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MLK worship service inspires moving forward
Members of the Daniels Sisters Gospel Singers of Lincoln sing during the Jan. 19 worship service honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Friendship Baptist Church in Lewes. Shown are (l-r) Kim Daniels, the Rev. Jeanel Starling, Roslyn Harris and the Rev. Cynthia Williams. DENY HOWETH PHOTOS
January 23, 2026
The Jan. 19 worship service honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Friendship Baptist Church in Lewes was the finale for the 38th annual MLK Celebration Weekend. The theme, “Moving Forward Amidst the Storm” reflects the message repeated by King – “By all means keep moving forward.”
The Daniels Sisters Gospel Singers kept the congreation elated while hearing from several readers and an inspirational message from the Rev. Jamaal Bivens.
Lower Sussex Youth and College Division of the NAACP student Kennedy Wilson orated on individual and communal purpose. Greg Fuller stirred the crowd with a solo.
The Rev. Cynthia Williams keeps the crowd moving during a musical selection.
Kendra Gainey leads the worship service, sharing stories of ancestors and hopes for the youth.
Doris Bivens, the Rev. Wanda Hopkins and Daniella Gainey sing along during a musical selection.
Janie Miller reaches around to hold her neighbor's hand.
Participants in the celebration were offered awards for their service. Shown are (l-r) Kim Daniels, the Rev. Cynthia Williams, Roslyn Harris, the Rev. Jeanel Starling, Ralph Gooch, the Rev. Wanda Hopkins, Greg Fuller, Doris Person and Kennedy Wilson.
The congregation reaches out to their neighbor during a prayer.
The Rev. Cynthia Williams is moved by the words of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., presented by the Rev. Jamaal Bivens.
Lower Sussex Youth and College Division of the NAACP student Kennedy Wilson shares a reading about purpose.
The Rev. Jamaal Bivens gives an inspiring sermon as the worship messenger.
The message by the Rev. Jamaal Bivens gets him heated up.
Members of the congregation are happy to celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The songs by the Daniels Sisters Gospel Singers have the congregation participating.
The Rev. Wanda Hopkins is moved to her feet while the Daniels Sisters Gospel Singers sing. Shown are (l-r) the Rev. Jeanel Starling, Roslyn Harris and Kim Daniels.
Members of the Daniels Sisters Gospel Singers of Lincoln keep the music flowing.
The Rev. Wanda Hopkins is moved during one of the messages during the service.
The Rev. Cynthia Williams is the musical accompaniment for the service.
Greg Fuller captivates hearts during his solo.
Members of the Daniels Sisters Gospel Singers inspire the crowd to participate.
Members of the Daniels Sisters Gospel Singers excite the congregation. Shown are (l-r) Kim Daniels, Roslyn Harris and the Rev. Jeanel Starling.
Doris Person offers a New Testament reading, as Kendra Gainey shows agreement on the passage.
The Rev. Wanda Hopkins reads an Old Testament passage.
Members of the Daniels Sisters Gospel Singers sing a capella. Shown are (l-r) Kim Daniels, the Rev. Jeanel Starling, Roslyn Harris and the Rev. Cynthia Williams.
The Rev. Wanda Hopkins shows the spirit during a message.
Janie Miller participates in a song during the service.
The worship service has the congregation on their feet.
Clem Jordan announces participation awards.
Janie Miller presents the Canticle of Love.
Posing for a photo after the service are (l-r) Sen. Russ Huxtable, D-Lewes; Janie Miller; Lt. Gov. Kyle Evans Gray; the Rev. Jamaal Bivens; Greg Fuller; Bernice Edwards; and Doris Bivens.
Ralph Gooch opens the service with a prayer.
Kendra Gainey leads the service.
