Dr. Enola Mosley, a 42 year educator with the Bulloch County Schools, delivered a powerfully encouraging keynote message at the annual MLK Prayer Breakfast benefiting the Bulloch County NAACP Youth Council.
After a few years break due to COVID the breakfast was held at the Williams Center on Saturday, January 14, 2023 on the GS campus in which a capacity crowd attended. The MLK Prayer Breakfast serves as the kickoff for a weekend of events honoring the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Mosley shared how Dr. King's impact and legacy has grown stronger in his death than maybe even in his life. She gave a highlight of his impact explaining how intertwined his journey was with biblical instruction.
"In the years after his death Dr. King remains the most widely known African American leader in this era," said Dr. Enola Mosely. "Why? A federal holiday, there is now a statue in honor of Dr. King in D.C., 110 schools and over 900 streets that carries his name around the world, both of the books written about Dr. King won Pulitzer prizes, he won a Noble Peace Prize, 1964 Civil Rights Acts and the 1965 Voters Rights act are just a few reasons we celebrate and honor him."
Communities produce families
"Communities produce families. In building on the foundation Dr. King laid down, communities gain power through unity, cultural awareness, action, goal setting, interacting, bonding, serving, praying and believing that all things work to the good for them that love God and are called for his purposes," said Dr. Mosley. "There is a difference in a neighborhood and a community. A neighborhood just exists, but a community lives. A neighborhood is bricks and motors, while a community is flesh and blood."
She went on to say Dr. King built communities who stood up, spoke up and lined up to move others. His life is a testimony that perseverance, diligence and the support of the community always pays off.
Watch the program below:
In the youth themed program, Kaleb Murphy and Ava Mincey, NAACP Youth Council members were the master of ceremonies for the program.
- The opening prayers was given by Imam Farid Ansari
- Taylor Frazier and Madison McCollar gave greetings from the GS and Youth NAACP
- Grace by Bailey Bergans
- Prayer by Father Jason Adams
- Reading by Kathy Skidmore-Hess
- Kamaria Mustafa and Landon Young gave the closing representing GS and Youth NAACP
- Reverend Wayne Williams gave the closing prayer
The newly formed Screven County Gamecock Gospel Choir performed two selections and undoubtedly stole the show at the program. These talented performers were a wonderful addition to the program.
The event was catered by Annette McCray with A Touch of Class Catering.
MLK Community festivities
There are three more public events honoring Dr. King.
Monday, January 16, 2023 at 2:00 PM the MLK Parade downtown
Monday, January 16, 2023 at 3:00 PM a Community Service and Celebration at Elm Street Church of God