The Christian Journal, Bronx NY – International Central Gospel Church celebrated its annual Friends and Family Day on Sunday August 9 2015 at the Bathgate Playgrounds.
Every year, the International Central Gospel Church, observes July, as its ‘Spiritual Emphasis Month’. During this period, members of the church all over the world, Fast, Pray and Seek the Face of God.
Spiritual Emphasis Month is a time of Renewal, Transformation, Empowerment and breakthroughs.
ICGC Dominion Temple in the Bronx is finding new ways to engage and serve the community.
They follow up the fasting period with a celebratory day, Friends and Family day of which they invite the community to celebrate with them.
The event provided health screenings and educational programs to surrounding neighborhoods. As a result, hundreds of individuals have the knowledge to make positive health and wellness choices.
This year’s event was sponsored by CSS Pharmacy located at 2043 Grand Concourse, Good Life Pharmacy located at 2366 Grand Concourse, GIG Pharmacy Located 3405 Jerome Avenue, Rite Health Pharmacy located 3885 Broadway in Manhattan and Saint Barnabas Hospital also located at 4422 Third Ave, Bronx, NY 10457.
They provide health initiatives, education and resources to benefit the community. These include health assessments, blood pressure screening, Blood glucose check, Dental Screening by Saint Barnabas Hospital and referral for community service opportunities.
Reverend Prince Nyarko the resident Pastor in an interview with The Christian Journal said it was an opportunity for the Church to evangelize and share Christ to the Community and bridge the gap between the church and the community. He thanked the community for their support.