Rick Smith spoke at the Community
Service of Peace and Hope at Walter Bradley Park on Sunday.
Story and photos by Adrian Rudd; video report by Brittany Forte'
University of Kentucky School of Journalism and Telecommunications
Nothing but smiles, laughs, and ”Amens!” were exchanged
Sunday as congregations from six Midway churches gathered at Walter Bradley
Park. About 80 attendees graced the annual Community Worship Service of Peace
and Hope for an outdoor service and picnic as a way to remember the
tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001.
Kitty Wieschhoff, a member of Midway
Presbyterian Church, enjoyed the service with her dog, Daphne. |
Rather than focusing on the sadness and devastation of 9/11, the event is aimed towards spreading hope, love and positivity throughout Midway churches.
“We are here celebrating the hope and unity that He gives
us,” Mary Weese of Midway Presbyterian Church said in welcoming the combined
congregation.
Churches in attendance were Midway United Methodist, St. Matthew A.M.E., Midway Christian, New Union Christian, Historic Second Christian, and Midway Presbyterian.
Eugenia Johnson-Smith, a member of St.
Matthew's A.M.E. Church, filled her plate. |
Immediately following the service, the crowd enjoyed hot
dogs, hamburgers and socializing at the picnic.
As Jim Nance, a member of Midway Christian, simply pointed out, nothing brings people together better than food.
As Jim Nance, a member of Midway Christian, simply pointed out, nothing brings people together better than food.
Here's a minute-and-a-half video report on the service, from Brittany Forte' of the Midway Messenger:
MIDWAY SERVICE REDO from Al Cross on Vimeo.
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