There is great excitement in the air of local church 34th Street Church of God and the Florida State Association of the Church of God.

The “Family Fest” Conference, led by Dr. Thomas Scott, Senior Pastor of 34th Street Church of God, has endeavored and succeeded over the last few years to give away thousands of book bags and school supplies to the local community, provide haircuts and hair braiding, health screenings  and physicals, free food and so much more. This year is no exception.

Even in the midst of a recession, 34th Street Church of God remains committed to serving the community. 34th Street Church has combined kingdom alignment with the state conference of the Florida State Association of the Church of God to make a larger imprint on the city of Tampa and the state of Florida.

The conference will begin on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 7 p. m. with noted preacher and Grammy award winning singer, Evangelist Beverly Crawford. On Thursday Night, August 18, 2011, the guest speaker will be the youthful and dynamic, Pastor D. H. Dawkins, Ft. Lauderdale. Friday, August 19, 2011 will be Dr. Zachary Tims of the New Destiny Christian Center, Orlando.

Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 9 a. m., the church will host its annual “Community Survival Day” at the 18th St. Park in East Tampa. Families will be blessed to receive free book bags and school supplies, haircuts and hair braiding, health physicals, HIV-AIDS Test, dental screenings, food, games, music and so much more.

For more information about the conference, visit online at www.34thstreetcog.org or  www.lifeimpactconference.com, or call 813-248-6548, ext. 223. Vending and sponsorship opportunities are available. See advertisement for additional information.

Nightly services are free. Dr. Jeffery A. J. Johnson, is Conference Coordinator.