March 2015 - Brookland Baptist Church

Editor’s note
I am so excited about the response we
received for our feature Brookland Women
Making History. It is incredible to receive notes
and have conversations with husbands,
colleagues, and church members explaining the
significant contributions and impact that
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women in the Brookland Baptist Church
congregation are having on our church and in their professions, both
locally and nationally.
As you review the profiles of these outstanding women, we
recognize that this is only a small group of women in our congregation
whose work in education, government agencies, non-profits, and as
business owners is not the image of African-American women that the
media portrays or glorifies.
It is our desire to offer inspiration for the women as well as the
men, who are striving for GREATER and need a boost to exercise
their I BELIEVE as these women have done and are doing.
We do not have to reach back to the leaders of the Civil Rights Era
or the Women’s Rights Movement to find female heroes. They are
sitting on the pew in front of us, serving alongside us in ministries and
living among us. Let’s take this time to share our appreciation for them
and give them their flowers while they can smell and view them.
We will be featuring all student athletes participating in spring
or summer sports, including cheerleading and competitive dance
and gymnastics, in the April edition of The Brookland Star.
Send in the child’s name, parents’ names, school, grade and
sport by March 20.
Email the information to [email protected].
The Brookland Star is published monthly by
the Brookland Baptist Church.
Submit all articles, announcements,
celebrations and photographs to
[email protected] or
[email protected]
by March 20.
The April edition of The Brookland Star
will be distributed on April 12.
Brookland Star Staff
Keisa Gunby, Editor & Layout
Peggy Brailey, Co-Editor & Layout
Shawn Glover, Graphic Designer
Marcus Works, Print & Distribution
P H O TOG RAPH ERS
Calvin Reese (West) and Lin Johnson (BNE)
P ROO FRE AD ERS
Deaconess Sharon Dublin (BNE),
Brenda Henicks and Annette Sello
S TAFF W RITE RS
Reginald A. Bess, Ph.D.,
Deacon Lenell Geter, Tré Tailor
and Dr. Eric Schuleter
C O N TRIBU TIN G W RITE RS
Dr. Tisha Boston, Angel L. Malone,
Dr. Reginald Parker,
and Donna Thomas, RN
Pastoral Staff
Dr. Charles B. Jackson Sr., Senior Pastor
Reverend James A. Jamison,
Assistant Pastor
Reverend Charles B. Jackson Jr.,
Executive Pastor
Reverend Chris Leevy Johnson,
BNE Campus Pastor
For past and color versions follow the link The
Brookland Star (Newsletter) on our web site,
www.brooklandbaptist.org, from the Home page at
the bottom of the page under Contact Us.
T
he word overflow means surplus,
plenty, running over, beyond the brim,
more than enough, to pour out over the
limits or edge of a container causing the container
to fill beyond its capacity.
With that being said, permit me to share a
special experience I shared with my dad with I was
a small child. During my dad’s coffee hour, which
was early morning and after supper before bedtime, he
would pour a cup of coffee in a mug and put a saucer
under the mug. Then he’d carry it to his favorite chair
where he sat each evening. I strategically positioned
myself at the foot of his chair waiting for the overflow
of coffee to trickle down onto the saucer. Whether
accidental or purposeful, somehow, there was always an
overflow of coffee onto the saucer, and my dad would
give it to me to drink.
REV. BETTY HANNAH BROWN
Director, Women in Ministry
In celebration of National Women’s History Month,
the Women in Ministry, Women’s Bible Study and 2015
Women’s Day Committee will sponsor a “Bedding
Project” on Saturday, March 21, 2015. This event is one
of our annual service projects in celebration of National
Women’s History Month.
"God permits
His overflow of blessings
to spill over into our saucers,
so that we
may be a blessing to others."
This experience was so meaningful and worth all the
time I spent waiting to drink from my dad’s saucer. It
has fortified the father-daughter relationship I have with
my heavenly Father. Today, I find myself sitting at the
feet of my heavenly Father drinking of His overflow
blessings through the daily intake of His word. John
3:16 says “For God so loved the world that He gave (poured
out) His only begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him shall
not perish, but have everlasting life.” Everything of
significance in the universe flows from the overflow, the
We ask that you join with us to share the overflow
(running over) of God’s love demonstrated through the of Brookland Baptist Church to women and their
death, burial, and resurrection of His Son, Jesus the
families who are living in comprehensive residential
Christ.
domestic violence and drug treatment facilities by
providing them with a basic necessity that we take for
We have been called to live in the overflow of God’s granted, new, unused bed linen. Service projects, like the
supreme and divine love. When we live in the overflow Bedding Project, provide a broader perspective than our
of God’s love, it changes our lives. The overflow
own personal needs and desires, and give us the
changes our behavior. The overflow changes who we
opportunity to reach beyond ourselves to serve and
are and how we treat others. God permits His overflow meet some of the many needs that exist in the lives of
of blessings to spill over into our saucers, so that we
many women living in our communities. We invite YOU
may be a blessing to others. If our focus is only on
to help us make life better for these women and children
receiving God’s bountiful blessings and keeping them
by donating at least one complete NEW twin or full size
for ourselves, we will become like a stagnant pond
bed linen set.
instead of a flowing river stream.
We want to ensure that every family we sponsor
This year 2015, become a flowing river stream.
leaves with new linen for their beds. For additional
Begin each day by asking God to give you opportunities information on how to give, please Contact Reverend
to “see” others, and when you “see” them, deliberately Betty H. Brown at (803) 796-7525, Wanda Barr at (803)
pour your overflow into their “saucers.” Let’s look
920-8276, or any member of the Women in Ministry.
beyond our own concerns and see people around us
who are less fortunate, and positively impact their lives
with the overflows given to us by our heavenly Father.
A
s we conclude our annual observance of Black History Month and recognize we are midway through the
month designated to commemorate the role of women in history, let us pause to celebrate the AfricanAmerican women in Brookland Baptist Church that work in ministries, serve in the community, head
successful companies and are role models and mentors.
These women are quintessential examples of Godly, professional women that sacrifice themselves for the good
of all. They are not influenced by the stereotypes displayed as reality show housewives, unscrupulous leading ladies
in popular sitcoms, or broken sisters who are depending on the system for all their help. They are givers and
willing to share their time, talent and treasurers to make a positive impact in the world for generations to follow.
Brookland member and author Kevin Morgan captured the stories of 89 pearls in his book Pearls from the Journey:
Honoring the Senior Women of Brookland published in 2012. We also acknowledge the contributions of these women
to nurture, cultivate and propel Brookland to the source of spiritual nourishment and evangelism ministry it is
today.
This is the second year The Brookland Star has requested nominations to highlight the women in our congregation
who are excelling in their field of work, business, or philanthropy. In 2014, Karen Alexander; Jacquetta Chatman,
Ed. D.; Columbia City Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine; Deaconess Gwenda Greene, Ph.D.; Patricia Motes,
Ph.D. and Ashlye Rumph-Geddis Wilkerson were recognized.
As you review the women that were nominated this year, let us also acknowledge that these 18 women are a
sampling of the thousands of women in our congregation that are working where they are planted and answering
God’s call upon their lives with the unique talents and gifts, with which He has blessed them.
Judge Ethel Brewer was appointed in
2012 by S.C. Governor Nikki Haley to
serve a four-year term as a Summary
Court Judge in Richland County. She
presides over Bond Court at the Alvin
S Glenn Detention Center. A former
professor and college administrator,
Brewer has a B.S. Degree in
Elementary Education from Morgan
State University and a M.S. Degree in
Education with a Concentration in Corrective Reading from
Hunter College. Raised in a strong family tradition of
community service, she hosted an African American Family
Festival and Carnival in Albany, New York, and cocoordinated an exhibit on African American contributions
during Albany’s Tricentennial Celebration. Research
compiled from the exhibit was published in a children's
book cover series. She is a former Vice Chair of United Way
of the Midlands’ Health Council and a member of the Class
of 2008 Blueprint for Leadership. She also served as a
Research Associate in the Division of Community
Development and later as Chief of Staff for the Division of
Institutional Advancement at Benedict College. Brewer’s
role as a magistrate keeps her busy; however, consistent in
her interaction -both on and off the bench- is the
importance of listening, being respectful, firm, and fair.
Winnical B. Brown is the first AfricanAmerican to serve as the Interim Chief
Human Resources Officer for School
District Five of Lexington and Richland
Counties. Brown earned an Associates
Degree from Greenville Technical
College and a Bachelor of Science at the
University of South Carolina-Upstate,
Spartanburg. She received a Masters of
Education Degree from Cambridge
College, Boston, Massachusetts, and a second Master’s
Degree in Educational Administration from the University
of South Carolina. As a classroom teacher, Brown attained
National Board Certification in the area of Technology in
2006. At Brookland, Brown serves as a member of the
Sonrise Chorale, the Homeless Ministry, Adult Bible Study
class and Brookland’s Sisterhood. She is an active member
of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and has
served as a past board member for Mother of Black Boys
Inc. (MOBB) and Board of Advisors for the Brookland
Academy Child Development Center. She was recognized
by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce as their Teacher of
the Month (2005), and was spotlighted on WLTX-TV as the
Teacher of the Week (2006). She is married to Thomas L.
Brown and is the mother of three and Nana of two
grandchildren. Brown is being nominated because “she
always carries herself in the most elegant and professional
way ... When she opens her mouth to speak or to use her
beautiful voice to sing, there is always something there to
encourage or help someone along the way.”
Lizzie Lewis-Clemons has served
more than 22-years at several higher
education institutions even earning the
coveted Outstanding Faculty of the
Year from the University of Phoenix.
