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A community in mourning: Prayer service held in Covington to honor young victims

By Echo Day on September 27, 2023

In a show of solidarity and faith, members of the community gathered in Frazier Park Wednesday to invoke the power of God and seek protection over Covington in the wake of several recent tragedies. Led by passionate speakers, the prayer vigil emphasized the importance of seeking divine intervention and surrendering individual will to a higher purpose.  The service honored Tamya … [Read more...] about A community in mourning: Prayer service held in Covington to honor young victims

Greater St. John M.B. Church asks street to be renamed for late pastor T.J. Lewis

By Echo Day on February 10, 2017

On Tuesday, Covington’s Public Works committee was presented with a request to rename one of its streets in honor of a recently-deceased pastor.  The members of Greater St. John Missionary Baptist Church penned a letter to the mayor’s office requesting Shelton Street, on which the church is located, be changed to T.J. Lewis Street. “The name change is significant as it serves … [Read more...] about Greater St. John M.B. Church asks street to be renamed for late pastor T.J. Lewis

Helping the Community: St. Luke constructs community resource center

By Echo Day on May 27, 2007

[metaslider id="8475"] Back in 1880, founding members of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church had a vision. They wanted to purchase land for the sole purpose of constructing a church and/or school and to be a vital part of the community. One hundred and twenty-seven years later their dreams have finally come true. The current members of the church have built a $1 million … [Read more...] about Helping the Community: St. Luke constructs community resource center

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