cases did it by physical contact. <ref>Christianity Today, November 8, 1993, v37, page 57</ref>  

When people entered the church demonstrators gave out phony flyers said to be church flyers. In addition, the phony flyers were also put on automobile windshields in the surrounding area.<ref>http://www.baptistpillar.com/bd0204.htm</ref>  By 6:00 PM that evening a riotous conditions were under way and the rioters had control of the outside church property. <ref>http://www.baptistpillar.com/bd0204.htm</ref> The church asked the officer in charge several times to remove the protesters but the officer stated that things were completely under control and that police regulations and procedures prevented him from removing the rioters.<ref>http://www.baptistpillar.com/bd0204.htm</ref>   

When people entered the church demonstrators gave out phony flyers said to be church flyers. In addition, the phony flyers were also put on automobile windshields in the surrounding area.<ref name = "baptistpillar">http://www.baptistpillar.com/bd0204.htm</ref>  By 6:00 PM that evening a riotous conditions were under way and the rioters had control of the outside church property. <ref name = "baptistpillar"/> The church asked the officer in charge several times to remove the protesters but the officer stated that things were completely under control and that police regulations and procedures prevented him from removing the rioters.<ref name = "baptistpillar"/>   

Near the start of the church service a usher who placed himself to assist members to enter the church.<ref>http://www.baptistpillar.com/bd0204.htm</ref>  The church usher saw church property being destroyed and told an officer who turned away and ignored him.<ref>http://www.baptistpillar.com/bd0204.htm</ref>  The rioters recognized the usher as a member of the church and surrounded him so he could not move.<ref>http://www.baptistpillar.com/bd0204.htm</ref>  

Near the start of the church service a usher who placed himself to assist members to enter the church.<ref name = "baptistpillar"/>  The church usher saw church property being destroyed and told an officer who turned away and ignored him.<ref name = "baptistpillar"/>  The rioters recognized the usher as a member of the church and surrounded him so he could not move.<ref name = "baptistpillar"/>  

[[Image:Wicked.jpg|thumb|left|150px|The book ''When the Wicked Seize a City'' by Dr. [[Chuck McIlhenny]] recounts he and his church were terrorized by [[homosexuality|homosexual]] activists in San Francisco.]]  

[[Image:Wicked.jpg|thumb|left|150px|The book ''When the Wicked Seize a City'' by Dr. [[Chuck McIlhenny]] recounts he and his church were terrorized by [[homosexuality|homosexual]] activists in San Francisco.]]  

Below is a news release which describes the rioters denying people access to the church:

Below is a news release which describes the rioters denying people access to the church:

{{cquote|[[Chuck McIlhenny|Pastor Charles and Donna McIlhenny]] were refused entry by the rioters, and told they could not enter the building. The doors were completely blocked by the rioters. Pastor McIlhenny held on to Donna as they began to make their way through the mob who were shouting and screaming in their ears, "You will not enter this church." The rioters assaulted them, pushing and shoving them, seeking to keep them from the front door. One of them grabbed Donna's body, lifting her off the ground, and attempted to pull her back away from the entry. She stretched her arms out for help from a near by police officer who offered no assistance. Her son, seeing she was in trouble, pleaded with the officers to assist her. The officers appeared so overwhelmed by the rioters that they were unable to take control of the situation. Both of her hands were scratched (the skin was broken).  

{{cquote|[[Chuck McIlhenny|Pastor Charles and Donna McIlhenny]] were refused entry by the rioters, and told they could not enter the building. The doors were completely blocked by the rioters. Pastor McIlhenny held on to Donna as they began to make their way through the mob who were shouting and screaming in their ears, "You will not enter this church." The rioters assaulted them, pushing and shoving them, seeking to keep them from the front door. One of them grabbed Donna's body, lifting her off the ground, and attempted to pull her back away from the entry. She stretched her arms out for help from a near by police officer who offered no assistance. Her son, seeing she was in trouble, pleaded with the officers to assist her. The officers appeared so overwhelmed by the rioters that they were unable to take control of the situation. Both of her hands were scratched (the skin was broken).  

