HISTORY of New Jackson events:
Photos of some of these events are posted on this page: CLICK HERE
– First New Jackson event was October 20, 2007 - the new Adopt-a-Cop program was launched then. The gathering featured many police officers and pastors from around Jackson County. It was 5 hours of non-stop praise and prayers. Sponsored by Adopt-a-Cop and Transformation Michigan. UPDATE: in only 16 months after this event launched the Adopt-a-Cop Prayer Protection Program EVERY police office in Jackson County was ADOPTED FOR PRAYER by churches, families, prayer groups and individuals. That was over 300 State Troopers, City Police, County and Township Police - ALL OF THEM. VISIT Adopt-a-Cop website
– Second New Jackson event was April 19, 2008 - 5 hours of praise and prayers and it included the following many SPECIAL GUESTS who all spoke and/or prayed positive declarations about Jackson:
SPECIAL GUESTS April 19, 2008
- The main speaker: Detective Sergeant Ken Rochell, two-time State Trooper of the Year, Jackson’s 1997 Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, and executive director of Christian Law Enforcement Fellowship.
- Event M.C. - State Trooper Larry Rothman, Founder and Director of the Adopt-a-Cop Program of Jackson County, our M.C. for the entire 5 hour event.
- U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg
- Michigan Representative Fulton J. Sheen
- Michigan Senator Mark Schauer
- Ronnie L. Coleman, Regional Communications Director, Consumers Energy
- Shirley Pitts, Director of the Black History Touring Group
- Wendy Wight, Executive Director, Together We Can Make a Difference ministry
- Greg Hardrick, Street Outreach Counselor, Florence Crittenton Services
- Teresa D. Hawkins, Director, Jackson County Youth Center
- Rick Warzywak, Facilitator & Leader of Transformation Michigan - a statewide organization
- Amy Hawkins, Citizens for Traditional Values
- Sister Mary Catherine, St. Joseph Home for Children
- Mike Brown, former Jackson County Commissioner
- Scott Fleming, President, The Enterprise Group of Jackson
- Chief Judge Honorable R. Darryl Mazur, 12th District Court
- Dr. Michael Bracy, Director, Jackson Christian School
- Karen Blair, Executive Director & Jerry Adams, Resource Development, Habitat for Humanity
- Ron Soloc, Field Representative, Congressman Tim Walberg
- Several city, township & state police officers were present - praising, praying and protecting.
- Ira Combs Jr., - Bishop, Founder, Pastor, Greater Bible Way Temple Church
- Jimmy Suddeth, Senior Pastor City of Zion - (closing prayer leader)
- James Osborne, Senior Pastor, The Father’s House Ministries International (our worship leader)
- plus Senior Pastors from over 8 local churches - list to be posted as soon as names, spellings, etc. get clarified by over loaded busy volunteers :-)
Non-profit Government and Faith-based Exhibitors:
(information booths & displays at the April 19th New Jackson event)
- 211
- Adopt-a-Cop
- American Red Cross
- Angel Food Ministry
- AWARE
- Big Brothers / Big Sisters
- Birthline
- Brooklyn Kiwanis Ministry to Soldiers
- Center for Women
- Community Gardens
- End Hunger Group
- Florence Crittendon Center
- FLR- 96.7 - Family Life Radio
- Grace Tutoring Center
- G.O.A.L.S.
- Habitat for Humanity
- I.M.A.G.E. Board
- Interfaith Shelter
- Jackson Fitness Council
- Kid’s Explosion
- Lazy B’s Ranch for Children
- Michigan Theater
- Partnership Park After School Program
- Relay for Life
- Samaritan’s Purse
- Sisters in Ministry
- St. Vincent DePaul
- Together We Can Make a Difference
- Transformation Michigan
– Third New Jackson event was held September 27, from noon to 5:00 at the Historic Michigan Theater in downtown New Jackson. God showed up and showed off in several ways.
– Fourth New Jackson event was held May 30th, 2009 at Dungy Field at Jackson High School Withington Stadium. Every Family. Every Church. Every Business & Organization was invited. 7 hours of non-stop Passionate Praise & Positive Declarations. 57 Community Services Booths. Several hundred attend.
