2019 Layman of the Year : Michael Curtis

Michael Curtis, of Ray of Hope Christian Church was awarded the 2018 Layman of the Year by the Georgia Men’s Commission, Sunday, January 27, 2019.  Michael was surprised by the members of the Men’s Commission who attended the worship service, and Roger With, President of the Men’s Commission spoke of Curtis’s qualifications for this honor.  Rev. Cynthia Hale, the Ray of Hope Christian Church senior minister, helped arrange the presentation.

Michael, who was nominated by Ray of Hope’s Minister of Men, Richard Williams, felt honored to be the twenty-eighth recipient of this prestigious award. Rev. Williams nominated Curtis because of his worthiness as Christian leader in his church.  Michael is a very active participant in the Men’s Group activities at the Ray, and he has achieved the position of Elder Emeritus.  He also serves as a Ministry Mentor and as a Regional Elder.

He spends his extra time volunteering in the various ministries at Ray of Hope, and serves as a role model to those who encounter him.  When asked to describe his character, Rev. Williams used the words kind, intelligent, graceful, determined, and so much more!  Curtis is a retired military veteran, and currently he works for the state of Georgia.  The presentation was a surprise to Michael, but his wife, Cassandra, and daughters Ashley and Jessica, who were in on the secret, hosted a reception for Curtis following the worship service.

​Roger With awarded the commemorative plaque to Michael, and members of the Men’s Commission who were present to celebrate this award were:  Medie Still, Mike Bodnar, Dr. Jay White, John Anderson, Bob Grant, and Will Perdue. The award is given annually, and Michael is the twenty-eighth recipient of the LOY.