This month’s prayer breakfast was held at Fairfax Place, a family-owned nursing home founded by 89-year-old Mrs. Ethel Pye, a supporter and friend of our movement since 1985. She was with us that morning, which was also St. Patrick’s day.

It was a cold and snowy day in Cleveland, yet we were warmed up quickly as we entered the room where our wonderful variety of friends gathered. Old and young greeted and hugged as we began. Rev. Joel Lindstrom gave a beautiful opening prayer, and Rev. Bruce Biddle offered words of welcome. Testimonies expressed many grateful hearts. Sister Denise Burton, who came with her mother, aunts, and children, spoke of how wonderful it was to be there together though they are of different denominations in faith.

District 6 ACLC Co-convener Dr. Thelma Johnson read the Message of Peace, in union with the 6th World Peace Tour, and the words of hope were well received. Speaker for the day, Dr. Melva Dorsey of Early Church, was introduced by our MC, Elder Walton. Dr. Dorsey went recently to Japan, Korea, and Lebanon during the 4th World Peace Tour. She spoke with spirit and wisdom on the theme of the "Power of Love". Her message embraced all of us in God’s love. A Blessing Ceremony was led by the Biddle and the Dorsey couples. Elder Walton read ACLC goals and objectives, and Rev. Dorothy Burton closed the meeting with a beautiful, tearful prayer.

It was beautiful to see our friends, so many nationalities and ages, sharing casually and joyfully afterwards. The chaplain of the nursing home greeted us and showed interest in attending a future meeting.

We sometimes hear of families that struggle because members are of different faiths or denominations. But today I think I saw how through ACLC there is a way to unite a new family that can be one under God. I think that God saw today our group of 24 different children playing and sharing peacefully in the "Fairfax Sandbox". Aju!

Thank you, everyone.

Sister Keiko Biddle

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