A Rabbi, a Priest, a Pastor, and some Mayors…Isaiah 54:17

Now throw in Up, Up and Away with Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. and what have you got?

The Mayors’ Prayer Lunch, which was sponsored by Bill Edwards and The Edwards Family Foundation in support of All Children’s Hospital held at The Club, Treasure Island, Florida, USA on February 19, 2012. 

The luncheon was held and brought together a unique yet intertwined group of faithful individuals.  Rabbi Dr. Bernard Wolfson shared a prayer for world peace, while Former Treasure Island, Mayor Mary Maloof shared a story of prayers that were answered and how important it is that prayer be very specific.   Former St. Petersburg, Florida Mayor Rick Baker (2001-2010) shared an empowering story of his campaign days and how a bible verse, Isaiah 54:17, “No weapon formed against you shall prosper…” impacted him and his success in life.  Baker came to understand that the word “weapon” can refer not to just guns and other forms arms, but also to disparaging words that public officials and individuals commonly hear in various forms of media and general communication.     

Later in the luncheon, Father John Blum of St. John Vianney Catholic Church in St. Pete Beach, Florida shared a prayer of community.  Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. formally of the 5th Dimension presented bits of their lives, how faith can impact and strengthen our lives, and how they developed everlasting love and faith.  McCoo and Davis shared their most recent book Up, Up and Away, How We Found Love, Faith and Lasting Marriage in the Entertainment World, with an estimated crowd of 200.   

The luncheon closed with remarks made by current Treasure Island Mayor Robert Minning and the musical finale I Still Believe in America sung by Kenn Mann.  Mann had the crowd join him in singing just before Master of Ceremonies, David Chubb, brought the Mayors’ Prayer Luncheon to closure before the inspired group of attendees.  

Shared by Theresa Lynn Collins