She was also awarded the Most
Outstanding Teacher by Midlands
Technical College. Lewis-Clemons was
also selected as a Leadership member to share institutional
vision and purpose in Higher Education. In 2014, LewisClemons was recognized by Webster University as the first
off-site metropolitan campus developer in Columbia. LewisClemons was also the first African-American female
Graduate Director that managed multiple sites at Webster.
She has impacted the lives of graduates across the globe.
Lewis-Clemons is a business owner and serves as a
management consultant to micro-businesses and institutions.
She is an adjunct professor at the Benedict College School of
Business (her alma mater). She is a public speaker and has
inspired audiences at Rotary Clubs, schools, churches to
name a few. She is married to Brack Clemons; they have 3
children and 5 grandchildren. She volunteers and serves
with the Harvest Hope Food Bank; she is a mentor to many
past students. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority, Inc. and the Rotary Club of Five Points.
Denise Cosby Collier, Ph.D., received her undergraduate
and her Masters of Education degrees
from the University of South Carolina.
She completed her Doctor of Education
at South Carolina State University. Collier
began her career as a social worker and
since 1990 she has been employed with
Richland School District One. She
currently serves as the Director of
Certified Staff for the Center for
Educator Quality. Her most recent
assignment was serving as the principal of Burton-Pack
Elementary for 12 years. While at Burton-Pack, the school
made significant gains and was recognized for its
improvement in test scores. Collier was also recognized
nationally as the National D.A.R.E. Educator of the Year for
her efforts to collaborate with local officials to enhance the
lives of children beyond their academic pursuits. Denise is
married to Dale Sr. They have two children. Dale II is a
graduate of Clemson University’s College of Architecture
and resides in Charlotte. Their daughter, Damaris, is a
freshman at Clemson University. At Brookland, Denise
Collier has served as Director of the Parent University and
the Couples for Christ, and the Educational Coordinator for
the Leading Ladies Ministry. She has previously served as
President of the Young Woman’s Auxiliary.
The person nominating Collier says “She is not only a
woman who loves and cares about her own family, she also
cares and loves the children and family of others.”
Anita Brewer Dantzler, owner of A & B
Photo Service, has over 25 years of
experience as a successful photographer.
A graduate of the University of North
Carolina at Greensboro, her photographs
have been published in national and local
publications such as
Ebony, Jet, The State newspaper,
Attitudes Magazine, the South Carolina
English Language Arts Framework (Dept.
of Education), City of Columbia
calendars, numerous billboards across the state, several
church directories, and newsletters. Dantzler has worked as a
public relations professional with the City of Columbia, the
Columbia Housing Authority, and United Way of the
Midlands. In 2009, Dantzler published Jumping the Broom:
A Wedding Guide for Women of Color, a magazine
dedicated to educating readers about wedding traditions
from various ethnic groups. 2010 birthed the first annual
Jumping the Broom Bridal Show, which is South Carolina’s
ONLY multi-cultural bridal show featuring small minority
business owners.
For the past 32 years, Bambi W. Gaddist, Ph.D., has
worked tirelessly in the area of human
sexuality with a specific focus on HIV/
AIDS/STI community level
mobilization, behavioral intervention
and research, technical assistance/
capacity building, and the elimination of
other health disparities. Gaddist, a New
Jersey native, received a B.S. from
Tuskegee University in Physical
Education and Health, a M.S. in
Physical Education Administration/Health from Indiana
University, and completed doctoral studies in the areas of
Human Sexuality and Family Life Education at the
University of South Carolina. Gaddist serves as Treasurer of
the National Black Women’s HIV/AIDS Network and
served as Chair of the South Carolina HIV/AIDS Care
Crisis Task Force (2006-2012). She consults with a host of
national and local organizations including the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, American Association of
Health Education, and pharmaceutical companies, to name a
few. She was selected as a CNN Hero during 2008 and was
featured on CNN/Essence Magazine’s Recapturing The Dream
in August 2009. She is co-founder and Executive Director of
the South Carolina HIV/AIDS Council, a non-profit HIV
prevention organization. She is married to Bernard Gaddist.
They have a daughter, Kialeah Sumpter, and two grandsons,
Nyheme and Chase.
Anita M. Garrett is a graduate of the
University of South Carolina and has
worked in the fields of philanthropy and
community engagement for more than
20 years helping develop leaders. She is
coordinating Project E.A.R.N. - an
economic development initiative
through the United Way Association of
South Carolina. As a principal with The
Weathers Group, a management
consulting firm, Garrett has devised strategies for the
business challenges and opportunities of diverse clients.
Garrett’s new role as a consultant was the natural outgrowth
of her life experiences and her personal desire to serve. She
possesses a unique ability to connect with clients across
demographics and combines humor and cultural
competency to reach her audiences. She is a recipient of the
TWIN Award (Tribute to Women In Industry), a
recognition of her leadership in both the community and in
business. In 2013, Garrett joined the National Women’s
Leadership Council of United Way Worldwide and also
currently serves as the first African American Chairperson of
Women In Philanthropy of The Midlands. Garrett is a S.C.
Education Policy Fellow, a Global Career Development
Facilitator and a graduate of the Diversity Leadership
Initiative (Riley Institute of Furman University). She serves
as a guardian ad litem with Richland County CASA and is a
certified mediator.
Rosalyn L. Glenn is a financial
professional with Prudential Financial
and has a strong interest in the
development of people. As a financial
advisor, she draws on more than 20
years of experience and skills in
business and financial acumen to help
clients accumulate, manage and
maintain wealth. Glenn’s interest in
the financial field began while she was
a sophomore in college working part-time at a local
bank. After witnessing firsthand what separates the "haves
and have not's" when it comes to wealth accumulation, she
has committed her life to sharing the knowledge she has
obtained to encourage people to a higher standard of living,
particularly in their financial matters. She is a licensed
professional offering insurance planning, retirement
planning and wealth management services. She also provides
budget counseling and credit counseling. Rosalyn assists
individuals, businesses, churches, and nonprofit
organizations in developing strategies to ensure their
longevity and sustainability--a privilege she takes very
seriously. In addition to the work she does in the financial
industry, Glenn also volunteers her time and talents with
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and The League of Women
Voters. In both those capacities, she works to enhance her
community by encouraging a shared sense of responsibility,
diversity, and active engagement of all citizens to make the
world a better place.
Keisa Gunby is the Media Director
at the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s
Office where she has been
employed for the past five years.
Gunby has 10 years of experience
in banking and credit union
management, in addition to
experience in television and radio
news. She earned a B.A. in
Journalism from the University of
South Carolina and a M.A. in Journalism from the
University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee. She is a
member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. At Brookland,
she serves as the Editor of The Brookland Star. She is the
proud mother of two sons: William Keaton Peterson and
Kelby J. Peterson.
The individual nominating Gunby says, “As the Editor for
The Brookland Star, she has created a platform for anyone to
talk about what they do at the church. She is so inviting, so
patient and so involved with the people in her stories. She is
a blessing to work with and puts her heart and
professionalism in each story. We appreciate the great work
she is doing to promote the ministries and the work of the
Brookland Baptist Church.”
Kotina "Tarsha" Hutto, MA, NCC,
LPC/S Candidate, is the co-owner of
Southeast Counseling & Consulting, a
private practice counseling
business. Hutto has been working with
families and children for the past 10
years. She obtained a B.A. in
psychology and a M.A. in counseling
both from Webster University. Hutto is
a Licensed Professional Counselor and
National Certified Counselor. At Brookland, she is a
member of the Parent University and Women's Bible Study.
She serves as Chair of the Body Component for the Young
Women of Excellence Leading Ladies Ministry and as
secretary of the Brookland Foundation HIV Program. Hutto
served on the 2014 Women's Day Committee.
The person nominating Hutto says “I remember when this
young lady came into the Women’s Bible Study class not
knowing what she was going to do with her life and now she
has her own business. She is phenomenal because she
brought her trials and broken circumstances to God and
allowed God to guide her and direct her to where she is
today. It was such an honor to see her grow in the Lord.”
Ethel Jivers is known to many for
her untiring and unselfish spirit. A
graduate of Dreher High School,
she went on to pursue a secretarial
science degree from Columbia
Commercial College, completing
her degree in 1972. Jivers worked
for 28 years at South Carolina
Education Television in the Human
Resources Department. After her
retirement, she continued to work for several agencies until
she came to work for the church as an assistant to the
Pastoral Staff at Brookland. In June 2014, after serving many
years as a volunteer coordinator for the Brookland Senior
Ministry, Jivers was appointed Director of the James B.
Adams Senior Center located at the Brookland-Lakeview
Empowerment Center. She is charged with independently
directing, planning and organizing daily and long-term
programs for all area senior citizens. She has been in this
position less than a year and has done well in accomplishing
the core goals of the center even with a limited budget and
scarce funding. She is or has been active with the following
ministries and organizations: Senior Missionaries, Senior
Ushers and the Brookland Ladies Softball team, the CayceWest Columbia NAACP, The National Council of Negro
Women and the West Columbia Community Advisory
Committee. Jivers has three children and five grandchildren,
all of whom she adores. The person nominating Ethel says
“this Woman of Distinction is an asset to her community
and is making a difference in the lives of the people she
serves.”
