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PASTORS UNITE IN THEIR COMMITMENT FOR PEACE
DURING INTERFAITH PRAYER BREAKFAST IN CHICAGO
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
The International Day of Peace was a key feature in the
ACLC Pastors’ Prayer Breakfast on Tuesday, September 16
at Greater Green MB Church on the south side of Chicago.
The 112 participating pastors and guests arrived from
throughout metropolitan Chicago and represented a broad
range of denominations. The host pastors, Dr. James and
Dr. Jacqueline Porter, graciously welcomed everyone to
their beautiful church.
The program began with a musical prelude and
introductory remarks from Dr. A Harold White of True
Light Church Baptist who serves as the ACLC Co-Chairman.
Dr. Porter formally greeted all the participants and a
wonderful breakfast prepared by members of the church
was served.
After the meal, Brother Thomas Muhammad of the Nation of
Islam recited the “ACLC Statement of Purpose” which
defines the essential commitments of living as “one
family under God”. Three powerful representative prayers
for peace were then offered for the city and state,
nation and world. All the participants united their
hearts and minds with the spirit and content of the
prayers. The keynote message delivered by Dr. Samuel Day
of the Holy Bethel FBH Church emphasized the
responsibility of faith leaders to make good decisions
in using God’s blessings to build His Kingdom and world
of peace.
Rev. David Rendel, ACLC District Chairman, summarized
the significance of the International Day of Peace and
encouraged everyone to promote it in their churches. He
also announced an upcoming Global Peace Festival event
in Chicago during October which further advances the
objectives of the International Day of Peace Initiative.
Following the benediction, the participants exhibited
their empowered spirits as they joyfully lingered for
more fellowship before returning to their important
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