february 2016 - Brookland Baptist Church

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FEBRUARY 2016
Editor’s note
I am extremely delighted to welcome
our newest member of “The Brookland Star
“staff. Rev. Marilyn Bassfield has agreed to
write a monthly column on prayer and how
to communicate with God. Bassfield has
submitted several articles in the past, and it
always blessed my soul to read what she
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prepared based on what I asked of her.
With the addition of Bassfield’s column, we
now offer regular advice on building up God’s people spiritually,
financially and in terms of their health, as well as highlighting the
great work that is being rendered through the ministries of the
Brookland Church.
Each month as the article deadline approaches and
submissions start appearing in my email inbox, I am always
encouraged that so many ministry leaders and Brookland
members are excited about the publication we create each month.
Thank you to everyone who regularly provide articles, pictures
and fliers to allow us to highlight your ministry as we all render
our best service to God 52 weeks this year.
It is our prayer that you will read about a ministry in The Star
that helps you answer a calling in your life.
Nominations are being accepted for our 3rd recognition of
Brookland Women Making History. Is there a woman in the
Brookland congregation doing phenomenal work at church, in
her career, or philanthropy?
This story will share the great work these Brookland Women are
doing to have a positive impact on our neighborhoods, state, and
nation.
Send her biography and photo to us at [email protected] by
Feb. 19 to be included in the March feature.
It is important that we receive a photo and biographical
information, as this is not a listing of names.
The Administrative Offices on both campuses and the
Brookland Federal Credit Union will be closed on
Monday, Feb. 15, in observance of Presidents Day.
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 Feb. 19.
The March edition of The Brookland Star
will be distributed on March 13.
Brookland Star Staff
Keisa Gunby, Editor & Layout
Peggy Brailey, Co-Editor & Layout
Shawn Glover, Graphic Designer
Marcus Works, Print & Distribution
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Calvin Reese (West) and Lin Johnson (BNE)
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Deaconess Sharon Dublin (BNE),
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Rev. Marilyn Bassfield, Dr. Tisha Boston,
Tammie Epps, 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
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We should always be grateful to Carter G. Woodson,
Ph.D., for the establishment of Black History Month. It
was such a transforming experience for me in college to
discover the many inventions and contributions made to
science and technology by African Americans. I was
born in 1957 during the time of the Civil Rights
Movement and boycotts and, as you can imagine when I
studied history , there was no mention of the many
inventions and contributions made by African
Americans. In fact, they barely mentioned George
Washington Carver and Frederick Douglass. It was not
until I enrolled in college that I discovered that many of
the world’s greatest advancements in medicine,
engineering and technology was spearheaded by African
Americans. However, as grateful as I am to Woodson
for this annual celebration, several celebrities in the
entertainment industry have recently made statements
questioning the validity of this celebration or other
events that acknowledge Black achievements and skills
such as Black Entertainment Television, The Image
Awards and the NAACP Awards, just to name few. It is
in response to these trends that I have decided to shed
some light on this subject matter.
There is an interesting article by Lonnie Bunch I found
in “The Smithsonian” titled, “Knowing the Past Opens
the Doors to the Future: The Continuing Importance of
Black History Month” that I feel clearly articulates five
concerns as to why the observance MUST continue.
1. The Challenge of Forgetting. You can tell a great
deal about a country and a people by what they deem
important enough to remember, create moments for,
what they put in their museums and what they celebrate.
The article states that the Scandinavians raised
monuments to the Vikings as a symbol of freedom. In
the 1930s and 1940s, the Nazis celebrated their
supposed Aryan supremacy through monument and
song. While some Americans on the other hand,
celebrate the Confederacy, Civil War battles and the
practice of enslaving individuals for cheap labor, which
lasted nearly 250 years. Not only did slavery exist, it was
the dominant way of American life. A further example
of this thinking was seen in 1988 when The Smithsonian
surveyed 10,000 Americans prior to opening an exhibit
that included depictions of slavery. Ninety-two percent
of white respondents felt that slavery had little meaning.
Even more disturbing was the fact that 79 percent of
African Americans expressed no interest or some
embarrassment about slavery. The hope is and continues
to be that Black History Month can stimulate a
discussion about a subject that both divides and
embarrasses.
REV. JAMES A. JAMISON
Assistant Pastor
2. The Challenge of Confrontation and
Perseverance. America revels in its greatness but often
fails to confront the darker moments of her history.
Exploring African American history would help one to
see past the stories of lynching, black disparages in
incarcerations and Jim Crow. There is also a story about
persevering against all odds. It is an awe inspiring story
of Black men who were able to obtain education,
contribute to society, maintain their families and
overcome adversity.
3. The Challenge of Preserving a People’s Culture.
Whether we like it or not, museums, archives and
libraries not only preserves culture, those institutions
legitimize it. Therefore, it is incumbent of African
Americans cultural institutions to preserve family
photographs, documents and objects. Hopefully, a
renewed interest in Black History can help us to focus
more attention on the importance of preserving African
American culture.
4. The Challenge of Maintaining Community. We
must be mindful as the African American community
diversifies and splinters, it is crucial to find mechanisms
and opportunities to maintain our sense of community.
As some families lose connections with their southern
roots, it is imperative that we understand our common
heritage and history. The communal nature of Black life
has provided substance, guidance and comfort for
generations. Even though our communities are quite
diverse, it is our heritage that continues to hold us
together.
5. The Power of Inspiration. One of the things that
has kept us as a people is our ability to draw strength
and inspiration from the past. Our forefathers in slavery
drew inspiration from the stories of Moses and the
Hebrew boys and Daniel in the lion’s den. Today,
inspirations have been drawn from the voices of Martin
Luther King, Medger Evans, heroes like Joe Louis and
songs from voices like Mahalia Jackson
By re-emphasizing Black History Month, it reminds
us that Woodson’s creation is more critical now for the
generations of African Americans who were born after
the Civil Rights Movement and have no knowledge of
their heritage or culture.
The Capital Campaign is now underway to build the third and final phase of the West Campus’s Master Plan
construction project. Believers are being asked to contribute at various levels over the next two years to finance a
significant portion of the cost of the project. Contributions can be made through the normal channels as well as
automatic draft and our latest giving option—text to
give. Individuals and families can also make a two-year
pledge or sponsor a room. Details about the Phase III
Capital Campaign are on our website at
brooklandbaptist.org/Phase3, or you can contact a
member of the finance team by calling the church
office at (803) 796-7525.
The vision for new buildings, on the West Campus
along a major thoroughfare in West Columbia, was
given by God to Senior Pastor Rev. Charles B. Jackson
Sr. in 1990. The Master’s Plan, as it came to be known,
outlined three construction phases and would
completely remodel an area that was once known as
the Saluda Plaza Shopping Center.
Phase I was the new sanctuary. That project took
one and a half years to complete and the first service
was held on Mother’s Day, May 9, 1999. Phase II was
originally scheduled to be the administration offices
and classrooms, but Jackson wanted an equally
significant community impact to match the size of the
new sanctuary. So the 68,000 square feet community
resource center of Phase III of the original Master’s
Plan was built. The Brookland Academy Child
Development Center, Health & Wellness Center and
the Banquet & Conference Center were constructed
from spring 2004 to July 2005. The Brookland
Academy and the Banquet and Conference Center
celebrated their 10th anniversary in 2015.
