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Becoming Victors, Not VictimsGet The House Winter 2009 Newsletter!Ten years in Anacostia has made a remarkable difference at the corner of 17th and Q Streets in Southeast DC. Students (current and former), all the founders, and supporters of The House celebrated ten years in Anacostia at a 10th Anniversary Celebration November 7 at the McLean Hilton in Tyson’s Corner. The program included a look back at history and achievements, as well as future goals for this vital ministry.Keynote speaker Rickey Bolden, a founder of The House and Senior Pastor of New Community Church in Georgia, emphasized that the work of The House has been— and will continue to focus on creating victors—not victims. Students of The House cling to this premise through this year’s programming theme “Off the Chain,” breaking the cycle of circumstances to become victors, not victims. Steve Fitzhugh, another founder, served as MC for the evening. Our college students, a bright and hopeful presence, introduced themselves giving their names and the name of the school they are attending. Two students provided wonderful musical entertainment as well. Lon Solomon, a founder of The House and Senior Pastor of McLean Bible Church, spoke about the journey of The House over the last 10 years, the positive changes, the renovation of our third building and a desire to own the whole block. As a surprise “gift” in honor of the founders, current House students, demonstrating unexpected dramatic abilities, performed in a video skit in which they reenacted the beginning of The House, playing the parts of Rickey, Steve, Lon, Ron Johnson and Dick Schacht. Looking back, we are proud of the achievements of our students, which are real and substantial. And we are grateful for the blessings on ministry bringing Christ into the lives of youth. It is the presence of God that sustains The House and the reality of Christ’s love that has transformed the lives of youth, turning them from the destructive choices that confront them to choices based on faith and hope.  |
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