Finally, the church's caretaker grabbed her outstretched arms and pulled her through to the door, out of the hands of the rioters. As they made their way past the three police officers at the door, they were pelted by rocks, which also struck the window panes of the entry doors. Several members from Pastor McIlhenny's church also were accosted and had to flee to a side entrance. There they also found the entry blocked and had to remain outside until the riot police arrived and let them in the building. Pastor McIlhenny's son, Ryan and his friend were not able to enter the building. <ref>http://www.baptistpillar.com/bd0204.htm</ref>}}  

Finally, the church's caretaker grabbed her outstretched arms and pulled her through to the door, out of the hands of the rioters. As they made their way past the three police officers at the door, they were pelted by rocks, which also struck the window panes of the entry doors. Several members from Pastor McIlhenny's church also were accosted and had to flee to a side entrance. There they also found the entry blocked and had to remain outside until the riot police arrived and let them in the building. Pastor McIlhenny's son, Ryan and his friend were not able to enter the building. <ref name = "baptistpillar"/>}}  

The news release also describes the following:  

The news release also describes the following:  

A mother and her six year old daughter were told they could not enter the building.<ref>http://www.baptistpillar.com/bd0204.htm</ref> A rioter grabbed the six year old's arm while she was clinging to her mother and the rioter began interrogating the six year old girl.<ref>http://www.baptistpillar.com/bd0204.htm</ref> The mother and daughter finally gained entry into the church by passing through the rioters.<ref>http://www.baptistpillar.com/bd0204.htm</ref>  The child was terrified and began crying.<ref>http://www.baptistpillar.com/bd0204.htm</ref> The mother also had invited an elderly friend to the church who was refused entry by the group of rioters.<ref>http://www.baptistpillar.com/bd0204.htm</ref> Twenty minutes passed by before the mother was able to get her elderly friend into the church service.<ref>http://www.baptistpillar.com/bd0204.htm</ref> Many other elderly and children were terrorized by the rioters. One couple who regularly attended the church were hindered from entering the church by the rioters who had been moved to the sidewalk.<ref>http://www.baptistpillar.com/bd0204.htm</ref> When the woman of the couple entered the church she was so distressed that one of our other ladies at the church had to help her calm down.<ref>http://www.baptistpillar.com/bd0204.htm</ref> Another member stood across the street from the church and did not enter the church because of fear of being subject to physical violence.<ref>http://www.baptistpillar.com/bd0204.htm</ref>

A mother and her six year old daughter were told they could not enter the building.<ref name = "baptistpillar"/> A rioter grabbed the six year old's arm while she was clinging to her mother and the rioter began interrogating the six year old girl.<ref name = "baptistpillar"/> The mother and daughter finally gained entry into the church by passing through the rioters.<ref name = "baptistpillar"/>  The child was terrified and began crying.<ref name = "baptistpillar"/> The mother also had invited an elderly friend to the church who was refused entry by the group of rioters.<ref name = "baptistpillar"/> Twenty minutes passed by before the mother was able to get her elderly friend into the church service.<ref name = "baptistpillar"/> Many other elderly and children were terrorized by the rioters. One couple who regularly attended the church were hindered from entering the church by the rioters who had been moved to the sidewalk.<ref name = "baptistpillar"/> When the woman of the couple entered the church she was so distressed that one of our other ladies at the church had to help her calm down.<ref name = "baptistpillar"/> Another member stood across the street from the church and did not enter the church because of fear of being subject to physical violence.<ref name = "baptistpillar"/>

Some of the details of the September 19, 1993 event are disputed. Noah Griffin, a spokesperson

Some of the details of the September 19, 1993 event are disputed. Noah Griffin, a spokesperson