Phase III, the Christian Learning Center, has been
designed to serve the multifaceted needs of our
congregation for generations to come. The primary
focus of this more than 43,000 square foot expansion is
a suitable and relevant space from which the youth and
teens and young adults can come together in fellowship
and to work towards expanding the reach of God’s
kingdom through effective ministry and outreach. All
buildings currently connected to the Administrative
Wing will be replaced with the exception of the
Brookland Federal Credit Union. The Credit Union will
remain in its current location and will be given a
matching façade.
Since December, Jackson has been talking about
the need for a facility for the next generation of believers Top Picture: Senior Pastor Rev. Charles B . Jackson Sr. presents
the Phase III renderings during the Membership meeting on
and our youth, which he refers to as “our inspiration.”
Dec. 8, 2015. Middle and Bottom Pictures: Members review the
Deacons, Trustees and members who attended the
renderings during Membership Meeting.
membership meetings in December 2015 saw the Phase
PHOTO CREDIT/Keisa Gunby
III renderings during that meeting.
Vanessa Nelson-Reed, Ph.D., and Kenneth Campbell, Ph.D., contributed to this story.
Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an
annual celebration of achievements and a time for recognizing the central role
of African-Americans in U.S. history. As Assistant Pastor Rev. James A.
Jamison wrote in this month’s “Pastor’s Pen,” Carter G. Woodson, Ph.D., an
African-American historian, scholar, educator and publisher, created “Negro
History Week” in 1926. Woodson chose the month of February to coincide
with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, two people
he credited with ending slavery in America. By the late 1960s, thanks in part
to the Civil Rights Movement and a growing awareness of black identity,
Negro History Week had evolved into Black History Month on many college
campuses. President Gerald R. Ford officially recognized Black History
Month in 1976, calling upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor
the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of
endeavor throughout our history.” Since 1976, every U.S. president has
officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world also devote
a month to celebrating black history. Canada celebrates Black History Month in February, Australia in July and the
United Kingdom in October. (Source: History.com)
Brookland Baptist Church will observe Black
History Month with several programs.
Black History Month Committee
The Black History Month Committee will take a
look at some of the prominent community support
groups that have provided a history of service to the
African-American community. Our theme is “A History
of Service: Honoring our Community Support
Organizations in the Black Community.” We offer
Galatians 6: 1-10 KJV with an emphasis on verse 1:
“Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are
spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness;
considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.” The
annual celebration program will be held on Sunday, Feb.
28, 2016, at 4 p.m. with our featured speaker as none
other than Brookland member K. Allen Campbell, a
formidable representative of community and service for
numerous organizations.
Cub Scout Pack #74
Cub Pack #74 will develop projects and
presentations during Black History Month on the
historic role of the Black Church. Scouts will be
highlighting specific Black churches such as Brookland
Baptist Church and Mt. Zion Baptist Church where
many Civil Rights Movement meetings were held. The
historical significance of the Emanuel AME Church in
Charleston will also be discussed.
Children’s Worship West Campus
Brookland Jubilee Choir Member Luevera Caesar
will be the Black History Month speaker in Children’s
Worship on the West Campus on Feb. 28 during both
worship services. She will share a message on jubilee
singing and lead the children in songs. The Jubilee Choir
sings during the 11 a.m. worship services on 1st and 2nd
Sundays.
Also scheduled for Cub Scouts and Children’s
Worship during Black History Month are two messages:
“The Content of Their Character” based on Martin
Luther King’s “A Drum Major” speech and “The
Character of Greatness” based on Rev. Charles B.
Jackson Sr.’s sermon to the youth on Jan. 17, 2016,
“Safe in God’s House.”
African American Read-In
Brookland member and SC State University faculty
member Reginald A. Bess, Ph.D., will host a roundtable
discussion of Tavis Smiley’s book “My Journey with
Maya” the last week of February.
For more information about the Black History
Committee program, contact Vanessa Nelson-Reed,
Ph.D., at (803) 238-4303 or
[email protected]. For more information
on the Cub Scout program, contact Cubmaster Enoch
Wisdom at [email protected]. For more
information on Children’s Worship, contact Kenneth
Campbell, Ph.D., at [email protected]. For more
information about the roundtable discussion of “My
Journey with Maya,” contact Bess at (803) 318-8812 or
at [email protected].
JB Adams Senior Center Director Ethel Jivers shares the fun the seniors are having at the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment
Center.
The bold and sassy seniors of the JB Adams Senior Center, located at the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment
Center are taking West Columbia by storm. You can walk into the Center on any given Tuesday and find an array
of activities taking place to keep seniors active and healthy.
In October 2015, we took a day trip to Savannah where we
fellowshipped and took in all that Savannah had to offer. Trips planned for
2016 include: Seniors Beach Retreat; Charleston; Narroway Dinner Theatre –
Fort Mills, SC; McBee, SC and Cherokee, NC.
Seniors were able to sell some of the arts and crafts they made at the
Center during the Sonrise Chorale Christmas Extravaganza. The women
made holiday and school wreaths, blankets and quilts, decoupage baskets and
small items to put in Christmas stockings, as well as canned fruits and
vegetables. The men created wood carvings and decorations.
Unita Busby weekly teaches seniors on different remedies that will
help the body, soothe the soul, relax the mind and even clean the house
without using prescription drugs or chemicals. Busby prepares all these
remedies using only natural products.
Just a few short weeks ago, seniors signed an agreement committing
themselves to exercise each week at the Center. Volunteer Kindel Faborede
has the seniors so excited about exercising that there is usually a line to use
some of the equipment. Dea. Jeremiah Jamison and Dea. Waymon
Washington are true witnesses to the great time seniors are having during
their exercise sessions.
Each month the book club discusses a book in the library. From an
early age, the seniors understood that reading was fundamental; while some
were denied that opportunity, others took it seriously knowing the
importance of being able to read. The book club at the JB Adams Senior
Center is second to none. Our book club members have a passion for
reading. The ladies previously read Francis E. Ruffin’s book “Frederick
Douglass: Rising Up from Slavery;” “Where a Man Stands” by Carter
Paysinger and Steven Fenton and they are currently reading Sue
Monk Kidd’s “When the Heart Waits.” The Book club currently has
12 members and has plenty of space for both men and women.
Seniors play cards and board games, in addition to working on
puzzles in the Game Room.
Around 12:30 p.m. each week, seniors gather in the cafeteria
where they enjoy tasty meals prepared by Rev. Mardell Whyte and
her faithful assistant Deaconess Carolyn Benson. After the meal,
several games of bingo are played before seniors leave the Center.
For all of you other bold and sassy seniors, the JB Adams
Senior Center is a great place to attend as well as to volunteer. We are
currently seeking a seamstress and an aerobics instructor.
For those of you who think you are too young to attend, we
are always accepting sponsorships and support.
