The Blessing Center Church Presents Community Block Party
Photo Courtesy of: Kimberly Cooper
The Blessing Center Church hosted a block party celebration for the community of Moreno Valley with free food, a huge yard sale, and live music.
Photo Courtesy of: Kimberly Cooper
Church members and other event visitors take a peek at the items for sale at the event’s yard sale.
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A yard sale presented items from antiques to classic vinyls.
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The “Prayer Wall” was made for anyone who had a request for prayer, either for themselves or for others.
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From left: Katy Sperry, Intern-Pastor Cornelius Agung, Pastor Lazaro Santiago and wife Pastor Marguerite Santiago, and Pastor Daniel Kitheka came together last weekend, along with various other pastors and visitors from throughout both the local area and internationally.
Photo Courtesy of: Kimberly Cooper
Musical group Soteria performed live worship and praise songs.
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Volunteers and The Blessing Center Church members handed out free gift bags of food and school supplies to families.
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Roxanne Helbling and Pastor Daniel Kitheka grasp each others hands and laugh joyously before describing the Community Block Party celebration.
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From left: Roxanne Helbling, Pastors Andrea and Haroldo Arévalo with son Aaron Arévalo, and Judi Newbold were all enjoying themselves, seeing their community and church come together for the festivities.
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Pastor Haroldo Arévalo said, “I am so grateful for the turnout today and for the fact that we can be of service to all in the community while having fun in a safe environment. It is a great way to bring our neighborhood together and connect with everyone.”
October 3, 2013 at 08:59am. Views: 153
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