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Tag Archives: Aiken Public Schools
Well another summer break has come and gone and we are geared up for another school year packed
Well another summer break has come and gone and we are geared up for another school year packed with fun and hard work to make this a successful 2015-2016 year. During the past June and July 2015 we operated a … Continue reading
This summer I was able to teach the young men the ultimate comparison and example of manhood, Jesus Christ
One of my mentors, the late Dr. Edwin Louis Cole, in his book, Manhood 101 states: “God always ends everything on a positive”. As I take on the tasks before me in the ministry of making myself available to help … Continue reading
Where have you been?
Where have you been? Yes, a very busy summer and many changes have happened. Campuses closing, some Sundays – just go and wait, Moms weeping over their sons transition and asking for a local church for them to attend, local … Continue reading
Full Circle Refuge Executive Director’s “2015 Vision Update”
During my daily research and readings, I came across an article written in The Mission Network News stating that, “Mission-minded people view the world differently” Mission-minded people are different. That’s it. Somehow they manage to see … Continue reading
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Tagged Aiken Public Schools, Culture disconnect, Identity, missionary
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Full Circle Refuge Champions Mission Report from Wyman Pope Sr. – 2nd Baptist Aiken One Degree at a Time Coordinator – Fall 2014
The Full Circle Refuge’s One Degree at a Time (change the way you think and act) Fall Session classes began at Second Baptist Church, Aiken, SC, on September 16, 2014. The class currently has seven youth attending, with the potential … Continue reading
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Tagged 2nd Baptist, Aiken, Aiken Public Schools, Culture disconnect
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Seed Planter & Fruit Inspectors Summer 2014 from Mark Epps
In the last newsletter I was able to share about the doors the Lord is opening for us to work with at-risk and gang affiliated kids in the Aiken county school system. I’ve been in vocational ministry for 16 years, … Continue reading
Meet Wyman Pope Sr. – One Degree at a Time 2nd Baptist of Aiken Presenter
The Full Circle Refuge’s One Degree at a Time program (ODAT) at Second Baptist Church in Aiken, South Carolina is actively changing the way youth think and act, “One Degree at a Time.” The ODAT Spring Session 2014-1 began on … Continue reading
Champion Mission Report from Mark Epps on Juvenile Justice Ministry Advancement
Many involved in ministry today were challenged to service by the ”Experiencing God” study and admonition to find where The Lord is at work, then join in. That is similar to what happened 2 years ago when I began working … Continue reading
Meet Monika Epps – One Degree at a Time Presenter
I have been working with Full Circle since last summer. My objective was to take the ODAT curriculum meant for boys and transform it into a more female-friendly version. Hundreds of hours later, the 10 week intensive course was ready for … Continue reading
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Tagged Aiken Public Schools, at-risk girls, disconnected females, Gang Intervention
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Chad and Savannah’s Story
My name is Chad Williams and I am an ex-gang member. I met Mark Epps and Devon Harris last February. Since then I have been able to speak in many schools in Aiken County and Augusta on gang prevention. I … Continue reading
