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| L to R:Vice-President Thomas Haynes, President Elmira Mangum, Jeannetta Scriven and Rev. Charles J. Scriven |
There is truth behind the saying that it takes a village to
raise a child. Reverend Charles J. Scriven and the members of Corinth Christian
Fellowship in Midway, Fla. understand that proverb and take it to heart.
Recently, the small congregation of seven members donated $1,000 to the
scholarship fund at FAMU to support a student in need.
“This is the Christian ministry – supporting missions and
education,” said Scriven. “We want to see students excel in life and education
is one of the most positive ways to succeed.”
The church has been contributing scholarship dollars
targeted to benefit students from Gadsden County for the past five years. This
year, the decision was made to provide the funds directly to FAMU for the use
of a student who needed financial assistance to make ends meet.
“This heartfelt donation is an example of the community
partnership that we look forward to growing with organizations in the Big Bend
area,” said Mangum. “Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is
intricately woven into the fabric of the community, which is evident by the
outpouring of support we receive from near and far.”
Pastor Scriven, a former adjunct professor in FAMU’s
department of criminal justice, said it is the responsibility of the Christian
ministry to support students who are pursuing an academic career and he would
encourage other churches to do the same.