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Century Council Seeks Grant From LGBTQ Focused Non-Profit For ‘Harmony Park’
May 5, 2020
The Century Town Council voted Monday night to seek a grant from Sunday’s Child, a Pensacola LGBTQ-focused philanthropic non-profit, for a “Harmony Park” in Century.
A Harmony Park is an accessible park with outdoor percussion musical instruments that do not require electricity to use.
“…We believe that the Harmony Park would be a great asset for our community and our youth,” Century Mayor Henry Hawkins said in a letter to Sunday’s Child.
The town council voted Monday night to pour up to $1,500 in concrete, assist in unloading the equipment and ongoing maintenance of the park if they are awarded and accept the $25,000 park grant from Sunday’s Child. The council discussed seeking sponsors to cover the $1,500 if they are approved.
The exact location of the park has not been decided.
Sunday’s Child funds initiatives and projects that promote diversity of the LGBTQ community and inspire inclusion throughout Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
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50 Responses to “Century Council Seeks Grant From LGBTQ Focused Non-Profit For ‘Harmony Park’”
I don’t know what Farm Hill is smoking, but I’ll pass on that one. Y’all, this is a chime park. It’d be full of chimes. I’d be legitimately impressed if you or your family started turning gay and practicing witchcraft because you stayed out too long playing with those chimes.
Gotta watch out for those chimes man, else you’re gonna start having a taste for interior design and consider moving to California.
Why doesn’t the Town of Century fix the roads here as they are absolutely horrendous & People are sick of it …I know on my road the holes in it are terrible and many people are experiencing the same issue . People won’t stand for this much longer , people are not hating on the Gay & Lesbian community ….we don’t need that input from their community as I stated it’s a Hearts & Minds agenda that’s slowly been implemented into all facits of life to entice children Into believing this is acceptable …They gradually introduce the idea into people & then the people get used to it and then they accept it & this is how they use these ploys on children to get them into the mindset to accept this to be normal …..I don’t tolerate this type of crap & the city needs to really think this one through . How about fixing our roads ……
We don’t need this crap in our town ….that’s exactly correct the Gay & Lesbian community are using a Hearts & Minds agenda for the future of children . Keep their agenda away from me & all will be good and I think many people of Century would agree with me …..
I’m just say we all teach our kids not to bully others,or judge others. As a parent I know alot of kids that are scare to tell there parents because they know what there parents will say and do. Also parents show there butts when there kids are getting bullied and judged at schools. There are so many kids that are apart of the lgbt and go to school with some of everyone’s kids that have commented on here whats next you want them out of the schools also. When really each one of you are judging and bullying and you don’t even see it and you want to know why your kids do what they do because the learned it from you. And I believe in this Thou shalt not judge Thy Neighbor. Because I was raised not to judge someone and to do onto other as you would be done to you and there is alot of judgment on here so you may what to read the rest before you keep judging
1] Judge not, that ye be not judged. [2] For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. [3] And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
I’m sure this is all about money and nothing about a park or anything LGBQ.I don’t claim to know anything about the process of acquiring grants,but at the end of the day it is all about the money. AND from what I’ve read,especially on this news site, there’s a lot of grant money being issued to Century. Where are the benefits of the grants,you read about it, the fact that the grants have been gotten, but then you never see whatever it was that the grants were gotten for.Do y’all understand what I’m trying to say here…
REGARDING:
“People are conditioned to become homosexuals by external factors including the culture they live in,”
And yet somehow only a small percentage do. Strange, isn’t it? There is no scientific support for the claim it is a choice or external conditioning. The apostle Paul mentioned some members of the churches used to be as well as the fact that some current members were doing things nearly everybody agreed was disgusting.
On the other hand, he never tried to force nonmembers to act like members. Those who rejected the teachings were simply ejected from the church until and unless they repented.
Folks fear they will change unless they loudly reject others. I suspect those most fearful have hidden doubts about themselves. (We manly men aren’t afraid.) My suspicions are just suspicions, though.
I knew one preacher who was very vocal against homosexuality — while he was cheating on his wife and congregation. He believed only certain sins actually mattered. He’s not alone. Lots of folks demand they not be judged while condemning all around them for other things.
Having said all that, anything Century gets will soon be vandalized because there are several evil people around
and will be until Christ returns. He said those who would be saved are few, those who will be lost are many and will be told, “I never knew you,” even though they will point out the many wonderful things they did in His name.
David for better people
You’d think everyone bashing the LGBT community would raise the $25,000 themselves, or contribute to their community in some other positive way, if they’re so enraged. But no, that would make too much sense.
Despite this vitriol, the gay community will continue showing love toward those who hate them.
I see a lot of hate in these comments. What a shame.
On its surface this groups values would seem to conflict with the values of most of
The people of Century…did the people of Century elect these folks to get such grants?
No one gives away money for free; they’d want something in return and can you really
Count on politicians to read the fine print?
