On November 30, 2008, at 5 pm, West Broad Street YMCA at 1110 May St. will be host to "Those Singing Pastors" an inaugural fund raising event for the Y. There is no admission charge and refreshments will be available.

Rev. Clarence "Teddy" Williams of First Tabernacle Baptist Church and Pastor Shannon O'Neil Smith Sr. of First Mount Sinai Church have offered a challenge to Savannah area pastors to help raise funds for the West Broad Street YMCA. Pastors are encouraged to support this endeavor with not less than $500 raised from their congregation. Currently there are 8 churches participating and more are expected.

Mr. E. Larry McDuffie, local radio host and well known speaker, will be the Master of Ceremonies for the event. "It will be a time of food, fun, and fellowship!", says McDuffie adding, "And best of all it is free to the public!" Awards will be given for the most funds raised by a congregation, best dressed, event attendance, and best singer.C

urrently along with Rev. Williams and Pastor Smith, Rev. Willie C. Rice of Macedonia Baptist Church, Dr. Norris Darden of New Generation Full Gospel Church, Bishop Napper of Power House, Rev. Matthew Southall Brown, Jr. for St. John Baptist, and Rev. Sammy Kenty of Jerusalem Baptist Church have agreed to participate.

"It's really a great cause," states Pastor Smith. "The Y serves so many people in the community. It has had some hard times in the past but it is really coming around. We want to help it grow to serve more of the families in our area. It has a rich history and a great future if we help it." Smith says.

There will be full dinners, beverages, and deserts for sale at the event. It is for the whole family and sure to be a time of great fun, laughter, joy, and wonderful way to kick off the holiday season.