THE CENTER STAGE

The James R. Leonard Center (JRLC) Stage generates so many fond memories for people who experienced the theatrical productions, concerts, and talent shows which took place there. The great anticipation of the heavy red velvet stage curtains opening to witness creativity that...
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Where Are They Now – Brian Coleman Edition

“Building Communities of Positive Peer Pressure” James R. Leonard Center (The Center) Alumni Brian Coleman is the epitome of what The Center worked so diligently to accomplish; develop youth that positively impact their community.  Brian has done just that, thanks to...
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Where Are They Now – Kevin Nicefield Edition

“He’s Nice on Every Field”   James R. Leonard Center (Center) Alumni Kevin Nicefield is an honorable husband, faithful father, experience entrepreneur and committed coach for youth. He is “Nice” no matter what “Field” you put him on. Mr. Nicefield has been...
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The Open Gym All-Stars

The Open Gym All-Stars The 1980s and 90s were a flourishing time for basketball in the Port Huron area. Many of the premier players benefited from the wonderful work done at the James R. Leonard Center (The Center) led by Mr. Jim Jones.  The lives of so many young people were...
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Marriage: A Ministry of Service

Johnny and Dorothy Walker are the epitome of faithful servants of God. Both are dedicated members of the Restoration Christian Community Church and serve in leadership roles at the church. But as it should be, their marriage is their first ministry. According to Christian...
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Helping A Neighbor In Need

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and strength. The second is this, Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these. (Mark 12:30-31) Residents from the city of Port Huron and surrounding areas...
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Perseverance, Patriotism, and Praise

Author: Corey Banks Hello Family. In 1983-84 I was a senior at Port Huron High, all hope for an athletic scholarship had faded due to being hit by a car as a child resulting in 9 knee surgeries, 5 for the left & 4 to the right. But I had a joker (little one) in my hand, an A-...
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They Don’t Tell (Child Abuse: A Mother’s Perspective)

Author:  Lisa Gray, LLPC, MA, Minister “Mom, if I had something to tell you, would you be a Mom or would you be a friend.”  Those are the words that are forever etched in my mind. I am a mother and my daughter, my baby, my precious and special little girl, whom I love...
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Alphonso Amos Joins Port Huron City Council

Port Huron City Council will be at full capacity once more after Monday’s meeting. Alphonso Amos notified the city today that he will accept the position that was left vacant by former councilwoman Rachel Cole on March 6. “I believe that I was called to this area to...
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Serving The Community

Restoration Christian Community Church (RC3) is a ministry dedicated to serving God and bringing renewal to the community through the word of God. Our mission is to effectively lead men, women and children to Christ, building a people that reverence Jehovah God, while developing...
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