Our doors are always open for new members. If you want
more information about the JB Adams Senior Center, contact me at
Pictured above are the crafts created by the
(803) 351-0959.
seniors, a glimpse of exercise fun and a lively
discussion of the Book Club.
PHOTO CREDIT/PAMELA BROCK
Intercessory Prayer Ministry Director Rev. Marilyn Bassfield shares the mission of the ministry and welcomes new members.
Do you believe you are a Prayer Warrior? Do
you feel you are called to Intercession? Are you
ready to take the position? According to Ezekiel
22:30 (NIV) “I looked for someone among them
who would build up the wall and stand before me in
the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to
destroy it, but I found no one.”
This verse brings me to share with you what I
believe is the real key to true intercession.
Intercession is more than prayer. Prayer is a form
Members of the Intercessory Prayer Ministry during their 2015
and expression of intercession, but it alone is not
Christmas outing along with Rev. Charles B. Jackson Sr., Robin H.
intercession. Intercession is not petition.
Jackson and Rev. James A. Jamison.
Intercession is position. It is not something we do;
it is something we are. IT is not an exercise we engage in at a certain time of the day; it is the LIFE that we LIVE.
Is this you? Then the Intercessory Prayer Ministry would like to invite you to join our team. For more
information please contact me at the Intercessory Prayer Office at (803) 796-8133.
Luke 18:1 paraphrased: “Men ought to always pray and not faint!” It’s Praying Time!
Harriett Hammond reports on the excitement of the Brookland Foundation Health and Wellness Program about their upcoming
health fair.
The 16th Annual Community Health Fair, sponsored by the Brookland Foundation’s Health and Wellness
Program, will be an opportunity for everyone to come out and receive free health screenings.
On Saturday, March 12, from 10 a.m-2 p.m., vendors will be on
hand in the Health and Wellness Center on the West Campus to
test for breast cancer, prostate cancer, HIV/AIDS, hypertension,
heart disease, diabetes and sickle cell anemia.
The theme for this year’s fair is “Educate, Empower, and Inspire;
All Lives Matter.” The Health and Wellness Program strives to
make a significant impact on the community by providing
tangible examples of how to live healthy. The goal of the
committee members of the Brookland Foundation is to make a
positive impact on the lives of members and individuals in surrounding communities.
Due to the overwhelming support of our 2015 sponsors, the Foundation was able to fund a number of
programs that impacted the community. Scholarships were given to students pursuing a career in the medical
profession. The Foundation was able to pay for sports physical exams for middle and high school children playing
organized sports within their school districts. Free CPR/AED training was also made available to ministries.
If you are an owner of health-related business and would like to share information about your business or if
you would like to advertise or sponsor your business to attendees, contact Katrina Bridgette at (803) -261-4723,
Adreane Grant at (803) 446-3260, or send an email to [email protected]. You can also visit
www.brooklandfoundation.org for more details.
Kevin Morgan contributed to this story about his latest book, “Interviewing Elijah.”
Author Kevin Morgan and his ninth book, “Interviewing Elijah” will be the featured business for the Financial
Empowerment Sunday on February 21. Morgan will have copies of his latest work
available after both services on the West Campus.
This novel, set in the northern kingdom of ancient Israel during the reign of King
Ahab and Queen Jezebel, is about a prosperous merchant, Yered, who is obsessed with
arranging an interview with the mysterious prophet, Elijah. To accomplish his goal, he
must out-maneuver two separate military troops who are in hot pursuit of the fugitive
prophet. Even if he somehow figures out a way to reach Elijah before the two army
units, Yered still has another major obstacle to overcome. Once face to face with the
elusive man of God, he then must convince him to come out of hiding long enough to
answer a few questions at the risk of being captured or killed.
Morgan
Morgan explains why he chose to write about Elijah. “In my opinion, the prophet Elijah is one of the most
important persons portrayed in the Old Testament. He has been compared to Moses, John the Baptist and
Jesus. He appeared at the transfiguration of Jesus along with
Moses. Based on my studies of his ministry, he is responsible for
introducing a more comprehensive view of God that was continued
and expanded on by the many prophets that came after
him. In “Interviewing Elijah,” I try to provide deeper insight into the
9th century B.C. prophet whose humanity was evident in the expression
of his fears, humor, anger, passion, pride and his moments of
triumphs.”
Morgan says it took more than a year to complete this book. “The
first part is the research which not only examined the life and ministry
of Elijah, but also studied the times in which he lived. This part of the
writing process took six to eight months. The second part of the
writing process, which includes the actual writing and editing, took
about six months.”
To provide encouragement to other authors and entrepreneurs,
Morgan shares this advice. “Be distinctive - Successful entrepreneurs
fill a niche or solve problems that are currently not being adequately
addressed. Be good - Don't let your desire for perfection stop you
from being good. Perfection is a state we all should aspire to. In business, being good at what you do is often
good enough to be successful. Be deaf - Don't waste your time listening to your naysayers. Ninety-five percent of
them are projecting their insecurities, fears and feelings of inadequacies on you. Encourage others and others will
encourage you.”
Morgan is the coordinator of FES, an active member of the Brookland Brotherhood and serves as an advisor
for the Brotherhood Oratorical Contest. He is also a member of the 500 Club.
Financial Empowerment Sunday (FES) is held on the 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, the executive director of a non-profit organization or a youth or
young adult business owner and would like to be featured on Financial Empowerment Sunday
(FES), please contact Kevin Morgan at [email protected].
During Black History Month, we would like to encourage
everyone to participate in upcoming elections to exercise your
civic duty and allow your opinion on matters to be heard by
the person you select to represent you. If you are not already
a registered voter, you must complete an application to
register 30 days prior to the election date.
Republican Presidential Primary Feb. 20
Democratic Presidential Primary Feb. 27
2016 General Election
Filing for candidates
Primary
Primary Runoff
General Election
March 16-30
June 14
June 28
Nov. 8
Brookland members running for office in the November election are asked to provide a headshot
and campaign information by April 15 to be included in May edition of “The Star.”
Registration for the Brookland Brotherhood Ministry’s
Annual Oratorical Contest for young males ages 11 to 18 will
end on Feb. 16.
For information, contact Kenneth Campbell
at [email protected] or Dea. Tyrone Brown
at [email protected].
Pictured above are the winners from the 11-13 category. Pictured in
the photograph in the top right are the Advanced Winners. Pictured
to the right are winners in the 14-18 category.
PHOTO CREDIT/Keisa Gunby
Dea. Tyrone Brown and Kenneth Campbell, Ph.D., showcase the achievement of scouts in Boy Scout Troop #74.
Brookland Boy Scout Troop 74 experienced a
stellar 2015. We celebrated the pinning of three Eagle
Scouts and we are taking advantage of opportunities
offered by our state wildlife agency – The Department
of Natural Resources.
Bryan Singleton, Braxton McDuffie and Michellis
Williams each received their Eagle Scout Awards in
2015. Scout Patrol Leader Darius Turnipseed is
participating in the S. C. Department of Natural
Resources’ “Take One Make One” Program and
completed his first kill. Continue reading about the
outstanding achievements of each of these young men.