Betty Parker is a professional speaker,
author, and trainer. She provides
engaging presentations and training to
corporations and individuals who have a
desire to grow professionally and
personally. Her degree in broadcast
journalism from LSU affords her the
educational background to write and
speak professionally. Parker became a
trainer in 1998 when she was a key
account manager for a leading biotech company. She started
her own training company, Sharper Development Solutions,
Inc., in 2006. As a leadership consultant, she specializes in
the following topic areas: communications, teamwork,
diversity, conflict management, employee engagement,
coaching and mentoring, customer service, and more. Her
corporate customers find her delivery engaging and the
results she delivers tangible and measurable. She is at work
on her next book, What You Don’t Say Matters. She is a
Certified Professional in Learning and Development
through the Association for Talent Development. Parker
serves at the Brookland Northeast Campus as Adult Sunday
School Teacher, Training Coordinator, Ministry
Development Team Member, and on the Campus Pastor’s
Leadership Team. She is married to Dr. Reginald Parker and
they have four children: Lionel, Regina, Justice, 13, and
Jaden, 11. They have two grandsons, Noah and Owen.
Ebony Perkins’ passion lies at the intersection of business
and nonprofits. She believes strongly in giving back and the
idea of social entrepreneurship –“combining business and
philanthropy to serve a greater purpose.” As a result, she
currently is employed as the Donor Relations Manager at
Central Carolina Community (CCC)
Foundation where she is responsible for
executing and maintaining strategic
relationships with the foundation donors,
fundholders and key stakeholders.
Perkins has worked for Congressman
James Clyburn, former Governor Mark
Sanford and at Palmetto Health in
Government and Community Affairs.
An avid public speaker, Ebony has
spoken to audiences at Columbia College, the James E.
Clyburn Annual Golf Tournament and several churches and
religious affiliates around the State of South Carolina.
Perkins holds a Masters of Public Administration (MPA)
from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill along
with a B.S. Degree in marketing from Claflin University.
Sherry Rivers, Ph.D., is the principal
of the Samuel A. Heyward Career and
Technology Center and has served as
an assistant principal and teacher for
more than 30 years. Rivers earned her
Ph.D. and Ed.S. in educational
administration from the University of
South Carolina. She has a M.S. degree
in business education from Winthrop
University and a B.S. degree in
business education from Lander University. She enjoys
working with young people and providing opportunities to
help them become successful. Rivers hopes to inspire and
motivate others to work hard to make their dreams come
true. Rivers is active in several ministries at Brookland that
serve our youth including: The Young Women of
Excellence where she serves as Co-Director and the
Brookland Academy Child Development Center where she
serves on the Board of Directors. Rivers is also a member of
the Women’s Bible Study.
Gwen Rawls leveraged a background
in international shipping and launched
an Italian shoe boutique in 2012. As
the U.S. retailer of some of the most
sought after Italian designers, Rawls is
proud to extend the brands that shaped
her own style to women throughout
the Southeast and excited to be part of
Columbia's cultural transformation.
Rawls most recently served as a judge
at the Miss South Carolina Scholarship Competition as well
as serving as a judge in the 2013 Miss North Carolina-USA
pageant. In 2014, she was honored by the mayor of
Columbia with the key to the city and was voted “Best
Women’s Shoe Store” by the readers of Columbia
Metropolitan Magazine. Gwen Rawls’ boutique was featured
in an advertising campaign for the South Carolina Ports
Authority. Her online shop, GwenRawls.com, is a
representation of some of the exquisite products available at
her boutique.
Candace Shiver is an attorney who
currently serves under presidential
appointment as Special Advisor to the
National Director of the Minority
Business Development Agency, U.S.
Department of Commerce. For nearly
five years, Shiver practiced business
litigation and employment law at
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough,
LLP in Columbia. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in
English and philosophy at Spelman College in Atlanta, at
which time she was selected into membership of the Phi
Beta Kappa Society. After college, Shiver went on to earn
her Juris Doctor Degree from Duke University School of
Law in Durham, North Carolina. She has served on the
boards of various nonprofit organizations including: the
South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center, the S.C. Bar
Foundation, the Oliver Gospel Mission, the Renaissance
Foundation, and the James R. Clark Memorial Sickle Cell
Foundation. In January 2011, she was named to The State
newspaper's 20 under 40 list of young achievers. In August
2011, Shiver served as an American delegate at the American
Council on Germany's XXXIII Young Leaders Conference
in Munich and Berlin, Germany, where she engaged in
pertinent policy discussions and planning to help strengthen
transatlantic relations. The person nominating Shiver says, “I
have admired Candace since she was a little girl. She was
always so humble in all of the accomplishments she achieved
and never wanted any or little recognition.”
Carla J. Smalls has been re-appointed
by Governor Nikki Haley and
confirmed by the S.C. Senate to serve
a 4-year term on the S.C. Board of
Juvenile Parole. Prior to her initial
appointment in 2012, Smalls worked
and subsequently retired from both
state and federal government. Smalls
has a B.A. degree in sociology and a
M.A. degree in community psychology
from the University of South Carolina. During her tenure
with the S.C. Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon
Services, she served as Deputy Director for Paroles and
Pardons providing oversight of the processing of cases for
parole, pardon, youthful offender and other release
programs as well as related revocation procedures. At the
National Institute of Corrections (NIC), she was a
Correctional Program Specialist providing technical
assistance and management assessments on parole and
community corrections initiatives to governmental entities
nationwide. She currently serves as a consultant to the U.S.
Department of Justice providing training and organizational
assessments on parole and related criminal justice issues.
Smalls is also a trained volunteer arbitrator with the
Lexington County Juvenile Arbitration Program. She is a
member of the Brookland Sisterhood and Soup Kitchen
ministries.
Valarie M. Williams began her
work at S.C. Housing Finance
Development Authority in 1992 and
over the years she has provided
managerial oversight for many state
and federal housing programs. After
serving the authority as Interim
Executive Director for eight months,
in January 2008, the Board of
Commissioners for the S.C. Housing
appointed her the Executive Director. In this role, Williams
has been instrumental in driving housing policy on both the
national and state level for affordable housing issues of
families and under-served communities statewide. Prior to
joining S.C. Housing, Williams worked for the Division of
Economic Opportunity in the Governor’s Office. She
worked extensively with government entities, non-profit
organizations and homeless service providers in the
administration of resources that assisted economically
disadvantaged households with housing, education,
nutrition, employment and health. Williams holds a Master’s
degree in business from Webster University and a Bachelor’s
degree in economics from the University of South Carolina.
In 2013, she was appointed to the Affordable Housing
Advisory Council of the Federal Home Loan Bank of
Atlanta. She has been recognized as one of Columbia’s 50
Most Influential People by the Columbia Business Monthly
magazine. Williams is a member of Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Inc. She is married with two children.
Greetings My Sisters,
I am happy to inform you that the Sisterhood Executive Committee is serving as the
Steering Committee for this years’ Women’s Day. I am honored to serve as your
chairperson along with Kaci Francis as co-chairperson.
Our theme is I Am My Sister: Uplifting, Upholding, Uprising. We hope you join us in our
efforts to make this year’s Women’s Day unique, fun and spiritually uplifting for all.
Early registration began on January 18 and will continue each Sunday. The registration
fee is $40 and $25 for seniors age 65 and above. You will receive a special bookmark
with the schedule of events at the time of registration.
As we begin to celebrate 2015 Women’s Day as sisters, we celebrate each other. We are
reminded of our femininity and womanhood. Women’s Day is not just a theme but a
way of being and a way of living, and we do so by honoring, respecting, forgiving and loving each other.
We must live the illustration of integrity and dignity as young ladies look to us to be the example of spirit-led
women and not the example often exemplified in social media.
As we continue our Women’s Day events, we invite you to extend the invitation to any sister, mother, daughter,
co-worker, friend or neighbor. We are excited about the events planned to unite, empower and impact women.
This year is a time for sister-to-sister bonding, a time when we shall all embrace one another, a time when we can
all feel a sense of the true meaning of unity.
Our 2015 Women’s Day speaker is Cheryl Martin, former BET News Anchor/Host and Author. More
information can be found about her at her website cherylmartin.org
This Women’s Day, we are reminded that we are not just our sister’s keeper, but I AM MY SISTER: Uplifting,
Upholding, Uprising.
Be blessed my sisters,
Robin H. Jackson, chairperson
2015 Women’s Day
2015 Women's Day Committee Pictured (l-r): Candace C. Shiver, Bessie Glenn, Veronica
Richmond, Iva Jackson, Marilyn Bassfield, Sandra Best, Leslie Williams, Robin H. Jackson
(chairperson), Jean Tate, Kaci Francis (co-chairperson), Dwan Samuel, Annette Cook,
Cynthia Legette Davis, Tiffany Scott, Marilyn Jamison, Betty Brown, and Janice Hoyle.
Holy Week Services will be held Monday, March 28 - Thursday, April 2 and begin nightly at 7 p.m. Baptism will be
held on Sunday, March 29 at 6 p.m. The Lord's Supper will be administered on Thursday, April 2.
Rev. Angel Hightower Malone will serve as the preacher on Monday night and Rev. Dr. Lewis N. Watson, Pastor
of the First Baptist Church, Salisbury, MD will preach Tuesday - Thursday.
Malone holds a B.S. in biology from South Carolina State University, a Masters of Arts in
education from Claflin University, and a Masters of Education from Charleston South
University. She has completed additional studies at Harvard University. Since 2011,
Malone has served as the principal at the High School for Health Professions in
Orangeburg Consolidated School District 5. She is a member of the Women in Ministry
and a volunteer with V.I.B.E. (West Campus Teen) Church. In January, she selfpublished I Ask for Love. In 2014, she was recognized by the S.C. Black Pages as Top 40
Under 40 list. She is married to Melvin E. Malone, Jr.
Watson was born to Lewis N. Watson and Lottie Watson-Harmon. Upon graduating
from Parkside High School, Salisbury, Maryland, Watson matriculated at the University Malone
of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), Princess Anne, Maryland, where he earned a B.S.
degree in special education. Watson earned an Associate of Applied Science Degree in mortuary science from the
Community College of Baltimore County, Catonsville, Maryland. Prior to Watson’s graduation from UMES, Rev.
