July 2015 - Brookland Baptist Church

Editor’s note
We chose to incorporate the Brookland
Baptist Church 2015 theme I
B.E.L.I.E.V.E. (Because Emmanuel Lives
I Expect Victory Everytime!) into the cover
this month as we not only reflect on the
nine lives tragically ended on June 17 at
Emanuel AME Church, but also for the
triumphant exclamation that the acronym Gunby
represents. As believers in God, we can
expect Victory! At a time when local and national news daily
reminds us of the harsh truths that are taking place in our state—
we still have Emmanuel! VICTORY!
As we continue to grow in grace and mature in our faith,
senseless violence that shakes our beliefs force us to reevaluate
what we thought was true. During these times, we need to seek
wise counsel, comfort and encouragement to move forward.
This edition features an article by the Director of the
Intercessory Prayer Ministry Rev. Marilyn Bassfield to help us
reconcile the difficult questions and to help us in such a time as
this.
Be encouraged!
I B.E.L.I.E.V.E. (Because Emmanuel Lives I Expect Victory
Everytime!)
Brookland Men are making contributions not only in our
congregation, but also in their careers and in the community.
Allow The Brookland Star to highlight these outstanding men by
submitting their biography and photo for the August edition. In
2014, we recognized four men, and we know there are more that
are deserving of a pat on the back and a public acknowledgment
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 July 17.
The July edition of The Brookland Star
will be distributed on August 9.
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
Tré Tailor and Dr. Eric Schuleter
C O N TRIBU TIN G W RITE RS
Dr. Tisha Boston, Rosalyn L. Glenn
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
of a job well done.
So send us his biography and photo to
[email protected] by July 17. The biography and photo are
important as this is not a listing of names.
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.
As the spiritual leader of the Brookland Baptist Church
and as this Men’s Day Movement gains momentum, it is
especially important that we give vision to the Movement.
As I reflect back on the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther
King Jr., I am reminded that he was not killed for
dreaming. He was assassinated because his vision gave
voice and spoke truth to a powerful status quo. King’s
voice represented so many people of color with their
“backs against the wall” as Howard Thurman defines it.
Today, as an African-American male, pastor and leader
of a community of believers, it is time for us to be
known in our neighborhoods and families for actively
advocating for systemic change to heal the core roots of
injustice. It is my prayer that the Movement will use our
collective power and privilege on behalf of persons with
their “backs against the wall,” not to replace their voice
but to amplify their voices to be heard.
The African-American male today is facing
innumerable hurts and earnestly seeking healing and
direction. African-American males are at the top of
every bad list and the bottom of every good list. To
overcome these inopportune positions, the AfricanAmerican male needs more than just encouragement of
breakthroughs or feel good, prosperity messages. We
must ensure that this Movement guards against messages
that promise or suggest outcomes that are not
theologically in tune with the word of God or culturally
in step with the harsh realities of the community. The
Movement must be able to display the love of God and
empower the African-American male to move beyond
the current situation where we can seize our God-given
destiny and glorify God.
I feel a sincere call of God to engage a spiritual
Movement to bring men into a more intimate personal
relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. I Chronicles
12:32 tells us that the men of Issachar were men that had
understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do. God
is calling for men who understand the times in which we
live so that we will know what to do for God’s
Kingdom.
We, as men, want to find a way to come together,
stand together, serve together and stay together for the
good of all of God's children. This spiritual Movement
will bring men of kindred spirits together to advance a
shared belief, a shared understanding. When men
believe in the living and loving Lord, I believe miracles
will happen.
We will strongly encourage and empower men to
REV. CHARLES B. JACKSON, SR.
Senior Pastor
respect and honor our women, protect our families, give
affection and attention to our children and build up an
inheritance for them in obedience to God's word in
Proverbs 13:22 where it says, a good man leaves an
inheritance for his children’s children.
The Movement must be able
to display the love of God and
empower the African-American male
to move beyond the current situation
where we can seize our
God-given destiny and glorify God.
I believe God is looking for men from all walks of
life who will stand in front of our families and children
and boldly tell the enemy “before you mess with my
family and my children, you've got to come through
me.” To be ready for the attacks of the enemy on our
family and children, men must commit ourselves to not
only studying God's Word, spending more time in
prayer and worshiping and praising our great God, but
also ensuring our families are developing relationships
with God.
In the coming months, the Movement will focus on
education, economics, health and politics. Everything,
however, will be grounded in our faith, a faith without
which it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6). In
the words of Olin P. Moyd, this Movement “must be
based on practical theology, not just theology for our
heads, but theology for our feet, not just theology to
help the people to know something, but to empower
people to do something, to participate with God in the
plan of realized social redemption in this world
(community) as well as eternal redemption in the world
to come.”
The Movement is just getting started, and we will
continue to move towards the Greater that God desires
of us.
Pastor Jackson
Rev. Marilyn Bassfield is the Director of the Intercessory Prayer Ministry.
The “Why?” questions come when life doesn’t make sense. If you are truly honest with
yourselves, at some point in your life, you have asked “Why?” We all have. Following
tragedy, loss, devastation, domestic violence, violent crime, tornados, disappointment and
more, we have at some point questioned God about such heart-breaking circumstances.
“God, why are You allowing this to happen to me?” “What did I do to deserve this?”
David’s cry in Psalm 6:6 (LAB), I am worn out with pain; every night my pillow is wet with tears.
We hurt terribly and find it almost impossible to think beyond the pain. Many of us have
faced situations and difficult times that we just did not understand or see how to work
through them. We found it hard to escape the pain.
