Lets Talk About Impact Columbus!

Early last year during the 11:00 a.m., service on February 10, 2008 our guest speaker, Pastor Aubrey Fenton of Abundant Life Fellowship Church of Edgewater, New Jersey spoke to the congregation stating that God had given him a word for First Church that we were called to become God's Army.  He indicated that we were to begin a work to help improve our cities in a positive and Godly way.

As an immediate response to the word of God, Bishop Clarke gave an altar call to each of us to impact the city of Columbus. The congregation was asked to identify four areas in which we could affect change. The four areas identified were Economics, Family, Education, and the last category collectively, Youth and Crime. All were asked to come to the altar and sign up for the area in which they were interested.

Key ministerial staff assigned to lead each group:

Economics ~ Brother Ted Murdaugh and Rev. Dianne Langston

Education ~ "Sister C"  and  Sister YoLanda Lewis

Family ~ Rev. Nancy Jones

Youth/Crime ~ Pastor Jimmy Terry

Each leader contacted all of the individuals who registered. The first meeting of Impact Columbus was March 12, 2008. The teams formed and have met several times during the last few months. As we approach the one year anniversary of the Impact Columbus initiative, we will share with you the accomplishments of the Impact Columbus Teams.