Judson C. Mills, Pastor of First Baptist at that time, ordained Watson in April 1982. Shortly thereafter, Watson
became Co-Pastor of First Baptist. After Mills passed away in October 1988, Watson was chosen to carry on the
mission of First Baptist as Pastor on December 5, 1988.
Being an ambitious young man who had experience in the funeral industry, he fulfilled a
dream, and along with his wife, established his business in July 1986, now the Lewis N.
Watson Funeral Home, P.A., Salisbury, MD. With his marketing ability and vision, the
business has grown over the years. Rev. Watson, along with his wife, is also the owner of
Green Acres Memorial Park, Inc.
In November 1994, a new sanctuary with a seating capacity of 700 people was
completed. He has led the church to purchase several properties in the name of the
church for the purpose of future economic development. In July 2002, Pastor Watson
Watson
led First Baptist into the mortgage burning of the new sanctuary, a $900,000 project. On
July 29, 2005, he led First Baptist into a 2.5 million dollar, 18,000 square foot Family Life & Cultural Center.
Recently, he led First Baptist into the renovation of the historic sanctuary.
Other memberships include: National Baptist Convention USA, Kingdom Association of Covenant Pastors,
NAACP, Outstanding Young Men of America, Life Member of National Registry Who’s Who 1997, Maryland
Funeral Directors and Morticians Association (where he serves as Chaplain), and National Funeral Directors and
Morticians Association. He is also a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., F. & A.M. Masonic Lodge
Lamech #30 and Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (The Boule’)
Watson is also the husband of Talana D. Watson. They are the parents of Rev. Kenneth (Kanika), Amaris and
Christina. They have one grandson, Kaden.
Mildred Norris highlights upcoming events for the Senior Missionaries.
Upcoming Events
Arbra Lewis of First Calvary Baptist Church will be
the guest speaker during the Senior Missionaries prayer
breakfast on April 25. Tickets are $8. More details about March 9-10 Gethsemane Congress workshops
Second Nazareth Baptist Church
the breakfast will be forthcoming.
Senior Missionary meeting at 6pm
On Jan. 31, the Senior Missionaries visited the Pruitt March 12
March
14
Annual Benedict College
Nursing home on Jan. 31. Our key note speaker was
Pooling of Funds;
Willie Sells and our soloist was Rev. Cantrell Blume.
Ridgewood
Baptist Church
Sells delivered an outstanding message and Blume sang
March 21
Magnolia Manor visitation
our hearts happy and he encouraged everyone to sing
along. The residents were very delighted to see us and
their participation was very high. They enjoyed the songs
that we sang and were thirsty for more. Our other visitors and participants included: Lisa Blume, Beulah Ross,
and the granddaughters of Betty Foggie.
In February, the Senior Missionaries participated in the Red Dress and Bow tie Event, The Senior
Missionaries/Young Women’s Auxiliary Soup Kitchen, and Souper Bowl of Caring collection in support of
the Boy Scouts.
The Senior Missionaries, led by Pinkie Caldwell, are a vibrant group; and are involved in many activities
with unwavering commitment and dedication, as well as unprecedented service. We invite all who are
interested to join us. We meet each Thursday after the second Sunday in the West Campus Administration
Building, Room 1, at 6 p.m.
Education Day at Brookland Baptist will be different in 2015. The annual presentation of scholarships and
education assistance awards will take place during the Spotlight on Youth Banquet on Friday, April 24, at 6 p.m.
instead of during regular worship services on the West Campus.
Applications for scholarships and education assistance awards are now available to high school seniors who
plan to enroll in a college or university to pursue a degree in the current calendar year.
To be considered for the awards, a student must be member of Brookland in the last three consecutive years at
the time of application. Students who are not members but
SELECTION CRITERIA
have “grown up” in Brookland within the last ten
SCHOLASTIC ABILITY: Submit official copies of SAT or ACT
consecutive years, are also eligible to apply.
scores and high school transcripts with the application.
The selection criteria is listed to the right.
CONSISTENT PARTICIPATION IN CHURCH ACTIVITIES/
Scholarship applications can be downloaded from the
AUXILIARIES: Submit a maximum of five (5) completed
website: www.brooklandbaptist.org and are due on Sunday, and signed verification forms detailing your involvement
in church activities.
March 29, 2015 in a designated box in the lobby at the
INVOLVEMENT IN SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Submit a maximum of
Northeast Campus and in the Scholarship Applications Box five (5) completed and properly signed verification
in the lobby of the West Campus Administration Building. forms detailing your involvement in school activities.
INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS: Submit a
Questions about the application or the process can be emaximum of five (5) completed and properly signed
mailed to Marilyn Hopson,
verification forms detailing your involvement in
[email protected], or contact Dr. Robert
community organizations.
Rhinehart, [email protected], Director of the
TYPED ESSAY: The essay must be double spaced on a single
Academic Education Ministry.
(1) sheet of paper and should incorporate the roles of
education and church in your life. The essay must
Since 1987 Brookland Baptist Church has awarded
demonstrate clarity, coherence, proper usage,
scholarships/education assistance awards to 100% of all
mechanics, adherence to the theme, and enough details
high school seniors who applied.
to develop the concept.
Members of the JM Youth Group, Boy
Scout Troop 74, the Young Women of
Excellence and the young men of the
Jericho Road Initiative collected donations
on Sunday, Feb. 1.
The JM Youth Group, Boy Scout Troop 74, the Young
Women of Excellence, and the young men of the Jericho
Road Initiative thank you for your contributions.
Because of your generosity, $1,077 and 67 nonperishable
items were collected during the Souper Bowl of Caring
and Scouting for Food drive on Sunday, Feb. 1. There
were two charities this year: Brookland's Soup Kitchen
and Brookland's Food Bank.
The Brookland Food Bank is open on Mondays from 11
a.m. until 1 p.m.
This Brookland Baptist Soup Kitchen ministry provides
a hot meal each Saturday from December to early April
to the elderly, sick and shut-in and persons in need in the
Cayce/West Columbia community. Generous sponsors
make it possible for the soup kitchen to provide
nutritious meals each week.
Three Brookland JM Youth Group members
(formerly the Youth Missionaries) brought home
the top three awards for their missionary service
during the Gethsemane Youth Auxiliary Banquet,
which was held on Jan. 31 at Ridgewood Baptist
Church.
Tytiana Georges, a senior at Aiprot High School,
is the daughter of Al and Sandra Georges.
Georges logged 261 hours from March 2014October 2014, the most hours of any of the six
individuals recognized during the banquet. For her
missionary service, she received the Elizabeth Britt
Smith Service Award, a certificate of appreciation
and an extra token for having the most hours.
Ravyn N. Cunningham, a sophomore at A.C.
Tytiana Georges, Taylor Cunningham and Ravyn N. Cunningham
Flora High School, is the daughter of Dea.
Richard and Deaconess Carol Cunningham. Ravyn received the top three service awards during the Youth Auxiliary
Banquet on January 31.
accumulated more than 100 hours of missionary
service to receive the Elizabeth Britt Smith Service
Award and a certificate of appreciation. Taylor Cunningham, a sophomore at A.C. Flora High School, is the
daughter of Dea. Richard and Deaconess Carol Cunningham. Taylor provided more than 100 hours of service to
receive the Elizabeth Britt Smith Award and a
certificate of appreciation.
The Gethsemane Youth Auxiliary Banquet is an
annual opportunity for youth, representing 49
member churches in Richland, Lexington, Chester
and Fairfield counties, to learn first hand how to
plan a spiritual and entertaining gala. Youth set the
banquet’s theme, chose decorations, selected a
caterer, auditioned live bands, selected the host
church, and a list of other details to ensure the event
goes flawlessly. The banquet featured an inspiring
message from the Youth Board President, the
introduction of the Youth board members, a fashion
show and entertainment. The Horizon Band from
St. John’s Baptist Church was selected as the live
band for the evening.
The JM Youth Group will be attending the First
Annual Youth Conference at Oak Grove Baptist
Church, in Elgin, March 13-15. The church that has
the largest attendance will receive an award. If you
are planning to attend, please wear the 2014 Youth
and Teen’s Day t-shirt or your organization’s attire
to display your Brookland Baptist Church pride!
On March 29, the JM Youth Group will be
attending the Youth Crusade at Mt. Zion Baptist in
Chapin. If you are interested in participating on the
program, please contact Coordinator Tammy Banks.
The Last Supper
Matthew 26:20-30; Mark 14:17-26;
Luke 22:14-23; John 13:21-30
Holman Christian Standard Bible
When evening came on the night of the
Passover Feast, Jesus was reclining at the table
with the Twelve. While they were eating, He said,
“I tell you: One of you will betray Me – one who
is eating with Me right now!”
The disciples were deeply troubled. They each
began to say to Him, “Sure it is not I, Lord?”
“It is one of the Twelve,” Jesus said. “It is the
one who is dipping bread with Me in the bowl –
he will betray Me. The Son of Man will go just as
it is written about Him. But woe to that man who
betrays the Son of Man! It would have been
better for that man if he had not been born.”
Then Judas, who was His betrayer, said,
“Surely it is not I, Robbi?”
“You have said it,” Jesus told him.
As they were eating, Jesus took the bread,
blessed, and broke it. He gave it to the disciples
and said, “Take and eat it. This is My body, which
is given for you. Do this in remembrance of Me.”
Then He took a cup, and after giving thanks,
He gave it to them. They all drank from it. He
said to them, “This is My blood that establishes
the covenant. It is shed for many for the
forgiveness of sins. But I tell you, from this
moment on I will not drink of this fruit of the
vine until that day when I drink it in a new way in
My Father’s kingdom with you.”