Bassfield
When we are in the midst of painful circumstances, we can hardly see
the hope and light at the end of the tunnel and we ask the “Why?”
question over and over again. Job asked the “Why?” questions. Job 3:11
(LAB) Why didn’t I die at birth? Job 3:12 (LAB) Why did the midwife let me
live? Job 3:13 (LAB) Why did she nurse me at her breasts? Buried in pain, Job
saw no hope. And he didn’t have the strength to look for it either.
When God allowed Satan to take everything Job ever loved and owned
away from him, Job cried out, “Where then is my hope?” Looking for
anything to help him through he prayed, What strength do I have, that I
should hope? Job 6:11 (NKJV). When we have no energy to find the hope we need and we’re not sure how we’ll
make it through, we tend to reflect on the “Why?” question, and allow it to trouble us. How do we get beyond it?
Pray. When what’s before you seems too much to handle, you can turn to God as Job did. Job knew God
could turn any situation around and his attitude was, even if I die I’m going to die trusting God. I’m going to die
believing God. And, when it was all said and done, God not only turned Job’s misfortune around, He brought Job
out with twice that he had before. Job 42:10,12
Remember not every storm shows up in the forecast. Some days we can wake up and think everything is going
to be great. Before that day is over, we may be tested by all kinds of trouble we were not expecting. Trouble is a
part of life, so we simply have to be ready for it. Because it is more difficult to get strong after trouble comes. It is
better to be prepared by staying strong.
The first thing we need to do when trouble comes is Pray. Second thing is Trust God. He is all we have to
hang onto. And thirdly, keep the Faith.
How strong is your faith? I’ve discovered two kinds of faith: a delivering faith and a sustaining faith. Delivering
faith is when God instantly turns your situation around. When that happens, it’s great! But it takes a greater faith
and a deeper walk with God to have sustaining faith. Sustaining faith is what gets you through those dark times.
Like Job, you don’t know where to go or what to do, but because of your faith in God, you do.
There was at a time in my life when I needed answers to the “Why” question? Why is this happening to me? If
I can encourage someone with my testimony I would say, hold on to your faith even when it seems weak. God is
your strength … Be encouraged!
In Romans 5:3-4, Apostle Paul reminds us that we can “rejoice in our sufferings” for suffering produces
perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope.
2015 Youth and Teens Day Co-Chairs Corban
Williams and Jhané Thomas.
YOUTH AND TEENS DAY
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
JAYLAAN BENNETT
CHASITY BLUME
KIARA BROWN
TARNISA CAPONE
ERIK CARTLEDGE
REAGAN DAVIS
C.J. GOLSON
MICHAEL HARRIS
KEENAN JACKSON
ENEVELYN JEFFCOAT
VINEZ LYDE
ALEXIS MCALLISTER
BRAXTON MCDUFFIE
TREY MILES
INDIA NARCISO
KENNEDY POLK
VICTORIA RANDOLPH
CAYLA RILEY
KAYLA SHINE
BRYAN SINGLETON
VICTORIA SINGLETON
REBEKAH SMITH
JALEN TART
EBONY WASHINGTON
DEXTER WEATHERS
YOUTH AND TEENS DAY ADVISORS
William Bowman II
Dea. Tyrone Brown
Rev. C.J. Butler
Melanie Byrd, Director
Kenneth Campbell
Tonja Eady
Marilyn Shine
Lisa Willingham
Rev. Sheryl Williams
Donald Wood
It is that time of the year again! Summer is here, but most
importantly, Youth and Teens Day 2015 is underway! The 2015
Youth and Teens Day committee has been working hard all year to
ensure that the theme of this year’s Youth and Teens Day is a great
one.
This year’s theme is Zero Gravity: Nothing Can Hold Us Down. 1
Timothy 4:12 sums up the whole idea of Zero Gravity by stating
that we as youth and teens should not let anyone look down on us
because we are young, but to instead use ourselves as positive
examples for others to observe and follow. With the Zero Gravity
theme, we want to send the message that despite our age, gender,
race, socioeconomic status, and other barriers that may prevent us
from achieving our dreams, we WILL rise up and we WILL
accomplish great things.
This year our goal is 600 participants, and with the help of the
adults and youth of Brookland, we will meet our goal. Registration
and choir rehearsals are already underway, the deadline to register
and receive a T-shirt is July 27.
We have also planned multiple events for the parents and youth
of Brookland. Make sure to check your weekly bulletin and listen
for the church announcements for more details about our schedule
of events including a new event, the Youth and Teens Day Carnival
with live performances, games, and food trucks!
God has blessed each and every one of us with all the
necessities that we need to survive; therefore, we believe that we
should give back to the community. This year, we will assist
Brookland Boy Scout Braxton McDuffie with his Eagle Scout
project as well as provide donations to Brookland Seniors.
Throughout July, we would like all participants to donate toilet
paper, cleaning supplies, and non-perishable food items to be
donated to local family shelters.
The committee is very excited for this year and we hope the
youth and teens of Brookland are too. With Zero Gravity as our
theme, nothing can hold Youth and Teens Day 2015 down!
Choir Rehearsals
July 13, 20* (BNE), 27 and Aug. 3, 6-8 p.m.
Aug. 6, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 8, 9 a.m. until.
Usher Rehearsals
July 27 and Aug. 4, 6-8 p.m.
Orchestra Rehearsals July 13, 20, 27 and Aug. 3 at 6 p.m.
T-Shirt Distribution Aug. 6, 7-8:30 p.m., Aug. 8, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Youth and Teens Day Activities
July 15
July 24
July 29-30
July 31
August 2
August 5
August 9
August 12
Skate Night, Skate Station USA, 129 Oak Drive (off US 1), Lexington, 6 p.m.
Teen Lock-In, Brookland Health and Wellness Center, 9 p.m.
