Community News

2012 Banquet Videos

Posted by Dr. Bill on Jun 4, 2012 in Community | 0 comments

This year’s banquet program at Mario’s Restaurant on May 24th was educational and inspiring from beginning to end. Thankfully Justin Ortiz, Executive Director and Producer at Generation News, graciously volunteered to document the event. Here are some clips from his video for you to be able enjoy the evening again if you attended or view for the first time to share our experience if you weren’t able to be with us this year. We start with Steve Hogan, Master of Ceremonies, introducing Dee Skelton who presented the ministry of...

His Branches 2012 Banquet

Posted by Dr. Bill on May 26, 2012 in Neighborhood, Youth Outreach | 0 comments

Watch the slideshow above for an overview of our ministries shared at last night’s wonderful Banquet of Blessing. Click the arrow in the player below while you’re watching the slides to hear the anointed message Rev. Cherry brought to our...

“Pro-choice” at record low

Posted by Dr. Bill on May 24, 2012 in Prayer | 0 comments

A new Gallup poll shows the number of Americans who consider themselves pro-choice has dropped to 41 percent, which is a record low in the United States. Compare that number to July of 2011, where 47 percent of Americans viewed themselves as pro-choice. The previous record low was in 2009 when 42 percent considered themselves pro-choice. Fifty percent of Americans now call themselves “pro-life,” the poll also shows. In analyzing the data, Gallup notes: Gallup began asking Americans to define themselves as pro-choice or pro-life on...

Doug and Cynthia

Posted by Dr. Bill on May 13, 2012 in Neighborhood | 0 comments

Congratulate them the next time you see them! Our good friends Douglas Smith and Cynthia Hobbs were married on May 12 in a lovely ceremony at the Adams Street Church of God by Faith, surrounded by family and friends. A rousing reception was held afterwards at The Diplomat Party House, and then they disappeared from sight! Doug counsels young men about the risks of STDs through our Embracing Options ministry and has recently become the leader of our Rochester Youth Outreach (RYO) program. Cynthia is becoming more active in our neighborhood...

Our Friend Pat Donohue

Posted by Dr. Bill on May 13, 2012 in Neighborhood, Prayer | 0 comments

  Mr. Beau the Clown, AKA Pat Donohue On May 9th our good friend, Pat Donohue, known throughout the northeast as Mr. Beau the Clown, suffered a heart attack and was pronounced dead at 3:55 pm at Rochester General Hospital. Pat Donohue entertained children and adults of all ages for nearly 36 years. His talent for encouraging laughter was only matched by his ardent attempt to make clowning “not scary.” He was a faithful supporter of our ministry, known to many in our neighborhood for his delightful performances at our annual Block...

Bike Clinic!

Posted by Dr. Bill on May 9, 2012 in Neighborhood, Youth Outreach | 0 comments

R Community Bikes (RBC) and the Arnett Block Association will be holding a neighborhood Bike Clinic in our parking lot at 350 Arnett Blvd this Saturday, May 12th, from 1-4 pm. We’re expecting a great turnout and will be giving away 15 reconditioned bikes in a free lottery to kids who come in eager anticipation. We’ll have 10 kids bikes and 5 teens bikes. Certificates will be available in case winners do not match sizes available. RBC’s expert volunteer crew of bike mechanics will also be on site with parts and tools to...

Arnett Library Music Series

Posted by Dr. Bill on Apr 17, 2012 in Neighborhood | 0 comments

Fusion Saxophone Quartet – Family Concert Series When: Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 1 – 2 pm  Where: Arnett Branch Library, 310 Arnett Blvd, Rochester 14619 Who: All Ages What: A free music program featuring the classical Project Fusion Saxophone Quartet from Eastman School featuring Dannel Espinoza, Matt Amedio, Michael Sawzin, and Matt Evans, with refreshments...

Arnett Library in the News

Posted by Dr. Bill on Apr 4, 2012 in Neighborhood | 0 comments

Arnett Library Music Series

Posted by Dr. Bill on Mar 12, 2012 in Neighborhood | 0 comments

Asbury Bell Choir – Family Concert Series When: Saturday, March 17, 2012 from 1 – 2 pm  Where: Arnett Branch Library, 310 Arnett Blvd, Rochester 14619 Who: All Ages What: A free interactive music program featuring the Asbury First United Methodist Church bell choir ensemble lead by Elizabeth Church, choir director, with refreshments...

Spring Newsletter

Posted by Dr. Bill on Mar 4, 2012 in Community | 0 comments

Reaching Out in 2012 This past year has been a challenging time of growth in our ministries, expanding on our base and reaching out into the community. Last summer we obtained our long-sought Operating Certificate from the New York State Department of Health, enabling to establish our medical ministry as a full-fledged Community Health Center, and this year we’re working diligently to strengthen these vital services. Embracing Options, our outreach to women facing a possible crisis pregnancy has expanded to include STD screening and...