Rev. Byron Williams, Sr. Christian Ministerial Fellowship President and pastor of Baptist Temple, gives the statement of purpose at the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Elder Thermond Herring, Senior Pastor of Mt. Carmel Church of Christ Disciples of Christ, enjoys the music from the MLK, Jr. Celebration Choir during the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Members of the Mount Carmel Praise Team perform for more than 200 people in attendance at the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Rev. David Mason, Pastor of Union Presbyterian Church (left), prays along with other clergy for the youth of the community during the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Rev. David Mason, Rev. Dr. Coleman Briggs and Bishop Jeffrey Woody enjoy the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Rev. Dennis Ashley, Pastor of First Baptist Church reads 1 John 4:12-21 from the New Testament during the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Denise Woody holds Charles Waitley, Jr. during the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Rev. David Mason, Pastor of Union Presbyterian Church offers the prayer for peace and unity during the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Elder Thermond Herring, Senior Pastor of Mt. Carmel Church of Christ Disciples of Christ, enjoys the music from the MLK, Jr. Celebration Choir during the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Elder Thermond Herring, Senior Pastor of Mt. Carmel Church of Christ Disciples of Christ, opens the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Rev. David Mason, Pastor of Union Presbyterian Church prays for the youth along with other clergy during the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

City of Newburgh Councilwomen Christine Bello and Regina Angelo enjoy the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Rev. Benjamin Holland, Jr. prays at the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Rev. Dennis Ashley, Rev. Willie Mays, Rev. David Mason, Rev. Dr. Coleman Briggs at the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Clergy and members of the audience celebrate at the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

City of Newburgh Councilman Curlie Dillard was one of the many elected officials in attendance at the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Rev. Dr. Coleman Briggs at the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Some of the many clergy in attendance at the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Music Minister Anthony Stewart (on keyboards) at the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Bishop Ralph Donnell Graves addresses those in attendance at the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Bishop Ralph Donnell Graves addresses those in attendance at the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

City of Newburgh Councilwomen Christine Bello and Regina Angelo with Roxie Royal enjoy the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Bishop Ralph Donnell Graves addresses more than 200 people gathered at Mt. Carmel Church in Newburgh, NY on Friday, January 15, 2010 for the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Bishop Ralph Donnell Graves at Mt. Carmel Church in Newburgh, NY on Friday, January 15, 2010 for the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

City of Newburgh Councilman Curlie Dillard was one of the many elected officials in attendance at the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

More than 200 people gathered at Mt. Carmel Church in Newburgh, NY on Friday, January 15, 2010 for the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Elder Thermond Herring, pastor of Mt. Carmel Church, prays for the youth gathered at Mt. Carmel Church in Newburgh, NY on Friday, January 15, 2010 for the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Rev. Willie Mays addresses more than 200 people gathered at Mt. Carmel Church in Newburgh, NY on Friday, January 15, 2010 for the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

A young girl listens to the speakers while in the arms of her mother at the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Rev. Steve Ruelke addresses more than 200 people in attendance at the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Bishop Ralph Donnell Graves plays the organ for more than 200 people gathered at Mt. Carmel Church in Newburgh, NY on Friday, January 15, 2010 for the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

A woman rejoices as the Martin Luther King Choir sings for more than 200 people in attendance at the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The Martin Luther King Choir sings for more than 200 people in attendance at the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The Mount Carmel Dancers perform for more than 200 people in attendance at the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The Mount Carmel Dancers perform for more than 200 people in attendance at the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The Mount Carmel Dancers perform for more than 200 people in attendance at the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR

The Mount Carmel Dancers perform for more than 200 people in attendance at the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR

The Martin Luther King Choir sings for more than 200 people in attendance at the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Bishop Jeffrey Woody addresses more than 200 people in attendance at the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

A young girl listens to the speakers while in the arms of her father at the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Rev. Enine Williams addresses more than 200 people in attendance at the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Members of the Mount Carmel Praise Team perform for more than 200 people in attendance at the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Members of the Mount Carmel Praise Team perform for more than 200 people in attendance at the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Members of the Mount Carmel Praise Team perform for more than 200 people in attendance at the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Clergy prepare to process into Mount Carmel Church for the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Rev. David Mason, Pastor of Union Presbyterian Church (center), prays along with other clergy for the youth of the community during the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

More than 200 people were in attendance at the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored by the Christian Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.