Youth Revival Explosion, Brookland Northeast Campus, 7 p.m.
Youth and Teens Day Carnival,
Brookland Baptist Health and Wellness Center back parking lot, 6 p.m.
Summer Swim, Splash and Safety Day, River’s Edge Retreat, 4 p.m.
Teen Cruise, Lake Murray, 7 p.m.
Youth and Teens Day
Back to School Power Hour, West Campus Main Sanctuary, 6 p.m.
Mildred Norris and Annette Sello contributed to this
story.
The Senior Missionaries took their evangelism
ministry and outreach to the residents of the Pruitt
Health Care Center (Forest Drive) on Saturday, May
30, for an inspiring worship service. The assembled
men and women were led in worship by Ruth Brown.
Winnical Brown led them in two songs: I’m Going to Lay
Down My Burden and I Need You to Survive. The residents
enjoyed the devotions and wanted to keep on singing as
one of the residents ended with Jesus Loves Me.
Deaconess Norma J. Brown was the guest speaker,
and she used excerpts from Matthew 26: 36-40. She
explained in modern terms how Jesus reacted When
Things Are Hard. Norma Brown gave three points to her
message: take along a few good friends, tell them about
your troubles and finally, separate yourself and pray to
God.
The missionaries recently traveled to two
conventions: the State Women’s Baptist E&M
Convention of South Carolina at Morris College in
Sumter and the National Baptist Convention of USA,
Inc. Congress in Detroit to further their training and to
have a greater impact on the community through their
outreach efforts.
The Senior Missionaries meet each Thursday after
the second Sunday at 6 p.m. in Room 1 of the West
Campus Administration Building.
The Brookland Foundation has been awarded a
$1,000 grant from the Allstate Foundation through
their Allstate Agency Hands in the Community
program. Brookland member and
Allstate Agent Sidney Lyles works
with the Brookland Foundation and
made the contribution possible.
In 2014, Allstate, the Allstate
Foundation and its agency owners
and employees gave $34 million to
nonprofits across the nation and
volunteered more than 200,000
hours. This is the second year the
Brookland Foundation has received
Lyles
the grant.
Georges
Jabber
Two Brookland members have received scholarships
from the Gethsemane's Women Conference on
Tuesday, May 12.
Tytiana Georges and Olivia Jabber were awarded the
Mary L. Neal Scholarship and presented plaques from
the members of the South Carolina House of
Representatives. Georges and Jabber were recognized
for their hard work during their academic careers.
The Brookland’s JM Youth Group and the Young
Woman’s Auxiliary received trophies for their
stewardship by the Gethsemane's Benedict College
Intuitive during the same program.
Betty M. Parker was the
guest speaker at the CayceWest Columbia Rotary on
Tuesday, June 30. Parker,
the owner of Sharper
Development Solutions,
Inc., shared with business
leaders on the topic Zero
Visibility: How Your Blind
Spots Impact Your Life.
Parker is married to Dr.
Reginald Parker and is the Parker speaks to Cayce-West
mother of two. She and her Columbia Rotary.
PHOTO CREDIT/Marnie Robinson
family attend the Brookland
Northeast Campus.
The Cayce-West Columbia Rotary meets every
Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Brookland Banquet and
Conference Center.
Sisterhood President Robin Jackson and Vice President Cynthia
Legette Davis presented Damaris Collier with the Ezella Rumph Jackson
Scholarship during the Sisterhood’s Annual Empowerment Luncheon on
Saturday, June 13. This is the third year the Sisterhood has awarded the
scholarship in memory of the mother of Rev. Dr. Charles B. Jackson, Sr.
Damaris Collier is the daughter of Dea. Dale and Deaconess Denise
Collier. She is a rising sophomore at Clemson University where she is
majoring in Biochemistry with a minor in Women's Studies. Upon
graduating from Clemson University, Damaris Collier plans to earn a
degree in dental medicine, so she can practice on her own. She believes a
smile sets everything straight, and being able to offer a beautiful smile to
others is something that she would love to have the opportunity to do.
Pictured from (l-r:) Sisterhood President
In her scholarship essay on the topic Describe a time when you empowered Robin Jackson, Damaris Collier and
someone else to reach their highest potential, Damaris Collier writes about helping Sisterhood Vice President Cynthia Legette
a college friend improve her study habits and maintaining a balanced
academic and social life in order for the friend to maintain academic scholarships. “As time passed, I noticed a
change in her lifestyle. I saw her reviewing her notes from lectures more often, frequently attending review
sessions, and completing practice tests to prepare for upcoming exams she had. Although I did not completely
transform her life single-handedly, I definitely pushed her toward reaching her highest potential, and as she always
tells me, that is something that she will never be able to repay me for.”
Damaris Collier says “It is such an honor and a pleasure to be awarded the Ezella Rumph Jackson Scholarship,
and I will continue to uphold one of the most important goals of the Sisterhood ministry - to empower others
during my journey in life.”
The Brookland Brotherhood awarded its 2015 Thomas Jackson Memorial
Scholarship to Nickolus Jon Stewart on Sunday, June 27, during Men’s Day.
Nickolus is the son of Dea. Nathaniel and Deaconess Jacquelyn Stewart.
Nickolus Stewart is a 2015 graduate of W.J. Keenan High School and will pursue
his career goal to become a middle school chorus teacher by attending Winthrop
University in the fall. Nickolus Stewart has been awarded a Brookland Pastor’s
Education Assistance Award, the Life Scholarship, Dixie Youth Basketball
Scholarship, Spiritfest Laptop Scholarship, Omega Psi Phi Scholarship, the Kappa
Beautillion Scholarship and scholarships from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Katherine Kennedy Greiner Fund. He was
on the Honor Roll at Keenan each nine weeks.
