ABC-SEMI Southeast Michigan Contractors Issue 3, 2023

12 Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. “I have been a devout Christian all my life,” said Tad Martin, owner of TMX Contracting. “Gathering for an early morning breakfast at ABC and breaking bread with people of the same beliefs, values and morals is an inspiring start to my day.” On a very early morning in May, ABC staff rushed to the Freedom Room before the sun had even begun to shine to get breakfast cooking for the National Day of Prayer Breakfast. Bacon, eggs and pancakes were laid out for hungry construction workers seeking enlightenment before their day. ABC president and CEO, Keith Ledbetter knew he wanted two things out of this breakfast. The first was to have an open place for ABC members to celebrate their faith and the second was for the Freedom Room to smell like bacon for five days. The event fulfilled both wishes. The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress and signed into law A Day of Prayer Turned to a Day of Connection ABC Members feel a sense of belonging at the first Prayer Breakfast Keith Ledbetter welcomes guests to a faithful morning. PRAYER BREAKFAST Tad Martin leads members through prayer before adjourning.

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