Family Redemption Plan Outreach Program Empowers Metro Atlanta Community
Nathanael Gracia, D.Min., South Atlantic Conference family ministries director, led a transformative initiative aimed at empowering families in the metro Atlanta area. The Family Redemption Plan Outreach Program was held at West End Church in Atlanta, Ga. The event blended family education with preaching the Gospel to generate positive change within the community.
The comprehensive program equipped more than 100 families with essential tools and knowledge vital for fostering healthy familial relationships. Through a series of workshops, seminars, sermons, and activities, attendees were immersed in teachings addressing critical aspects of family life, including effective communication, parenting skills, mental health awareness, and child development.
The outreach program went beyond imparting knowledge; it extended a helping hand to those in need. More than 85 families benefited from the distribution of diapers, a gesture that underscored the program’s commitment to addressing tangible needs within the community. The spiritual impact of the initiative was profound, with numerous individuals finding redemption and more than 30 being baptized into the faith.
Acknowledging the collaborative effort that made the program possible, Gracia expressed gratitude to the church leadership for supporting the initiative. West End Church played a pivotal role by providing educational materials for children and resources for workshops, while also offering essential items such as food, clothing, and toiletry supplies to families in need. Patrick Carter, D.Min., senior pastor at West End Church, and his team will be providing continuity of support for the newly baptized members.
The success of the program was amplified by the dedication of seminar presenters Melvin Preston, Curtis Fox, Jean Richard Desir, and Jeffane Bernadin.
Ron Smith, D.Min., Ph.D., president of the Southern Union Conference, was a sponsor of the initiative, and Calvin B. Preston, president of the South Atlantic Conference, was instrumental in facilitating its execution. The collective effort of all involved parties not only empowered individual families, but also fostered a sense of unity and solidarity within the metro Atlanta community.
South Atlantic | July 2024
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