Stewart has performed for the “Queen of Funk” Chaka Khan and sang the National
Anthem during the 1st Annual Columbia Black Rodeo. At Keenan, he finished first
place in the Omega Talent Hunt and was on the Chorus, District Honors Chorus and All Carolina Select Choir.
He was a member of the Varsity Football team that won the Upper State Championship and he was a member
of the Track and Field Team, both at Keenan. He was a member of the Odyssey of the Mind, Parent Teacher
Student Association (PTSA), Student Council, Junior Beta Club and National Honor Society.
At Brookland, Nickolus Stewart was a member of the Teens In Praise, the Teen Praise Team, the MIME
Ministry, the JM Youth Group and a committee member for both the VIBE Teen Church and Youth and Teens
Day.
The Thomas Jackson Memorial Scholarship is in memory of the father of Rev. Dr. Charles B. Jackson Sr. The
Brotherhood endowed the scholarship in 1996 and first presented it during the Men’s Day services in 1997.
To date the Brotherhood has awarded $15,000 in scholarships to a graduating high school male.
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More than 500 children and adults packed the
Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center (BLEC) for
the first Community Vacation Bible School hosted by
Brookland Baptist Church and Turner Memorial A.M.E.
Church June 8-12. Since 2012, Brookland and Turner
Memorial have come together to have a greater impact
on the neighborhoods where both churches are located.
This year Rev. Dr. Charles B. Jackson Sr. and VBS
Director Michelle Coe incorporated that community
spirit into renaming the week-long study housed in the
former Lakeview/Northside School. The theme for this
year was The Jesus Connection: What a Friend.
On June 3, VBS volunteers and staff participated in
the Annual Community Walk through the neighborhood
around the BLEC for an hour to spread the word about
the Community VBS being for all persons, regardless of
race or church affiliation, who are interested in learning
about a relationship with Jesus. Nightly, classes were
filled with students and adults from both churches as
well as the neighboring community signifying the impact
of the walk and the yearning for a Jesus connection.
The BLEC bus provided dozens of families in the
Teachers sit with their new students during the Community
Vacation Bible School Opening Assembly.
PHTO CREDIT/Keisa Gunby
West Columbia community with much needed
transportation to be able to participate.
Brookland Vacation Bible School Director Michelle
Coe says “Community VBS is a time set aside to
introduce the love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
and encourage students and their parents to maintain
their new connection to Jesus by regularly attending a
church where the word of God is taught. We call
Community VBS week a miracle week, because it is a
life changing experience for many that attend.”
If you are interested in sharing in this transformative
event, contact Michele Coe at [email protected].
Deaconess Gwenda Greene highlights the week of connections during the Northeast Campus VBS.
What an awesome voyage as the Brookland Baptist
Northeast Christian Education ministry chartered a
Voyage to the Multiple Connections of Jesus Christ for the third
annual Vacation Bible School experience June 8 – 12,
2015.
Leading the VBS 2015 voyage was VBS Coordinator
and Captain Michelle Copeland and her First Mates
Pamela Felder and Maritza Cazeau. Approximately 390
persons were in attendance daily. A crew of more than
100 enthusiastic and committed volunteers greeted preschool children to adults each evening yielding
monumental success. The first port of call was an
NE VBS Staff and students celebrated a week-long journey that
interactive session with Mr. Chris’ Musical Experience culminated with Family Fun Night on Friday, June 12.
on Monday. Students visited multiple ports TuesdayPHOTO CREDIT/Willinda Johnson
Thursday in age-appropriate classes. The final port of
the adventure was a Family Fun Night on Friday, where everyone had a chance to celebrate the Jesus Journey.
We are grateful to God for the serve and commitment of each of our volunteers to share in this miracle through
your integral service as a part of the logistics, food, Family Fun Night, instruction, medical, media/photography,
messenger and/or planning committee. We worked as a team, believed our mission would be accomplished and
God was glorified.
And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive, the reward of
the inheritance, for you serve the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:23-24.
Five members of Cub Scout Pack #74 crossed over to
the Boy Scouts on Wednesday, May 20. Joshua Green,
Zyere Lee, Malcolm Reynolds, Malcolm Scott, and Isiah
Simpkins are all rising sixth graders who completed the
requirements to be promoted to Boy Scouts.
Moving up from the rank of second-year Webelo in
Cub Scouts, they were greeted by Boy Scouts and leaders in
the Crossing Over Ceremony as they were welcomed to the
troop. Green, Lee, Reynolds, Scott and Simpkins received
the Arrow of Light award and a symbolic arrow marking
their graduation from Cub Scouts.
Also during the ceremony, each of the other 23 Cub
Pictured (l-r): Malcolm Reynolds, Isiah Simpkins, Zyere Lee,
Malcolm Scott, and Joshua Green crossed over to Boy
Scouts was promoted to the next rank: Tiger, first grade;
Scouts.
PHOTO CREDIT/Keisa Gunby
Wolf, second grade; Bear, third grade; First-Year Webelo,
fourth grade.
The Crossing Over Ceremony marked the end of the Cub Scout program year, which was filled with activities
and outings in addition to the weekly Wednesday night meetings. This year, the Cub Scouts sold a record amount
of popcorn, which is their only fundraiser for outings. They also donated care packages during Thanksgiving to
Brookland Seniors, visited the S. C. Military Museum, attended Camp Barstow to earn activity pins and belt loops,
attended a USC Women’s Basketball Game, researched and presented projects on military heroes during Black
History Month, designed and raced derby cars, had a sleepover and went fishing.
