
New Emanuel Chapel Baptist Church and Men of Action held a “Bridging the Gap Between Church and Community” empowerment day at the old Jonesville High School campus this past Saturday. The free event featured food, including hamburgers and cheeseburgers grilled by Randy Hair and Anthony Means, as well as games, a clothes closet, gospel singing and vendors. Charles Warner photo/Times
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Lois Glenn prepares to fill another bag with health awareness literature, school safety literature, pencils, pens and small toys. The bags were distributed to those attending Saturday’s Bridging the Gap Between Church and Community event in Jonesville. Charles Warner photo/Times
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A number of educational, medical and other institutions and organizations also participated in Saturday’s activities. They had tables in the old high school gym and handed out information on the services they provide. Charles Warner photo/Times
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Zay Means and Jacamon Beaty were among those attending Saturday’s event and collected their share of souvenirs to take home with them. Charles Warner photo/Times
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New Emanuel Chapel Baptist Church and Men of Action held a “Bridging the Gap Between Church and Community” empowerment day at the old Jonesville High School campus this past Saturday.