b"PROFILEPastor Haywards BlessingsP astor Gerald Hayward Sr. may not have any legs to walk but instead walks in Gods shoes.Its been a rollercoaster ride since my diagnosis for being diabetic at age 27. Now I am 55 years old. Most of the people in my family have diabetes. But I let myself go. I was athletic in school andthenaftergraduating,Ididnt exercise or do anything physically and becameobese,weighingalmost280 pounds, the pastor explains.He did get in shape for a while and got off of the insulin but after a couple of years let himself go again. He didnt take care of himself and ended up with astaphinfectionfromthediabetes whichcausedbothofhislegstobe amputated.PastorHaywardalwayshadaloveGerald Hayward Sr.fortheLordatayoungage.His mother was very active in the churchHe now focuses on his new church, and saw the gift in him to preach. RemnantRIsingMinistriesinAurora HesgraduatedfromManuelHighstarted back in 2016.School back in 1982 Whilehehasbeenthroughalot Later on, he first started preachinghealthwise,Godhasneverlefthis under Rev. Richard Lewis with Houseside.ofHopeMinistriesandlefttoworkIcantblameanythingIvebeen under Rev. Rayburn with ResurrectingthroughontheLord.EverythingIve BIble Ministries. been through was because of my own mistakes and my fault. But the Lord has taken what I have been through and turned it into his glory. As a black man,Iwenttoprison.Gotoutof prison and found a good job. Made a lot of money. But the Lord woke me up You've walked withone day and said stop chasing money and start chasing me.your legs for 55OneofPastorHaywardsfavorite scripturescomesfromLuke12:48: years. Now for theTowhommuchisgiven,muchis requiredrest of your life,My church it totally guided by the spirit of God. God told me when I lost you will walk withmylegshesaidyouvewalkedwith yourlegsfor55years.Nowforthe my legs rest of your life, you will walk with my legs,says Pastor Hayward who offers counseling and help to others in need.YoucancontactRemnantRising Ministries at 303-5074288.EDUCATIONBack to SchoolBy Sen. Rhonda Fields promise.HelpusLordtoraisethenextgenerationof young learners to take their places in our world tomorrow as teachers, engineers, lawyers, elected officials, business I t'sbacktoschool!Childrenallacrossthestatewillowners,professors,busdrivers,nurses,electricians, startschoolandreturntoclassrooms.Itismyprayerinnovators,preachers,doctors,authors,publishers, that every child has opportunities to learn in a supportivewriters, and more.environmenttogaintheknowledgenecessarytorealizeAswestepintoanewacademicyear,advancethe theirfullpotential.Here'smyback-to-schoolprayerforcelebration of diversity, end bullying behavior, and build teachers, leaders, parents and students. a culture of tolerance and respect. Refresh the spirit of inspiration and imagination in every classroom. May every Dear Lord today, child appreciate the magic of life. Help every adult, teacher, and parent to listen more deeply when they should.IaskforyourhelpaseachchildorteenbegintheLord, I pray for every child to become stronger readers, new school year. Open the heart of every teacher, staff,spellers,andmathematicians.Helpthemdiscovertheir and building leader to invest in each child's full uniquegifts and leave NO child behind. I pray fast against the spirit of depression and anxiety. Protect our children from violenceinschools,communitiesandintheirhomes. Surround them with the abundance of your love and cover Help them discover their gifts andthem with grace and mercy. Amen.leave NO child behind. Fredrick Douglas once said, It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.2 AUGUST 2019 BOCNEWS.com"