Enoch Wisdom is the Cubmaster, and he is assisted by Kenneth Campbell, Clint Cooper and Fabrienne Payne.
Cub Scouts will resume meeting on Wednesday, September 2, in the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment
Center at 6 p.m.
The Girl Scouting Cluster at Brookland consists of Daisy, Brownie,
Junior, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Troops. On Wednesday, May
27, the cluster held their bridge ceremony where girls moved up to the
next level in Girl Scouts.
This year Daisy Troop 276 earned three petals from the Girl Scout
Law and also completed activities for Barbie Project by learning different
career types.
The Brownie Troop 282 worked on the following badges including
the Barbie I Can Do Anything, Financial Literacy, Pottery, and Painter.
They also earned the Brownie level My Faith, My promise pin which
helps girls link what they learn in Girl Scouts to their faith. This year the
girls also learned the Girl Scout Promise in American Sign Language. The
Brownies sold over 5,000 boxes of cookies and used the profits to
celebrate the end of the programmatic year with a trip to Charlotte where
they went gold mining, enjoyed the entertainment at Carowinds and a few
other activities.
The Juniors Troop 281 ended the year completing the Stem Project
along with girls working on their Bronze Award, which is the third
highest award to receive in Girl Scouts.
If you are interested in volunteering or would like for your
kindergarten through high school senior to participate in Girl Scouts,
please contact Jessica Wilson at [email protected].
Pictured (l-r): Sayna Perry, Koryn Wimberly,
Zarrea Simpskon, Kyla Wimberly and Ariella
Quick.
PHOTO CREDIT/Keisa Gunby
Pictured (l-r): Calia Prister, Jayme Tillman,
Maya Schlueter and Payton Davis are
welcomed to the next level by leader Melody
Wise.
PHOTO CREDIT/Keisa Gunby
Columbia High graduate Clarence Ferdinand
Wallace III has also added Eagle Scout to his list of
achievements. Wallace’s Eagle Project combined his
belief in giving back to his community and working
together to make a positive impact. In January 2015, he
partnered with SC Department of Juvenile Justice,
Habitat for Humanity and Wells Fargo to complete a
home that first was framed by youth at DJJ’s Broad
River Road complex and transported to a Chapin
neighborhood for completion.
Wallace was involved in various aspects of
construction including on-site project leader where he
was responsible for placing sand around the foundation,
sanding drywall, caulking, painting, cleaning before the
house dedication to the family and working with the
landscapers to name a few. Wallace also utilized his
leadership abilities to ensure that the volunteers
completed the assignments correctly and in a timely
manner.
The house was built for a mother and her two
children and Wallace personally sowed a seed into the
family’s ‘good start’ by donating a Lowe’s gift card.
Wallace is the son of Christine and Clarence Wallace
For the fifth year, the Brookland Baptist Northeast
campus has celebrated Cap and Gown Day. On the
second Sunday in June, Campus Pastor Chris Leevy
Johnson set aside a portion of the worship experience to
recognize academic promotion and matriculation of 56
elementary and middle school students as well as
graduates. Adorned in their regalia, high school, college,
graduate school, and post graduate school students are
recognized. A special addition to the celebration is the
presence each year of Richland County Council
members, Richland School District One and Two
School administrators and teachers.
Northeast Campus Director of Christian Education
Gwenda Greene marshals this event by announcing the
students and special guests.
Children’s Worship Coordinator Dea. Walter
Brownlee, and proud parent of a 2015 high school
graduate, recalls the bliss that filled the air for Cap and
Gown Day 2015. “Students stepped lively and excitedly
as they assembled in Classroom 1 to participate in the
celebration. Before the celebration, they received
directives and chatted among themselves. Their
conversations were cut short when the signal from the
hall came that they needed to be in line for that long
Assistant Scoutmaster Brandon Richmond, Clarence Wallace
Jr., Clarence Wallace III, Christine Wallace, and Scoutmaster
Eric Schlueter, MD, during the Boy Scouts Court of Honor
Ceremony on June 6.
PHOTO CREDIT/Keisa Gunby
Jr. Clarence Wallace III will attend Coastal Carolina
University in his pursuit to obtain a degree in graphic
design.
Since 1991, 24 young men have earned the Eagle
Scout merit badge through Boy Scout Troop 74.
The 56 students and special guests that participated in the
5th Annual Cap and Gown Day.
PHOTO CREDIT/Willinda Johnson
awaited walk, to Pomp and Circumstance, down the
middle aisle. They were surrounded by encouraging
applause and proud smiles from their church and family
members as they finally got to shake Pastor Chris’ hand
and receive their certificate. They were instructed to say
“cheese” and smile big for that life memorable photo.”
The celebration concluded with a group photo
followed by a reception and a special thank you gift
from Johnson.
The event is coordinated by committee members
Gail Baker and Allison Weston.
How long did the disciples fish?
John 21: 1– 14
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Simon Peter, Thomas, Nathanael, James, John, and 2
other disciples were together at the Sea of Tiberias (t
BIHR ee uhs).
“I’m going fishing,” Peter said to the others.
“We’re coming with you,” they told him. So they all
went out and got into the boat, but that night they
caught nothing.
When daybreak came, Jesus stood on the shore. The
disciples, however, did not know it was Jesus.
“Men,” Jesus called to them, “you don’t have any fish,
do you?”
“No,” they answered.
“Cast the net on the right side of the boat,” He told
them, “and you’ll find some.” So they did – and their
net was filled with so many fish they couldn’t even
haul it in! John looked at all the fish and then at the
man on the shore. “It’s the Lord!” he said to Peter.
