ACLC’s Prayer Breakfast for February took place in the famous Founder’s Church of Religious Science in downtown Los Angeles. The breakfast, with its theme of Celebrating Black History Month with a Spirit of Peace and Unity, drew around 80 clergy, who heard the keynote address by Rev. Dr. Jerome Fisher of Little Zion MBC of Compton, California. Dr. Fisher described himself as the "brother", not just friend, of Dr. E. V. Hill. He testified to the "great work" of Rev. & Mrs. Moon to bring together all denominations in fellowship and teach God’s view on the family of humanity."

Our event started with the invocation by Dr. Nicholas Benson and the readings from 1Corinthians 13 and "Family Relationships are the Basis of Heaven", an excerpt from True Father’s speech in Washington, DC last year, done by Rev. Walter Millsap and Rev. Courtina Reid. The program continued with a Blessing prayer and a wonderful breakfast prepared by volunteers. The ACLC ministers themselves had invited nearly 50% of the guests this time; increasingly they are taking a large role in the hosting of the meetings and bringing new contacts.

A very talented singer named Camisha Michaels sang a medley of gospel song favorites that moved the crowd. Following her performance, Melanie Masters, an opera singer and very talented young lady, amazed and delighted everyone with her rendition of several more traditional gospel songs.

The spirit and atmosphere soared and it was just the right time to show the 5-minute introduction video for the upcoming Hollywood Bowl Easter Sunrise Service. April 16th will be the 85th anniversary service and the first in the newly renovated Hollywood Bowl. The hope is to fill it to capacity, 17,500 in box seats. Back in 1936, 35,000 attended just sitting on the dirt and weeds of the natural amphitheater valley floor. For the past 18 years one person has been the director and producer for the event, Ms. Norma Foster. She has become such a great inspiration for our local ACLC movement and now encourages us to work with the Hollywood Bowl Easter Sunrise Service Association.

Following the inspiring video clip and Ms. Norma Foster’s appeal to volunteers, Dr. Jerome Fisher began delivering his keynote message. He told the story of "American History" from the view of a man who experienced first-hand persecution of black Americans. But his message was very upbeat. He illustrated his experience with the story of Joseph, the son of Jacob and Prince of Egypt. Sold as a slave and mistreated by his brothers, he recognized the hand of God in the things which he suffered. "Like a university education in the realm of heart," he explained about the task of forgiving and helping those who had personally come against him. He also spoke of the need to go beyond prejudice in considering the work of Rev. Dr. Moon. Dr. Fisher is widely respected in the community and has in the past been called to open the session of the United States Congress in Washington, DC with prayer. Guests were also invited to attend the Unification Worldview Seminar and to join ACLC as members.

The clergy were very inspired by the event. One minister of a small church even decided to sponsor the airfare for an American Indian couple to attend the Middle East Pilgrimage. This level of giving amazed me. Truly a day to remember, and a starting point for greater victory ahead.

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