We are Trumpet and Zion and we must continue to let our voices be heard as we focus on efforts to find a cure for an epidemic that has touched and changed many lives across the globe. This project will be used as a vehicle to help the community --both local and international – to better understand this crises that we must eradicate – Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr. Greater ST. Stevens Miniseries – New Orleans & Atlanta – Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International

How can we call ourselves Christians, followers of Jesus Christ and not make comforting, caring for and embracing families dealing with HIV/AIDS a priority? All of our eloquent words, deep theological thinking and doctrinal pronouncements will be nothing but "clanging symbols and sounding brass" if love is not at the core of our ministry. The question for us today is simple: "Do we just preach love or do we live a life demonstrating the love we preach?" The issue of HIV/AIDS can be reduced to the concept of courage. For love is the ultimate act of courage and cowardice is the incubator for fear and death. If we have the courage to be true to our faith our people will live and those dying will die with dignity. If we choose the road of cowardice generations not yet born will speak our names with shame.  For there once lived a people who called themselves Christians but lived their lives as cowards. Let us stand on the right side of history and speak life into the lives of those living, dying and yet to be born. Otis Moss, III Trinity United Church of Christ – Chicago, IL.

“Nothing transcends the love of God, not war, not famine, not disease - nothing. To all the victims, families, and loved ones affected by the sobering effects of AIDS/ HIV my prayers are with you.  The truth is, we all are affected by this pandemic whether we realize it or not.  But beyond prayers I joining you in celebrating the value of all of God’s children even as we deal with the societal stigma this disease brings. We shall overcome!” – Pastor Paula White, Paula White Ministries – Tampa, FL. 

As quoted by noted writer and poet, Maya Angelou, “When we know better: We do better”.  This directly pertains to the prevalence of HIV Disease that is running rampant throughout our communities.  We must know better and get tested for HIV early and without delay.  We can do better if we know our status, if positive; we can enter into treatment earlier and live normal lives.  If we are negative, then we need to continually get needed information about HIV to reinforce our negative status.  “When we know better: We do better”. -  Robert Scott MD – Co-Chair Allen Temple Baptist Church AIDS MinistryGloria Crowell - Co-Chair Allen Temple Baptist Church AIDS Ministry

Recent statistics indicate that black men are nine times more likely, and black women are twenty-three times more likely than their white counterparts to contact AIDS.  This must change if black people are to survive. – Bishop Charles E. Blake, West Angeles Church of God and Christ – Los Angeles