[inaudible conversations] thanks to the west African Dance company that opened the way for us and this evening with the dancing drums instructor. I am extending a warm welcome on behalf of the of those that in between the of language of god then to remind us not forget about history and culture. And as a sponsor for tonight thinking them for 20 years to create a space to strategizing and immerse ourselves and to the families that have sacrificed with the safe liberation from us. Twenty years is no joke. I remember when you were talking and playing in your basement and here we are. We are honored to be on how the ground that was founded 1872 and the old piece of land previously owned by black people. [applause] as part of the changing demographics that is no easy task we are forever grateful to the ministerial staff the Church Administrator the churches ambassador it is a bill very well organized plays. All those to continue the legacy. Amen. While giving banks the situation that contri
[inaudible conversations] thanks to the west African Dance company that opened the way for us and this evening with the dancing drums instructor. I am extending a warm welcome on behalf of the of those that in between the of language of god then to remind us not forget about history and culture. And as a sponsor for tonight thinking them for 20 years to create a space to strategizing and immerse ourselves and to the families that have sacrificed with the safe liberation from us. Twenty years is no joke. I remember when you were talking and playing in your basement and here we are. We are honored to be on how the ground that was founded 1872 and the old piece of land previously owned by black people. [applause] as part of the changing demographics that is no easy task we are forever grateful to the ministerial staff the Church Administrator the churches ambassador it is a bill very well organized plays. All those to continue the legacy. Amen. While giving banks the situation that contri
[applause] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] b1. [inaudible conversations] thank you thank you thank you. The children and Junior Companies are what they see with the dancing drums instructors thank you thank you thank you b17. [applause] i am extending a warm welcome to everyone as we all know but dont forget our history and culture. So for our sponsor for tonight thanking them for 20 years where we can strategize and the family has really sacrificed a lot. And she is a shy woman but 20 years was no joke. I remember when you were in your basement and here we are. And here at the Metropolitan Church founded 1872 it was the oldest piece of land in the city continuous owned by black peopl people. [applause] at this time changing demographics we know that is no easy task to the pastor and ministerial staff. To all the ministry and members of the congregation let the church say amen. And it contributes to the caliber and character we are grateful with jazz and justice. Th
[applause] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] b1. [inaudible conversations] thank you thank you thank you. The children and Junior Companies are what they see with the dancing drums instructors thank you thank you thank you b17. [applause] i am extending a warm welcome to everyone as we all know but dont forget our history and culture. So for our sponsor for tonight thanking them for 20 years where we can strategize and the family has really sacrificed a lot. And she is a shy woman but 20 years was no joke. I remember when you were in your basement and here we are. And here at the Metropolitan Church founded 1872 it was the oldest piece of land in the city continuous owned by black peopl people. [applause] at this time changing demographics we know that is no easy task to the pastor and ministerial staff. To all the ministry and members of the congregation let the church say amen. And it contributes to the caliber and character we are grateful with jazz and justice. Th
Look forward to hosting friends and family from their homelands. Most of us celebrate christmas or hanukkah and is part of the celebrations, we go to church or synagogue and then gather around the family dinner table after giving thanks for our blessings, we share a traditional holiday meal of goose, turkey, roast beef and exchange gifts. On new years eve we gather again. Like you, we raise our glasses and a toast to the year to come. Hopes for ourselves, for families and for our nation and the world. This year, the future of the nation and the world is particularly honor minds. We are thinking of our nation because of the year ahead. We americans will choose a next president. Every adult citizen has a role to play in the making of this decision. We will listen to what the candidates say, we will debate their views and our own and in november we will vote. I will still be president next january, but soon after that, the man or woman leading our country will be the one the American Peop