August 2015 - Brookland Baptist Church

Editor’s note
This month we are pleased to announce
two new volunteers joining The Brookland
Star staff. Deaconess Cheryl Wilson and
Deaconess Diann Williams have agreed to
serve as staff writers to cover the events
and programs taking place at the Northeast
Gunby
Campus. We welcome both of these ladies
and are grateful they will utilize their talents to celebrate God’s
greater taking place in our congregation and on our campuses.
Also this month, you will have the opportunity to read our
annual feature Brookland Men Making History. Brookland Baptist
Church is indeed blessed and highly favored to have Christian
men who not only seek God, but also allow Him to govern their
lives. These men are active and give of themselves for their
community to benefit. It was not easy to compile this list as
many are humble servants who work for the glory of God and
not the recognition of men. We celebrate them and pray for
their health and strength to continue to fulfill God’s divine
purpose in their lives.
The September edition of The Brookland Star will feature our
Fall Sports Listing.
For this listing, we need your child’s name, the parents’
names, grade and school the child attends as well as the sport
the child plays. If your child plays in a recreation league,
participates in competitive dance, gymnastics or cheerleading,
send their information in too!
We want to encourage all of our students in their athletic
pursuits and cheer them on as they learn the lessons of being on
a team, sportsmanship, the importance of practice and winning
and losing with dignity.
Please send your child’s information by Aug. 21 to be
included in the listing.
The Brookland Star is published monthly by
the Brookland Baptist Church.
Submit all articles, announcements,
celebrations and photographs to
[email protected] or
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by Aug. 21.
The Sept. edition of The Brookland Star
will be distributed on Sept. 13.
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 Deaconess Annette Sello
S TAFF W RITE RS
Tré Tailor, Dr. Eric Schuleter
Deaconess Cheryl Wilson (BNE)
Deaconess Diann Price Williams (BNE)
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
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.
Revival: A time to recommit, rededicate
and reconnect to God and one another
I
t’s that time again for our annual revival, and the
revival spirit is in the air. We are truly indebted to
REV. JAMES A. JAMISON
our forefathers who saw the need for a time of
Assistant Pastor
reflection, renewal, introspection and rededication. Revivals
help us relive our “born again” experience. Revivals are not new; however, they have, in fact, taken place for many
years. They have names such as “Big Sunday,” “Big Eat” and “Camp Meeting.” It was this time of year that those
who had moved away would return home for the revival. To get a better understanding, let’s look at a definition of
the word, a brief history of revivals, and finally the significance of revivals for the church.
The word revival stems from the Latin word revivere which means ―to live again. This definition implies that
something has died. Historically, the Great Awakenings of the 18th and 19th centuries were spiritual revivals that
sparked new life in dead Christians. Revival meetings were prevalent among Presbyterians, Methodists and
Baptists, and were known for intense emotive preaching, lively singing, ecstatic behavior, and enthusiastic
congregational response, which eventually attracted many black slaves because of the connection with their
African heritage and forms of dance and song.
The main emphasis of these revival services was a personal conversion to Christ and, as a result, these revivals
played an important role in the large conversion of black slaves to Christianity. The revival crowds swelled because
of the presence of blacks. Revival can refer to a spontaneous outpouring of God’s presence on a people, such as
the 1906 Azusa Street revival that sparked the spread of the Pentecostal movement. However, it has mainly
become institutionalized among African American congregations as a regular part of the church’s calendar,
manifesting perhaps as fall and spring revival services on consecutive nights. The general focuses of these services
are still on conversion and the renewal of the spiritual life of individuals and communities.
Moreover, a strong tradition of powerful preaching, usually from an invited guest preacher,
heartfelt singing, and stirring testimonies persists. Some denominations even have ordained
revivalists whose main ministry is to preach in congregations with the intended purpose of
stirring revival, bringing a dead congregation back to life with the help of God. We have
looked briefly at the definition of revival and brief history of revivals, but more
importantly, how do they help the church?
