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To honor and recognize Rhema Christian Center on the occasion of its 30th anniversary, and to celebrate the life and career of Dr. La Fayette Scales for his thirty years of service as pastor.
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WHEREAS, Rhema Christian Center held its first worship service on May 2, 1982; and
WHEREAS, the church soon grew beyond the capacity of its original site on James Road, and as a result, a larger space was acquired at 2116 Agler Road in June of 1984; and
WHEREAS, today Rhema Christian Center has nearly 1400 members, broadcasts weekly services on the radio, and has formed various local and world outreach ministries; and
WHEREAS, from its founding to its subsequent decades of growth and success, Rhema Christian Center has been led by Dr. La Fayette Scales, an inspired and inspiring leader whose service as pastor has made the church what it is today; and
WHEREAS, under Pastor Scales' leadership, Rhema Christian Center has established six local congregations and developed the Dayspring Christian Community Development Corporation, which provides affordable housing and economic opportunity for low-income families; and
WHEREAS, in addition to providing affordable housing, the Dayspring Corporation fortifies the community by promoting economic self-sufficiency through workplace literacy, entrepreneurship, childcare, and family counseling; and
WHEREAS, Rhema's mission is to establish a multi-cultural/multi-ethnic, economically and socially-diverse community of believers, equipped to impact the city, the nation, and the world; and
WHEREAS, Rhema Christian Center and Dr. La Fayette Scales continue to achieve that mission with their tireless work in our community; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby honor and recognize Rhema Christian Center on the occasion of its 30th anniversary, and celebrates the life and career of Dr. La Fayette Scales for his thirty years of service as pastor.