Terrence Ellery, a member of the church’s men’s ministry and spoken word artist, performs a piece during a lunch break about giving his life to God. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Clifton “Booney” McFowler, left, spoke to a group at lunch about his years as a gang leader, his time in prison and how he turned his life around. He is the founder and executive director of the M & D Youth Center. With him is Pastor Ira Acree, of Greater St. John Bible Church. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Vashun Pinson, 23, left, hoists his younger brother, Xavier Pinson, 14, after Xavier won the skills competition. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Mason Humphries smiles after exiting the skills competition. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Chance Harris weaves in and out of cones during a skills competition. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Participants in the three-point shooting competition, including LeKeith Dortch, right, listen to an explanation of the rules for the event. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Kaleb Stewart, left, greets Thristian Crittle on the court. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Sean Duren, left, goes one-on-one with his niece, Mackenzie Franklin, 1. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Tariq Hunter, 14, take aim at the basket during a three-point shooting competition at Community Peace Camp at Ella Flag Young. More than 70 people, ages 14 to 30 gathered at the school for day of basketball, food and fellowship. The event was sponsored by Great St. John Bible Church at the M & D Youth Center. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Ellas Flagg Young School, 1434 N. Parkside, hosted a ‘Community Peace Camp’ last Saturday, Nov. 23. Adult men and teen boys participated in the basketball camp sponsored by Greater St. John Bible Church.
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