HU S.C.A. Hosts Collegiate Kingdom Gala 2007

Hampton, VA - On April 7 the Hampton University Student Christian Association (S.C.A.) will host the 1st Annual Collegiate Kingdom Gala in the Student Center Ballroom at 6:30 p.m. S.C.A. invites all local collegiate Christians to enjoy a festive night filled with live music, dancing, a special guest speaker, and a catered meal. Attire is semi-formal/formal. Tickets are $35 per person.

The event is a part S.C.A.'s initiative to strengthen relationships between student Christians and advance the Kingdom of God.

"Students take part in so many ministries, in so many organizations and churches," said Daniel Thomas IV, Mr. S.C.A. "This event is going to unite all of us collegiate 'Kingdom Builders.'"

2 Timothy 4:18 is the foundation for the gala's "Kingdom" theme. "And the lord will deliver me from every evil work and preserve me for His heavenly kingdom. To Him be glory forever and ever. Amen!"

Bishop Felton Hawkins, Founder and Senior Pastor of Full Gospel Kingdom Church in Newport News, Va., will be the guest speaker for the evening. Hawkins, also an HU student, brings over 21 years of experience to the topic of Kingdom living. College students in Hawkins' congregation appreciate his "practical" and "straight-to-the-point" preaching style.

The Kingdom Gala 2007 provides a wholesome, Godly alternative to the average college party scene.

"A lot of Christian students have been waiting for this," said Brandice Hudson, Miss S.C.A. "We like to dress up and socialize with our peers, but we want to do it in a safe environment that we're comfortable in."

The HU S.C.A is devoted to creating, maintaining, and extending high standards of Christian character and fellowship throughout the university and community. The organization facilitates weekly campus bible studies, community service, fellowships, and revivals. S.C.A is known for its Project Sunshine, Psalm 149 Liturgical Dance, and Wednesday Night Fight ministries. Rev. Dr. Timothy T. Boddie, University Chaplin and Minister Raymond C. Cullen, Harkness Hall Director, serve as advisors.

To RSVP or for more information contact Minister Raymond Cullen at (757) 727-5193 or email mrmiss_sca@yahoo.com.

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For more information contact Erica Taylor Harrod @ (757) 727-5255 or email erica.harrod@hamptonu.edu.