The Wesley Foundation religiouscenter on Harding Boulevard will reinstate their noon hour of prayer/biblestudy service every Wednesday, which will be open to all students, faculty andstaff. It is also the home of the SU Interdenominational Gospel Choir.
The Foundation was originallyintended for Methodist students but Director Rev. Rodney D. Wooten, is changingthat vision.
“The Wesley is open to all studentsno matter the race, creed, color, gender or denomination,” Wooten said.
Wooten stresses that the center isavailable for more than just students here at Southern.
“We want to be a beacon of light andhope for the Southern University community,” Wooten said. “We have beenestablished in the love of Jesus Christ. We are here to focus on students andstaff to help them begin or increase their relationship in Christ. I havenoticed that when young people leave the realm of their parents they began tostray from their Christian values. No one is telling them to go to Sundayschool or church and that’s how we loose them. The Wesley’s goal is to solvethat problem.”
Students and faculty members alikeare enthused about being apart of its programs.
“It is a home away from home, it isa place of love, worship and fellowship,” said Reginald Collins, developmentliaison for the SU System Foundation and the Southern UniversityInterdenominational Gospel Choir (SUGIC) director.
“Many students should take advantageof its services,” said Zawonnica Mitchell, a sophomore political science majorfrom Shreveport.
”The Foundation is always open to the public,” she said.”Bible study is enlightening; the lessons can carry you out throughout theweek.”
The Wesley center is open 11 a.m.- 5p.m. daily and offers 24-hour counseling and volunteer opportunities.
