Muskegon, Michigan
conducts reconciliation
program

MUSKEGON, Michigan—This year as a substitute for a Black History program, the multi-ethnic Muskegon church, pastored by Sam Butler, put on a reconciliation program instead.

As she has each year, Arlene Becken invited her family members to be hosts for the program. Eighteen family members attended.

Arlene’s two nieces, Kila Hubbard and Demeasha Nelson, gave reconciliation speeches. They said that although Martin Luther King dreamed of reconciliation between black and white, their dreams were for reconciliation between all races and nationalities.

Arlene’s sister, Sefionia Becken-Hubbard, said that although she wasn’t a member of the Worldwide Church of God, she appreciated how the church members, the pastor, as well as the assistant pastor, Norm David, had been there for her family throughout the years. She sang two solos: "Lift Every Voice and Sing" and "Amazing Grace."

Arlene’s brother, Anthony Becken, sang a solo of "Let Me Feel You, Lord, to Know That You Are Real."

Arlene concluded by saying that although we may desire reconciliation, we know that true reconciliation will come only when Christ returns.

The program concluded with Mr. Butler giving a sermon on the extent of God’s love for us.

 
Sam & Denise Butler         Norm & Diane David

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