b'Denver Mayor Hancock Hosts Reception & Concert w/ Patti LaBelleT heHon.MichaelHancockthe VIP guests in attendance.hostedhundredsofconstitu- Ms.PattiLaBelle,alegend entsandsupportersatafreeandaward-winningsingerand Thank You concert at the Denveractorwastheheadlineartist, BotanicalGardens,Wednesday,andthrilledtheaudienceasshe June28,2023.Theeveningwasdeliveredextraordinaryoldand filled with heartfelt tributes, greatnewmusic.Mr.ShedGarrett,a foodandbeverages,atouchofDenver native and national actor/sadness,andhugeamountsofcomicopenedtheconcertwith gratitudetoMayorHancockforhis relatableside-splitting style his legendary and successful lead- ofhumor.Theprogrammetthe ership during the past 12 years. Avaried expectations of both young distinguishedanddiversecrowdand older guests.of community and business lead- Hon.WellingtonWebband ers heaped praise and admirationMayor Hancock both served three onHancockforhisaccomplish- consecutive terms12 years- as mentsandvisionforthecityofDenver Mayor but could not seek DenverandpeopleinColoradofourth terms due to existing term and beyond.Hon. Mike Johnson,limit legislation.DenverMayorElectwasamong GMDMA Membership Reception Denver Masons and Daughters of Isis worship at New Hope Church with graduating studentsChildren & Youth Day at New Hope Baptist ChurchT he Children and Youth of Newopening given by Samia Lennon. ARollinsasthechoirsangsoftlyPastor of New Hope Baptist Church HopeBaptistChurchbroughthush came over the engaged audi- Say the Word. Then came a big- wasvisiblepleasedasheoffered parents,familymembers,friendsence as young Iyah Hallcy steppedgersurpriseasyoungEvangelinetheCalltoDiscipleship,asthe andcongregantstotheirfeetforwardanddirectedthechoirEwingintroducedher17-year- Choirsangvictoriously,Because yearning for moreinspiring musicinsingingTheHighestPraise,oldsisterJosephineHaywardofWhoYouAre,withsoloists andwordsinWorship,Sunday,withsoloistsDominiqueMorrisastheGuestSpeaker.AftertheAerika Morris, Giulianna Monroe-June 11, 2023.With clarity andand Javel (Paris) Radway. SermonicSelectionPsalm34,Tuilefano,andIyahHalcyGreat confidence,thepreparedchil- By now, the children and youththe high school senior and speakerwork and tributes to Mrs. Moham, drenandyouthtookchargeofarefullyengagedintheirpre- elevatedtheworshiptoanevenJoyce Smith, Phyllis Chapman, Mr. worshipandunleashedtheHolysentationsandtheaudiencewashigher levelas shedeveloped theDarrinSmith,Rev.BenSanders, Spiritontoeveryoneinthesanc- captivated by their delivery.Thethemeoftheday,TikTok,TheMr.CharlesMathis,andDeacon tuary.They were fired up begin- Occasionwasmasterfullydeliv- Time is at hand.Hayward spokeRandellSimmonsfortheirlove, ning with the praise and worshipered by Gianni Monroe Fisher, fol- with conviction as she challengedpatience, time and guidance given team members Shakur Lawrence,lowed by the choirs glorious rendi- theyoung and old to press beyondtotheChildrenandYouththat Aralya Washington, Noah Mayfield,tion of Keeps on Making a Way,fear and uncertainty with the fullattend New Hope Baptist Church. Kaden Mayfield and MarQuaviousunder the direction of their prima- assurance that nothing and no oneThespecialdayandrelatedpro-Robinson.The Scripture Romansry choir leader Mrs. Karen Moham.canderailourprogresswhenwegrams providing activities and wor-8:31, 35-39 was read with powerThencametheAltarPrayerbyask and know that If God be forshipexperiencesareopentoall byMaHaveReynoldsandJavelJaniyaFisherandtheCallforus, who can be against Us? Rev.children and youth without mem-(Paris)Radway,followedbytheOfferingbyZiaandChaunceyEugene M. Downing, D. Min. Leadbership requirements.BODY OF CHRIST NEWS JULY 2023 follow us onfacebook 21'