A multi-church revival with the theme "Taking Back the City" is scheduled at Melrose Park in Northwest Roanoke from Aug. 11 to Aug. 17.
The interdenominational gathering will hold services starting at 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and at 3 p.m. on Sunday.
On Saturday, Aug. 16, starting at 2 p.m., there will be a Gospel concert, praise dancing, games and other activities.
The Rev. George "Mack" Taylor, pastor of Solid Rock Church, a Pentecostal denomination in Salem, which helped organize the event, said, "As a pastor in the Roanoke-Salem area I have watched this city destroy itself with drugs, sex, alcohol, killingsand many other problems."
Other congregations participating in the revival include: Church Alive International, Greater Prayer Temple and Disciples of Christ.
The revival will include counseling on addictions, domestic violence and a job fair is planned, said Deborah Freeman, a volunteer organizer.
For more information call Taylor at 206-9201.

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