When Peter heard that it was the Lord, he dove into
the sea and swam toward Jesus. But since they were
not far from land (only about 100 yards away), the
other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full
of fish with them. When they got to land, they saw a
charcoal fire there, with fish lying on it, and bread.
“Bring some of the fish you’ve caught,” Jesus told
them. So Peter got up and hauled the net ashore. It
was full of large fish – 153 of them. Even though there
were so many fish, the net was not torn.
“Come and have breakfast,” Jesus told them. None of
the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are You?”
because they knew it was the Lord. Jesus came, took
the bread and the fish, and gave it to them.
This was now the third time Jesus appeared to the
disciples after He was raised from the dead.
When Jesus told them to throw their net to right side
of the boat, what did they catch?
What did Jesus give them to eat?
Where did Jesus go when He was done talking to the
disciples?
What did the disciples do after Jesus left?
Across
2. An animal which lives in water
and is covered with scales
5. One of Jesus’ disciples, a
fisherman
6. The Son of God
8. A small vehicle for traveling on
water
Down
1. A follower of Jesus
3. The land along the edge of an
ocean, sea, lake
4. An openwork fabric of cords
used to catch fish
Dr. Tisha Smith Boston is a Board Certified Family Physician. She is the medical director of
the Celia Saxon Clinic, the Palmetto Cares Program and Palmetto Health employee chronic
disease management clinic (LIFE Program). She is fulfilling her dream of providing care for
indigent patients who might not otherwise have access to it. She and her husband, Randy, and
there two children, Luke and Ella, attend the Northeast Campus.
I consider myself extremely blessed
to be in my forties and still have
both of my grandmothers alive and
well. My maternal grandmother,
Emma, raised me and still
affectionately refers to me as her
“baby.” Our relationship is truly
more of a mother –daughter
relationship than that of a
grandmother-granddaughter. We
talk often and about everything,
including her health.
My maternal great-grandmother,
better known as Super Granny, lived
to be 96-years-old, but when she
died, she had already had
Alzheimer’s type dementia for
several years. Because we lived next
door to her, I remember clearly what
it was like watching her decline over
time. Super Granny had always been
very physically active and this was
likely why she did as well as she did,
for as long as she did. Grandma
Emma has said multiple times her
biggest fear is having her own mind
“go.”
Super Granny’s Alzheimer’s
Dementia (AD) impacted our entire
family. Up until the time my cousin
moved in with her to provide care,
my grandmother and her three
sisters that lived locally, shared the
job of caring for Super Granny to
allow her to stay in her own home. I
remember watching Grandma
Emma almost lose her own mind, as
she was the only one of her sisters in
town that was still working at the
time. So on her two days that she
got off from working her regular job
every week, she was responsible for
taking care of Super Granny. This
meant there was really no time to
take care of herself. As noted by
former first lady Rosalynn Carter and
passed on to me by a friend and
coworker, “There are only four kinds
of people in the world-- Those who
have been caregivers, those who are
currently caregivers, those who will
be caregivers, and those who will
need a caregiver.”
As we watch the population age
worldwide, the impact that dementia
plays on the overall health system
and our society is significant. After
revision of the previous definition of
dementia in 2013, it is now defined
as “a decline in cognition involving
one or more cognitive domains
(learning and memory, language,
executive function, complex
attention, perceptual-motor, social
cognition). The deficits must
represent a decline from the previous
level of function and be severe
enough to interfere with daily
function and independence.”
Memory loss is no longer a
requirement to make the diagnosis of
dementia as some persons, especially
highly-educated individuals, may not
show significant memory loss at the
time of diagnosis. There are several
types of dementia syndromes, but
AD is the most common form of
dementia in the elderly, accounting
for 60-80 percent of cases. The risk
of developing dementia increases
with age with a prevalence of
approximately 50 percent in persons
who are 90 years old or older. While
there is some mild cognitive
impairment associated with normal
aging primarily affecting one’s ability
to learn new
processes
and slower processing of data,
contrary to popular belief,
generalized memory loss and
cognitive decline are not a part of
normal aging.
The major dementia syndromes are
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), dementia
with Lewy bodies, frontotemporal
dementia, vascular dementia, and
Parkinson’s disease with dementia.
AD and vascular dementia are the
two most common forms with
vascular dementia being especially
prevalent in the African-American
community due to higher incidences
of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and
obesity. There have been several risk
factors associated with development
of dementia including age, genetics,
mild cognitive dysfunction,
hypertension, diabetes, high
cholesterol, obesity, medications,
sedentary lifestyle, head trauma,
alcohol abuse, chronic kidney
disease, chronic medical illness, and
low education status, but several of
these risk factors have conflicting
data. Age remains the strongest risk
factor, but data from observational
studies suggest lifestyle, particularly
social, mental, and physical activities
are inversely associated with the risk
for cognitive decline and dementia.
In other words, the more physically
active and engaged you are in your
environment, the less likely you are
to have a decline in your cognitive
function.
While there is currently no cure for
dementia, there are a few
medications currently available to
continued
help slow the progression of some types of dementia
and manage some of the behavioral disturbances like
agitation and hallucinations that are sometimes
associated with dementia. The key is having a health
care provider that is skilled in recognizing the symptoms
and making the diagnosis so that available treatments
can be started sooner in the disease process. Even with
the most astute healthcare provider, early diagnosis is
still an issue as other persons closely involved with the
patients and not the patients themselves provide most
of the information needed to make the diagnosis.
Frequently, family members and friends don’t recognize
significant changes until many years have passed as the
deficits typically occur slowly over time, and people
frequently find ways to compensate for deficits early on
in the process. The changes are usually recognized
more quickly in instances where there has been some
type of insult to the brain such as a stroke or other head
trauma.