Then, after singing psalms, they went out to
the Mount of Olives.
West Campus
Children’s
Worship
Children’s Worship
Theme 2015
“Bible Basics:
Stories for Our Children’s Knowledge
and Spiritual Growth, Part 2”
In 2015, Children’s Worship will focus on Bible stories in the New Testament. This follows our great success
in familiarizing the children with Old Testament Bible stories in 2014.
Our goal is to help our children, ages 5 to 11, grow in basic knowledge and understanding of our faith through
a child-friendly worship service. We meet during regular worship hours in the Children’s Worship sanctuary in
the Administrative building on the West campus as follows:
8:15 a.m.: 2nd and 4th Sundays
11 a.m.: 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays
We encourage all children who are 5 to 11-years-old to attend. New volunteers are also encouraged to join the
Children’s Worship family. For information, contact Kenneth Campbell at [email protected] or (803) 4138949, or visit us.
The Brookland Northeast Campus Youth Program is designed to encourage children to
have a relationship with Christ and to promote an understanding of worship. The
program will give children a safe place to have fun and to develop meaningful
relationships at various age-appropriate levels. Both programs are located in
Hope Academy directly across the street from the Northeast Campus.
Northeast
Campus
Youth
Program
Children’s Church provides a worship experience for children ages 5 to 11 on the 1st,
2nd, and 5th Sunday whose parent(s) or guardian(s) is/are attending worship service.
The Nursery is open every Sunday and is open to children under the age of 5 whose parent(s) or
is/are attending worship service.
guardian(s)
[email protected]
“Then were there brought unto him little children that he should put his hands on
them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. But Jesus said, Suffer little
children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of
heaven. And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.”
Matthew 19:13-15 KJV
Kenneth Campbell, Ph.D., explains the Cub Scout Pack 74 Black History Month projects and Blue and Gold Banquet.
Honoring Our Veterans was the theme for the Black History Month
Projects for Brookland Cub Pack #74. The projects were presented
during the troop’s annual Blue and Gold Banquet on Feb. 11 at the
Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center. The Blue and Gold
Banquet is a required activity each year to observe the founding of
Boy Scouts of America.
For the projects, each Cub Scout was asked to interview a military
veteran and create a display board. The veterans ranged from young
males and females, to vets with more than 25 years of service, to a
95-year-old Hopkins resident who helped integrate the Marines in
the 1940s and participated in World War II.
The honored veterans also fought in the Korean War and the
Vietnam War as well as the wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, and the
Persian Gulf (Operation Desert Storm).
Several of the veterans attended the banquet.
“You will hear some people say that African Americans are not
patriotic but don’t you believe that for one moment,” banquet
speaker Brigadier General Calvin Elam told the scouts. “Look
around you,” he said, referring to their projects on tri-fold poster
board. “African Americans are just as patriotic as any Americans.”
“After I graduated from college with my degree in education, I
felt like there was more I wanted to accomplish and could
contribute to society,” said Fabrienne Payne, a Cub Scout leader
who has served 16 years in the Army. “So, I maximized on the
opportunity after college and decided to serve my country. It’s
never too late to go after your aspirations.” Payne, an aunt of Cub
Scout Jaiden Wilson, left for a one-year deployment to the Middle
East five days after the banquet.
Elam shared his personal story of coming from humble
beginnings in Greenwood, S. C., earning a master’s degree in
business marketing from the University of South Carolina, and in
2013 becoming the first African American general in the S. C. Air
National Guard. It makes him one of the very few Blacks in the
country with that rank. He retired from the military in 2014 after 34
years of service – six active and 28 in the reserves.
Scout leaders decided to do the projects on veterans after the
scouts enjoyed a visit to the S. C. Military Museum on Bluff Road.
“The projects gave us an opportunity to express to them the
value of good character, discipline and leadership development,”
said Cubmaster Enoch Wisdom. “Our goal in Cub Scouts is to
motivate them to do good things and begin the exciting process of
helping to develop them into well-disciplined young men and
leaders of good character.”
Cub Scout ranks are: Tiger, first grade; Wolf, second grade; Bear,
third grade; First-Year Webelo, fourth grade; and Second-Year
Webelo, fifth grade. Information about the scout and the veteran he
interviewed are below.
Cecil “CJ” Banks Jr., First-Year Webelo, interviewed his aunt,
Ginnovia Dumas, E6, U.S. Navy, who served between 1988-2000.
Brandon Broadwater, First-Year Webelo, interviewed his grandfather,
Henry O. Leaphart Sr., U.S. Army, Vietnam War, who served for 20
years.
Adriel Brown, Tiger, interviewed Dean Wise, E7 Sergeant First Class,
U.S. Army, who served for 35 years.
Jahiem Brown, Wolf, interviewed James Knotts, Private First Class,
U.S. Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserves, World War II and
Korean War. 1945-1946; March 1950-December 1950. He was one of
the first African Americans to serve in the Marines.
John Brown, First-Year Webelo, interviewed Daniel Austin, U.S.
Some of the veterans who were interviewed for the projects.
Marines, 2 years and U.S. Navy, who served nine years.
Toryn Burns, Bear, interviewed Tierra Burns, E-4 Specialist, S.C.
Army National Guard, who served between 2011-present.
Aymir Caldwell, First-Year Webelo, interviewed his grandfather
Gilbert Jacobs, Jr., E-5, U.S. Navy, who served 1971-1974.
Mason Etheredge, Bear, interviewed his uncle, Rev. Dr. James
Freeman, Jr., E-2, U.S. Air Force.
Jalen Graham, Bear, interviewed Shacovia Sheppard, Sergeant, E5,
U.S. Army, Iraq War, who served 2003-2013.
Jason Graham, Tiger, interviewed his uncle Lorenzo Pringle, E-4, U.S.
Air Force, who served 1992-1996.
Isaiah Green, Bear, interviewed Calvin Elam, Brigadier General
(retired), S. C. Air National Guard and U. S. Air Force, who served
34 Years.
Joshua Green, Second-Year Webelo, interviewed his grandfather,
Curly Brown, U. S. Army who served for two years.
Reginald Hall, First-Year Webelo, and Ryan Hall, Tiger, prepared a
project of their deceased grandfather, Horace Brailsford, Jr., Specialist
4, U.S. Army, Vietnam War, who served 1969-1973.
Christian Jackson, Wolf, interviewed Jai Johnson, Sergeant First
Class, U.S. Army, Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait, who has been serving
since June 6, 1999.
Jayveon James, Tiger, interviewed his father, Jason James, Staff
Sergeant, U.S. Army, who served from 1998-2004.
Zyere Lee, Second Year Webelo, interviewed his uncle and Cub Scout
Leader Clint Cooper, Technical Sergeant, U.S. Air Force who has been
serving since 2000.
Allan McDuffie, First-Year Webelo, interviewed his grandfather,
Edward McMillian, E-5 Sergeant, U. S. Army, Vietnam War, who
served from 1969-1971.
Justin Pauling, Bear, interviewed his uncle Zane M. Gray, E-5
Sergeant, U.S. Marines, Iraq (Operation Enduring), who served from
1999-2008.
William Peterson, First Year Webelo, and Kelby Peterson, Tiger,
interviewed their grandfather, James Gunby, E-5 Sergeant, U.S. Army,
who served from 1968-1970.
Malcolm Reynolds, Second-Year Webelo, interviewed his father,
Ernest Reynolds, E-4, U. S. Army, who served from 1992-2000.
Malcolm J. Scott, Second-Year Webelo, interviewed Gregory
McBride, Sergeant First Class (Retired), U. S. Army, Afghanistan,
Kuwait, who served from 1987-2012.
Isiah Simpkins, Second-Year Webelo, interviewed his grandfather,
Carl Lewis, E-8, U.S. Army, Vietnam War, who served 21 years.
Davion Williams, First-Year Webelo, interviewed his grandfather,
Robbie Carter, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, who served from 1981-2007.
Jaiden Wilson, First-Year Webelo, interviewed his mother, Ebony
Payne, Specialist, U.S. Army, who served from 2003-2009.
Dr. Patrice L. High is a Family Practice Physician at Sandhills Medical Foundation in Lugoff.
High is a member of Brookland and attends service at Brookland West Campus.
Proverbs 2:6-7 - For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come
knowledge and understanding. He grants a treasure of good sense to the
godly. He is their shield, protecting those who walk with integrity.
A career in medicine had been my desire since early
childhood. I knew I wanted to help others and no other field
ever occurred to me. I started the journey to my ultimate goal
many years before pursuing my undergraduate degree. While
attending high school, I strategically enrolled in additional
science courses that were not required in order to graduate.
In addition, acknowledging most medical schools’ admission
requirements, I knew I had to do more than maintain strong
grades. I actively participated in the school’s choir, student
government association, varsity track/field, and band. I was
confident that I was doing everything necessary in order to be
prepared for college. I was excited about medical school
acceptance and in due course becoming a physician.
Proverbs 6:6-8 - Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be
wise. Without having any chief, officer, or ruler, she prepares her bread
in summer and gathers her food in harvest
I eagerly shared my dream to become a
physician with others, unfortunately not
everyone was excited about my choice. In
fact, many of them tried to redirect me. It
still saddens me that a little African
American girl’s dream to become a
doctor was often discouraged without
providing legitimate reasons. In fact, it
wrenches my heart to ponder on the
number of dreams that may have been or
are currently being stolen from our
young people, because of nay sayers in their lives. Students
should be encouraged and nurtured to pursue their vision. I
grew up in the north where racial discrimination is claimed to
be less prominent; however, I strongly believe that many
people discouraged my pursuit because of my race and
gender. In fact, one of my college professor’s expressed that
nursing would be better suited for me instead of medical
school. His and others skepticism in my abilities fueled my
determination to advance toward my goal.
