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FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE TARGETS YOUTH VIOLENCE AT “POWER IN CommUNITY Events” FEBRUARY 21-24

Indianapolis, IN…….Youth violence has been escalating in the greater Indianapolis area over the last year. Faith, Hope and Love plans to unite the community during several Power in CommUNITY Events which will offer seven different opportunities for the community to get involved and make a difference.

A Leaders’ Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, February 21 at the Ritz Charles in Carmel featuring Byron Alston, who will share his story of transformation from Gang General to Christian leader. He is the founder of Save the Youth. The luncheon is for business, government and church leaders who are interested in hearing how individuals can join together to transform hearts and transform the city.

A Prayer Breakfast to pray for unity and peace in Indianapolis will be held Thursday, February 22 beginning at 7:30 a.m at the Artsgarden. Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson, members of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police and community leaders will be on hand to outline the recommendations of the Crime Prevention Task Force.

A City Impact Seminar with Dr. Daniel Bernard, Founder of Somebody Cares Tampa Bay, will be held on Friday, February 23. Dr. Bernard will speak to pastors and leaders on the power of partnership between churches and businesses.

Power en ComUNIDAD concert will be held on Feb. 23 featuring Inspiracion. Juana Watson, Senior Advisor to the Governor on Latino Affairs, will be reading a letter from the Governor recognizing FHL’s efforts towards peace in our city.

The community is invited to join together for a 24-hour time of prayer and worship beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, February 23. The community is invited to come and go any time during the 24-hour period to participate in praying for our communities.

Saturday kicks-off with the Experiential Conference beginning at 8:30 a.m. Participants will be inspired by national and international speakers followed by a time to experience an outreach activity at one of several different ministries and organizations. Following the conference, FHL has partnered with the Indiana Ice for Faith, Hope and Love Night at Conseco Fieldhouse. A pre-game concert featuring Matthew West, a leading Christian artist, will begin at 3:45. After the concert, the Indiana Ice will host the Ohio Blue Jackets at 7 p.m.

FHL is a two-year old ministry with the vision to mobilize the resources of government, business and faith-based organizations to bring about positive change resulting in communities that love God and love their neighbors. Over 1200 volunteers joined in Faith, Hope and Love Week last summer participating in hundreds of different outreach projects in the greater Indianapolis area. For more information on Faith, Hope and Love or to register for any of the conference events, visit http://www.fhlinternational.org/ or call (317)372-0371.