The justice team of Parkway United Church of Christ envisioned and created a somewhat different Christmas nativity in front of its church building this year. The group reflected on the statement in the birth story of Jesus of Nazareth in the Gospel of Luke “(she) laid him in a manger because there was no room for them in the inn.” The sign above the scene asks “Is there room for all?”
Last month, members of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Incorporated-Beta Lambda Chapter, distributed books to students from the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club.
The holiday season can be a tough time for a family when funds are tight. COVID-19 has placed many Forsyth County residents in this trying predicament. But thanks to Rasheeda Shankle and Honorable Youth Inc. (HYI), some struggling families will have something to smile about Christmas morning.
Ensuring the success of the next generation is not just a goal for Antonio Stevenson, it is a way of life. His work with at-risk youth has made a tremendous impact in the community.