RICHMOND — I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.

Rev. 22:13



Freedom Fund Banquet

“Insuring Our Future Through Participation” is the theme of the annual Freedom Fund Banquet of the Richmond Madison County Branch of the NAACP tonight, Oct. 27, at the Armed Forces Reserve Center at the entrance of the Blue Grass Army Depot.

John Johnson, executive director of the Kentucky Human Rights Commission, will be the guest speaker for the banquet which starts at 6 p.m. in the center, 233 Battlefeild Memorial Hwy. (US 421). Local NAACP Youth Scholarship recipients will be recognized.

Cost for the buffet dinner is $ 25 each. Tickets are available from branch officers or by calling (859) 544-1390.



NAACP monthly meeting

The Richmond/Madison County Branch of the NAACP meets on the first Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 302 Francis Street, Richmond.



Celebrate Red Ribbon Faith Day

On this Sunday, Oct. 28, as a part of the National Red Ribbon Week, the Faith Task Force of Madison County asks the Madison County faith community to join in the commitment and educational efforts to make our county “drug free.” As a symbol to denote this day, please provide red ribbons to members of your congregation or display one large red ribbon. The red ribbon pays homage to all men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in support of our nation’s struggle against drug trafficking and abuse. The Rev. Robert R. Blythe is Faith Task Force chair. W. Lloyd Jordisonis vice-chair.

 

Men and Women’s Day

Sunday, Oct. 28, at 3 p.m., the Richmond Predestinarian Baptist Church will celebrate Men and  Women’s Day. Dinner will be served. The Rev. Floyd Ballew and congregation of Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church will be special guests for worship at 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and fellowship with us. Host pastor is Elder Raymond Walker.

 

Peytontown Men and Women’s Day

 Sunday, Oct. 28, the Peytontown Baptist Church will celebrate its men and womens day, the guest for the morning worship service at 11 a.m. will be Rev. Mervin Johnson. The afternoon guest at 3 p.m. will be Rev. Alvin Farris Choir and Congregation of Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church, dinner will be served. Chairpersons Dec. Calvin Mitchell and Sis. Bernice Campell.

 

Pastoral anniversary

Sunday, Nov. 4, at 3:30 p.m., the congregation of Concord Predestinarian Baptist Church invites everyone in the community to join them as they honor a servant of our most high God, Elder Anthony Phelps Sr., and First Lady, Sister Margaret Phelps. Special guests for the afternoon will be Rev. Floyd Ballew, choir and congregation of Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church. Dinner will be served and everyone is welcome. Host Pastor is Elder Anthony Phelps Sr.

 

Country Ham Breakfast

Saturday, Nov. 3, 7 a.m to noon, everyone is invited to a country ham Breakfast at First Baptist Church, Francis St., Richmond. The breakfast is hosted by the Men’s Fellowship. Rev. Robert R. Blythe, is the pastor. For additional information, call the church at 624-2045. $6 per plate.

 

Serving others, uniting people

Saturday, Nov. 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. everyone is cordially invited to Soup Day at First Baptist Church, 300 Francis St., Richmond.

 The theme for the missionary project hosted by the church’s Children’s Fellowship is “Love: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8.” There will be free food, fun and fellowship as well free coats and other winter clothing. Rev. Robert R. Blythe is host pastor. For more details, call 624-2045.



Free-lunch ministry

Every Thursday, from noon to 3 p.m., Saint Paul AME Church, 437 Francis St., Richmond, serves a free lunch to all who come.

“This is an ongoing, weekly ministry to serve the hungry, the homeless and feed anyone who walks in our doors,” says Pastor William R.T. Hale.

Also, our Free Lunch Ministry will be open and active, Thursday, Nov. 22, serving Thanksgiving Dinner from noon to 2:30 p.m.

www.saintpaulrichmond.com



Upward Bound Ministries

Teen Turning Point:  is an intervention and prevention program for teens identified as at risk for academic failure, substance abuse issues, and potential judicial interaction.

• Is your teen experiencing trouble at school? (suspension, truancy, grades)

• Does your teen display defiant or rebellious behavior?

• Has your teen had problems with the law?

Register your child online at www.upwardboundministries.org

Teens with defiant and rebellious behaviors, substance abuse, or potential judicial interaction issues needs this program.  Our goal is to improve the health and well-being of teens in Madison and the surrounding counties, specifically addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Other Ministry Components:

Turning Point: is an intervention program for adults with addictions and compulsive behaviors issues.

Cope:  supports parents, spouses, grandparents or family members who are affected by the addictions and compulsive behaviors of family members or friends.

Lifeline: is drug awareness and prevention that is telecast once a week to Time Warner Cable’s viewing audience in Richmond and Berea.

For more details about Teen Turning Point, contact Darnell Hill, Executive Director/Founder, at 986-1650 or TTP Coordinator Brad Reynolds, 200-1632.  We are located at Church on the Rock 1049 Richmond Rd, Berea, KY.



Special note

To all churches and civic organizations: To place your church or civic activity in this column, please send all information at least one week in advance via the U.S Postal Service. The new address is: Church & Community Focus, 715 Bonanza Rd Richmond, KY 40475. E-mailed announcements should be sent to: anthonyphelps45@yahoo.com and all announcements must be received by 6 p.m. on the Tuesday of the week you wish your announcement to appear in the newspaper.



Until next week

May the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ stay fresh in your mind and in your heart. Until we meet again, may God bless you.