There are several ways that revivals help the church. First, it helps to restore fellowship
among the members. Throughout the year, disagreements and misunderstandings can
cause discord and breeches in relationships. Revivals provide the opportunity to heal those
breeches and bring the members together on one accord.
Second, revival helps by restoring hope and joy. During the year, members become frustrated and
disenchanted about life. The drudgeries of life can take its toll on the body and the soul, but the fire generated
through revival nurtures and renews the members providing renewed spiritual strength and vitality.
Finally, revivals help the church through reformation. We can examine our own lives and make sure that
anything that is displeasing to the Lord is removed. We can have a reformation in our activities, our relationships,
our practices, etc. that are not pleasing to the Lord. We can have a personal reformation. You can’t change anyone
around you, but you can change whatever may be wrong in your own life!
If we would just put these principles into practice, then we can really sing with conviction the revival hymn:
Lord, send a revival and let it begin in me. Lord, send a revival. Lord, send a revival. Lord, send a revival and let it begin with me.
Lord, we need a revival. Lord, we need a revival Lord, we need a revival and let it begin with me.
Rev. James A. Jamison
For the second year, we are featuring Brookland men who have been nominated by members of our congregation
because of their service to God and their fellow man. The profiles listed on the next three pages are of deacons, a choir
director and event planner, entrepreneurs, volunteers and ministry leaders. These men are blazing trails not only in the
year of The Movement that began with the 2015 Men’s Day Committee but every year.
In 2014, four outstanding men were nominated. This year, 10 profiles were submitted and are being featured as
Brookland Men Making History. Brookland is highly favored to have these men and countless others making a positive
difference in their respective roles and utilizing their God-given talents. Many of these men did not think of themselves
as history makers, just simply living up to the purpose that God has placed in them.
We are also delighted to be able to brag about the sons that grew up in Brookland and are now doing exceptional
work in their respective communities. We have not included them in this listing, but we can be proud of the men being
trained in Brookland to be leaders in their households and role models to all.
Dea. Dennis Breeland recently
completed his term as the president of
the Board of the Greater Cayce-West
Columbia Chamber of Commerce. He is
the first African-American to serve in
that position. Breeland, the son of the
late Stanley and Edrie Breeland, is a
1981 graduate of Denmark-Olar High
School, Denmark. After graduation, he
joined the U.S. Army. He completed
basic and advanced individual training at Fort Dix, New
Jersey, as a motor transport operator. During his 20 years of
service, he completed assignments overseas and in the states
as well as completing the basic non-commissioned officer
course, U.S. Army Recruiter course, Drill Sergeant School,
Master Fitness Trainer Course and the advanced noncommissioned officer course, where he was the distinguished
honor graduate of his class. Dea. Dennis Breeland also held
positions as a truck master and first Sergeant before retiring
from the Army. In 2001, he started his own business as an
independent courier and then later expanded and formed
Breeland Courier Service, LLC. His company delivers small
packages daily to surrounding states, as well as shipping and
packing services. In 2003, Dea. Dennis Breeland was
ordained as a deacon in his home church, Three Mile Creek
Christian Church, Ehrhardt. In 2008, he joined Brookland
and currently serves on the Deacons’ Ministry and the Senior
Usher Ministry. He also works with the Homeless Outreach
Program and the Financial Ministry.
Strayer University, completing the program as an honor
graduate. He is employed with the United States District
Court – District of South Carolina as the financial services
administrator. He is the first African-American to hold the
position of financial services administrator for the federal
court in South Carolina where he has been employed since
March 1997. Brown was instrumental in the first nationwide
accounting system overhaul for United States District Court.
As an active member of the Brookland, he is a member of the
Deacons’ Ministry, Financial Ministry, and Couples For
Christ Ministry. He serves as an advisor for the Youth/
Teens Department and a merit badge counselor for Boy
Scout Troop 74. Brown enjoys ministering to young people
as he recognizes that they are our present innovators and
future world changers. He is married to the former Norma
Lynn and has a son, Tyler. Brown’s favorite scripture is Psalm
27:14, Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen
your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!
