"We're Better together"
Mlk Celebration - 10 Days of Prayer - (January 8-17)
Once again it is the pleasure of the Church in Sacramento, California, to inform you that many church leaders city-wide have come together in an attempt to plan and prepare for the upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration to take place Sunday evening, January 18 at Capital Christian Center. On behalf of all of the pastors and church leaders that have taken part in the initial preparations, we would be honored to have you and your congregation attend this celebration at 5:30 pm. Thank you for your prayer covering for this event!
The theme for the celebration is “We Are Better Together.” At this year’s celebration in honor of Dr. King, Tynisha Mims, the 2006 recipient of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship award, will share the journey of her final year while attending William Jessup University.
William Jessup University will continue in partnership with the MLK Scholarship Committee as we seek to expand this scholarship opportunity for multiple students in the Sacramento region. The hope is that between all of the churches in this region, we will raise $10,000 a year towards the scholarship for some of Sacramento’s brightest and most gifted young people in the region. We are asking all pastors to receive a second offering between now and January 18, 2009. This will insure our participation in the education for future generations. Please bring the offering with you on January 18 to the celebration.
In regards to the order of service, the Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration choirs will provide music for the evening, and Dr. Cynthia James will be our keynote speaker. On the day of the event we are asking all pastors to meet at 5:00 pm in the Parlour for a time of fellowship and prayer. Refreshments will be served.
At our next planning meeting we will finalize all promotional material, including radio spots and all local TV affiliates involved. Two weeks prior to the event we will blitz the airwaves. Your attendance is welcome and desired. The meeting will be Thursday January 8, 2009 at Capital Christian Center at 7:30 am in the Board room. Please pray about joining us in this event and invite your congregation to participate in this year’s celebration, not only to honor Dr. King, but to pray for America and the direction God is taking our country. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please call 856-5690 ext. 224.
On behalf of the MLK Committee:
Pastor Sherwood Carthen
Senior Pastor, Bayside of South Sacramento
Pastor Samuel Gordon
Community Resources,
Capital Christian Center
http://mlkjrday.net/
Community • Unity • Empowerment
“We’re Better Together!”