Braxton McDuffie is a senior at Irmo High School taking courses in the
International Baccalaureate Program. He is an Honor Roll student and a member of
the varsity football team. McDuffie is also a member of the National Beta Club and
serves in several student organizations. For his Eagle Scout project, McDuffie
collected household supplies and toiletries for the Columbia Family Shelter.
McDuffie spoke at several events to promote his project and he fully utilized his
teen network to spread the word of his project, including 2015 Youth and Teens
Day. McDuffie’s initial goal was 500 items, but by the end of first week 1,000 items
had been collected. In the end, McDuffie collected more than 1,500 household
items and toiletries for the family shelter. His project also included providing a meal
to the families and sharing his purpose and thoughts on community giving.
McDuffie’s Eagle Scout Project also received the unique and prestigious honor of
being considered an International Messenger of Peace Project. McDuffie is a
graduate of the Brotherhood Ministry’s Jericho Road Initiative and he is a member
of the Boys II Men Program. He sings with Teens In Praise and serves on the Praise and Worship Team for VIBE
Teen Church. As a Scout, McDuffie was always very cooperative and eager to assist the younger scouts achieve
their goals. McDuffie believes that the most difficult part of the interviewing process was completing the necessary
forms prior to the interview. He attributes his success in Boy Scout Troop 74 to his parents, past Eagle Scout
recipients, dedication, perseverance, and an everlasting, ever-present God! McDuffie was a member of the 2015
Palmetto Boys State Graduating Class, and his outstanding leadership skills were recognized by event staff sealing
him an invitation to return as a 2016 Palmetto Boys State Junior Counselor. As a result of McDuffie’s participation
in the Brotherhood Ministry’s Oratorical Contest, he was selected as a 2015 Summer Intern at the Fifth Circuit
Solicitor’s Office in Richland County. McDuffie has been accepted to The Citadel, Hampton-Sydney College,
North Carolina A &T State University, Tuskegee University and North Carolina Central University. He plans to
major in Business Economics. He is the son of Letra McDuffie and Terry McDuffie.
Bryan Singleton II is a senior at Dutch Fork High School taking Advanced
Placement courses. He is an honor roll student as well as a member of the varsity
football team. Singleton’s Eagle Scout Project demonstrated his ability to plan,
manage time, supervise his peers and provide service to his community. Singleton
refurbished the United States Ground Mural at Ballentine Elementary School, his
former school. To complete the project, he had to secure donations for his supplies,
organize the volunteers and dedicate sixteen hours over three weekends in order to
complete the project. In addition to the project, Singleton had to complete the Eagle
Scout Board of Review, which is similar to a job interview. Singleton was asked
several questions concerning his experience as a Boy Scout. Singleton believes that
the most difficult part of the Eagle Scout process was organizing the material.
Singleton attributes his success in Boy Scout Troop 74 to the maintenance of strong
relationships with fellow scouts and leaders, and his faithful relationship with God.
Singleton gives of his time during worship as a Junior Usher. He also serves in our
VIBE Teen Church as an usher and he is willing to work in any capacity. (continued on page 11)
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Singleton was a member of the 2015 Palmetto Boys State Graduating Class. Also, as a result of Singleton’s
participation in the Brotherhood Ministry’s Oratorical Contest, he was selected as a 2015 summer intern at the
Fifth Circuit Solicitor’s Office in Richland County. Singleton has been accepted to Wingate University and Coastal
Carolina University. He intends to major in engineering and become a mechanical engineer. Singleton also applied
to the University of South Carolina and is awaiting an acceptance letter before making a decision on which college
he will attend. He is the son of Bryan Sr. and Gail Singleton.
Michellis Williams, 18, Michellis is completing his high school diploma through
Provost Academy South Carolina in Columbia. Williams is an extremely bright,
spiritual, responsible, goal-oriented and dedicated young man. Williams understands
the importance of developing the whole person. He exhibits the same tenacity
towards work, be it at home, church, school or in his community. He is a definite
leader and encourager to other scouts in the troop.
In order to receive the rank of Eagle Scout, Williams had to complete an Eagle Scout
Project, which had to show Williams’ ability to plan, manage time, supervise his peers,
and provide service to his community. Williams elected to conduct a drive for articles
of linen, pillows and toiletries for the Epworth Children’s Home. Williams reached
out to both the Brookland West and Brookland Northeast campuses and achieved his
goal of collecting more than 400 items. Williams received community support from
several entities to make his goal a reality. Williams wanted the major focus of his
project to be the happiness of the children.
In addition to the project, Williams had to complete the Eagle Scout Board of Review, which is similar to a job
interview. Williams was asked several questions concerning his experience as a Boy Scout. Williams believes that
the most difficult part of the Eagle Scout project was the marketing and networking aspects of the project.
Williams attributes his success in Boy Scout Troop 74 to a number of people. He is very thankful to the amazing
adult volunteer staff, parents, fellow troop members and his belief in God.
Williams continues his relationship with Troop 74 and now serves as a Troop Volunteer. Williams wants to use his
love for reading, respect for God’s Word and lessons learned in Boy Scouts for a successful career in the United
States military. It is his goal to serve our country in the military because of his admiration for their service to
people during natural disasters. We know that Williams is prepared for the many challenges in life and we feel that
Boy Scouts played a major role in that preparation.
He is the son of Dea. Michael and Deaconess Celeste Williams.
Darius Turnipseed is a junior, honor roll student at Eau Claire High School where
he was recently inducted in the National Honor Society. Turnipseed is a Life Scout
with Troop 74 and serves as Patrol Leader. Turnipseed is set to become the troop’s
first Eagle Scout of 2016. Turnipseed is a true scout and loves the adventures of the
outdoors. Turnipseed recently became a member of the S. C. Department of Natural
Resources “Take One Make One” Program. This program, established in January
1999, specifically targets youth and young adults who have not experienced a
previous shooting or hunting activity. The youth are paired with volunteer hunting
club members and private land owners who sponsor and actively participate in a year
-round hunting, fishing, and shooting sports mentorship program. The main goal of
the program is to provide youth and young adults with a safe and rewarding hunting
experience. Turnipseed has attended three hunting events thus far and experienced
his first deer kill during his second hunting event. Since 2004, more than 286 youth
have participated in this program. Turnipseed is excited about the program and is
exposing his fellow scouts to this amazing opportunity. In addition to Cub Scouts, Turnipseed is involved in
Brookland’s Boys to Men (Manhood Training) Program. He was the first place winner in the 2015 Young Men’s
Oratorical Contest 14-18 category. He is the son of Yvette Turnipseed.
NOAH AND THE ARK
Genesis 6:5 - 9:17
One day, God looked at all the people on the earth
and saw that their every thought was evil and full of
sin. He was sorry that He had ever made man. So God
said, “I will wipe man off the face of the earth.”
But Noah was a good and righteous man who
tried to follow God in all things. God wanted to
save Noah, so He said to him, “Build an ark out of
gopher wood. Make it 450 feet long, 75 feet wide,
and 45 feet high.” Then God told Noah exactly how
to build the roof, where to put the door, and how to
fix the rooms inside the ark.
