‘Hope,’ for Springfield as churches, civic leaders join to help Haitians
Florida pastor Keny Felix, far left, and a delegation from Florida enjoyed a meal at a Haitain-owned restaurant in Springfield, Ohio, on a mission trip to meet with Southern Baptist, other evangelical, city and community leaders to discuss outreach to Haitian immigrants there. Members of the Florida delegation include, second from left, south Florida civil rights attorney Marc Brumer, Senior Pastor David Eugene of Haitian Evangelical Baptist Church in Miami, and Patrick Jules, senior pastor of Bethel Evangelical Baptist Church of Fort Lauderdale. Submitted photo
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (BP) – Springfield can rise above the bomb threats and vitriol suffered since the city was thrust into an unfavorable spotlight on the Sept. 10 presidential debate stage, Florida Pastor Keny Felix said after collaborating with diverse Springfield leaders.