Care is mostly supportive, but there is research
underway investigating novelty treatments that may have
a significant impact on the way dementia is treated. As
we await further advances in medicine in the fight
against dementia, we can work to prevent a decline in
our cognitive function by doing the following:
Eating a heart-healthy diet low in salt, saturated fats,
and concentrated sweets
Exercising at least 150 minutes per week (30 minutes
per day at least five days per week)
Maintaining a healthy body weight
Making the lifestyle modifications and following
recommended treatment regimens to manage diabetes,
hypertension, high cholesterol and kidney disease
Limiting alcohol intake and quitting smoking
Getting involved with something that stimulates your
mind and stimulates you socially/spiritually
For additional resources or information on Alzheimer’s
Disease,
www.uptodate.com/patients
www.alz.org/care
www.rosalynncarter.org
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As temperatures rise during the summer months, it's important to protect
yourself against heat-related illnesses. Overexposure to heat and humidity
may lead to heat cramps, heat exhaustion or even heat stroke.
Heat Cramps are painful muscle spasms that occur as a result of salt
and water loss due to sweating.
Heat Exhaustion occurs when a person exposed to extremely hot
conditions does not consume sufficient amounts of salt and water. A person
suffering from heat exhaustion often feels sick, faint or dizzy. Other possible
symptoms include muscle cramps, rapid breathing, increased pulse rate and
pale, clammy skin. In the case of heat cramps or heat exhaustion, it is important to get out of the heat and drink
plenty of water.
Heatstroke is a medical emergency and can be life-threatening. Heatstroke occurs because of prolonged
exposure to very hot conditions. During heatstroke, the mechanism in the brain that normally regulates body
temperature stops functioning and body temperature rises to 104°F or higher. Heatstroke also can impair mental
functioning, which may cause confusion or even loss of consciousness. Other symptoms of heatstroke include
flushed, hot, dry skin and rapid heartbeat.
Dr. David Keisler, department of Family and Preventive Medicine at Palmetto Health Richland, suggests
taking the following precautions when out in the sun and heat to reduce the risk of suffering from a heat-related
illness:
 Drink plenty of water and other fluids.
 Dress in light clothing and stay out of direct sunlight.
 Avoid strenuous activities during the hottest hours of the day.
 Seek a cool place for frequent breaks from the heat.
Keisa Gunby interviewed Alaina Coates to share her experiences as a student-athlete.
Even after a record shattering season as the sophomore center for the University of South
Carolina’s Women’s Basketball Team, Alaina Coates isn’t taking it easy this summer to
reminisce. In a June interview, Coates told me that this summer she was enrolled in summer
school, assisting with summer basketball camps as well as conditioning and practicing with the
team.
A highlight of Coates’s summer is the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto, Canada.
Brookland member and
University of South Carolina Making the 2015 U.S. Pan American Women’s Basketball Team wasn’t easy, Coates says, “They
Women’s Basketball player [The selection committee] watch people over the season. They think of who they want to try
Alaina Coates.
out for a certain team. In May, they have you come and try out. Then the committee decides on
who they want for which team. Shortly after that, they pick the team and let you know who
they went with. It is pretty much how you carried yourself during the season and the
contributions you make.” Coates practiced and trained in Colorado prior to her trip to Canada.
When we talked about the success of the Lady Gamecocks during the 2014-2015
season, I asked Coates what was most memorable for her. “I would definitely say making
it to the Final Four, just given the fact that it is something that hasn’t been done in school
history and the fact that I was part of the team that did that. It was really great to be part
of that team and finally winning a SEC tournament.” The Lady Gamecocks also broke a
35-year-old school record by clinching 34 wins, breaking the record of 30 wins set in
1979-80. Their overall record for the 2014-15 season was 34-3.
She continued by saying how record attendance, increased fan support and feedback
from the fans have impacted her. “It’s a reminder of all the things that God has given to
me. Due to the fact that we do so much community service and we get out there, it just
makes me feel blessed that I am able to have the life that I do and being able to go out
and help the less fortunate. That’s a good thing.”
During the 2013-2014 season, Coates captured Southeastern Conference (SEC)
Freshman of the Year and co-6th Woman of the Year awards, becoming the first
freshman in league history to earn multiple individual awards in a season and the first
Gamecock to win either award from the league's coaches. The Associated Press named
Coates SEC Newcomer of the Year and Full Court named her Freshman All-American.
Coates downplays her career highlights and celebrity status. “My father has always taught
me to just stay humble and stay within my limits and do what I have to do to help the
team, which is the best way to do it. At the end of the day, we are all playing for one
Coates with the SEC championship
common goal and that’s just the way I see it. It’s nice to get recognition. If I don’t get
trophy.
recognition, then that’s fine too. But at the end of the day, I will do what I have to do to
help my teammates and do what I need to do to help us win.”
As a student-athlete, Coates says her coaches put a great deal of emphasis on academics and
ensuring players are able to achieve success in the classroom and on the basketball court. “Say we
have an exam and we have practice time that conflicts, they let us leave early. They really want us to
be the best students that we can. Of course, they want us to be the best athletes. They care more
about the academic side.”
Coates passed along a few words of advice for students beginning their college career. “Definitely
do not wait until the night before an exam to start studying. Cramming is not good. Make sure you
get a good breakfast because schedules can be very hectic when it comes to college life. Make sure
you go out and meet new people. If you are shy, don’t be too bashful to go outside the box. There
are a lot of good people out here … It’s supposed to be one of the best times in your life so go out.
Be yourself, but kinda go outside of yourself. In the end, it will definitely be to your benefit.”
Coates has her eyes set on the WNBA after graduation, and she’s keeping her options open after
that.
