b'T heInternationalCaribbeanandAfricanFaith-BasedLeadership Conference (CAFBLC)voted to present it\'s 2022 "Presidential Award," and also "Lifetime Achievement Award" to Bishop Acen Phillips (pictured abovewithwifeDr.LaQuillaPhillips)duringtheirAnnualGalaatthe National Press Club in Washington, DC on Sept 29. The CAFBLC held its annual conference during the 52ND Annual Congressional Black Caucus FoundationattheMainConventionCenter.TheHonorable(s)former Denver Mayor Wellington E. Webb and First Lady Wilma J. Webb attended both the CAFBLC Gala and Congressional Black Caucus. Dr. Syl Morgan-Smith, Pastor Reginald Holmes, Pastor Thomas Mayes, and Colo. Senator Rhonda Fields lead a LoveFest of some close friends desiring to congratu-late and support Bishop Phillips. They wanted to ensure that he had a trip of a lifetime, which was both spiritually fulfilling and a joyful family reunion time with his wife of 65 years. The Philips were joined at the DC Gala by various family members including their children and grandchildren.Syl Morgan Smith,Communicator and Community Leader, was one of the first African American television news anchorwomen in Colorado. She was a weather forecaster, sportscaster, television talk show host, newspaper editor, and popular radio announcer and newscaster. In 31 years, she honored more than 450 individuals and organizations for excellence in Christian and com-munity service, as the Founder and President of the Colorado Gospel Music Academy & Hall of Fame. She served on many boards of directors including Children\'s Hospital, First Interstate Bank, and Metro Denver Urban League. At New Hope Baptist Church she serves as an ordained deacon and member of the Majestic Praise Choir. R ev Dr Jacques preaches power sermon at New Hope Baptist Church . God dont want your stuff! He wants youF riends and gospel music lovers came from far and near to celebrate Rev.HaywoodHobbs78thgloriousbirthdayinagospelmusic extravaganza concert that together longtime friends, favorite songs and fond memories. Minister Nathan Black and Lady Kelli Jones Roberts summoned national and local members of Hobb\'s former group, "Our Father\'s Children." Additionally, there was a Birthday Mass Choir from variouschurches,groupsandstates.Theattendancewasexcellent, music superb, voices melodious, and the Holy Ghost took center stage.R ev Dr Otis Moss,III- Sr Pastor of TrinityUnited Methodist Church Host Pastor Randolph West and Pastor Dwayne Moore praised Hobbsin Chicago (President Obama\'shome church) will preach 2 nites for his unparalleled work as their Minister of Music then and now. Liveonly in Revival Thursday and Friday, Oct 20-21, 2022. Reception fol-long, be in good health, and prosper Rev Hobbs. Thank you for 65 plus years of serving God, and your community lowing Thursday might worship Everyone is invited2 OCTOBER 2022 BOCNEWS.com'