Im the pastor of this congregation. We welcome you to this exciting event sponsored by the Alexander Hamilton awareness society. An important event in their organization and unimportant event for our congregation. Were of the oldest methodist congregation in the United States. We are celebrating our 250th year. In many ways it is fair to say that this congregation grew up with this country. It seems that our presence in American History have defined this congregations history as well. When we consider the legacy, influence, and importance of what we can learn from the Founding Fathers of this country, i think that lends to my experience here today. I look for those themes. I look for the ways in which the threads and influences of this church and the way in which those things are impacted by the likes of Alexander Hamilton. Whatever it is that brings you here, whenever you hope to learn, whatever questions you bring, whatever insights you hope to gain, i hope that you find them i trust
Good afternoon. Welcome to United Methodist church. I am the pastor of this congregation. We welcome you to this exciting event, sponsored by the Alexander Hamilton Awareness Society. An important event in their organization and for our aggregation here as well. John Street Church is the oldest methodist congregation in the United States. In very many ways, it is fair to say that this congregation grew up with this country. Themes that are present in American History have defined this conversation as well. When we have learned the importance of the Founding Fathers in this country, i bring that lends to my experience here today. I look for the ways in which threads and influences of this church, the way those things are impacted by the likes of Alexander Hamilton. Whatever you hope to learn, whatever questions you bring, whatever insights you plan to bring, hope you will find them fulfilled and i look 5 forward to sharing this time with you this afternoon. [applause] my name is rand, p
Good afternoon. Welcome to the methodist church. Im the pastor of this congregation. We welcome you to this exciting event sponsored by the Alexander Hamilton Awareness Society. An important event in their organization and an important vent for our congregation. We are the oldest meth death congregation in the United States. We are celebrating our 250th year. In many ways it is fair to say that this congregation grew up with this country. It seems that our presence in American History have defined this congregations history as well. When we consider the legacy, influence, and importance of what we can learn from the Founding Fathers of this country, i think that lends to my experience here today. I look for those themes. I look for the ways in which the threads and influences of this church and the way in which those things are impacted by the likes of Alexander Hamilton. Whatever it is that brings you here, whenever you hope to learn, whatever questions you bring, whatever insights yo
Dawn timmeney was there and joins us live on Independence Mall tonight. Dawn . Reporter well iain and lucy, it was quite an impressive show of support. Organizers say the recent act as of anti semitism meant to divide they had completely the opposite effect uniting people from across the area and the state at the birthplace of our nation. We do stand against hate. [ applause ] and we do choose love. Reporter thought lee sunning message at a huge rally on Independence Mall denouncing recent acts of anti semitism against the local jewish commune n back drop couldnt have been more appropriate. That building behind us we stand up to intolerance. We continue the work that was done on this mall and in that hall. Reporter state, local and religious leaders as well as hundreds of people of all ages and faiths came out this afternoon to unite. It is very sobering to learn that here in the United States a hate crime is committed every 90 minutes. Reporter many here stunned and saddened at the mt
Help storm victims. Im pleased to report that the federal government has disbursed nearly 9 million to disaster survivors through the individual Systems Program which we applied for. Since we received the disaster declaration. 9million of cash have gone into the hands of individuals who needed clothes, food, immediate shelter. Governor mccrory went on to say a longterm will be announced early next week. The neuse river in kinston reached record high levels and is not expected to drop below major flood stage until next week. Coverage begins with wrals Kathryn Brown live in kinston where homes and businesses are flooded and numerous roads are impassable. Good evening. Reporter good evening, ken. It is just unbelievable as you drive around and see some of the damage. Many major roads in kinston including 70 where were standing now are still blocked off. Recede so engineering crews are able now to get out and start assessing the stability of some of these roads to see if they can reopen an