Coates with her favorite
Alaina Coates is a rising junior at USC majoring in social work. She is the daughter of Rev. Gary
WNBA player and ESPN Coates and Pam Coates.
women’s basketball
analyst Kara Lawson.
Rosalyn L. Glenn is a financial advisor with Prudential, offering securities products and services
as a registered representative of Pruco Securities, LLC. Her motivation is found in the
transformation of the lives of people as they come to know their life purpose and live up to their
fullest potential.
The old adage “children learn what they live” is not only a popular proverb, but it is true when it comes to
children’s attitudes about life --- spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally, and yes, even financially. These
attitudes are shaped by the examples that are set for them at very early ages.
In a report written by researchers from the University of Cambridge, they conclude that children form money
habits as early as age seven. Parents and guardians play a fundamental role in the establishment of their children’s
money habits. Whether they have a right relationship with money and understand it as a resource or a wrong
relationship and think of it as “the” source all stems from how they live daily.
As we prepare to celebrate 2015 Youth and Teens Day, I encourage parents, guardians, and all who have
influence in the lives of our youth to make it a priority to teach and show our children sound money management
principles. We should take opportunity in our everyday living to talk with our children about money and
demonstrate what a right mindset and relationship with money can achieve. While money is not “the” source, it is
a very necessary resource that we all must have to achieve any level of life success.
There are four principles regarding money that we should show and tell our children
to help them develop sound, practical money management skills.
1. You have to work for it. Money does not grow on trees. Nobody is going to give it
to you just because. It does not just appear from nowhere.
2. You have to save it. Saving money is the foundation of a sound financial plan. You
don’t have to spend everything you make as soon as you make it. You have to save
for a rainy day.
3. You have to spend it wisely. Understanding your true needs versus your wants is
critical in achieving financial stability. Practicing delayed gratification and not being
impulsive can produce some very positive outcomes regarding our financial matters.
You have to spend on your needs first.
4. You have to be willing to give some away. Yes, giving is paramount in managing
money. Giving helps to maintain a good sense of balance regarding money and
demonstrates a right attitude towards its purpose. Give and it shall be given to you.
There are practical things that we can do in our everyday lives to demonstrate these principles to our children.
The work ethic can begin by simply requiring them to put their toys away, clean up their rooms, take out the trash,
or study consistently. When they do that, give them an allowance for the work they do. When they get the
allowance, require them to tithe 10% and to save 10%. After they have done that, discuss what their needs are and
encourage them to use their money to buy what they need first and, if there’s anything left, then let them splurge.
As adults, we have a primary responsibility to live exemplary lives before all children and train them in the right
way in every aspect of their lives. I would argue that right after teaching them about Jesus and the necessity of
having a right relationship with Him, you should teach them about money and encourage a right relationship with
it. Proverbs 22:6 loosely translated reinforces the old adage on training children … Train up a child in the way that
she should go, and when she is old she will not depart from that training.
Chief Terrence Green has led the Lexington Police Department since October 2, 2006.
Green is a member of Brookland and serves on the Ushers Ministry.
Now that your vacation plans are set, the bags are packed, and you are just about
to head out the door for your summer vacation, let’s talk about how to secure your
home when the family is away having fun and making wonderful memories.
CNN reports that FBI statistics reveal that burglary statistics increase during
summer vacation months.
Here are 10 great tips to prevent burglaries while you are enjoying your summer vacation:
1. Ensure that your door locks are working properly, and do not hide your keys. Leave a spare key with a
trusted neighbor.
2. Be cautious when using social media while on vacation. Posting information about where and when you
will be traveling could be used by criminals to target your home while you’re gone. Also make sure your
children understand what, and when to post to Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter sites about times that
you are away from home.
3. Do not use public computers and unsecured public wireless networks for
financial or other sensitive transactions. Individuals with malicious intent
establish wireless networks with the sole purpose of eavesdropping on
your connection.
4. Protect your electronics. Your smartphone, laptop, and tablet can contain
valuable personal information that you don’t have to lose. Install software
that can help you locate missing devices if they are stolen.
5. Inform your local police department or sheriff. Law enforcement
encourages their citizens to inform them of vacations plans, so they can
increase patrols in your neighborhood and some departments will walk your property.
6. Stop all mail and deliveries, or arrange for a friend to pick up these items.
7. Tell your neighbors to keep an eye on your home. Nosy neighbors are the best defense against home
burglaries.
8. Set your alarm system and make sure your yard sign can be seen from the street. Burglars will go
elsewhere.
9. Use timers to activate lights, TVs, and radios. Make it look like someone is present in the home.
10. Landscape trees and shrubs around your home to minimize hiding places for criminals.
11. Remove valuable jewelry and other items. Place valuables in a bank safe deposit box.
12. Unplug your garage door or set to vacation mode. Lock your garage door from the inside.
13. Only carry the card(s) you plan to use on your trip. Leave your checkbook and the rest of your cards at
home. If you decide to bring more than one credit card, consider stashing the extra card(s), along with
account information and customer service numbers for the cards you have with you, in a hotel safe or
other secure location in case you lose your original.
Now you can enjoy your vacation without any worries. Have a safe and enjoyable summer.
I’m excited about the new online giving option! It has
been an excellent experience for me to tithe online. It’s
very, secure, convenient, user-friendly and accessible via
Brookland’s website home page.
Sherene Chavous
The American Standard Version of the Bible tells me in 2
Corinthians 9:6, 7b that He that soweth sparingly shall
reap also sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully shall
reap also bountifully ... for God loveth a cheerful
giver. So why not give as God has purposely given unto
you. God has many channels that He works through to
provide the return unto you.
Be Blessed from your online tithing!
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 your questions.
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