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We gathered together at the Recovery Home last evening to open our Christmas presents. We enjoyed my yearly Christmas tea, holiday bread and homemade goodies from Jane Griswold and her family. The guys received gifts from Cliff and me, graduates Lonny Shattuck and Anthony Frazier and their wives, Linda and Phyllis, and Lester Burgess, the

Today was a “high day in Zion” for our DAP family. We met together at the Oakwood University Church for the baptism of our client, Nathan Lopez. We were so blessed to witness his new birth in Christ. We were also blessed to hear our pastor, Carlton Byrd, preach the Word in person. We really

Our DAP family looks forward to the Sabbath each week. Today our friends, Brian Keith and Stassi Anderson, joined us for lunch. They operate the Beautiful Scars ministry in Atlanta, GA. Having been addicted to drugs himself, he always has uplifting words for the men. May God bless you real good this week! Brian Keith

Our guest speakers tonight were Patrick Minor, Jr. (PJ), 19 years-old, and his best friend, Christian Chavula, 21 years-old, whose visiting him from North Carolina where he is attending college. These two friends met in 2014 in Zambia, Christian’s home. During their time there, PJ’s parents mentored Christian and he became part of their family.

Our guest speakers tonight were Patrick Minor, Jr. (PJ), 19 years-old, and his best friend, Christian Chavula, 21 years-old, whose visiting him from North Carolina where he is attending college. These two friends met in 2014 in Zambia, Christian’s home. During their time there, PJ’s parents mentored Christian and he became part of their family.

We hope your Thanksgiving was as delightful as ours! The guys joined us at our home and the first activity was a domino game with Cliff and the guys. Jacob Merchant, our youngest client, was the winner! Before eating dinner, the men called their families to wish them a Happy Thanksgiving. Hearing their voices and

At DAP, we look forward to the Sabbath. Every week the men arrive at our home at 10:30 to view the virtual Sabbath School and Worship Service at our church, Oakwood University. Our pastor, Dr. Carlton Byrd’s sermon was entitled, “It’s Going to Get Better.” It included current events including the COVID-19. He gave us

The Guest Speaker tonight was client Allen Davis. His key text was Ephesians 2:8, “A time to be born and a time to die…” Somewhere in between, we have a time to be born again. That includes accepting the Bible as truth and Jesus Christ as our Savior. He said to his brothers, “We need

November 13, 2020 We are so grateful, Family, for your prayers and financial support in helping us have a shower and urinal installed at the DAP Recovery Home. An additional shower is so needed for eight clients. As you can see, Mr. Mario is doing an excellent job of laying the tile. Mr. Lester Burgess

Our guest speaker tonight was Patrick Minor, joined by his son, Patrick, Jr. (PJ). Patrick is an Epidemiologist for the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) here in Alabama. PJ is a student at Oakwood University. We were inspired by two solos from Patrick accompanied by PJ. He then shared his personal testimony. Due