On October 13th we gathered at the Fairfax Place for our District 6 Interfaith Prayer Breakfast. This is a beautiful new retirement center established by a longtime supporter of our movement and Ambassador for Peace, Mrs. Ethel Pye. Currently her son is director of the center. Mrs. Pye, 90 years young, was with us for our spirited morning program.

After the invocation by Rev. Joel Lindstrom we started the delicious breakfast. Next, announcements were shared and our Second Gens sang "Higher Ground." Elder Edward Walton, who just returned from the Ocean City conference, was emcee this month. Evangelist Anita Wilkins, also returning the day before, gave us a beautiful and strong report from the conference and shared her realization about God and Divine Principle.

After a brief video presentation on Ambassadors for Peace, Elder Walton presented a powerful ACLC membership drive, stating the necessity of having this important organization as he reminded us of the recent tragic high school shooting that happened in Cleveland.

The keynote speaker, Elder Kim Parker of Zion Pentecostal Church, gave a dynamic and heartfelt message emphasizing the importance of the family and repeated the motto of ACLC many times, encouraging all of us to go forward with faith, no matter what may come against us.

It felt as if God were speaking directly to us through this high-spirited pastor. Uplifting closing remarks were given by Ambassador for Peace Rickey Barksdale, who just returned from the conference as well. He also shared a message from Dr. Thelma Johnson, our District 6 co-convener. Three family church flags were presented. We ended with a fine benediction by Elder Parker.

Each prayer breakfast is unique. Every time we find that God is giving us a special message. This month, it was connected to the dining room at Fairfax Center. We originally reserved the small chapel meeting room in the building, which holds only 20-25 people. However, at the last moment, the large room upstairs became available and the staff set up for us there.

The larger room holds about 100 people and is beautiful and bright. We had only 19 people this time; however, with our dynamic ACLC ministers who just came back so energized from the conference, the spirit opened up and became very high and it was as if many more people were with us. We’re confident that many spirits were attending and were glad to have room for them all! Everyone felt the importance of going forward with faith and joy.

A special thank-you goes to our Second Gens for their attendance and help with so many important tasks.