On July 7, 2015, K. Allen
Campbell was elected president of
the Cayce-West Columbia Rotary
Club. He is the first African-American
male to serve as president of the club.
Campbell, a native of Hartsville, is the
son of the late Ludwell & Maudie
Bishop Campbell. He is a graduate of
the University of South Carolina with
a Bachelor of Arts in political science.
After graduating from USC, he served for 10 years as a social
Dea. Tyrone Brown is a native of
worker for the Governor’s Office of the Division of Foster
Charleston and is the third of six
Care Review. From 2000-2005, K. Allen Campbell served as
children born to Mary Brown and the the first executive director of the Brookland Foundation.
late Elex Brown Sr. He attended the Currently, he serves as the events coordinator for Brookland
public schools of the Charleston
where he is responsible for scheduling all activities on the
County School District where he
West Campus. For more than 30 years, K. Allen Campbell
graduated from Burke High School. has planned weddings and special events as the CEO of
Upon graduation, he enrolled in
Simply Special Weddings. He holds membership in the
Benedict College in Columbia and
Association of National Bridal Consultants.
received a Bachelor of Science
He has been a member of Brookland for more than 30
Degree in accounting and finance. In September 2009, he
years and serves as assistant choir director for the Effie
earned the Masters of Public Administration Degree from
Boykin Sanctuary Choir, the assistant director and choir
president of the Charles B. Jackson Singers, and also assists
with the Mass Choir and the Men’s Day Choir. He has served
as advisor for the Men’s Day Committee, president of the
Charles B. Jackson Singers and has served the Sanctuary
Choir. K. Allen Campbell is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity, Inc., and serves as director of conferences for the
South Carolina District. He has been recognized as South
Carolina Alpha Man of the Year and has been honored by his
chapter as Alumni Brother of the Year and the Augustus
Witherspoon Leadership Award.
administration from Jacksonville State University.
Coleman served as a teacher at Jacksonville High School
in Jacksonville, Alabama, and Glencoe Middle School and
Glencoe High School in Gadsden, Alabama. He was the first
black male teacher at Glencoe Middle School. He is the
director of operations at S2 Engineering as well as an
entrepreneur. He is the owner of Classic Creations Bakery.
Coleman is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.,
Order of Omega and the NAACP. He is a mentor for Big
Brothers Big Sisters and a volunteer for Family Connections
of South Carolina. At Brookland, he is the director of the
Dea. Dale L. Collier is the son
College Ministry; advisor and board member of VIBE Teen
of the late Otis and Margaret Collier. Church; member and recording secretary of the Sonrise
He is a native of Abbeville and was
Chorale; member of the Brotherhood Ministry and Male
the Class of 1983 valedictorian of
Chorus; Community Vacation Bible School teen class teacher,
Abbeville High School. He graduated and mentor to both the Jericho Road and Boys to Men
from the University of South
Ministries. Coleman is being nominated because of his
Carolina with a Bachelor of Science commitment to the college students involved in the College
in mechanical engineering. As
Ministry. They write, “He picks us up for church and Bible
president of Brownstone
Study, buys us groceries, takes us out to eat, prays with us,
Construction Group, Dea. Dale
gives us rides to the airport, train station, and bus station, and
Collier is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the
even gives students rides home for breaks if they live within
company while overseeing all aspects of construction and
the state.”
program management divisions. Brownstone has offices in
Columbia, Charleston and Savannah. Prior to forming
Dea. Eric Coleman was born
Brownstone, Dea. Dale Collier was a partner with Southern
and raised in Lakeview, where he
Management Group in Columbia, SC. At Southern
graduated in the top 18 percent of his
Management, he was in charge of management from initial
class at Lakeview High School.
program conception through completion of multi-project
Coleman continued his thirst for
building programs to include oversight and evaluation of
education and enrolled at Florenceprogram budgets, design, bidding and construction. Before
Darlington Technical College
joining Southern Management Group, Dea. Dale Collier was majoring in heating and air
the chief mechanical engineer for Richland School District
conditioning, where he obtained his
One. Dea. Dale Collier has been a member of Brookland
Associates degree. After receiving his
Baptist Church since 1989. In addition to serving on the
degree, he later focused his attention on becoming his own
Deacons’ Ministry, he serves as chairperson of the Couples
boss. In September 2013, Coleman became the owner and
for Christ ministry and Co-Chair of the Parenting Ministry.
operator of Coleman Services Mechanical Contractors, LLC.