Matthew 17:20 - He replied, "Because you have so little faith. Truly I
tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this
mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be
impossible for you."
After receiving my B.S. degree in biological sciences from
Rider University in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, I was accepted
into Michigan State University, College of Medicine in East
Lansing, Michigan. To say the least, there were many
challenges. Fortunately, I was supported by a village that
consisted of family and friends, while completing my studies
in the midwest. I stayed the course, and did not allow anyone
to obliterate my chosen path.
Galatians 6:9 - And let us not be weary in well
doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
I graduated from medical school in 1999. My internship and
residency were completed at Community Hospital of
Lancaster in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
I am a staff physician at Sandhills Medical Foundation in
Lugoff. I enjoy my role in the medical community. Being a
physician allows me to provide care to so many, but more
importantly, it puts me in an ideal position to provide
education to others about the significance of preventive care.
In recent years, society has acknowledged the importance of
preventive health. Medical research is ongoing and has lead to
new ways for physicians to affect positive changes in the lives
of their patients. Due to these efforts, people are living much
longer than in previous times. With that being said,
maintaining or improving your health is extremely important.
I have accomplished what started out as a dream. The
journey was not easy, but I never gave
up. I want to encourage other young
ladies who are considering a career in
medicine to stay on track to accomplish
the goals that you have set for yourself
so you can have the life God has
ordained for you.
Ecclesiastes 9:11 - I returned, and saw under
the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the
battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise,
nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet
favour to men of skill; but time and chance
happeneth to them all.
As a family practice physician, it is now my mission to raise
awareness not only of my patients, but also the general public
of the importance of preventive care. This type of care
focuses on sustaining and enhancing your health with your
medical providers’ aid. This is accomplished by engaging in
age-appropriate studies to diagnose diseases in their earliest
stages, thus improving the quality of life and ultimate
longevity. Common examples of recommended screening
include the following: colonoscopy for 45-50 year old males,
base line pap smears for 21-year-old females, and base line
mammograms for females between the ages of 35 and 40
years old. All of these studies are utilized to detect diseases
before the onset of symptoms. Patients, allowing me to aid in
their quest for wellness, is the ultimate joy of my day.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 - Or do you not know that your body is a temple
of the Holy Spirit within you, who you have from God? You are not
your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your
body.
Relax, it’s ok 2b a good single so you can be a better couple!
by Tré Tailor
Black
Marriage
Day is in
March.
Everyone
wants a good relationship, someone
who can respect, understand and love
them. We often spend so much time
looking for the ONE, it leaves very little
time to make sure WE are the ONE!
Studies show the number one way to be
successful as a couple is to first become
the best single you can be! Before you
find the perfect dress, rent a
coordinating tux, set the date, and way
before you even find a fiancé, you have
to work on YOU because YOU are who
you bring to the relationship. And if
that you is hurt, angry, and bitter or
have a host of other past experiences
weighing you down, you will spill that
messy tattered baggage onto the one
you say you love, that person you’ve
always wanted. Is that what you want
for the person of your dreams, the one
you’ve always waited for? Is that what
you want for yourself?
God’s plan for you as described in
Jeremiah 29:11 (Jubilee Bible 2000) is
for peace, not evil, to give you the end you've
waited for. But what about your past?
Isaiah 43:18 (NLT) says “Forget all that; it
is nothing compared to what I am going to do.”
That right there, should make you break
out and run! What better reason to leave
the past behind; the things that used to
be, what he did, what she said, however
painful it may have been. Release it
because, according to the next verse in
Isaiah 43:19, I am about to do something
new! And when the doubt and insecurity
creep up, as it often does, Philippians
4:13 your mantra, I can do all thing thru
Christ who strengthens me! Say it repeatedly,
place it on your bathroom mirror so you
see it every day: Declare it, say it daily
and trust it because it is true. Fill
yourself up with all the good God says
and has just for YOU! And He will and
can wipe away all of the darkness, pain
and sorrow you feel from what
happened in your life! I challenge you to
take God at His word; do what the
scriptures say and watch what happens.
Because you have to do that first, deal
with your own issues. Make certain you
can bring your best into a relationship
before you begin searching for a mate.
I’m not saying that you have to be
perfect, but we have to rid ourselves of
whatever is holding us back from having
the life the Lord wants for us and the
one we want for ourselves!
We often use the phrase “I want
someone who completes me.” We look
for “who makes me happy.” We think
another person will make it all right. No
one can do that for you, but you. You
can’t depend on or expect someone else
to do for you what you can’t or won’t
do for yourself. Baby, you are setting
yourself up for a disaster. You have to
be happy already. You have to be
complete, and you have to be what you
want, who you are looking for.
We’ve been fooled to believe this love
thing is 50-50. You don’t want half of a
good relationship, you want the cup to
be full. Each person has to bring 100
percent of their best self for a union to
be successful. How much of that 100
percent do you have right now? You
have the car, house and when a man
speaks to you, you look him up and
down, roll your eyes and ignore him.
And you wanna get married?
You’re not ready Miss 43 percent
because you’re too mad at the man from
three years ago to say hello to the one in
front of you. And what about you fine
Sir, with your good government job,
and 400 FICO score because you
allowed that young girl to run up your
credit cards, so now all women are gold
diggas, and you’re all up on the
Christian dating site looking for a “good
girl.” You may want to get your credit
straight first Mister 52 percent and make
certain you’re strong enough not to let
your emotions cloud your better
judgment, again.
We have to make sure we’re ready to
enter into a union so we can celebrate
Black Marriage Day. But it takes time,
and thank God, He gave us this place
called single to get us ready for who He
has for us. And He’s getting that person
ready too!
Surely there is a future, and your hope will
not be cut off. I love this promise from
God in Proverbs 23:18 where He
assures us there is hope, there is a him,
and here is a her, that we seek to find.
So remain hopeful, stay positive and get
yourself ready … because greater is
coming! Trust His will for your life and
be open-minded because you may think
one thing and the Lord has something
else He knows will be better for you, as
Proverbs 19:21 ESV states: Many are the
plans in the mind of a man, but it is the
purpose of the Lord that will stand. He’s
going to bring you who He wants you
to have, who He knows you need to
have. Just do what you need to do first,
so you can have all that He wants for
you.
We recently celebrated Valentine’s
Day and every day God loves you, you
deserve love, you are love, and to give
and receive love, you must first have
love for yourself. You must have
enough love to heal your wounds,
resolve your issues, be at peace with
your past. Be Happy, Smile! Trust that
God is with you, to carry, protect and
care for you, and you will be a better
you because of it! Proverbs 16:9 ESV
states: The heart of man plans his way, but
the Lord establishes his steps. This path may
not be the one we chose, but because
the Lord is steering us, we know it’s
headed towards incredible love and life.
So this Black Marriage Day, celebrate
knowing you can Relax, its ok 2b a good
single so you can be a better couple!
Kevin Morgan highlights the member-business to be recognized in
March.
On March 15, Deaconess Sabrina Moore and her business, Create A
Book Today: Personalized Children’s Books, will be the featured
business for Financial Empowerment Sunday. Create A Book Today
sells beautifully illustrated, hard cover personalized children’s
books. Each book is personalized with the child’s name appearing on
almost every page as the main character. Books by Create A Book
Today are wonderful gifts and great alternatives to traditional
fundraisers for all types of organizations, including daycare centers
A Create A Book Today book isn't
and elementary schools.
"just a book," it's PERSONAL. Each
Moore serves as a Deaconess at Brookland Northeast, Coordinator hard cover book includes the child's
for New Members Orientation, as well as a Vacation Bible School
name, hometown and the names of
teacher and volunteer.
friends and family.
Moore will donate $3 of every order to the Brookland Academy
Child Development Center. Moore will be set up in the narthex of the West Campus sanctuary across from the
Media Desk after both worship services.
Financial Empowerment Sunday (FES) is held on third Sunday and features businesses owned by members of
Brookland. FES is part of an ongoing effort to promote African-American economic empowerment.
If you are a business owner or the executive director of a non-profit organization and would like to be featured
on Financial Empowerment Sunday, please contact Kevin Morgan at [email protected].
South Carolina drivers who have suspended licenses may be eligible to have their license privileges reduced or
cleared March 16-20, 2015 in all offices across the state.
During Driver Suspension Eligibility Week, the program will assist the following types of suspended drivers:
· Drivers under 18 years of age that are suspended for excessive points.
· Drivers suspended for operating an unlicensed taxi or vehicle.
· Drivers suspended for operating an uninsured vehicle that they did not own.
· Drivers suspended for operating or allowing operation of an uninsured vehicle.
· Drivers suspended for driving under suspension, excluding alcohol or drug related convictions.
To qualify for the program, drivers must meet all of the conditions of their suspensions. All fees must be paid
and any required insurance must be filed. If a driver has more than one suspension, DMV will recalculate the
suspension time. Drivers with suspensions not covered by the program will still need to serve that suspension.
To apply for the program, drivers must complete the Driver Suspension Eligibility Application, Form DL-601
and visit a SCDMV office during Driver Suspension Eligibility Week. Drivers with a clear record may apply for a
driver’s license. Depending on the type of suspension, they may be required to take the vision, knowledge and road
skills tests before getting a new driver’s license.
All offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. except on Wednesday when all offices are
closed for training from 8:30 -9:30 a.m.
Please be aware that during Driver Suspension Eligibility Week many SCDMV offices may experience longer
wait times due to the increased number of customers.
Wesley and Sheila Dodd
Online giving has been a blessing to me. I can send my
tithes in weekly or monthly.
