The BMG

Over the weekend Louhelen was meeting place for the Black Men’s Gathering (or the BMG). It is an event I have had the blessing of being a small part of twice in my life. The BMG gives black men a chance to be together as brothers…as family. They get a chance to talk, to laugh, to cry, to sing, to be happy, to praise God, to play music, to ask questions, to enjoy the company of their brothers. These men represent the young and the old of the black company. Knowledge and wisdom is passed on during this time, to ensure that the future is to be a blessed one. The love that has emanated from this weekend has been overwhelming and can barely be described in words. It is amazing to be greeted by total strangers as if you were a part of their family. The staff was allowed to join the men in prayer to end the weekend. The men played drums, prayed, and sung the Praise of God. Now I will admit that I’m a crier, and this morning was no exception. I wept openly at the beauty, power, and sound that surrounded Unity Hall.

I guess you just had to be there.