He is married to Deaconess Denise Cosby Collier, and they
He has more than 18 years of experience and has worked
recently celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary. They are
countless hours servicing the community with reasonable and
the proud parents of two children, Dale Collier II and
affordable rates. His goal is to ensure his work speaks
Damaris. His family feels blessed to have him lead their
volumes to his customers ensuring they are happy and
home, and they stated, “Dale is full of humor, loving, and
satisfied with a job well done. Not only is he dedicated to the
extremely supportive of all. Throughout his life, Dale has
Deacons’ Ministry and the Senior Ushers Ministry, but he is
been taught to work hard, treat all with respect, and pray
also a family man. He balances his family life with his
often. These life skills have enabled him to see the fruits of
backbone and confidant, his mother, MaryAnn Coleman and
his labor on a daily basis.”
his pride and joy, his daughters, Alexis and Arianna. The
person nominating Dea. Eric Coleman says, “He is a GodDemond T. Coleman, a native
fearing man who puts God first and foremost in his life. His
of Mequon-Thiensville, Wisconsin, is
‘can do’ attitude is uplifting and genuine because he never
the son of Aaron T. Dillon and Mitzi
quits until the job is done. He has a heart that surpasses all
G. Dillon. He is a graduate of
because he gives generously to the church and the children
Riverside University Preparatory High
without wavering. He is a philanthropist, one who helps
School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts
where help is needed, and one who gives because giving is the
in history from Benedict College, a
Godly thing to do.”
Bachelor of Science in secondary
education, history and social sciences
from Jacksonville State University and a
Master of Science in business management and
Jerome S. Nesbitt is a native of
Columbia and received his
Bachelor of Science degree in
marketing from South Carolina State
University. He is an accomplished
professional with experience in building
strategic client relationships through
effective sales and marketing initiatives.
Nesbitt has more than 20 years of
financial experience assisting clients and
businesses with developing a financial plan, preparing a
detailed asset allocation analysis, implementing a needs-based
insurance strategy, and providing loan needs. He is employed
with Elam Financial Group as a Registered Sales Associate
where his primary responsibility is to consult with clients
regarding financial needs while recommending solutions to
achieve their goals. Nesbitt has received a number of awards
and accolades including being named Who’s Who in Banking
for the state of South Carolina, Wachovia Bank President's
Award and the Wells Fargo Outstanding Service Award. At
Brookland, Nesbitt serves as President of the Financial
Ministry and is a member of the Sonrise Chorale. He is the
Chair of the 2015 Men’s Day Committee where he has made
it his personal crusade to continue a movement towards
God’s Greater, a movement that will not only be a blessing to
the men of Brookland but to the men throughout the eastern
region of the United States. Nesbitt has also served as
treasurer for both the Brookland Federal Credit Union Board
of Directors and the West Africa Connection, a committee
that was responsible for leading a delegation to Liberia for
mission initiatives.
O’Neal Smalls’ worked on his
parents’ farm in Horry County from
birth through high school. He graduated
from Whittemore High School in
Conway. Smalls then went on to attend
and graduate from Tuskegee Institute.
Smalls participated in voter registration
drives and sit-ins that resulted in lawsuits.
