Living the Peace of God

Living the Peace of God:
Martin Luther King Day

GLENDORA, California—The Glendora congregation marked its seventh consecutive Martin Luther King Day and Black History observance Jan. 18 with a worship service attended by 125 people.

The worship service featured songs depicting the civil rights struggle of the 1960s, such as "We Shall Overcome" and "Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus." Walton Brown, who marched with Dr. King in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955, introduced a selection of readings titled "Dr. King’s Allies," showing the role various ethnic groups played in the struggle to end segregation.

8-Paul Sniffen, Glendora.jpg (27481 bytes) Guest speakers were Paul Sniffen, men’s ministry director for the Southwest region, and his wife, Leigh. "I find that men in particular have a great need for friendships in the faith and for being together with people of like minds," Mr. Sniffen said. "We are called to a ministry of reconciliation, and ministering to one another or to those who are hurting with personal problems is a big part of that."
Paul Sniffen

Mrs. Sniffen spoke about her experiences with conflict resolution on behalf of the Los Angeles City Attorney’ s Office that "there is conflict and division at all levels of human interaction today, not just racially." She exhorted the audience to "live the peace of God."

The Black Gospel Choir performed musical selections. Neil Earle.

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