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From the President's Desk:

“So Joshua did as Moses said to him, and fought with Amalek. And Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. And so it was, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed; and when he let down his hands Amalek prevailed. But Moses’ hands became heavy; so they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. And Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. So Joshua defeated Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.” Exodus 17: 10-13

I have always been a proud individual and for many years I believed being a man meant being able to stand alone in the midst of troubling times. God has been so patient with me as I struggled with trying to stand alone yet call on His name. The above scripture has been nagging at me for some time and I did not understand why until now.

First and foremost, I need to admit that I need help. I need your prayers, encouragement and support.  As many of you know I have traveled an interesting road to where God has placed me today. Like Joseph, I have been broken and started my journey from the bottom.  My first job in corporate America was in the mailroom and God has seen fit to promote  me to President of Urban Family Council. Non-profits are suffering because of the economics in America today. I spend quite a bit of time in prayer and reading. This is where the scripture comes in. The stone that Moses sat on I am leaning on. The stone is my “rock.” The rock is the Word of God. I need a few Aarons and Hurs to come alongside of me and hold up my hands. God has already given me the victory, however, even the toughest of soldiers grow weary without the proper support.  The sword with which I am fighting is growing heavy and I need you to help me defeat the attack that the enemy has launched against the youth and families of America.

Please pray for God to release the resources needed for Urban Family Council to continue what I know God has called us to do -- “Build Healthy Families” for His kingdom by reaching the next generation with His message of hope.

I am about my Father’s business today! I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Christopher A. Pender, Sr., MHS
President, Urban Family Council.

Destiny is a matter of choice, not chance. Choose wisely!

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Urban Family Council exists to build healthy families by providing education about, and advocating for, life, marriage, and family.  UFC is an independent, donor-supported, non-profit community organization that provides educational services to children, adolescents and their families in public and private schools, community organizations, and churches. For more information about programs and workshops call (215) 879-2485, or visit www.urbanfamilycouncil.org