Melanie Woods
WINTER GARDEN, Fla. -- “I always knew Demps was talented, but him making it to college and possibly pro really inspires a lot of people in the hood were we all grew up,” said Devonta Harmon.
Florida Gator running back Jeffery Demps, has had a very progressive year.
From running in the Olympic trials, excelling in his football season, and bringing home a championship ring his freshman year; Demps has given hope for young athletes in his hometown community.
“I’m glad my talent can inspire people in my community,” said Demps. “I lived a rough life growing up, all I had was the ability to run and play sports, so that’s what I continued to work on to be successful.”
Breaking numerous high school records, and being the fastest freshman in the nation, giving people hope was another amenity to add to his list of achievements.
“I didn’t know that showcasing my talent would go beyond the football field,” said Demps. “It makes me wonder what it will do for me if I go pro.”
Not only the kids in the community, but Demps’ parents also, showed nothing less than an air of the most proudest modesty when it came to their son.
“Watching Jr. play is the best part of my day,” said his mother Marilyn Demps. “But when I went to the big stadium to watch, all I could do for my baby was scream run, run, run!”
“All three of my boys have touched my heart in very special ways,” said Marilyn.
Being talented in both track and field and football has caught a lot of people’s eyes from all aspects of the state, and country.
“I know Jeffrey has an impeccable amount of talent,” said Derrick White, track coach and pro-athlete trainer. “Just a few moments of his time with my training could lessen his speed even more.”
“It would be an experience working together,” said White.
Jeffrey, who also goes by Jeff, and Jr., says just sticking to hard work and dedication is the key to any success, on and off the football field.
Giving hope to others, especially youth just shows he is talented in more area’s than he thought.
“My brother is the best in the world, and when I get big, I will be just like him,” said 5 yr. old brother Jahiem Demps.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
A Man of Many Missions
ORLANDO, Fla. – Motivated, passionate, and dedication, are only a few words to describe Pastor Mike Adkins of Grace Fellowship church in Orlando.
Talking to a class Journalism students, Wednesday April 15 Adkins spoke to the students with knowledge and a better understanding of what he does.
Being on the board of directors of the Destiny Foundation, Rev. Adkins has been on a mission of starting and building his own church, but he took a diversion to help other people in the community, in other countries, and people in need.
“Instead of giving people a handout, I try to give people a hand up,” said Rev. Adkins.
On Easter Sunday, Rev. Adkins hosted an event at Lake Eola of 1250 people for praise and worship and to give out 500 bags of food and supplies to help people in need.
Though giving out 500 hundred bags seems like a big task of generosity, Rev. Adkins also works on other and greater tasks every chance he gets. For example, his church is the largest donor to the Compassion outreach program.
After looking at his websites, Valencia student Rajendra Carter became very interested in the program. “I’m always into learning more about other churches and ministries’,” said Carter. “Pastor Adkins seems like an interesting person and his programs look very fulfilling.”
A very distinctive project Rev. Adkins partakes in is providing help and construction to the state of Rwanda.
While helping fund a church in Rwanda, Rev. Adkins also built new wells in the capital city in Buggereia to lessen travel time for the people, and to provide them with clean water from prevention of Malaria and other diseases.
With building the wells, the chance of disease has declined greatly.
“I try to meet needs to open hearts,” said Rev. Adkins. “My church mission is to help people take the next step in Christ.”
With all the goals that Rev. Adkins has completed, his ultimate goal is to always help more people. Weather it is the poor, the working poor, or someone trying to make it through the week, Rev. Adkins will try to be there to give a helping hand.
For more information on Rev. Adkins and his missions visit http://gogracefellowship.com or http://battlepoverty.org.
Talking to a class Journalism students, Wednesday April 15 Adkins spoke to the students with knowledge and a better understanding of what he does.
Being on the board of directors of the Destiny Foundation, Rev. Adkins has been on a mission of starting and building his own church, but he took a diversion to help other people in the community, in other countries, and people in need.
“Instead of giving people a handout, I try to give people a hand up,” said Rev. Adkins.
On Easter Sunday, Rev. Adkins hosted an event at Lake Eola of 1250 people for praise and worship and to give out 500 bags of food and supplies to help people in need.
Though giving out 500 hundred bags seems like a big task of generosity, Rev. Adkins also works on other and greater tasks every chance he gets. For example, his church is the largest donor to the Compassion outreach program.
After looking at his websites, Valencia student Rajendra Carter became very interested in the program. “I’m always into learning more about other churches and ministries’,” said Carter. “Pastor Adkins seems like an interesting person and his programs look very fulfilling.”
A very distinctive project Rev. Adkins partakes in is providing help and construction to the state of Rwanda.
While helping fund a church in Rwanda, Rev. Adkins also built new wells in the capital city in Buggereia to lessen travel time for the people, and to provide them with clean water from prevention of Malaria and other diseases.
With building the wells, the chance of disease has declined greatly.
“I try to meet needs to open hearts,” said Rev. Adkins. “My church mission is to help people take the next step in Christ.”
With all the goals that Rev. Adkins has completed, his ultimate goal is to always help more people. Weather it is the poor, the working poor, or someone trying to make it through the week, Rev. Adkins will try to be there to give a helping hand.
For more information on Rev. Adkins and his missions visit http://gogracefellowship.com or http://battlepoverty.org.
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