Atlanta’s Cascade United Methodist Church Pays Off College Bill
August 14, 2011 by Admin
Filed under Church, Inspiration & Entertainment, News
Reiterating the landmark southwest Atlanta church’s commitment to outreach and education—and the fact that the church was celebrating “United Methodist Student Sundayâ€â€”Cascade United Methodist’s Pastor, Marvin A. Moss presented a check to Morris Brown’s Dr. Stanley Pritchett at the 8 a.m. service. The check paid off the institution’s debt.
Pritchett confirmed Sunday that the funding means Morris Brown now has the $500,000 due to the federal government by Aug. 24 to settle what once was a multi-million debt. He told the congregants, some of whom are Morris Brown graduates, that Morris Brown plans to continue its 131-year-history of higher education and leadership in the community.
“We are truly, truly blessed that you have embraced us in this campaign,” Pritchett said to a standing ovation. [The check] helps us to insure that the future is stable for Morris Brown Colored College and all of our HBCU institutions.”
According to Pastor Moss, the church campaign for Morris Brown began last month after he received a letter from Pritchett announcing the U.S. Department of Education’s offer to settle the college’s multi-million dollar debt with an amount of $500,000.
On Sunday, July 3, Moss explained the fundraising effort during the 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. In the weeks following, several special offerings were taken and members donated money to the cause online.
“We recognize the historical significance of Morris Brown College to our community and the world,†Moss said in a statement last week. “We are grateful that our Cascade members have answered the call during these tough economic times. We are called to be a light in the community so we are pleased to participate in this vital way.â€
The Lord is opening the windows and pouring out blessings like never before!!! This is a “haven for all hungry souls” that shall forever stand with it’s doors open to all who seek a quality educacation filled with rich history. Thank God for Cascade UMC and thank God for Dear Old Morris Brown College!!!
-Anya Dixon
Class of 2009
Miss Morris Brown College 2008-2009
God is so good! We heard about the campaign on the Steve Harvey Show up here in New York and we’ve been praying for Morris Brown. God Bless Cascade United Methodist Church for stepping up to God’s Plate to help a wonderful educational institution. So wonderful to hear our churches embracing a campaign to save our HBC Colleges.
To God be the Glory…..:)
Debra Dixon
Light of Gold PR
Blessings upon Cascade UMC. Pastor Moss, thank you for being sensitive to the Voice of God. May you, the leadership and the family of CUMC experience abundant blessings.
Thank you Cascade United Methodist Church for showing that people are still supporting HBCU’s like Morris Brown College. Morris Brown College has done so much for so many and deserves to be able to continue its legacy.
Thank God, blessings are still flowing. People like pastor Moss and Ms.
Georgia Brown, a great friend who told me about Morris Brown College, saw need and spreaded the news. What a great blessig for this long standing Educational Institution for people who saw a need and answered the call. Thank you Dr. Moss and the CUMC family.
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CEO The House of Rose/Bab’s Miracle Pain Lotion Inc.
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