CLEVELAND -- Area churches are involved in a program called "28 Days of Peace" in an effort to make Cleveland neighborhoods safer, NewsChannel5 reported.

"28 Days of Peace" is a no questions asked weapons drop-off program.

Pastors are hoping God and prayer will compel residents to give up their guns.

The most recent haul of weapons brought in by pastors to Second Ebenezer Baptist Church in Cleveland included a cache of rifles, handguns and semi-automatic weapons.

This is the first year for the weapons turn-in program, which has already netted more than 80 guns and ammunition of various types.

The pastors involved are passing out and posting fliers hoping to get more residents to turn in their weapons, WEWS reported.

“It's giving people in our community a chance,” said the Rev. A.L. Owens.

The Rev. Mark Olds said he believes that the program could work in cities across the country.

WEWS reported the churches are also working with Cleveland Clerk of Courts Earl Turner to offer amnesty on arrest warrants.

More than 4,000 nonviolent misdemeanor traffic and housing-court cases have been settled after people have decided to turn themselves in, WEWS reported.