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FIRST LIGHT CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Ministry of Racial Reconciliation

First Light Christian Fellowship was founded in February of 1996 by the Rev. Rufus Johnson and Betty E. Johnson, who shared a vision of a city-wide racial reconciliation experience in which people from churches throughout our community would join together to worship God and seek God's inspiration in overcoming racial conflict.
To share in our community's important reconciliation ministry, please contact Rufus and Betty at 319-377-9710 or EMAIL the webmaster. Many opportunities are available. Thanks for visiting our web site!

SIX POWERFUL ACTION STEPS to
BREAK DOWN RACIAL BARRIERS in YOUR CHURCH

1. Develop a friendship with someone of another race, with the intention of forming a friendship.
2. Encourage your pastor or congregational leaders to contact pastors of other races for pulpit exchanges.
3. Invite a church of another race to join your church in organizing an activity that focuses on relationship building. ( potlucks, plays, retreats, watching a movie).
4. Encourage fellowship with activities related to ethnic-cultural holidays (i.e. Kwanza celebration, Martin Luther King Jr. birthday)
5. Initiate a diverse community wide study circle program on race relations. Suggested material...Facing the Challenges of Racism and Race Relations. ...Study Circles Resource Center scrc@neca.com
6. Initiate special race reconciliation prayer meetings.
EXEMPLIFYING THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT

First Light Christian Fellowship received notification of the following 2010 awards for community and statewide racial reconciliation efforts:
NAACP Community Service Award
Heritage Legacy Organization - State Heritage Legacy Award
And, in 2009 First Light Christian Fellowship received the following social justice access to healthcare state awards:
American Cancer Society - Health Promotions Award of Merit
Comprehensive Cancer Control - Karen Packer Spirit of Collaboration Award
Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.
John 15: 4,5

First Light Values

There is one race -- the human race
Racism is contrary to God's will
The Church is commanded and empowered to overcome racism with God's love
As Christians, we are called to carry on the ministry of reconciliation, respecting the dignity of every human being
Institutions and policies that cause oppression must be confronted by the power of god's love.

First Light Ministry Opportunities
Worship Services
Education/Awareness Events
Youth Participation
Annual Picnic and Socials
Community Outreach Projects
Guidelines for Hosting
a First Light Worship Service
Because First Light Christian Fellowship is an interdenominational ministry of racial reconciliation, our worship services express the love of God and its reflection in our love for ALL of God's children. Hosting a worship service is a wonderful opportunity for fellowship with other Christians as we strive together to break down racial and denonminational barriers by sharing the love of Christ.
First Light is available to meet with you and assist in planning any element of the fellowship time and service.

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