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Anti-alcohol and Drug Rally spreads through Georgetown streets
September 5, 2013
The Rev. Tony Neal of Booker Street Church of God tells the story of his dark past while inspiring others to take a clean path. BY DENY HOWETH
The Everlasting Hope Ministries of Booker Street Church of God held its 20th Annual Community Anti-drug Rally and March Aug. 17 through the streets of Georgetown, ending at the Georgetown Apartments. Hundreds of children and adults chanted and sang songs of hope and chanted anti-drug slogans. Area ministers joined in the rally offering prayers and support to the cause.
The Rev. Tony Neal of Booker Street Church of God tells the story of his dark past while inspiring others to take a clean path. BY DENY HOWETH
Russell Collins joins the march to the rally with a banner and a sign. BY DENY HOWETH
Travis Smith carries Markel Sampson, 3, on the route with hundreds of marchers. BY DENY HOWETH
Natalie Carter, 8, and Darlene Collins stand in the parking lot of the Georgetown Apartments during the rally while the Rev. Tony Neal sends out an invitation to everyone to join them at Booker Street Church for food fun and fellowship. BY DENY HOWETH
One of the signs offering alternatives to drugs. BY DENY HOWETH
Town residents and area ministers joined in the march along the route. BY DENY HOWETH
Karen Major carries a flag that reads Released from Bondage. BY DENY HOWETH
Complete with a banner, a loud speaker and a crew of hundreds, Booker Street Church members chanted "Say no to drugs, say yes to God" and sang spiritual songs. BY DENY HOWETH
