Clifford and Michelle Benjamin took watched a special video last week in honor of the 20 years at 5 Point Church in Easley. They moved here from New York and said they have gotten so much out of their church in Easley.
EASLEY — Sometimes in life, people can motivate you when you least expect it.
Last Thursday night, I attended the celebration of 20 years for 5 Point Church in Easley. I only knew a couple of people when I walked in the door.
But for everyone in attendance, there was a documentary on the big screens (put on by the 5 Point production crew) called “Experience the Difference” that was open to the public. It lasted close to two hours and – right when it ended – I got to visit with 5 Point Church member Clifford Benjamin.
Clifford had a Prayer Walk t-shirt on and could have talked for days about it. He and his wife, Michelle, have gone on the Prayer Walk (put on by 5 Point) the last two years. Clifford said they are originally from New York and they have taken a big step in their spiritual faith since they have been at Easley the past couple of years.
“For me, it is just a way of reaching out to people and showing hope of better things to come,” said Clifford, 41. “It’s about bringing the community together and being a family. Everybody should want to be one, and not just separate individuals. We go out, pray to each area that we go to (on the Prayer Walk) and hope for a ‘life change’ for everybody. We prayed for the healing of people in the church, and the nursing home across the street that they can have a smooth transition.”
And about watching the documentary, Clifford said, “It’s an amazing experience to understand where everything started. To understand the passion and the not-changing of His beliefs in any way. What the church should be doing and growing the community, helping the community and feeding anyone who needs help. Things like that. Striving to help kids understand Jesus — things like that.”
Lawson Clary, the Executive Pastor of Finance and Outreach, helped lead the documentary and often asked questions to church members and leaders of the 5 Point Church. Things like “Reach and Teach” were often mentioned.
“As we celebrate 20 years, it is always great to look back at where the church has come from, but we are truly excited about where the Lord is leading us for the future,” said Pastor Dean. “We are just getting started!”
Reach Jeff Holt at 864-855-0355.