Greetings to the people of Chester County everywhere! This is a new week, and we have only one more full week left in January. Let us give thanks to the Lord for all He has done for us because this is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!
On Monday, Jan. 19, many of us enjoyed a day off from work and school in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. I hope you were able to take time to relax, enjoy moments with family and friends and reflect on why we honor Dr. King and what he stood for here in the United States of America. On Sunday, Jan. 18, a wonderful celebration took place at Chester County City Hall. Mayor Terry Bell, other elected officials and members of the community gathered to help keep Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Dream alive. Aja Douglass did an outstanding job singing the National Anthem. She truly tore the house down! It was that good. Youths of all ages from our community proudly held American flags high and waved them in the air. It was absolutely phenomenal!
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Mass Choir, directed by Mr. Lewis Thompson, presented a powerful original song titled “You Were Right There.” The song reminds us that the Lord is with us through every season of life, whether we are facing the loss of a loved one, sickness, broken hearts, or other trials. This song touched so many hearts and reminded us that, no matter what we go through, the Lord wis right there. Lewis, thank you for sharing this powerful song with us. It truly was a blessing.
Mr. Leroy Woods delivered an outstanding performance of “I Want to Be Ready When Jesus Comes.” He sang from his heart, and it showed. The song was powerful and moving.
Pastor Vernon Brice, pastor of Kingdom Builders Christian Center, brought forth a wonderful message – powerful, meaningful, and straight to the point. He reminded us of the purpose of Dr. King’s mission here on earth and why the Dream is still so important today. He encouraged us to act on the Dream, to come together as one and to share the power we have within our community.
Mayor Terry Bell presented the City and County Proclamations to Dr. Jerry Woods and Mr. Carter Scales. Thank you to the committee, Dr. Jerry Woods, Mrs. Amanda Johnson and the MLK Mass Choir for all your hard work in making this program such an outstanding and successful event. A special thank you to Pastor Nicholas O’shield of The Next Level Church here in Henderson. It was an honor and a pleasure meeting you. The words you shared before the benediction were profound, especially your message about the importance of community. We pray the Lord will continue to bless you abundantly.
To everyone that did not attend, I hope you will attend the next one in 2027. It is not just for a certain group of people; it is for all of us to remember the “Dream.”
The Chester County Senior Center, located at 247 E Main St Henderson, would love for you to come and visit them. The center is open Monday through Friday, and there is always something exciting going on. There will be special events taking place during the month of February. If you would like more information about these events, please call 731-989-7434. They will be more than happy to provide details and sign you up as a member.
The Chester County Head Start is now accepting applications for three- and four-year-olds for the 2026–2027 school year. For more information, please call 989-2561 or 989-5111.
On our prayer list this week is Ms. Amie Croom. She is doing well, but please continue to keep her in your prayers. Let us also continue to pray for the safety of our children, teachers and families, the sick and shut-in, our military men and women who protect our country and the President.
To the people of Henderson, remember to patronize our local businesses. Let us do our best to support our own community.
If you live in the City of Henderson and have news to share, family updates, birthdays, anniversaries, announcements, or events happening in the city, please text me at 608-6132 and include the message “News from the City.”
LOVE YOU! HAVE A BLESSED DAY!
