LANSING, MI — Since 1996, St. Stephen’s Community Church, United Church of Christ on Lansing’s eastside has awarded over $75,000 in scholarships to students in mid-Michigan. Every year the church’s board of Trustees sponsors a golf outing to provide college scholarships. “The education of our youth is a top priority for our church. Providing students and their families this support grows out of our Christian faith and commitment to higher educational endeavors,” said Reverend Dr. Michael C. Murphy, the senior pastor at St. Stephen’s.
The St. Stephen’s Community Church 2007 Scholarship Award Recipients include:
Tiauna Boyd Central Michigan University Senior
Henry Carson, Jr. Lansing Community College Junior
Jasmine Carter Lansing Community College Freshman
Lauren Corley Xavier University Sophomore
Victoria Curry Spelman College Senior
Anthony Garrett Alabama A&M University Senior
Jamie Griggs Central Michigan University Senior
Jasmine Hamilton- Wray Michigan State University Junior
Nandi Shareef Hampton University Senior
Ian Wilhite University of Michigan Sophomore