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All About Love at Bethel AME Church

March 5, 2026

Historical Bethel AME Church celebrated both Black History Month and Valentine's Day with a special brunch honoring the women of their congregation. The church's men's ministry, called Man of Bethel (MOB), organized and hosted the event, which featured colorful decorations, live musical performances, and a full meal service where the men took on roles as cooks and servers. The celebration included entertainment from local band Fuzzy & the Band and singer Floyd Smith, along with remarks from a guest pastor.

Who is affected

  • Women of Historical Bethel AME Church
  • Brigitte Jordan (award recipient)
  • Man of Bethel (MOB) men's ministry members
  • Pastor Harvey Voughn III
  • Event coordinators Edward Carroll and Charles Wheeler
  • Guest speaker Pastor Jorrad Moten of New Assurance Baptist Church
  • Performers: Fuzzy & the Band, Floyd Smith, and Brother Reggie "The Pie Man"

What action is being taken

  • The Man of Bethel men's ministry is hosting and sponsoring a Valentine's Day brunch and awards ceremony as part of their month-long Black History Month celebration.

Why it matters

  • This event demonstrates community building and appreciation within the church by having men honor and serve the women of the congregation, while simultaneously celebrating Black History Month and recognizing individual contributions like those of Brigitte Jordan to the church community.

What's next

  • No explicit next steps stated in the article

Read full article from source: The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint