By Darrel Wheeler, Contributing Writer
Celebrating their 100th year anniversary Homecoming family reunion last weekend for three days of worship, fellowship, and reminiscing, this very important event was hosted by Bishop J.A. Blake Jr. and Lady Dorothy Blake.
On Friday night, gospel music, praise, prayer, shared memories, joy, and an old-fashioned fish fry set the tone at the historic building’s special occasion.
”My mother used to bring me here since I was a little kid. I’ve been coming here for almost 70 years, praise God,” Greater Jackson Memorial member Cleo Williams shared. ”Tonight was a special experience and I know the next two days will be the same.”
Inez Murphy shared similar comments when asked about this Centennial celebration last Friday.
“This was really nice, and I’m looking forward to Saturday and Sunday. I will be here celebrating with family and friends, this has been my place of worship since I was five years old, and I’m in my 50s now, God be the Glory.”
Greater Memorial Fountain of Life Church of God in Christ, on 3805 Ocean View Blvd, continues to honor the past, inspire the present, and pave the way for the future.
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