God said, “I will flood the earth, and everything
on it will die. But I will keep you safe. You will go into
the ark with your sons, your wife, and your sons’
wives. Take with you two of every living creature, male
and female, to keep them alive too.”
So Noah built the ark just as God told him. Then
he, his family, and the animals went inside, and God
shut the door. The rains came, and it rained 40 days
and 40 nights. The waters rose and covered the entire
earth—even the mountains! Everything on dry land
died. Only Noah and those in the ark lived. For 150
days, the water completely covered the earth.
Then God sent a wind to dry up the waters. After
another 150 days, the ark landed on the mountains of
Ararat. After 40 days, Noah opened the window and
sent out a raven. The raven flew back and forth until
the waters dried up. Then Noah sent out a dove, but
she came back to the ark because she couldn’t find a
place to rest. After seven days, Noah sent the dove out
again. This time she came back with an olive leaf. A
week later, Noah sent the dove out again, and this
time she didn’t return. The ground way dry.
Noah, his family, and all the animals came out of
the ark. God promised He would never again flood
the whole earth. Then He placed a rainbow in the sky
as a sign of His promise.
The West Campus Children’s
Worship will study Noah, the
children, the ark, the flood,
and the rainbow.
Children’s Worship 2016 Theme
West Campus
Children’s
Worship
Building the Next Generation of Believers
Theme 2016
Bible Basics: Stories for Our Children’s Knowledge
and Spiritual Growth, Part 3
Each Sunday, children who participate in Children’s Worship learn Old Testament and New Testament
Bible stories and an age-appropriate application
Bible Stories we will discuss this year include:
Noah, the Children, the Ark, the Flood,
and the Rainbow
Isaac and Ishmael
Joseph
Moses
Samuel
David and Goliath
Deborah and Barak Deliver from
Canaanites
Jesus and John the Baptist
The Baby Jesus
Mary Anoints Jesus
The Boy Jesus Preaches in the Temple
The Ruler’s Daughter
The Boy with the Two Fish and Five
Loaves of Bread
The Widow’s Son
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
On 4th Sundays, Children’s Worship meets in the Health and Wellness Center for Fitness Days.
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) 413-8949, 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 1 st, 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 guardian(s) is/are attending worship service.
[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
Rev. Sheryl Williams shares the excitement of the VIBE Youth and Teens Ministry on the West Campus.
Rev. Charles B. Jackson, Sr. calls our youth and
teens “our inspiration,” and as the Director of the Youth
and Teens Ministries, I agree. The Youth and Teens
Ministries are for students ages 12-18 and their parents
to provide diverse opportunities for these young people
to answer the call of worship, ministry and evangelism.
My goal is to bring together the Youth and Teen
Ministries to create a more comprehensive approach to
assist our teens in their calls to have more and greater
access to God’s teachings to combat the messages from
popular culture that are constantly bombarding them.
We, the leaders of the Youth and Teen Ministries, want
to show our youth that the church maintains a culture of
love and discipleship. Our challenge is to show the
fullness of life of Christian discipleship.
Through the work of our ministries, we are renewing
the vision and the covenant of the rainbow thereby not
watering down the gospel message and helping our
youth live out the gospel message in their daily lives. We
are asking parents to serve as the catalysts for their
youth and teens to become actively involved. Our goal is
to remain faithful in overcoming the challenges of our
time, and using the gifts before us, including technology
to maybe bring our youth and teens to live well in this
life and the next.
So we will be using the name VIBE Youth and Teen
Ministries as we bring a number of ministries together
that are specifically designed for students in middle and
high school. VIBE is based on Matthew 5:14-16. “You
are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot
be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it
under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it
gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let
your light shine before others, that they may see your
good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Our
VIBE is the light that shines everywhere we go. Others
can see our good deeds and we glorify our Father in
heaven. This is our VIBE! This is the VIBE that we
continue to encourage our youth and teens to represent!
The youth and teens want their light to shine so others
can see the light within them, and God can get the glory!
VIBE seeks to help youth share their gifts, grow in
life skills, develop a positive self-image, overcome
prejudices, develop respect for differences, serve those
in need, foster social change, develop a personal and
spiritual prayer life, apply the Christian faith to daily life,
integrate Christian values, participate in ministry and
develop a personal relationship with Jesus.
Join us. We want every teen to be part of our VIBE!
MINISTRIES
VIBE Teen Church: Prepares students for worship,
leadership and allows them to experience the
excitement associated with worship. Service is
each second Sunday at 10:45 a.m. in the Health
and Wellness Center.
Junior Missionaries: Prepares students for the
battlefield of life and plan anointed services,
informative workshops, activities and support
along with Gethsemane Association
Junior Ushers: Participate in ushering and
managing the affairs of a structured organization
with the church. They also manage and take
charge of ushering during the regular Sunday
worship service. We teach and develop students
the correct procedures of ushering. This also helps
develop future senior ushers and leaders.
Leading Ladies: Provides training and activities for
young girls in 9 – 12th grades to enhance their lives,
spiritually, physically and mentally.
Praise Dancers: We seek to honor and worship
God by encouraging, teaching, ministering and
witnessing through the use of creative movement
and dance.
Mime Ministry: Provides illustrations to help bring
scripture passage, songs and contemporary
parables to life.
Teen Bible Study: Teaches God’s word and assists
teens to gain knowledge and understanding of the
Bible and God. Each Sunday at 10 a.m.
College Ministry Director Demond Coleman shares vital information about scholarships and financial aid.
Typically around this time of year, many parents and
students are in the process of submitting their Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FASFA
application is very crucial in determining a student’s financial
need for college. My research suggests that in 2014-2015 the
amount of Federal Pell Grants that went unclaimed (not
used) was approximately $2 - $3 billion dollars. As the
Director of the College Ministry, I would like to share the
following information with every parent and student who
currently attends or plans to attend a college/university.
Don’t Wait Quit procrastinating and don’t procrastinate! In
Proverbs 13:4 “The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath
nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.”
Procrastination can be much like a credit card, it’s
comfortable and a lot of fun, until you see the bill! In essence,
get your FAFSA done right away, before school starts this
fall. The FAFSA is free and prayerfully many parents and
students have begun as the website for the filing opened on
Jan. 1, 2016. In the future, the FAFSA will actually be able to
be completed sooner.
Pursue The very first thing students should do is pray. “And
he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought
always to pray, and not to faint.” Luke 18:1 Prayer is essential
and it puts you and your situation in the hands of God.
Secondly, students should research and review as many
scholarships as possible. If you have already started
researching and reviewing scholarships, great! If not, I
encourage you to start right now. Third, students should
research scholarships that they find interesting and
compelling. Use keywords for academic subjects where you
excel or search for personal hobbies or interests that you
have. Lastly, students should manifest a confident YOU and
narrow down the list of scholarships they are interested in,
where they meet or exceed the preliminary qualifications. In
addition, students should be sure that have a realistic list of
scholarships that they plan to apply for. They should also
begin classifying their proposed scholarship list, the deadlines
and work hours it will take for them to successfully apply for
each scholarship.
