Groups brought together in faith, fellowship
Published 4:32 pm Saturday, October 29, 2016
- Cindy Griffin Morrisey, back, poses for a photo with her grandchildren Hailey Grifin-Pratt, left, Alexis Griffin and Briannah Griffin-Pratt at Kingdom Dominion Church during their harvest fest on Saturday. The church partnered with Linda’s Lighthouse ministry. Mary Meaux/The News
A partnership between Kingdom Dominion Church and Linda’s Lighthouse organization brought community members together in faith and fellowship with a helping hand to those in need on Saturday.
Upbeat gospel music poured from sets of speakers as children played and snacks were plentiful while inside the church patrons were able to receive a free winter coat and a haircut.
“We believe there is a strength in partnerships and when the community comes together we become stronger and help more people,” Pastor Janice Milo said. “We need a firm camaraderie so we can start building the community. It requires all of us to come together to build. That’s my belief. No one person can do it alone. It takes all of us together.”
Linda’s Lighthouse was created in memory of Linda Griffin Lucas who was a supporter in the growth and “flourishment” of the Port Arthur community, according to their mission statement.
“Linda’s Lighthouse is about empowering youth and helping senior citizens and I’m wholeheartedly behind the cause and about empowerment,” Milo said.
Ashford Garner, right, gives Derek Starks a haircut.
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A group of tables were set up in the church foyer were patrons came through and found a free coat in their size. They had a chance to snap a photo while holding a special “frame.”
The family of Cindy Griffin Morrisey, Beinda Griffin, Hailey Griffin-Pratt, Alexis Griffin and Briannah Griffin Pratt took turns with the photo opportunity while down the hall Ashford Garner was busy giving Derek Starks, 12, a haircut.
Ethan Brown, left, poses with Chester Moore of Kingdom Zoo and a Columbian red tail boa snake.
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Just outside the church doors Chester Moore of Kingdom Zoo ministry was showing a Colombian red tail boa, which is nonvenomous, to Ethan Brown, 4. Kingdom Zoo is part of a nonprofit children’s ministry that seeks to teach children about Christ through His creation. The focus, according to the website, is on spiritual and wildlife education through media, encounter based programs and mentoring.
“It feels great to be here,” Moore said as children of various ages came up to see the snake. “We love the pastors here and theya re personal friends. We always have a wonderful time with the kids here and at Kingdom Dominion Church.”
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