EXHIBITORS WERE MANY IN INCLUDED:
1. Adopt A Cop: www.adopt-a-cop.org
2. Allies Group: www.springarborfm.org
3. American Red Cross: www.redcross.org
4. AWARE: www.awareshelter.org
5. Born Free:
6. Boy Scouts of America – Great Saulk Trail Council: www.gstcbsa.org
7. Boy Scouts Venturing Crew 309:
8. Brooklyn Kiwanis:
9. Cascades Baptist Church: www.cascadeschurch.com
10. Cascades Wesleyan Church: www.wesleyan.net/churches/cascades.html
11. Center for Family Health: www.centerforfamilyhealth.org
12. Center for Women: www.jacksonpregnancy.com
13. Community Action Agency: www.caajlh.org
14. Community Action Agency – Children’s Programs
15. Consumers Energy:
16. Encore Resale: www.encoreresale.org
17. Family Life Radio: www.myflr.org
18. Family Research Council:
19. First Church of Christ, Christian: www.fccchristian.org
20. Ghana West Africa Project Help:
21. Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan: www.gshom.org
22. Goodwill Industries: www.goodwillcmh.org
23. Grace Church – Celebrate Recovery: www.lifeatgrace.org
24. Grass Lake Assembly of God: www.grasslakeassembly.org
25. Great Start – Jackson County: www.greatstartjackson.org
26. Habitat For Humanity: www.gjhfh.t35.com
27. IMAGE Ministry
28. Immanuel Lutheran Church: www.immanueljackson.org
29. Interfaith Shelter:
30. Jackson Christian Elementary School: www.jacksonchristianschool.org
31. Jackson Christian High School: www.jacksonchristianschool.org
32. Jackson Co. Prenatal Task Force:
33. Jackson Partners in Faith:
34. Jackson Seventh Day Adventist Chursh:
35. Joey’s Junction: www.communityrespite.com
36. Lazy B’s Ranch: www.lazybeesranch.com
37. LOVE, Inc.: www.loveinc.org
38. Lutheran Social Services of Michigan: www.lutheranfostercare.org
39. Marriage Matters: www.marriagematter.com
40. Michigan Dept. of Human Services: www.michigan.gov
41. Michigan Family Forum:
42. Mission 10:42 – www.missiontenfortytwo.com
43. Oasis of Love Church:
44. Parenting Challenging Children:
45. Pathway Community Church: www.pathwaywired.com
46. ROTC: www.jcisd.org/jrotc
47. RSVP Catholic Charities of Jackson: www.ccjax.org
48. St. Vincent DePaul: svdpjackson.com
49. Salvation Army: www.salvationarmyusa.org
50. Sisters in Ministry:
51. Spring Arbor University: www.arbor.edu
52. Together We Can Make A Difference: www.togetherdifference.org
53. United Way of Jackson County – Neighbors in Need: www.uwjackson.org
54. Westwinds Church: www.westwinds.org
55. YMCA of Jackson:
56. Youth Haven Ranch: www.youthhaven.org
– Fifth & Sixth New Jackson events were LEADERSHIP MEETINGS with special guest Bishop Larry Jackson, an expert on community unity and transformation. Meetings were packed to standing room only at Steve's Ranch. Events were October 22, 2009 and February 17, 2010 We strongly encourage you to LISTEN to both of his speeches on the LEADERSHIP MEETINGS page on this website by CLICKING HERE.
Seventh Event – New Jackson was asked (by Wendy Wight of Together We Can Make a Difference) to help with the Jackson City-Wide Prayer Walk on May 15, 2011. Despite the constant rain and coldness Christians from around
40 different Churches came together in unity and covered all of Jackson
in love & prayer. We agreed with Jesus when He prayed: “Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, in Jackson, as it is in heaven.” – Matthew 6:10 NOTE: WE PLAN TO DO THIS AGAIN EVERY YEAR AROUND THE TIME OF THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAY. READ MORE HERE
OTHER EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Working with Lou Engle of TheCall and Transformation Michigan, New
Jackson volunteers and leaders were involved in a major event held
November 11, 2011 – it was TheCall DETROIT 11.11.11 event at Ford Field in downtown Detroit = 24 HOURS of non-stop praise and prayer
for Detroit, our State of Michigan, and our Nation. Estimated
attendance was 20,000 to 30,000. This event was proceeded by 1,000s fasting for 40
days. The Holy Spirit was all over Ford Field and the anointing was very strong. This was NOT an entertainment event but a serious prayer gathering. The complete 24 HOURS OF VIDEO can be viewed at this LINK - CLICK HERE
What is next?
The volunteers and organizers of NewJackson had a shift in their life and it took time away from continuing these type of events - but only for a season -"...because God is not done with this unity of LOVE in and over Jackson!!!". During that time many other good things continued with the Transformation Michigan ministry and other ministries.
What are you led to do for the Lord
here in Jackson City and County?
Let us know. We are all ears.
HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL SOON AT THE NEXT NEW JACKSON RELATED EVENT
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP AND PRAYERS
- Bill & Kathy Latocki & the Love-Filled Volunteer Team
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