Several local churches and community organizations will sponsor a free, public celebration honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Thursday, Jan. 23, at Friendship Chapel Baptist Church, 237 Friendship Chapel Road. This will be the 25th year of the celebration in Wake Forest.
Area residents are invited to attend the observance, beginning with a light meal at 6 p.m. followed by the program at 7 p.m.
The evening’s theme will center around one of Dr. King’s messages: “Only in the darkness can you see the stars.” In the spirit of the event theme, the Martin Luther King Committee is offering creative performance, writing and art competitions for students in Wake Forest and Rolesville-area schools.
Complete contest rules and information, along with the online contest entry form is available at http://bit.ly/WFMLKCelebration. The competition winners will be recognized during the January 23 program.
The celebration is organized by the Wake Forest Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee chaired by James Grant.
Local groups contributing to the celebration include the Wake Forest Human Relations Council, Friendship Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Heritage Baptist Church, Wake Forest Baptist Church and Kingdom Family International Church. Other supporters include Faith Tabernacle United Holy Church, Corinth United Church of Christ, New Bethel Baptist Church in Rolesville, Olive Branch Baptist Church, Wake Forest United Methodist Church, the Wake Forest Optimist Club and the Kiwanis Club of Wake Forest.
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