Online giving has kept me on track with my giving. I can
send my tithes even when I’m absent from church on Sunday.
I remember Pastor Chris Johnson issuing a challenge to
the church to start tithing. That Sunday I went home and
figure my monthly tithes. Every month I tithe my 10% and
we live off the 90 plus God’s blessing. I believe you can’t
beat God’s giving. I have encourage my wife to be an
online giver. I believe giving hands are blessed hands.
Tithes & Offerings
IN PERSON
Use an offering envelope and clearly print your name and full address on the envelope, so
your donation will be credited accurately for tax purposes.
ONLINE GIVING
Use the secure, convenient online giving through the church’s website to pay through your
checking or savings account, debit or credit card.
Use your financial institution’s bill pay service to send a check of your tithes and offerings.
BY MAIL
P.O. Box 2093, Columbia, SC 29202-2093. Print your name and full address on the
envelope, so your donation will be credited accurately for tax purposes.
ESTATE PLANNING
Designate Brookland Baptist Church or one of our entities in your Last Will and
Testament.
Please contact a member of our Finance Department at (803) 796-7525 with any questions.
Central Carolina Community Foundation, in partnership
with their Agency fundholders, is hosting Will University
on March 24. Will University is an interactive workshop
that addresses the importance of having a will, how to
prepare a will, find an attorney to help you and common
mistakes to avoid when creating a will. This year’s
workshop will be led by estate planning professionals Erin
A. Cook, J.D. L.L.M., with Estate Planning of SC, LLC,
and Stephanie Y. Vokral, CFP ® AIF ® with Critical
Transitions Wealth Advisors. Amazingly, only 44 percent of
Americans have a will. Frequently, people feel they don’t
have enough wealth or own enough property to require
planning for their future. However, there is no better time
than the present to get started. Creating a will ensures that
our loved ones are protected and provided for after we are
gone.
A free will planning workshop will be held on March 24, in
partnership with Saluda Shoals Foundation, at Saluda
Shoals Park, River Center, 5605 Bush River Road,
Columbia, 29212 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Advance registration is
recommended.
For more information or to register for an event, visit
yourfoundation.org/willu or call (803) 254-5601.
Ishmael Brown has been
appointed to the post of Vice
President of the National
Tutoring Association in
January 2015. Brown was
appointed to the NTA Board
of Directors in July 2013 and
appointed Associate Vice
President in January 2014.
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis has announced that
South Carolinians have more than $462 million in
unclaimed property.
Examples of unclaimed property include dormant
bank accounts, uncashed checks, unclaimed insurance
proceeds, forgotten utility deposits, uncashed dividend
checks and unexchanged shares of stock.
Loftis says nearly 27,000 accounts worth $16 million
were paid to South Carolina individuals and businesses
by the Palmetto Payback unclaimed property staff last
fiscal year.
The State Treasurer’s Office serves as custodian of
unclaimed funds and holds them until claimed by the
rightful owners. People can search the items online
anytime at www.treasurer.sc.gov.
SAVE THE DATE
Bible Institute Reunion Weekend
July 10-12, 2015
Theme: Gathering, Sharing, and Growing
Brown
Brown says tutoring
certification can be achieved through webinars or face
-to-face. Brown is offering his assistance to
Broookland tutors who are interested in becoming a
certified tutor or academic coach. He can be reached
at (803) 361-3072.
Brown has been a member of Brookland since
October 2009.
Weekend Schedule
Friday - Meet & Greet
Saturday - Cookout
Sunday - Worship & Dinner
Join us for food, fun, and fellowship!
More information coming soon.
John H. Agard
Robert Caesar II
Deborah Clemons
Letra Davis-McDuffie
Woodrow Dixon
Tanya Eaddy
Carrie Elliott
Shadelle Goodson
Darlene Dickerson
Holmes
Veronica Key
Barbara Lewis
Cathy McDaniel
Bridget Nicole Melton
Xavier J. Milton
Renate Napper
Samantha Pope
Marcus Reese
Alexis Smith
Jalisa Truss
Kendra Washington
Deloris Williams
Shardae Brice
Kayla Briggs
Floyd B. Brown
Jon Cheagle
Wilma Edwards
Kate Etheridge
Willie Kate
Etheridge
Tyler A. Gray
Crystal Hall
Stacy Howard
Niema Hulin
Andre Knotts
Lincoln O. Lawton
Renee Rush
Erik Rutherford
Patrick Scarborough
Stephen Smalls
Tahjai Spears
Stephanie Waters
Lesley Alston
Gabriella
Bridges
LaQuan T. Canty
Mable Carter
Stella Cobbs
Mark Crosby
Shakala Daniels
Joann W. Dinkins
Russell Earle
Ronald Epps
Ricky Ezell Jr.
Shariba Freshley
Michael Goldwire
Mark Holloway
Esther Jackson
Pearle Jenkins
Brian Johnson
Shawna D. Martin Lyde
Dianne Major
Jasmine Mix
Chisom Okoli
Melissa Sims Pigford
Michael Pressley
Darryl Riley
Delaine Salley
Veda Weston
Polly Austin
Wanda D. Barr
Charles Bennett
Kristy N. Way Bethea
Whitney Boston
Rosalie Brown
Taaylor Cross
Gwendolyn Foulks
Carla White Mathis
Sara McCauley
CJ McConnell
Jennifer M. McConnell
Brittney Millhouse
Aunya Nance
Joseph J Pierce
Aleta Pride
Carla J. Smalls
LaToya Souser
Tonya Stroman
Destiny R. Thomas
Ricky A. White
Shakira Williams
Tiffany L. Williams-Jones
Catherine Wilson
Komalether Young
Milton Zanders
Rudolph Baker
Greta Bennett
Cynthia L. Brown
Yolonda Magwood Byrd
Debra Davis
Debra Fanning
Tracey Greene
Natasha M. Harrison
Nicholas Jackson
Tambra O. Jackson
Linda Kohn
Darrell Manigault
CeCelia D. Neal
Tanya Pierce
Brenda P. Streater
Valeria Williams
Tanya Lanita
Williamson
Kira Wooden
Jamie L. Bradley
Jason Brown
Yvonne Earl
David Elamin
Lee Allyson GailliardThompson
Brent Austin Gaymon
Taylor Jamie Gilbert
Fitzpatrick
Tara Haley
Marcus L Kelly
Shirley Kennedy
Javaree Mack
Sophia Mill
Kimicka Oliver
Treasure Thomas
Waymond Washington
Bob Adams
Ronnie Adams
Valerie Bailey
Gail Baker
Jayden Brown
Martha Bryson
Elaine Burton
Courtney Collins
LaQuile Cummings West
Page Finney
Jared Gamble
Anika Greene
Talia Holliday
Shaneika Holmes
Tammie Howell
Willie L. Johnson
Pamela P. Lanier
Vincent A. Lyde
Avri McKnight
Shelby Moses
William Keaton Peterson
Xavier Peterson
Felicia Prior
Reginald Robinson
William Robinson
Deon L. Wallace
Tarshia Ware
Sharon G. Worlds
Lisa A. Blume
Nikashia Brown
Tashima M. Brown
Rozialyn Burison
Portia Carter
Mathias Chaplin
Ashiana Davis
Bobby J. Dozier
Kirby Fogle
Tori Harrington
Brandi Hood
Wallesca Johnson
Hazel Keels
Nikeshia Mace
Karimah McIlwain
Corlyan Pridgeon
Vanessa Reed
Brazand Robinson
Monique Taylor
Gregory Williams
Clifford H.
Barrett
Leana Blair
Betty Boyd
Zaria Brown
Nikki Craig
LaTaya M. Davis
Mary S. Foust
Machelle Gantt
Lelon General Jr.
Carlton L. Harris
Cassandra Hutchinson
Yvette Jackson
Alkini Johnson
Roxanne Johnson
Chautuaqua Jones
Christianetta Jones
Cynthia Lipscomb
Andre Long
Sylvia Mahon
Darin Moore
Kendria Sprouse Price
Chasiti Reid
Veronica Richmond
Carolyn Smith
Delara Thompson
Gwendolyn Williams
William Young IV
Teri Acox
Zakiya Briggs
Kerner Charles
Broadhurst
James Burgess
Christopher Carrasquillo
Geneva Cuttino
Mary Fulton
Mitchell Green
Eddie E. Gregg Jr.
Nihihon Hulin
Brittany Hutcherson
Rejeana Inabinet
Sherrline Johnson
Chris Mack
Pam O'Leary
Chinell Singletary
Ayoka Smith
Tierra Smith
Dawane Taylor
Miriam Taylor
Roma Thomas
Millicent Thompson
Michael O. Tisdale
Terri Tyler
Shelley N Williams
Koryn Wimberly
Kyla Wimberly
Joceylyn Boykin
April Bracey
Shanice S. Brown
Gloria C. Cooper
Ivory Gethers
Ann Green
Guy M. Heath
Rick Henry
Maurice Jackson
Justin Johnson
Tiana Butler
Angela Drayton
Justin Vaughn Earle
Shavetta Geiger
Cynthia Green
Brandon Greene
Vivian Howard
Angela D. McClester
Danielle Alston
Jerome Bell Sr.
Edmond Brown III
Lawrence Brown Jr.
