Delores D. Manyama Tribute

The first time I met Stephen and Dee Manyama was in NYC at a friends ordination. Stephen and Dee extended their arms of love and invited us to come and join their family in Birmingham.

On my first trip to their home, the sound of praise met me at the door. Dee was a worship warrior.

She deeply understood bringing heaven to earth. She constantly sang with the angels the unending hymn of praise: Holy Holy Holy is the Lord God Almighty, Worthy is the Lamb of God to receive all glory, honor, and power.

Two years ago when God defeated breast cancer in her life, she dedicated whatever time the Lord gave her to building the Kingdom of God.

Her daily focus was sharing the love and saving knowledge of Christ to all. Her stories of students set free from self hatred, suicide, anger, gangs and violence permeated every conversation I had with her.

Most of all I truly believe that the love relationship she shared with Jesus had become so deeply intimate the next step was for her to be joined with Him in heaven.

The Dance of Eternity is now celebrated in wholeness as she is wrapped in His loving arms. A wonderful example for all of us to follow.

To my dear Brother Stephen, Jaron and Malima, I love you and will walk beside you as we seek the Lord to fill us with more of Him and learn to live and celebrate as Dee gave us the template for life with Christ.

Love ya,
Di

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Hancock County Health Fair

The forecast for April 20th was 70% chance of rain, tornado warnings and thunder storms; however God had a different plan.  
The sun came shining through by 10AM, and the day was beautiful.  Not a cloud in the sky or a drop of rain to dampen the excitement of the second annual SOAR Health Fair.

The Health Fair is sponsored by SOAR, University of Southern Mississippi, United Jewish Communities, Hancock Medical Center, Hancock County Department of Health, Mississippi Nurses Association District 5, and Coastal Family Health Clinics.
 
The University of Southern Mississippi students did a phenomenal job preparing for the event.  The topics were extensively researched and well presented to the public.

Participants had the opportunity to have bone scans, glucose checking, circulation assessment, BMI and over 25 other health related topics were presented.  

Following the Health Assessments, all enjoyed a wonderfully healthy grilled chicken supper.  

Plans are already in place to repeat the event this fall. Check out our Memories section of our Web site for more photos from the day and other events.