FFWPU USA Blessing and Family Ministry: In Memory of Gregory Leonard Carter

Gregory “Greg” Leonard Carter was born to the late Theodore R. Boyland and Jean A. Carter in Memphis, Tennessee on August 20, 1956. He lived in Memphis for six years before relocating to Chicago, Illinois with his mother, sister, Sheryl, and stepfather, Robert L. Johnson, where he spent the remainder of his childhood years immersing himself in his studies and developing his talents in music and basketball.

After graduating from Tilden High School in 1975, Greg joined the United States Navy where he committed the next four years of his life in service to this country. While in the Navy, he reactivated his love for basketball by joining the U.S.S. Proteus “Packers” basketball team. They won first place in the 1977 COMNAVMARIANAS All- Navy Basketball Championship Tournament. Greg was so proud of this achievement, because he was representing the Navy with something he loved - basketball.

Greg and Rachel Dunphy were united in marriage on October 14, 1982, while participating in the International One World Crusade. Shortly after their union they relocated to Columbus, Ohio, to continue their ministry work with CARP, the Collegiate Association for the Research of Principles.

Greg studied at the Unification Theological Seminary in Barrytown, NY, where he earned a Master of Divinity degree on June 24, 2000. He was enrolled in the Doctor of Ministry Program and was working on his final dissertation. Greg traveled all over the country with Rachel doing missionary work. In 2001 they settled down in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area where he continued to work for the Unification Church and supported other faith communities. Apart from his missionary work, Greg served as the Co-Director of the Washington AIDS International Foundation (WAIF). In that capacity, he provided education and training on HIV/AIDS prevention, character education, abstinence, and life skills development to school nurses, high school and middle school students. He also developed and conducted educational programs for faith communities.

He traveled to many states, helping to establish chapters of WAIF and the WAIT (Washington AIDS

International Teens) Team. On the international level, he worked with embassies in Washington, DC, traveled to the Caribbean, and helped to raise funds for countries such as Uganda, whose first lady he co- hosted with the Institute for Youth Development (IYD).

On July 4, 2002, Greg and Rachel were blessed with a beautiful daughter whom they named Enya Jung Mi Carter. They absolutely adored their daughter and raised her to love God. After the passing of his dear wife, Greg and Enya grew closer together. Greg would often say that his daughter (Sweetie) was his blessing.

Greg never gave up his passion for sports, basketball in particular. For many years, he brought many Unification and Christian Church teams to compete at the World Culture and Sports Festival in South Korea, winning many medals, including goal medals for the US Christian basketball team. He continued that passion outside of the church by recruiting athletes for the Greenbelt Lady’s Angels and the Greenbelt men’s basketball team to compete in the Canadian Basketball League in Montreal, where they won several championships.

Greg worked as the Building Manager of the United Federation of Churches and as the Chief Liaison Officer for all the Washington, DC, properties for over fifteen years. Greg was immersed in the Christian community and this became his service unto the Lord. He gladly found ways to give whatever he could back to the people of God, sometimes to the point of giving his very last to a person in need.

Greg truly embodied the soul of a loyal servant to God, one that did not mind spending time devoting his life and service to God. Greg was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore, Jean and Robert, and his devoted wife, Rachel.

Greg’s life will always be remembered and cherished by his loving daughter Enya, his siblings, Sheryl (Jonathan) Lott, Robert Johnson Jr., Debra (Bernard) Coble and Marc Johnson, his nine nieces, five nephews, close cousins, extended family, and friends.

Funds are being raised through GoFundMe to support Greg’s daughter, Enya, as she navigates this difficult time: gofund.me/7c79f055

You may also send cards and donations to: Miss Enya Carter 4F Southway Greenbelt, MD 20770

Seonghwa Ceremony Date: March 27, 2022 at 10:30 AM (viewing starts at 10:00 AM) Location: Beall Funeral Home in Bowie, MD (6512 Crain Hwy, Bowie, MD 20715) The ceremony can be watched on Zoom: us02web.zoom,us/j/618147675 (Passcode: 2027)

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A few words from Latrice [ See all ] ‘CJ Seetop H i, my name is Latrice and I’m f undra ising for my 19 year old cousin Enya, t he daughter of G regory Carter.

Enya Carter is i n need of help after the sudden passing of her father Gregory Carter. Gregory was t he sole provider for Enya after her mothe r’s passing in 2013. Enya was born with cerebral palsy and other d isabilities that require specific care/accommodations wh ich prevents her from seeking employment at this t ime. She currently rel ies on SSI for i ncome now w ith her father gone which has left her finances severely compromised.

Enya (with her aunt’s support) is currently in t he process of handli ng her father’s affairs and p reparing to relocate with fami ly. Funds from t his f undraiser w ill be used to keep up with mortgage payments, medical bills, and m iscellaneous living expenses for Enya.

We support Enya i n her goal of becoming as independent as possible in t he absence of her mot her and father. No donation is too small & all are greatly appreciated.

The Carter family than k all donors in advance for help ing Enya during this roug h period of her life as she t ransit ion into adult hood.

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My co ndo lences t o t he fa mily and God Bless Yo u G reg!

o Hunter MaryJean donated $100 cs:; Sending o ur love t o you , dear Enya! I am so sorry t o hear ab out you r Dad. We wil l be t hinking and prayi ng for you. Love, t he H unt er Fa mily

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