Brother Jason Muhlenkamp, center right, was given a MLK Day of Service award for his ministry in Early County, Ga.
On Jan. 17, the day the United States remembers Dr. Martin Luther King, Glenmary Brother Jason Muhlenkamp was honored with a MLK Day of Service award from the Early County Community Involvement Association (ECCIA) of Early County, Georgia.
“I am very humbled to be awarded this honor and thank the many, many people who support my ministry,” Brother Jason said. “There are three principles of Martin Luther King Jr., that I try to incorporate in my life: service, justice and beloved community.”
Brother Jason’s ministry to his beloved community is diverse as the county he serves. He does much with C-Hope, a local Christian non-profit that assists the poor with housing, financial support and financial literacy. He is also involved with promoting racial justice, the Early County Ministerial Association and local food pantry efforts. Early County is 49.6 percent Black, and 48.4 percent white.
Early County is also home to Glenmary’s Holy Family Catholic Mission, pastored by Father Mike Kerin.