Ivy M. Chestnut
Kendall L. Corley
Mornique Dozier
Christian Johnson
Cameron Barley
Dennis Breeland
David Brown
Mariah Campbell
Keisha Cyrus
Crystal Dawkins
Ken Dennis
Henrietta Etheredge
Veronica Eubanks
Anthony Fair
Randall Hankins
Indya N. Jackson
Brian Chatman
Nakisha Graves
Denean Greene
Alrice Greenfield
Dane Harris
Mary Hill
Monaizha Isaac
Ne'Ari Lewis
Charlene Curry Martin
Jaiven Martinez
Joyce McRae
Travis Pee
Yolanda Legrant Smith
Eric A. Stewart
Patrice Sutton Brown
Cassandra Williams
Steve Wilson
Kaneisha Black
Amira Brown
Kayson Z. Byrd
Helen Curtain Jackson
Charles Dodd
Torya N. Evans
Briana Georges
Denise Gleaton
Aerial Griffin
Judith Billingsley
Grant Blevins
Lowrain Moultrie
Kylee Bostick
Gwendolyn Prioleau
Spavernta Bostick
Linda Stewart
Kayla Brown
Tonya Sumter
Lonnie Burton
Vickie Walker
Clifford Dawkins
Tatiana Washington
Raven Dennis III
Olivia Werts
Jeffrey B. Dyer
Benjamin Williams Jr.
Mildred Edwards
Adrianne Ford
Corey J. Johnson
Kevin Paul
Fhat Anderson
Vidalyn Rowley
Adreane Burgess
Jacob Smith
Angela Culbertson
Chadori Verette
Brenda Dantzler
Virginia Ware
Shetoria Ellerbe
Brandon Williams
Thelma G. Green
Wallace Williams
Laura Hagans
Janice Hicks
Anna K. Johnson
Rashad Ishmal
William Leaphart Sr.
Tonya Lewis-Jones
Beverly Alexander
Jean Marsh
Phillip
Barrett
Valerie Reynolds Martin
Linette Brown
Taleshia Mickens
James M. Capers
Brantley Minor
Brad L. Coleman
Annie Moore
Eburrell Jermaine Sims Dale Collier
Bianca Crawford
Nina Tingle
Brent Davis
Floyd Jr. White
Devin Earle
Ursula Edwards
Crystal Evans
Pamela Jones
Jacob "Jermaine" Fulks
Diane Lawson
Quincy Goodwin
Johnnie McCray III Kyle Harris
Darrell Minor
Gloria Scott
Momita Swapsy
Ashley Thompson
Jacoby Myers
Annette Porterfield
Beverly Rhoden
Lila Roberson
Kirkman Robinson
Ursula T. Samuel
Fredrick Simpkins
Patricia J. Smith
Nichole Swinton
Kelsey Jacobs
Rico Jenkins
Mamie Martin
Daniel Moore
Alexis Murray
Cameron Napper
Vanona Squire
Kameron Terrell
William Tucker
Joshua White
Aviance Johnson
Brandi Jones
James Perlite
Fionte Peterson
Allan Spry Waymyers
Chris Turnipseed
Ann Young
Carmen Young
TaKara Jones
Clayton Lawer
Donnell McDaniel
Charmane Orr
Gabriella Orr
Kayla Orr
Stephanie Phillips
Gwendolyn Pickett
Courtney Pierce
Leisa Pringle
Damarah Reid
David Smith
LaVaciette Thomas
Karen R.
Alexander
Byron R. Bright
Shelia Burgess
Natasha Davis
William Dozier
Jimmy Garvin
Al Georges
Jade Gidron
Malcolm Greene
Tisha Ford Harris
Brenda Houston
Dannah Mitchell
Romi Robinson
Patricia Ryans
Denise Scott
Gail V. Singleton
Laverne Spells
Bernita Stuckey
Penda Welcher
Lorraine Withers
Carol Adams
Minnie Anthony
Stanton Bennett
Jazmine Bowman
Temisha Budden
Thomas Daniels Sr.
Judy Frazier
Judi A. Gatson
Terry Gilley
Patricka Hagans
Donald Hambrick
Lyndon Jones
Shabatakkah Jones
Xzavien Lancaster
Shamari Lettsome
Leroy Roseboro
Doris "Tia" Taylor
Crystal Tucker Mason
Torrey Young
Ernest Atkinson
Cherie Black
Kinzie Bryant III
Betty Davis
Justin Greene
Diana Harrison
Brandi Hawkins
Tylea Hughey
Renee Hulin
Shirley Hunter
Jeremy Jenkins
Lamonte Johnson
Jackson McGregor
Rodney Reid
Kayla R. Richardson
LaTonia Robinson
Shana Thomas
LaQuenta Tinsley
John Washington
Charlton Whipple II
Mitzi Campbell Williams
Krissy Williamson
Benjamin Wright
Kimberly E. Baker
Cierra Bess
Rubye Brown
Raven Carroway
Myron P. Chinn
Ronald Collins
Quantrell Felder
Billy Goodwine
Andrew Greene
Stephen Hallman
Richard Johnson
Deborah McCray
Shaniqua McMillan
Taneisha Mickle
Charmaine Minick
Brittany Powe
Helen Riley
Maia Webber
Erma Amedee
Lauren Andreu
Patricia Curry
Shameika Durham
Ra'Von Goodwin
Ronald R. Graham
Keema Davis Harley
Grazia Hayes
Elicia Howard
Linda Jackson
Ebony Jeffcoat
Ethel P. Jivers
Bree Jones
Cameron Kendrick
Mark F. Langford
Althreasa Middleton
Jamila Minor
Nyomi Oliver
James Palmer
Joette Scarborough
Avril Stephens
Sheena A. Thompson
Cmarkeon D. Tutt
Nicole Danielle Wilson
Omagbitse
(Obeeshay) Bellamy
Roosevelt Bess
Unita Busby
Glenn Clea
Jewel Henderson
Curtis E. Hopkins III
Lisa Johnson
Cam Jones
Kasha Jones
Eddie Livingston
Cedric Luckey
Justin Mitchell
Courtney Montague
Darryl Patterson
Quinton L Samuels
Lester Sheckelford
Alison Smalls
Shanta Washington
Marla Williams Watkins
Felicia J. White
Lakyn Williams
March
Lanny Williams Jr. 14 Health Fair
Janice Alexander
Sherlaine Bowman
Christine Coleman
Curlie Felder
Theodore Foster IV
Crystal Fulmore
Khalid Quemar Hutto
William A. Johnson
Lisa Marks
Jessica Mitchell
T. Nicole Montgomery
Reginald Myers
Sebrina Palmer
Fabrienne C Payne
Whitney Percell
Mammie C. Price
Prudence Ware Stokes
Nyiedra String
Chanda Tidwell
Terry Walker
Candra Watson
Whitney Weston
Carolyn Benson
Carolyn Burton
Victoria Gunter
StephanieMichelleJohnson
William Norris Luckey Jr.
Terry J. McDuffie
Tamiko Outten
Jamar Riley
Antonio J. Virella Jr.
Detris E. Williams
Zena Williams
Melanie L. Byrd
Barbara Cone
Janee Council
Floyd Davis
Robert Davis
Chaini C. Demas
Alexis Henderson
Juanita Mims Horne
Darrell Alonzo Hutto
Latisha D. Lowery-Sims
Jennifer Wilson
McClinton
Brittney McDaniel
Willie Minor
Gloria Moore
Gloria J. Charvis Newman
21 Brotherhood’s
LaQuista Peterson
Father-Daughter Banquet
Marcus E. Reynolds
Veronia L. Ross
Shayla Monique Scott 21 Bedding Project Giveaway
West Campus Small Sanctuary
Willie J. Simon II
8 a.m. - Noon
Kimberly Simpson
Allon T. Small
Loria Thomas
22 S.W.A.G. - Teen Church
Jada S. Washington
Hope Academy
Erica White
10 a.m.
Kenyetta Whiteside
Brandon Brown
Da'Kwaun Brown
India Brown
Danziel Chapman
Beatrice Dickerson
Tarvia Funderburk
Jessica Gill
Jessica T. Gill
Shirley Henry
Bathsheba Joe
Daisy Percell
William Randolph
Lawrence Rearden
Leroy Rumph
Clyde Shepard
Shelton Ezekiel Smith
Charlie Stephenson
John F. Thomas II
Marketa Wesley
Shenika Williamson
Brittany Wright
Lauren Zanders
Ernest L. Adams
Lisa Campbell
Sul Capleton-Black
Vanessa Coulter
Samuel Darko
Deirdre L. Duley
Kyle Edwards
NIcholas Gourdine
Cynthia Greene-Cash
Noah Guyton
Sonja Halloway
Tennille Harding
Kenneth Hefney
Sonja Holloway
Calvin Lyles
Tyler McAllister
Monica McClain-King 27 YWE Oratorical Contest
7 p.m.
Leslie McClary
Lakesha West- Missouri
Willie Mae Nelson 30 – April 2 Holy Week Services
Kesean Palmer
Beatrice Stephens
April
Shirley A.H. Watkins
4 Sunday School
Cathy C. Williams
Shureka Blackmon
Brittney
Domaneck
Patricia Boswell- Glasgow
Natosha Wilson Glenn
Tawanya Gude
Brendan O. Jackson
Hope McKenzie Jackson
Waddell Jasper
Charles Bruce Johnson
Kenneth Jones Sr.
Sabrina Laroy
Sandra Murray
Jerrell R. Pinckney
Priscilla Robertson 12 V.I.B.E. - Teen Church
Jessica Scott
Health & Wellness Center
Charles D. Stephens
11 a.m.
Carrie Sulton
Ronald A. Thompson
24 Spotlight on Youth Banquet
Pamela Whitmore
6p.m.
David Woodard
Dysha Woodward
Quentin Woodward Jr. 26 S.W.A.G. - Teen Church
Health and Wellness Center
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
22 Sonrise Chorale 30th
Anniversary Concert
Celebration
4 p.m.
Annual Easter Program
West Campus Small Sanctuary
Noon
Hope Academy
10 a.m.