This is Very Sad for The Town of Century
Century cannot pay their bills. They have trouble obeying laws. Their buildings and homes are falling into ruin and vandalism decimated their last parks. NOW they want money for something like this? How long will it last, do you think, before the thugs tear it down and use if for weapons?
@CW……….ABSOLUTELY RIGHT!!!
Don’t apply if you don’t support Sunday’s Child’s mission. A no brainer!
If most of these nutjob comments represent Century, then it explains why the town is in such bad shape. Some of you sound like you’re stuck in the 19th century.
How in the world are some musical instruments going to “indoctrinate” children? They won’t even have anything written on them, so how is that possible? I bet if a church was the one putting up the money for it they’d be quick to try to plaster bible verses everywhere. It’s total hypocrisy.
Should be every tongue will confess…..
To:Farm Hill,EMD and Rasheed…..you three are my heroes in this matter!!!!!There will come a day when EVERY knee shall bow and EVERY mouth WILL confess that The Lord God ALmighty is THE Lord and Master…..all of you that are laughing and LOLing,you WILL remember what has been said today…………
Trudy King- you have no clue because if you did you would know the difference. I hope you find out before it’s too late!
Century town council and mayor are money prostitutes and will do anything for a dollar. SMH.
@Trudy King. “People are born either straight or gay and they are certainly not trying to indoctrinate ANYONE”. People are not born that way. All people have an inner propensity for evil. Nature itself teaches us that opposites attract. God made it this way. Genesis 1:27 “male and female created he them”. This is necessary for life to exist and continue. People are conditioned to become homosexuals by external factors including the culture they live in, combined with the inner factor ( the inner propensity for sin ). When we teach children that they evolved from a lower life form and they are not accountable to God, these children will grow up confused. They will accept the lie “If it feels good, do it”, that what they do with their own bodies will have no effect on anyone else. The homosexual lifestyle is diametrically opposed to the order that the one almighty God created. So many social ills are derived from doing what we want and throwing off the restraints. You said that Sunday’s Child is not trying to promote an agenda. The website says that their goal is “to create a permanent and lasting change in the support of – and acceptance for – the LGBTQ community.” This goal has been highly realized in California, New York State and other liberal strongholds throughout our country. This is sweeping our nation like a tidal wave. The widening acceptance of the LGBTQ agenda, however popular it may become does not make it right. LGBTQ groups have a high stake in reaching into the public schools and spreading their philosophy of “inclusion, tolerance, and love” to the children. This agenda must be taught. The next generation will have many more homosexuals than this generation has, not because they are being born that way, but because groups like yours have scared the local school boards with lawsuits all over the country into giving into your teaching. The love, love, love that you speak of and that Sunday’s Child promotes is not really so much love as it is self-indulgence and wanton promiscuity. The inclusivity that they promote does not include “true followers of Christ”. The diversity that they promote is not so much focused on accepting people based on the factors that they have no choice in ( disability, skin color, where one is born, financial status, age, race, gender, national origin ). Their use of “diversity” refers to those people who have chosen to normalize a perversion of a sacred act that is legitimately reserved for a husband and his wife. I mean no personal disrespect to you Ms. King, however the propagation of the LGBTQ inclusivity movement doesn’t need to extend as far north as I-10 ( sadly I know it already does ). Our children need to be protected from this. Mayor Hawkins, I am surprised that you applied for a grant from this group. Please reconsider.
@ Trudy King : What would Jesus do? Love the sinner and hate the sin.
Nice addition to the the park. Music is the universal language. Good job counsel and mayor.
People need to actually read what The Word of God really says. Even better, study it. Most just read what they believe condones what they want to do. Paul said that he taught the “whole counsel of God.” All sin is wrong, but sexual sin does not portray what marriage between a man and woman is suppose to portray. That being Christ and His Bride. God does not change. He said that homosexuality is an abomination and that those who engage in this sin will not enter into The Kingdom of Heaven. People are born male or female (for the most part). It is written that the sins of the fathers are put on their children through several generations. Some are born with the urge to lie or steal or kill. If they are born with homosexual tendencies, it is from past sins of the fathers. They are to be overcome, not celebrated. We are told to love others. It is not love to condone any sin. Love stands in The Truth and tells the truth. It does not condone, much less praise and honor sin. Perversion is a blight on society. So is adultery and all other sexual sin. If we do not turn back to God, we will see things much worse than Covid 19.
I have seen these type of instruments in playground spaces. Many have been removed due to excessive noise . Consider the ages of the children that would be the using the items 2-10 years . Many other playground items promote inclusion of all including handicap children .
And here comes the drag queen story hour at your local neighborhood park. Sorry folks but this is wrong. You can’t take their money without strings attached.
Love is Love is Love people. The LGBTQ+ community is doing great things to make Pensacola a better place to live and work. They do not have any other agenda. Please educate yourselves. People are born to be either straight or gay and they are certainly not trying to indoctrinate ANYONE. Sunday’s Child does not solicit projects from anyone. All non profits are welcome to APPLY for a grant and that is what Century did.
