February Highlights!

Black History Month

"There is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it."

--Amanda Gorman, Youngest Inaugural Poet in US History

Weekly Fellowship

Online/Phone Sunday School(weekly) 8:30am - 9:15am

In Sanctuary & Online Phone Sunday Worship (weekly) 11:00am

Tuesday Truth Seekers Weekly Bible Study 7:15pm - 8:15pm

Wednesday Prayer (weekly) Online/Phone 7:15pm - 8:15pm

For Online/Phone Services

access: call: 1(712)432-3900

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Holy Communion February 2, 2025

In Sanctuary & Online Phone Sunday Worship (weekly) 11:00am

For Online/Phone Services

access: call: 1(712)432-3900

passcode: 137891#

February 14, 2025

Happy Valentine's Day

Pastor J introduces Black History Guest Speaker

Carolyn Fennell, Guest Speaker

Carolyn Fennell is an experienced business executive and community leader in Central Florida. Her professional experience includes over four decades as an executive in Public Affairs and Community Relations at Orlando International Airport where she was responsible for the airport's highly recognized public art collection program and community engagement events. In addition, her leadership role included media relations, crisis communications and external information. She also initiated an annual poetry showcase exhibit program at the airport.

Her professional journey spans being a publicist at Walt Disney World, working in production at ABC News in London, and holding board community leadership roles across Central Florida in cultural and community organizations.Her activities in business and the community include serving as former Chair of the Metropolitan Orlando Urban League, the Federal Reserve Bank Board, Jacksonville Branch and board membership in several art, hospitality and cultural organizations.

Following her goal to advocate, mentor, and support personal and community development and success, Fennell is the recipient of diverse community and industry awards, including the Central Florida Boy Scouts Whitney Young in 2024, Airport Council International Dean Emerita of Airport Communications, Winter Park Chamber Woman of Influence, Central Florida Hotel Lodging Association's Charles Andrew Memorial Award, Orlando Business Journal Business Woman of the Year and Central Florida Association of Black Journalists Global Achievement Award. She is a frequently requested public speaker for civic, conference, and community events.

With extensive international experience, Fennell has lived in the United Kingdom, Asia, and the South Pacific and continues to pursue international travel adventures. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Florida A&M University and has undertaken further studies at Queen’s University, Northern Ireland.

Committee Chair: Carolyn Fennell- Arts and Cultural Board Member - City of Orlando

The Challenges, Our Excellence and Our Influence

"... I am indeed honored by today's opportunity. Let me thank you for this wonderful invitation to dare to speak to you today, to even be in the pulpit where my mother, the founder of this church, an influencer for so many. I was sharing early when I saw the drama, my mom started so many events in the church; from the steppers to the dancers to the choir... she had a vision.

Our history is based on a vision. I feel special that you allow me to share some of my thoughts on Black History Month.

We must focus on the challenges, our excellence, (we have to remember how excellent we are). We are people of influence. How do we move forward in continuing in our purpose of being Black and Christian to excellence.

"A Change is Gonna Come"

Carolyn's Nuggets

"Being in the Room Can Make a Difference!" (it is not about just having a seat at the table)
"It is important to draw from the activities in our lives."
"The first person through the door gets bloody, then the herd can come afterwards. The first plow through the boulders so the next generation walks on the steppingstones."
"Tell our story to the young people."