Father James Cruz of St. Mary's Church, Our Lady of the Falls was the guest speaker for the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church hosted 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Commemorative Service Sunday, January 17, 2016 in Wappingers Falls, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

BMBC Total Praise performs to "Rock A My Soul" during the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church hosted 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Commemorative Service Sunday, January 17, 2016 in Wappingers Falls, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Greg Nunn offers a paraphrased version of a Dr. King speech during the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church hosted 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Commemorative Service Sunday, January 17, 2016 in Wappingers Falls, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Kristin Strangwayes, Corey Grimmett, Mikayla Strangwayes, Syliva Christopher and Crystal Glenn joins hands in unity singing "We Shall Overcome" during the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church hosted 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Commemorative Service Sunday, January 17, 2016 in Wappingers Falls, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Linda Molina performs "Glory" during the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church hosted 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Commemorative Service Sunday, January 17, 2016 in Wappingers Falls, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Dorena Robinson, President of the Black History Ministry offers the welcome at the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Commemorative Service Sunday, January 17, 2016 in Wappingers Falls, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

BMBC Total Praise performs to "Rock A My Soul" during the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church hosted 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Commemorative Service Sunday, January 17, 2016 in Wappingers Falls, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Pastor Edward L. Hunt addresses those attending the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church hosted 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Commemorative Service Sunday, January 17, 2016 in Wappingers Falls, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

An attendee captures BMBC Total Praise performing to "Rock A My Soul" during the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church hosted 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Commemorative Service Sunday, January 17, 2016 in Wappingers Falls, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The Rev. William Dalrymple, Pastor of Community Baptist Church introduces the guest speaker during the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church hosted 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Commemorative Service Sunday, January 17, 2016 in Wappingers Falls, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The BMBC Gospel Chorus offers a musical selection during the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church hosted 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Commemorative Service Sunday, January 17, 2016 in Wappingers Falls, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Father James Cruz of St. Mary's Church, Our Lady of the Falls was the guest speaker for the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church hosted 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Commemorative Service Sunday, January 17, 2016 in Wappingers Falls, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The Litany is recited during the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church hosted 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Commemorative Service Sunday, January 17, 2016 in Wappingers Falls, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Pastor Edward L. Hunt greets Judge Peter M. Forman during the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church hosted 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Commemorative Service Sunday, January 17, 2016 in Wappingers Falls, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Hon. Peter M. Forman offers remarks during the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church hosted 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Commemorative Service Sunday, January 17, 2016 in Wappingers Falls, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Village of Wappingers Falls Mayor Matthew Alexander offers remarks during the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church hosted 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Commemorative Service Sunday, January 17, 2016 in Wappingers Falls, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Bethel Missionary Baptist Church hosted the 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Commemorative Service Sunday, January 17, 2016 in Wappingers Falls, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The congregation joins hands in unity singing "We Shall Overcome" during the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church hosted 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Commemorative Service Sunday, January 17, 2016 in Wappingers Falls, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The congregation joins hands in unity singing "We Shall Overcome" during the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church hosted 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Commemorative Service Sunday, January 17, 2016 in Wappingers Falls, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The congregation joins hands in unity singing "We Shall Overcome" during the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church hosted 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Commemorative Service Sunday, January 17, 2016 in Wappingers Falls, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The congregation joins hands in unity singing "We Shall Overcome" during the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church hosted 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Commemorative Service Sunday, January 17, 2016 in Wappingers Falls, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The congregation joins hands in unity singing "We Shall Overcome" during the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church hosted 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Commemorative Service Sunday, January 17, 2016 in Wappingers Falls, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The congregation joins hands in unity singing "We Shall Overcome" during the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church hosted 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Commemorative Service Sunday, January 17, 2016 in Wappingers Falls, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.