He held several positions in student
organizations, including president of the
student body during his senior year. Smalls moved to
Massachusetts where he attended and graduated from the
Harvard University School of Law. He earned the Master of
Laws (LL.M.) degree from Georgetown University School of
Law. After Harvard Law School, Smalls entered active duty in
the U.S. Army as a first lieutenant and later promoted to the
rank of captain. He served in Vietnam as administrative
assistant to the Army Provost Marshall. Among other awards,
he received the Bronze Star. Smalls’ teaching career included
American University School of Law in Washington, D.C.,
and George Washington University School of Law. His last
teaching post was at the University of South Carolina School
of Law, where he served until retirement. Freewoods Farm is
a living farm museum that was founded by Smalls. Located in
Myrtle Beach, the farm highlights and commemorates the
role of farming in African-American history.
Dr. Tyrone D. Wallace was born
to Queen Wallace in Lake City. At an
early age, he demonstrated a love and
gift for music. He began playing in local
churches at 12 and was a head church
musician by his teens. He graduated
from Lake City High School in 1987.
He completed some undergraduate
studies at the University of South
Carolina and continued his education at
Sherman College of Chiropractic where he graduated in 1994.
In September 1994, he opened the doors to Wallace
Chiropractic Center, offering services to the citizens of Lake
City and the surrounding area, and expanded his business to a
second location in Kingstree in 2000. He and his wife started
two additional businesses: Donya Wallace Counseling and
Consulting, LLC and Wallace Housing, LLC. In 2012, he
became the first African-American to serve as the president
of the South Carolina Chiropractic Association and has
received numerous awards from the Association. He was also
awarded and honored by his fellow chiropractors as the 2014
Chiropractor of the Year for South Carolina. He is a member
and secretary of the Florence Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity, Inc. and has been Man of the Year several years.
He is a member of the Board of Regents at Sherman College
of Chiropractic and serves on the Alumni Association as an
ambassador. He joined Brookland in 2014. He is married to
Donya Ferguson Wallace and they have four children:
Jasmine, Jalen, Cameron and Tyrone Wallace Jr.
Dea. Cliff Wilson is the CEO of
The Centric Group, a construction-based
company that offers high-quality
construction and consulting services to
residential and commercial clients. In
1998, Wilson was inducted into Kappa
Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated. He
earned a Bachelor’s degree from South
Carolina State University in electrical
engineering technology and a Master’s of
Business Administration degree from University of Phoenix
in technology management. Wilson joined Brookland in 2002
prior to completing his undergraduate degree. Wilson began a
career at SCANA as an engineering specialist and was
promoted from electrical estimator to senior construction
manager. In 2007, Wilson established his own company to
provide consulting services to local electrical companies. He
has since developed his own construction software. Wilson
accepted a teaching position at Fortis College to inspire
young men pursuing careers in electronics. Wilson was
offered a seat on the board for the Electronic & Electrical
Systems Program at Fortis; he was later selected to serve as
director. In 2007, Wilson also joined the leadership team to
support the Northeast Campus vision of Rev. Charles B.
Jackson where he currently serves on the Deacons’ Ministry
and as the Director of Media Ministry. Wilson is married to
his college sweetheart, Deaconess Cheryl Denise Wilson and
they have three children, Lauryn Nicole, Alexandra Michele
and Bryce Louis.
Youth and Teens Day Committee Co-chair Corban Williams shares the success of the Youth and Teens Day 2015.
We would like to thank everyone for registering and being
active in this summer’s activities to celebrate Youth and Teens
Day 2015. The Youth and Teens Day Committee worked
extremely hard to ensure that our theme ZERO GRAVITY:
Nothing Can Hold Us Down! would showcase how the youth and
teens of Brookland love God and are willing to live their lives for
Him. Our goal this year was to have as many faith, family and fun
events for everyone. And we believe we accomplished that.
This year’s events and activities have demonstrated to our
church family and the community that we will not be held down,
and as the future leaders of this state and country the best is yet to
come!
Kids Movie Night on July 10 and Skate Night on July 15 were
a huge success. Attendance at weekly choir rehearsals saw a
increase weekly, as more choir members began to participate every Youth and Teens Day Committee Members
single week.