Essays Students can begin writing essays, modifying them as
needed and wisely and securely submitting the essays.
Moreover, students should learn to reuse and recycle college
scholarship essays for future use.
Organization It is extremely important for students to
strategically plan, prioritize, schedule, execute and then review
applications in the most efficient manner. Students should
not begin completing any scholarship applications or writing
an essay without categorizing the scholarships applications.
For example, group scholarships that require an essay. Once
students have categorized the scholarships, they should be
able to determine if there is enough flexibility to allow them
to use an essay for more than one scholarship application.
Students should then further sort the scholarships by deadline
and then by how long it takes to complete the scholarship
application. I don’t believe that any student would want to
waste three hours completing an application to realize that
they won’t be able to turn it in on time. Parents help your
students to organize and assist to save the students from
unnecessary stress and agony. Once the student is organized,
they should be ready to pursue some of the scholarships
given by community and civic groups, college and universities
or foundations.
Follow Directions Instructions are given throughout the
Holy Bible and students should be sure to follow the
instructions for each scholarship application. Psalm 32:8
(MSG) “Let me give you some good advice; I’m looking you
in the eye and giving it to you straight.” Wouldn’t it be a
calamity to have spent days and hours on scholarship essays/
applications only for it to be deferred and/or in most cases
denied and solely because the student failed to carefully read
and follow the directions provided? When in doubt, re-read
the scholarships essay/application directions. If a student is
not content, direct any inquiries to the contact person and/or
the organization offering the scholarship(s).
The College Ministry will host a Student and Parent
Pipeline Information Session and Social in May 2016. This
inaugural event is being launched as a network for
parents and students from various Colleges/Universities to
link-up, share information and support each other. No parent
or student will want to miss this essential and fun-filled
event. The Ministry will also host its annual Financial-Aid,
Scholarships and Grants Symposium in May 2016. For more
information about this article, any of the planned events or
the College Ministry, email [email protected] or
call me at (404) 441-2982.
POTENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO CONSIDER
Win The Sweepstakes Scholarship—High school seniors
and current traditional undergraduate students are
elig ible for the SunTrust Bank Off to College Scholarship
Sweepstakes. For more information please visit
www.suntrusteducation.com/ScholarshipSweepstakes/
index.html.
Remember WWII—High school students graduating in
2016 with a general interest in history and the ability to
write a compelling essay may qualify for the National DDay Museum Online Essay Contest Scholarship of up to
$1,000. For more information and to apply please visit
the follow ing website: http://
www.nationalww2museum.org/learn/education/forstudents/essay-contests/high-school-essay-submission2016.html.
College JumpStart Scholarship—The College JumpStart
scholarship is an annually merit based scholarship this is
open to 10th-12th grade students, traditional
undergraduate For more information and to apply
please visit the follow ing website: http://
www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/application-us/.
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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.
I was so busy enjoying the holidays that I missed the opportunity to share with you in January, so let me start
by saying Happy New Year, and I hope you are off to a great start to the year.
And while we are talking about starting off a new year, it is also a good time to S.T.A.R.T. a new plan for your
finances.
S = Save 10% of your monthly income
T = Tithe 10% of your monthly income
A = Accelerate your debt reduction
R = Retire comfortably
T = Take responsibility for your financial wellbeing
Many resolutions were made in January; one of which I’m sure had something to do with money. Maybe you
resolved to manage your money better, pay off debt, get life insurance or increase your income. Maybe you are
considering retirement and determined that you are going to take steps to start that process. Whatever your
financial resolution, a critical key to its success is to S.T.A.R.T.
All sound and successful financial plans start with a solid savings component. It is not good to spend all our
income and live without regard for tomorrow. That plan absolutely will not work. While tomorrow is not
promised, it is foolish not to prepare for it. There is a chance that you might not see tomorrow, but there is also a
chance that you might see many more tomorrows. Saving and investing 10% of your income now will go a long
way towards overcoming the challenge of living longer and not having enough money to sustain yourself.
The tithing principle just simply positions you under open windows and protects you from the devourer. Try
God in this and watch Him honor His promise of blessings that you won’t have room to receive. For the believer
who is excited about the rainbow after the flood and wishes to make God a priority for 52 weeks, what better way
to do so than to honor His command to bring the WHOLE tithe into the storehouse? Tithing speaks volumes to
our belief that He will honor the covenant represented by the rainbow.
Solomon in his wisdom noted the rich rule over the poor, and a borrower is servant to the lender (Proverbs
22:7). Accelerating our debt reduction has to be a priority if we are going to maintain a strong financial
foundation. While we do have to be cautious with our motives and not seek to be rich for selfish gains, we should
all seek to live the abundant life that is promised. We are going to need God’s riches to build His Kingdom on
earth as it is in Heaven. We have to be intentional about eliminating our debt, and that starts with not creating any
new and unnecessary debt. Eliminating debt frees us from its bondage and frees us to use the money we were
paying on the debt to enjoy the life God has always intended for us to enjoy.
Many Baby Boomers (ages 52 to 70) are facing the challenge of living longer with the added stress of not being
prepared for it. Retirement is inevitable for most of us, and while I don’t support the right wing idea that Social
Security is going away, I do support the strong notion that it will not be enough to sustain the average retiree. In
order to retire comfortably, you have to make that a priority and plan to do so. Gen Xers (ages 36 to 51) and
Millennials (ages 20 to 35) in particular, should be encouraged to plan better and position ourselves for retirement.
Finally, taking responsibility for our own financial well-being is germane to achieving financial stability. The
key is to S.T.A.R.T. You have a much better chance of succeeding when you do that, both literally and
acronymically.
Rev. Angel L. Malone is the principal at the High School for Health Professions in Orangeburg
Consolidated School District 5. At Brookland, she serves in the Women in Ministry and is a
volunteer with V.I.B.E. Teen Church. She is married to Melvin E. Malone Jr.
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 - HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Each year many people go through the practice of celebrating the promise of the new year. Some people,
including me, make very lofty resolutions about the matters of the heart and life. Many of us make them about our
weight, jobs, marital status, travel plans, spiritual life and much more. All to often, we make these resolutions with
much fortitude and will power during the first days of the year only to have broken, neglected, and forgotten many
of them before the end of the first week.
As I was sitting down at the close of one year and the beginning of
another, I had an epiphany about the types of resolutions that I
create each year. For so long, my resolutions like many others, have
been based on results and not action. For example, one of my goals
each new year that I can remember has been to lose weight. Each
year, I will go through the exercise of determining just how much I
can effectively lose per month and will determine how much I
should have lost by the end of the year. All too often I have looked
back on my year to find that I have been so focused on the results,
that I missed out on the action of creating healthy habits.
Actually, it’s our healthy habits that we create that allow us to achieve the results we want. 3 John 1:2 says,
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. This passage of scripture
has two very important words in it - “even as.” So many times I have read this scripture and have missed the two
words that give great insight on how God wants us to live our lives. The phrase “even as” allows me to know that
God wants me to prosper in life, be in health and have my soul prosper continuously and in balance with each
other. I have oftentimes suffered from my imbalanced focus on results in an aspect of my life rather than focusing
on God for all things. Matthew 6:33 says, But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall
be added unto you.
