From left: William Neely, George Hall, Leroy Pennerman, Robert Gibson, Joseph Lewis, Pastor Wilbur Outten, Pastor Karol Roache, Raoul Francis, Roosevelt Rolle, Gerald Rolle, Doyle Burrows Sr., Ivan Francis, Carl Ferguson. Missing from the photo are Rev Jonathan McMinns & Mr Dewitt Henfield.

The thirteen men honoured were, Rev. Jonathan McMinns, Dewitt Henfield, William Neely, George Hall, Leroy Pennerman, Robert Gibson, Joseph Lewis, Raoul Francis, Roosevelt Rolle, Gerald Rolle, Doyle Burrows Sr., Ivan Francis and Carl Ferguson.

Leader of the church’s outreach ministry, Pastor Karol Roache, said, “The list of men chosen is not an exhaustive list of the men worthy of honor from those communities at all, .however the men we honored weremen who were recommended by the neighborhood association, men who serve the community in some way, men of good report, good models in the home and the community”.

Speaking on behalf of the men that were honoured, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Doyle Burrows Sr., said, “On behalf of the men, I wish to thank Pastor Outten and Assistant Pastor Roache and the entire Freeport Bible Church Membership for recognizing these men in the neighboring community. Most of the men had never received any kind of recognition in their entire lives and were very surprised that someone took note of their contributions to their community. Each of the honorees has and continues to play a very significant role in their neighborhoods and is known by the residents and throughout the community. Their unselfish acts of kindness and heroisms are their traits that are done from the goodness of their hearts and not for any recognition at all. It certainly was a joy working with Pastor Roache and the committee members. This was the spark needed to revitalize the ‘Know Your Neighbor Association’. We have committed ourselves to partner with the Church in this and future endeavors. We look forward to galvanizing our efforts for making our community a role model of what a Godly Neighborhood should be”.

This was one of a few activities that members of FBC held for their neighboring communities this month. On Saturday June 06^th, they did a refurbishment of C.A. Smith Park and on Saturday June 13, there was a community fun day on the park where the residents of the communities were treated to food and fun. There were basketball and domino tournaments, lots of fun and games for the children and entertainment was provided by the church’s Children’s Dance Ministry. Nurses from the Public Hospital Authority, who are members of FBC, were also on hand conducting health screenings. This coming Sunday, June 28^th is being dubbed, “Community Connection Sunday”, as residents of the church’s neighboring communities are invited to worship at FBC in their 9:30 a.m. service. During the service awards will be presented to the winners of the tournaments held on the community fun day.

The vision of FBC is, “Love God, Love People and Serve the World”. Their weekly service is on Sunday mornings at 9:30. Pastor Wilbur Outten is the Senior Pastor.