On July 12, Teen Church was a blast with several teens saying “I
had so much fun at the Teen Luau. We should have more theme days
like this!” and “I can’t believe that more people don’t come on 2nd
Sundays. This is really cool and really fun. I’m going to invite my
friends next month.” VIBE Teen Church is on 2nd Sundays at the
West Campus and starts at 10:45 a.m. S.W.A.G. Teen Church is held
on the 4th Sunday at the Northeast Campus in the Hope Academy.
More than 700 teens participated in the Teen Lock-In on Friday,
July 24. It was an inspiring and amazing spiritual session that left a
positive impression on our teens.
On Friday, July 31, hundreds of youth and teens participated in the
Youth and Teens Day Carnival with Zumba classes, food trucks from
Kiki’s Chicken and Waffles and other tasty foods from vendors, water VIBE Teen Church Luau
games and bounce houses, and various board and card games.
The First Summer Fun, Sun and Splash Day at River’s Edge
Retreat on Sunday, Aug. 2, was filled with water activities and
instructional classes. This event supplied summer fun for the
entire family and everyone enjoyed the delicious food.
Last but not least was the Teen Cruise at the Spirit of Lake
Murray on Wednesday, Aug. 5. The upscale summer soiree on
Lake Murray, was an event “that made me feel high-class” and
“exposed me to like-minded teenagers and helped make the new
experience joyful for everyone.”
We ask everyone to join us for our final event of Youth and Teen Lock-In
Teens Day 2015 during Back to School Power Hour at 6 p.m. in
the West Campus Main Sanctuary with our very own committee member Dexter Weathers delivering an inspiring
message.
Finally, with the culminating event Youth and Teens Day worship service! It was an amazing success due to Rev.
Charles B. Jackson Sr., who preached during the 11 a.m. service, and Rev. Charles B. Jackson Jr, who preached during
the 8 a.m. service. Thank you for all of you spiritual and physical support, as well as the relentless and tireless efforts
that you put forth this summer. To the advisors, thank you for everything you do for the committee and making
everyone feel like one family. To the committee, we couldn’t have pulled this off without each and every single one. I
think we can agree that we worked our hardest on making this the best Youth and Teens Day yet!
College Ministry Director Demond Coleman provides an update on the plans for College Day 2015.
College Day 2015 will take place
on Sunday, Sept. 20, during both worship
services on the West Campus. This is the 5th
annual College Day observance, and it is the
second time that the College Ministry will lead
both services.
This year’s theme is Growing Apart to Get
Closer, based on Matthew 17:14-21, the case of
the afflicted son who was presented to Jesus
by his father. In this case, Christ cured the
child after the disciples could not.
College Day 2015 will feature a Gospel
Choir and Quartet Sing Out on Sunday, Sept.
20, at 5 p.m. It will feature music from
Brookland’s C.H.A.N.G.E.D. Young Adult
Choir and more guests. (See the flier on page
18.)
Pictured are members of the College Day Committee. Front Row (l-r): Aria
Robertson, Damaris Collier, Jennifer McConnell. Back Row (l-r): Demond
Coleman, Tiara Banks, Ebony Young and Shawn Glover. Not pictured are:
Devonne Lykes, Dexter Weathers, Julius Davis, Kenneth Williams Jr., LJ
Finney, Michael Pressley, Mikayla Prioleau, Stephanie Vincent, Tyler Brown
and Tyler McAllister.
PHOTO CREDIT/Keisa Gunby
The College Ministry is accepting
donations of all kinds to supply college
students with care packages. For more
information and/or to donate, please
contact Director Demond Coleman via email
at [email protected] or at (404) 441-2982.
College Day 2015 is sponsored by the College Ministry at no
cost to students. Registration will begin on Aug. 16 after both
worship services and on the church website. We are encouraging
non-students to register for $20 to help get student care packages
out this fall.
The College Ministry serves God and promotes the spirit of
excellence, while seeking to provide a positive environment where
traditional college students will not only excel academically but
spiritually. We are committed to working, worshiping God, and
witnessing to others about Jesus Christ and what He can and will
do. In addition, the goal of the College Ministry is to provide a
Christian Baptist Ministry witness for students through activities
on and off campus throughout the year. Make plans to join us for
a spirit-filled worship service where God will be glorified.
