United in prayer //
A coalition of groups welcomed the homeless and others last Saturday to a communitywide faith event, Cookouts for Christ, on Willis Road in South Side. The free event, which featured food and music, also offered testimony by ministry leaders of how Christ turned their lives around from drugs, hopelessness and despair. Joining in prayer at the cookout are, from left, Beth Hextall; Sondra Stephens; Marvin Williams, associate pastor with Grace Alive Ministries; and Jamie Lombardo. The event was sponsored by Christina Perera Ministries in partnership with Harvest Renewal, Dwelling Place and A Place of Miracles Café.
