Front row, from left: Hon. Mary Rudd Robinson, County Court Judge; Hon. Ian Richards, County Court Judge; and Hon. Phoebee Francois, Magistrate. Back row, from left: Beulah Shaw, Fort Lauderdale International Day coordinator; Hon. Michael Robinson, Circuit Criminal Judge; Hon. Ilona Holmes, County Court Judge; Hon. Kenneth Gillespie, Circuit Judge; and Jeffrey Thompson, Fort Lauderdale Church pastor. (Photo: James Cooke)

by Jeffrey Thompson

Six Broward County judges were honored at Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Church, during an International Day service where Senior Pastor Jeffrey Thompson offered a special prayer for each of the judges.

The service commenced as members from 25 countries carried their country’s flag in a colorful parade of nations. Dr. T.A. McNeal, senior pastor of North Side Church, was the featured speaker with a sermon entitled “Minority Majority.” Infinite Praise and Emmanuel Singers provided special music.

International Day, coordinated by Beulah Shaw, culminated with an international social on Saturday evening. Attendees sampled native food from several countries of the world.