The College Day 2015 Committee Members are Aria
Robertson, Damaris Collier, Devonne Lykes, Dexter Weathers,
Julius Davis, Kenneth Williams Jr., LJ Finney, Michael Pressley,
Mikayla Prioleau, Stephanie Vincent, Tiara Banks, Tyler Brown
and Tyler McAllister. Ebony Young, Jennifer McConnell and
Shawn Glover are advisors.
College Ministry Director Demond Coleman contributed to this story.
The annual College Tour sponsored by the Brookland College Ministry included 32 high school students from
Brookland, Journey United Methodist Church, First Nazareth Baptist Church and Friendship Baptist Church in
Charlotte. Students had a chance to talk with faculty and staff at colleges in Georgia and Alabama June 25-29. The
tour included stops at the following schools: Alabama State University, Auburn University, Clark Atlanta
University, Emory University, Georgia State University, Georgia Tech Institute, Morehouse College, Spelman
College, Tuskegee University and the University of Georgia. Five students who participated in the tour received
academic and athletic scholarships, while some other students were given admission application fee waivers.
Students visited the Martin Luther King Jr. Center and Historical Site in Atlanta and also walked the Edmund
Pettus Bridge and toured the St. James Hotel in Selma, Alabama.
Students had a chance to enjoy Six Flags Over Georgia, the Atlanta Aquarium and a semi-formal dinner at The
Cheesecake Factory.
The students were also in worship on Sunday, June 29, at Antioch Baptist Church North in Atlanta where Rev.
Cameron M. Alexander is the Senior Pastor. The Antioch Baptist Church North congregation provided the
students with food and fellowship after the service. Alexander met privately with the students to talk about their
futures as well as pausing to take photos.
The tour was planned by Saundra Abel, Nina Washington, Karen Troy, Sharon Dublin, John Dublin, Clarke
Abel, Ebony Washington and Taylor Abel. Volunteer chaperones were Chrystal Finney, Reggie Dalton, Nina
Washington, Deidre Blunt, Niquitta Legree and Brookland College Ministry Director Demond Coleman.
If you are interested in participating in the 2016 College Tour, please contact Coleman via email at
[email protected] or at (404) 441-2982 for more information.
Rev. Isaac J. Holt Jr. will be the guest preacher for our annual revival on the West
Campus August 23-27 beginning at 7 p.m.
Holt is the senior pastor at Royal Missionary Baptist Church in North Charleston
where he has served since March 1993. God has blessed the Royal congregation to
grow from 200 members to more than 3,000 members with 41 outreach ministries. In
2006, a $3 million sanctuary was constructed and in three years the congregation
celebrated the burning of the mortgage.
He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. In 1986, while serving a tour of duty at the Naval
Headquarters in Washington, D.C., Holt was licensed to preach at the Mount Pleasant
Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia. After a duty transfer brought him to Charleston,
he united with the Morris Street Baptist Church where he served as an associate
minister. In 1992, with the recommendation of his pastor, Rev. A. R. Blake, he received
Holt
his ministerial ordination.
Holt is a cum laude graduate of Morris College with a Bachelor of Science degree in organizational
management, where he now serves on the Board of Trustees. He completed additional studies at Alabama A&M
University in Huntsville, Alabama.
He serves as chairman of the Royal Foundation Board and is a member of the Trident Technical College
Community Board. Additionally, he has served the last five years as chairperson of the annual Faith Community
Drive for the United Negro College Fund. He is vice president of region one for the South Carolina Baptist E&M
Convention and serves as the state director for disaster management for the National Baptist Convention USA
Inc. He also serves as vice moderator of the Charleston County Baptist Association, which serves 31 church
congregations.
Holt is a native of Atmore, Alabama. He is married to the former Jannie Singleton of Charleston and they have
one son, Isaac Holt III.
Established August 5, 2005
Jennifer McConnell, Director
Train up a child in the way he should go: and
when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6
Deaconess Cheryl Wilson is married to Dea. Cliff Wilson. They are the parents of three children.
