from FREEDOM WRITER to motivated readers

What a mountain-top experience! Whiz Kids volunteers and their guests were truly blessed to hear Manny Scott, Freedom Writer. His touching story was the keynote address of a wonderful evening at the Natinal Cowboy & Western Hertitage Museum. Tonight we gathered to honor the Oklahoma City heroes who are changing lives by tutoring in City Care's Whiz Kids program. Some 780 volunteers from 48 churches work weekly with 575 students in 21 inner city schools.

Manny retold the story of his childhood; one of hopelessness. On two different occasions single individuals cared enough to intervene and believe in him. He was one of Erin Gruwell's students featured in the Paramount movie "Freedom Writers."

The program also included Gov. Brad Henry and CityCare founders Larry and Masie Bross. "Santiago's Story" informed and inspired us with a local story of a young Hispanic with big dreams - thanks to his Whiz Kids' tutor.

For more information about the Whiz Kids Program or information on becoming a tutor, please contact Masie Bross at masie@whizkidsok.org, or by phone at (405) 232-3232. I found this link to their website: http://www.whizkidsok.com/t14-Home

We need more heroes! Can you help save a child? gary

What an Example!

We are so blessed to have Sister Norwood! What, you don't recognize that name? Oh, I'm sorry, I mean Flossie, a charter member of this fellowship of believers.

The church family at South Walker has had its share of Godly saints. But none have been more encouraging than Flossie. For years she has lived with cancer and pain. Sunday after Sunday she has willed her failing body to make it to worship service. Her sweet smile and loving words often divert the attention back on you. Oh, yes, she is quick to credit her Lord.

Thanks, Flossie, for teaching us

how to live the Christian Life.