This year, instead of making resolutions based on results, I will make new life long goals based on creating
healthy habits that will ultimately lead me to the results that I desire. This year, I choose to seek God through
creating and chasing healthy habits, such as having daily Bible study and prayer time as soon as I get up in the
morning and drinking at least 64 ounces of water each day. I have noticed that most of the time I am looking for
the results and then I will create the habit. For instance, some may say “when I get a closer walk with God, then I
will become more active in church.” On the contrary, when you begin to fellowship with people of God and
surround yourself with likeminded individuals through establishing daily habits, it will provoke you to walk closer
with God.
This year, as we move forward to get our minds, bodies, and souls in balance with God’s plan for our lives
which is ultimate health, let us remember that all of this comes through first forming simple healthy habits daily.
The Richland County School District One Hall of Fame has a new member. Coach
Harold White was inducted on Saturday, Feb. 13.
White is a 1958 graduate of C.A. Johnson High School in Richland School District
One. White later served as a teacher, coach and administrator in Richland One. His
career also included other districts in Beaufort County and Lexington. White served as
basketball coach at Lakeview High School and had the pleasure of coaching Brookland’s
Pastor, Rev. Charles B. Jackson Sr.
White was the first African-American coach at the University of South Carolina
where he served as an advocate for young athletes. White served at South Carolina for
36 years. He was inducted into USC’s Athletic Hall of Fame for his outstanding
accomplishments.
Although White retired after a 44 year career of teaching and coaching, he serves as
Chairman of the Heyward Career and Technology Center Education Foundation.
White
He and his wife, Lily, are members of Brookland.
Sixty-four persons have been inducted since the Hall of Fame was established in 2004.
The Online Giving page has been
updated. The look is different but
it is still the same quick and
convenient way to give unto God
His tithes and your offerings.
If you have not registered already
on this new platform. Click
on New User Registration and
follow the prompts.
If you have any questions or need
any assistance, contact Lorraine
Jennings at (803) 744-7933.
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.
TEXT GIVING
Text the word “funds” to (803) 223-7519. Follow the prompts to securely register. Donate
using your debit or credit card by typing the Amount and Name of Fund.
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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Loretta Young
Philip B lackwell
Sunny Broadus
Anthony Brown Jr.
Johnny Anthony Brown Jr.
Jamel Bryant
Cypheus Bunton
Angela Cornelius
Marcia Barnett Croom
Mary G. Davis
Shamari Earle
Yolanda Gillen
ShaKesha Gillens
Kimberly Harley
Andree' Hutchinson
Gwen Inabinet
Andrea' Johnson
Terrence Johnson
Kannia Leon
Dobey Rivers
Robin T. Roberts
Errol Rochester Jr.
Yolanda Scott
Hattie J. Valentine
Marie McRae Worley
Loretta Young
Sandra B Anderson
Lizzie Bamberg
Keaton Briscoe
Amanda Brown
Audrey Brown
Pinkie D. Caldwell
Kimberly Carmichael
Sharon A. Daniels
Ernest J. Feemster
Karnell Gleaton III
Chervon Grant
Charney Housey
Annette Johnson
Arlene Johnson
Lorraine F. Johnson
Charlene Kenley
Conchetta Lincoln
Adrian Mccullough
Serpico McKnight
Nico le McKune
Belinda D. Parker
Asa Pressley
Shakerah Sims
Arlene Skelton-Johnson
Shakita Spearman
Sundaria Trapp
Phillip Whack
Kenneth Betton
Celina Buford
Keneth Burton
Glenda Davis
Paul Dunbar Sr.
Kerry Eaddy
Raymond Gaines
Douglas Gibson
James W. Harvin
April Glenn James
Sydney Johnson
Charles J. Kelly
Jospeh Kinard
Lela Leathers
Raven Mathis
Brittany McRae
Yolanda Mims
Thomas Niles Jr.
Robert Peacock
Amber Reed
Jaresa Reed
Thomas Rush
Bryan Simon
Davion Williams
Monique Williams
Jemekia Wilson
Kelsey Wilson
Wanda Williams
Bailey
Deborah Blanchette
LaTrece Blanchette
A. Jerrod Bracey
Tony Brock
J. C. Burns
Larry Cartledge
James A. C roffie Jr.
Gregory Daniels
Mauricia Dawkins
Taiylar R. DeMoss
Adrian Jackson
Doris Jefferson
James G. Long
Jasmine Meggett
Jackie Riley
Agnes R ivers
Nashay K. Samuels
Coreth Stembridge
Herman & Bessie
Strick land
Ciera Stroman
Clarissa Vega
Terrance Ward
Obre Young
JoAnn Aldrid geRigell
Jhavon Bryant
Sheila Edwards
Dorothy Gantt
Cedric Jenkins
Christopher Johnson
Lisa Parker
Scottie O. Parker
Kandy Peacock
Janie Phillips
John Phillips
Crystal Reardon
Shakeem Robinson
Thomas Spry
Cynthia Sumpter
Tammy Tyler
Donya Wallace
Berry Waymer
Geraldine D. Williams
Shayla Williams
Stephanie Belvin
Ethel Brewer
Ashlei Alston
Ron Glymph
Ethel David
Frank G. Bell Jr. Andrea J. Griffin
Marissa L. Genwright
Quincy A. Baker Karen Miller-Waymyers Carolyn P. Glymph
Jerod Blake
Melanie R. McNeil
Fristella Branch Letisha Montgomery
Alana S. Darby
LaTonya Middleton
Connie Green
Natasha Pauling
Demetrius Davis
Christina McIntee Miles Brianna Brown
Destiny Grego ry
Alvera C. Butler
Anthony Poindexter Jamison Lewis
Bryson A. Earle
Allyson Murphy
Jennifer Coleman
Keri Rawlinson
Sonya Finklin
Fannie Outen
Clacinda E. Mayes
Goldie Counts
Sylvester Redenburg Roblynne McDuffie
Phillip Florence Jr. Darlene A. Page
Mary Dixon
Roy Smith
Troy A. Frazier III
Elizabeth Scott
Alice Etheredge
Richard Snipes
Yolanda Frazier
Albert Thomas
Josephine Blackmon
Linda Henderson
Sharon Sprauve
Pamela Garner
Murrell Bolor
Fatina Hill
Brenda F. Wilkie
Adrian
L. Boston
Timothy
Hunter
Jr.
Amani
T.
Williams
Donald Alston
Takiyah A. Joe
Brian Boyd
Betty
Ishmael
Gertrude
Williams
Mary C. Barnett Simon R. Kohn
Pamela D. Brock
Anthony Johnson
Damani Wright
TiShonda Brown
Sidney Lewis
Charise Burgess
Jesse
McAllister
Brandon
Young
Elise Davis
Marion Linen Jr.
Vanessa Burgess
Derrick Durham
Trina Newton
Gregory Domenikos
Wonyae Garcia
Calvin Payne Sr.
