(This article will appear in an upcoming issue of The Christian Index.) “One Hundred Men in Black” was the theme on Black Male Awareness Day on Sunday October 29th at St. John CME, where Rev. Arthur S. Green is the pastor. The worship service was inspiring, and over 100 men were in attendance.
Mr. Robert Jones, Jr., lay leader of the church, served as the worship leader, with many of the men participating in leading the worship. The music was rendered by the St. John Male Chorus, and the Arlington Church of God Male Choir.
Pastor Green spoke from the subject, "A Hair Cut at the Wrong Barbershop." His message was centered on the life of Samson and he stressed how important it is for men to be the wonderful men that God created. Pastor Green said, "When there are more women than men in worship on Sunday, we are getting our hair cut at the wrong barber shop. When the emergency cards at our schools list the mother and say 'father unknown,' it is a hair cut at the wrong barber shop." He encouraged the men to be proud of who they are, to cherish their heritage and trust God in all things.
Mr. Russell Neal, Ronald Shaw and Alexander Cagle, outstanding men in the Akron community, were honored during the service. Over a period of 12 years, some 100 men in the Akron community have been honored by the church for their dedication and commitment. Mr. Anthony Corbin, who is the director of the Ministry to Men at St. John, said, "It is our goal to meet the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of our men so we can serve God, our families and the community in a more excellent and powerful way." It was a powerful day and a wonderful way to kick off our ministry to men.
Reported by Thelma Bronner
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