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Renewal Center Annual Gala – An Afternoon of Inspiration, Community, and Celebration.

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This year’s Renewal Center Annual Gala was an unforgettable evening filled with joy, reflection, and community spirit. Our center thrives because of the people who believe in the mission, and this event beautifully demonstrated the power of that shared commitment.

We were honored to gather with supporters, volunteers, community leaders, and friends who believe in renewal, hope, and transformation.

A Special Thank You to Our Amazing Volunteers

Our volunteers are the heart of the Renewal Center, and their dedication shined throughout the event. From arranging the space, greeting guests, preparing materials, and helping everything run smoothly, they made the evening truly special.

Special recognition goes to Chandler Picot, our first-ever male volunteer, for his outstanding contribution and dedication.

Thank you for serving with compassion, excellence, and joy. You make renewal possible every day.

Inspiring Speakers Who Lifted the Room

Judge Larry Archie

Judge Archie shared a heartfelt and motivating message about the importance of community support, dignity, and opportunity for every person. His words encouraged all of us to continue walking alongside those who are working to rebuild their lives.

City Council Member Goldie Wells

City Council Member Wells shared her passion for empowering the community and reminded us that real change begins with compassion and action. Her presence and wisdom added so much meaning to the evening.

Additional Speakers

We also heard from several Renewal Center supporters and community partners who encouraged us with their stories and reminded us why this mission is so important. Their presence highlighted the powerful network of community collaboration that fuels the Renewal Center’s work.

A Beautiful Musical Performance

Another memorable moment was a touching musical performance by a talented supporter whose voice brought warmth and inspiration to the entire room. Her song captured the spirit of hope that guides the work of the Renewal Center.

An Afternoon That Moves Us Forward

The Annual Gala not only celebrated what the Renewal Center has accomplished, it also strengthened our resolve to continue serving individuals and families with dignity and compassion. Each story, performance, and moment of connection reminded us why this work is so important.

Thank you to every attendee, volunteer, partner, donor, and friend who made this event meaningful. Together, we are building a community where renewal is possible for all.

Stay Connected

More photos and additional video highlights will be shared on our website and social media. We look forward to seeing you at next year’s Gala!

In Honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month October,2025

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Domestic violence impacts millions of people globally every hour of the day, on an annual basis. The sad thing is that it is increasing as it is being perpetrated from one generation to the next due to a lack of knowledge and wisdom. Domestic violence/sexual abuse is an over-arching term for brutality, and manipulation. It asserts dominance and control over another in an intimate and family relationships. It can take on many forms: physical, emotional, psychological, sexual assault, using children, and the list goes on. We may think we know how to navigate life adequately, however; bio-psycho-social worldviews affirm the opposite when it comes to understanding the complexities of human nature. We can have knowledge without wisdom, for there are many unwise people making decisions for our lives. However, we need God’s wisdom and understanding to make sound judgments, and discern good from bad especially in this day and time.
In the vernacular we understand wisdom as: knowledge, insight, factual information, shrewdness, life experience and discerning of human nature.
Now, James who gives us the playbook on obtaining wisdom says: if you lack wisdom ask God for it, and He will give you the answers, that’s it, ask God! James 5:1.
Our most brilliant minds of yesterday, and of today are still finite minds, and can only go so far in obtaining wisdom and knowledge, and how to apply it. To go further they must seek The Higher Power. God is infinite, and unbound, He knows every relevant, imaginable fact and its outcome. God can give you what is needed in any situation in a nano-second!
Therefore, God Who is Omniscient-All knowing of everyone on the globe and in the universe and the outcome of every event, if we don’t know the answer ask Him. Wisdom is for all people it will work for anyone who use it. In these days of deception, trickery, and scams, where evil people are out to defraud, swindle, and cheat by any means possible, we are going to need divine wisdom, and knowledge in how to conduct our affairs. Most of the time we have to do our own fact check, and deep dive to get to the heart of the matter, and make sure it’s not deceit, especially now, that AI is seemingly taking over.
Wisdom extends to all areas of our lives: natural, spiritual, scientific, political, social, marital, and the list goes on. The theme Wisdom was given by the Lord. He knows that not only I, but the majority of us need it. This world is becoming more lawless, malicious, and depraved than ever before, and we are no match for it. He says we are to come out from among them and be separated from it’s system. Everything originates from God the Father. Period. No matter how it is: re-packaged, re-arranged, filter out, or fluffed up, all wisdom and all knowledge is from God. He even gives us the ability to understand that which He has given us. The take away is to asked Jesus to come into your life and save you from your sin-now that’s Wisdom! Romans 10:9,10. B. McGibboney