The Mississippi Link Newswire
The Second Annual Governor’s Leadership Prayer Luncheon and Summit is set for April 5, at the Jackson Convention Complex, 105 East Pascagoula St. in Jackson.
The luncheon is designed to pray for the governor, lt. governor, U. S. senators, congressional delegation, statewide elected officials, the Legislature, the Mississippi Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, justice court judges, county, mayors and municipal elected officials.
The day is broken up into two parts: the summit from 8:30-11 a.m. and the luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The focus of the summit panel discussion will be “Passing on a Better Legacy of Race Relations to the Next Generation.”
The summit will include an opportunity for attendees to share their perspective with others at their table.
Event panelists are: Dr. Alfred Rankins, president of Alcorn State University; Dr. Roger Parrott, president of Belhaven University; William LaForge, president of Delta State University; Dr. William Bynum Jr, president of Mississippi Valley State University and Dr. Mark Keenum, president of Mississippi State University.
During the luncheon, leadership of Mississippi will be recognized and prayed for by Robin Robinson, Marcus Thompson and Candie Simmons.
Neddie Winters, president of Mission Mississippi, said, “This year we are focused on leaving a better legacy for future generations. I do not want to pass on the issues of race, that my generation struggled with, to my grandkids.
“Mission Mississippi is working hard to create opportunities for healing and reconciliation. I want to invite all Mississippians to be at this event – to share their perspective and to help be a part of creating a better legacy.”
Individual tickets are $50 and event sponsorships are available for $2,000, $1,000 and $500.
For more information and to purchase tickets visit Mission Mississippi’s website, www.missionmississippi.org or call (601) 353-6477.
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