If you really believe in Christ’s teaching, then I don’t see how you can be so hateful toward people who are just different from you and living their authentic lives. It really is none of your business. Seems hypocritical to me. Better re-check your bibles. What would Jesus do?
@ Lol. Why would a LGBTQ organization be interested in donating money to the town of Century? They clearly state that the purpose of their existence is to fund initiatives and projects that promote the LGBTQ community. They are not going to give their money to help make Century better for the children. They are promoting an agenda that seeks to make sodomy and sexual perversion seem normal and good. You mock me saying that “somewhere in the Bible, Jesus tells us that’s wrong”. If you are so concerned about what Jesus said (and I hope you are), Jesus’ words in Matthew 19:4,5, &6 And he answered and said unto them, “Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female, And said, For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh? Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.” Dear Lol, you said that it is really a matter of not being able to be accepting like Jesus was. I am not saying this to seem rude or condescending, but the truth is that you err by not knowing the scripture. In the book of John chapter 8, Jesus in compassion, told a woman that was taken in adultery, that He did not condemn her. Then He told her to go and sin no more. Jesus loves sinners, laid down His life for sinners. He didn’t do this so we could continue living in sin. Dear Lol, if you want to know what God really thinks about the LGBTQ people, read it for yourself in Romans chapter 1 starting at verse 18 and read through down to verse 32. (This is about the sinful human nature of all mankind including myself) @ Mayor Hawkins if you are a preacher, then you know this already. Don’t let the lure of money be the primary consideration of courting the Sunday’s Child group. ” … Ye cannot serve God and mammon.”
yeah so this is what century want to teach their kids that this stuff is ok … wow. I’m with southerner it all starts with leaders
What’s next? Letting the Satanist install a statue of Baphomet? Oh Mystery Babylon, coming to a park near you soon.
Apparently the mayor wants Century to become the new Scenic Bluffs playground
Pensacola’s mayor will thank him
DEBAUCHERY DEBAUCHERYDEBAUCHERY.
You think Century has problems now, just wait!!!
@resident Hawkins
WOW I didn’t know Mayor Hawkins was a preacher. I guess anyone can call themselves a preacher these days. I know he doesn’t believe in the Ten Commandments as he has broken a few while in office.
If the money is granted and the park built it will be demolished within a month they won’t take care of it.
Century CAN’T pay their bills, but can waste money on this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How much can we put into our pockets.
@ Farm Hill you are 100% correct. They’ll definitely get the grant because groups like this will crow about infiltrating another conservative area. Pensacola Beach is pretty much off limits to family values during Memorial Day weekend.
Just when Century cannot seem any more jacked up, they amaze you. Honestly, you cannot make this stuff up.
All to be closed due to COVID-19. According to the mayor, there is a caravan of CORONAVIRUS headed into rural areas, therefore we must keep these parks closed.
The lbgq will be wondering where the park is for years and then spend years trying to figure out where the money went.
@Farm Hill
You are absolutely right, as humans, we tend to move away from anyone who isn’t just like us, and then we teach our children the same, stating that “somewhere in the bible, Jesus tells us that’s wrong”, when it’s really a matter of us not being able to be accepting AS JESUS WAS.
Maybe some of these people who are so condescending will learn of who Jesus is one day and learn that even though people can claim to follow Him, they can be blinded to their own sins.
@Farm Hill
I don’t see very many “traditional” two parent families around Century lately. Seems to me that you have more to worry about than some LGBT group most people have never heard of.
I think it’s a great idea the lbgq bunch will be scratching there heads wondering where the park is and where the money went.
@Farm Hill
“The hearts and minds of our children is what the LGBT wants most.”
I’d say you’re quiet the dramatic “Paranoid Pete”
It’s called Selling your Soul! This is NOT what Century needs, we need to something to spread the Word! I agree with Farm Hill.
Having two Mommies and no daddy is perfectly normal. It must be, our government tries to brainwash us every day telling us so
Putting all the alphabet soup stuff aside, just think of the constant noise that potentially would arise from such a park, and what the neighbors will have to endure.
Libety, Guns, Bacon, Trucks and bbQ…I’m all for it.
Town Council, considering the source of funding for the park, this decision is a huge mistake. Whether you believe this or not, by accepting their money, you are complicit in promoting the ideals and agenda of the LGBTQ movement. The ideals of this group is not in support of the traditional two-parent family. Strong, traditional two-parent families are what Century needs more than ever now. As community leaders, you should take a stand on this issue. Have some backbone. I’m sure there are some church congregations in the area that would donate to help with a nice park. “It is just a park. It will be good for the children”. The hearts and minds of our children is what the LGBTQ want the most. Their agenda is poison to the next generation. This is very serious. Century Town Council and Mayor Hawkins please reconsider this decision.
This is an excellent way to waste money. Only in Century.
Digg’n deep for funds I see. How much do you need… I’ll float it.
I’m surprised the mayor, being a preacher and all, would be dealing with this group. Sort of like the money changers in the temple.