Butler
Jasmine Garland
Graun R. Ross
Doris
V. Chaplin
Wilhemenia Garner Brian Thomas
Wanda DeLeon
Takiyah Green
Lakesha Wilson Tucker
Nathan Etheredge Jr.
Len Hazzard
Bernice Stone-Wells
Nico le Felder
Morris Hodges Jr.
Terrence Williams
Michael Forbes
David Isreal
Coretta Wilson
Anthony M. Frederick
Veronica Jackson
Sonya Wise
Reginald McGill
Dedra Mitchell
Walter Clark Napper III
Reginald Ross
Vick ie Senn
Selina Slater
Maggie Strong
Rana Tucker
Harry James Williams
Jaby Glymph
Mary G. Hallman
Earnestine Hutto
Devin Johnson
Lori A. Lewers
Khalel Louden
Lisa McClary
Anthony L. Parker
Ty R. Patterson
Chelsea Randolph
Terri D. StrotherDavis
Stephanie Vincent
Sheila Vinson
Diantor Adams
Ayreial Aiken
Annie Ball
Zyaysia Brown
Margaret Bryant
Kevin Corley
Shakirah Crawford
Ebony Davis
Tyree Engram
Marcus Hannibal
Valerie Holman
Breanna Johnson
Aisha Lawson
Brenda McDonald
Tommy Moore
Sharon Pouncy
Jessica Rush
LaTasha Rush
Jill Jackson Scott
Robert Singletary
Antionette Taylor
Charles G. Tolliver
Cedric Williams
Ronye Cooper
Tyrone M. Davis
Nico le DeWitt
Tiereney Gibbs
Ernesha Jennings
Annie N. Johnson
Yolanda V. Lewis
Sabrina Moore
Artis Parker Jr.
Darnell Aiken
Whitney Barr
Ollie Marie Best
Mary L. Alston Lenora Jordon
Nadine Bowman
Lorine Austin
Melissa Manning
Shameika Brown
Bridget B lackwell
Sandra Miller
LaTasha Salmond Darby
Kenyatta Bluford
Evelyn Morgan
Apollo Davis
Gwen Bowers
Ty Patton
Byron Antrell Dixon
Harland Brown
Stephanie Quarles
Ana Drummond
Lavene Brownlee
Wilson Remy
Damina C. Geiger
Mary Cooper
Bobby Richburg
Lynda Gethers
Frederick Daniels
Kathy Smith
Imani Gude
Jamie L. Dev ine
Nathan Stokes
Nadine M. Harris
Barbara Green
Jermesia Walker
Wanda Harris
Bryce A. Green
Clarence Wallace III Brandon E. Johnson
Leon Hines
Benjamin A.WashingtonIII
Ashley M. Jackson Barbara William
Reginald Bess
Blake E. Johnson
Crystal Brink
Michael Broaden
Corley Byers
Denean Ambersley Kaileigh Lambert
Linda Cooper
Jacqueline N.
Wanda P. Luckey
Carolyn Davis
Anderson
Wanda Morgan
Maria Bargas
Nathalie Muldrow-Cobbs Omeish N. Fogle
Rodney Francis
Larry Bennon
Jacqueline Reid
Cheryl Free
Larry N. Bennon
Erika Richards
Alex is Davis
Daniel L. Satterfield Barbara Garrett
Lakisha Gladden
Rebecca Glover
Todd Shugart
Willie Graham
Steven Gratic
Anthony C. Smith
Joy Hallman
Courtney Thompson Sterling B. Harris
Daniel Harkness
Tevin Tyler
Alexander Adams
Myra J. Haywood
Oliver Williams
Myra Heyward
Nayenday
Blount
Donnise Bonds
Gregory Adams Tawayla Grimes
Sophonia Yvette Bostic
Rhonda M. Bowman Maxie Joye
Elexis Bynum
Chaz Brown
Phyllis Lindsay
Beverly Byrd
Kamaria Chisolm
Anita Nelson
Samone M. Chapman
Lisa Davis
Richard Patterson
Sammyark H. Coleman
Brandon Dingle
Michael Pringle
Meredith Collier
Sheneka Etheridge
Reginald Stewart
A'aliyah Davis
Whitley D. Felder
Erika Williams
Alexis M. Dickerson
Eric Fitts
Stephen A. Wright
Lillie M. Edwards
Adrianne Graham
Sherries Ellison
Adams Gregory
Patricia W. Parson
Darrell Payne
Joyce Porter
Sandra Randolph
Malcolm J. Scott
Lashell Snipes
Zack Stapleton
Shirley Tisdale
Meisha Whitlock
Jawanda Johnson
Benita Knowlin
Kim Stokes Lomax
Carolyn McDaniel
Ryan Miller
Melanie Murry
Horace Myers
Marcia Nelson
Mercedes Riley
Taeilor Rumph
Karen Stocker
Paul Swann
Jimmy Williams
Ke' Asia Wilson
Samara Hodges
George Johnson
Tosha Lucas
Shameca McFadden
Anthony McIlwain
Paula McIntosh
Bryan McLeod
Jenna Mills
DaJhuan Morgan
Deron Prin gle
Sam Richardson II
Deborah Stukes
Kenneth Williams Sr.
Robert Green
Marilyn Hazzard
Shelly Johnson
Wendarius Johnson
Corlene King
Earlene King
Ra'Chel Lazenby
Roosevelt McLamore
Carolyn Percell
Leslie Stewart
Jamie Suber
Walter Washington
Princetta Weston
Daniel W. Boozer
Countess Burris
Juanita Willis
All birthdays and anniversaries
listed on the previous pages are
generated through the church
membership database. If you find
any errors, please contact the
Church Office at the West
Campus at (803) 796-7525 or the
Northeast Campus at (803) 7530610.
Your Deacon and the Pastoral Staff
are concerned and care about every
member in our Church "Family."
When there is a sickness, surgery or
death in your family, PLEASE
contact your Deacon and the
Pastoral Office (Angela Taylor)
at (803) 744-7908. This will help us
to serve you in the Spirit of Love
upon which God has favored the
Brookland Baptist Church.
Customer Appreciation Days
Brunch or Buffet Special
2 for $20 plus $1 Beverage
Breakfast Only Special
2 for $15 plus $1 for Beverages
Join us on the last Sunday in each month for special pricing on breakfast, brunch or
the buffet. These special prices are only valid February—November.
Thank you for considering the Brookland Banquet and Conference Center for your next business meeting,
social event or major conference.
You can also join us for lunch Tuesday-Friday at Brookland’s Buffet and "Experience the Expected!”
We cater. Contact us and let us deliver, setup and serve your next catered event.
The Brookland Banquet and Conference
Center celebrates Valentines Day with jazz
sensation Dante’ Lewis on Friday, Feb. 12,
2016.
Enjoy the pre-reception event at 6 p.m.
featuring especially for you the oyster bar
sensation!
Dinner begins at 7 p.m. and includes
poached salmon, lemon pepper chicken,
slow simmered pot roast and much, much,
more.
For reservations call (803) 744-7956.