The Wilson family attends the Northeast Campus where she is active in the Christian Education
Ministry.
PHOTO CREDIT/Willinda Johnson
Remember not the former things nor consider the things of old.
Isaiah 43:18
Recently Northeast Campus Pastor Rev. Chris Leevy
Johnson garnered our attention to the symbolism of the
number eight while bringing the events full circle surrounding the removal
of the Confederate flag. Johnson explained that the number eight signifies
a new beginning. August is the eighth month of the year. It also marks the
start of a new school term for our young people. Another school year can
mean many things such as: readjusting to an early schedule, completing
homework assignments and projects, reuniting with friends, moving
upward and onward in studies and careers, but most notably the
inauguration of a different chapter in life.
For some students and parents, however, this isn’t always an exciting
time of year, particularly if they don’t have the means to purchase the tools
needed to start the year as anticipated.
When I was an English teacher, on the first day of school, I would
encourage my students by articulating the wonderful opportunities that a
new school year presented to them. Entering my classroom doors provided
them the chance to circumvent previous terrain and venture out to
unchartered territory to be someone greater and better … my goal was to
starve them of any menacing thoughts and nurture the magnificence within
no matter what the past may have determined.
Encouraging kids was the easy part for me, but ensuring that they were
equipped with the essentials for school was not always in my control.
Brookland Northeast is committed to helping students in the community
get ready for their fresh start in the school term! On Saturday, Aug. 22
from 5 -7:30 p.m., Brookland Northeast will host the annual Back 2 School
Bash. The community is encouraged to attend this event as BNE offers
back packs and school supplies for students in grades K-12.
While I was only able to reach the students assigned to my classes
through the “new beginning” sentiment, God offers this to ALL of His
children DAILY! Lamentations 3:22 tells us that the steadfast love of the
Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end but they are new
every morning. He doesn’t tell us to wait until the new year to begin again.
He gives us prospects to start unblemished every time we open our eyes to
a brand new day.
As we prepare our children to pack their book bags and embark upon the
dawn of a new beginning, it’s important that they have their pencils, paper
and chromebooks. But, let us not forget to help them pack their kindness,
compassion and love just the way that God intended. He will indubitably
handle the rest!
Pictures from the 2013 Back 2 School Bash featuring Campus Pastor Rev. Chris Leevy Johnson. Church members and vendors were
on hand to prepare students for a successful school year.
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Being gentle with my gerbil Fuzzy instead of
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Learning to thank God instead of complain
Helping the new girl make friends at school
Loving Jesus and wanting to do what is right
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Give me that remote and give me it NOW!!!!!
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Children’s
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Children’s Worship
Theme 2015
“Bible Basics:
Stories for Our Children’s Knowledge
and Spiritual Growth, Part 2”
In 2015, Children’s Worship will focus on Bible stories in the New Testament. This follows our great success
in familiarizing the children with Old Testament Bible stories in 2014.
Our goal is to help our children, ages 5 to 11, grow in basic knowledge and understanding of our faith through
a child-friendly worship service. We meet during regular worship hours in the Children’s Worship sanctuary in
the Administrative building on the West campus as follows:
8:15 a.m.: 2nd and 4th Sundays
11 a.m.: 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays
We encourage all children who are 5 to 11-years-old to attend. New volunteers are also encouraged to join the
Children’s Worship family. For information, contact Kenneth Campbell at [email protected] or (803) 4138949, or visit us.
The Brookland Northeast Campus Youth Program is designed to encourage children
to have a relationship with Christ and to promote an understanding of worship. The
program will give children a safe place to have fun and to develop meaningful
relationships at various age-appropriate levels. Both programs are located in
Hope Academy directly across the street from the Northeast Campus.
Northeast
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Children’s Church provides a worship experience for children ages 5 to 11 on the
1st, 2nd, and 5th Sunday whose parent(s) or guardian(s) is/are attending worship
service.
The Nursery is open every Sunday and is open to children under the age of 5 whose parent(s) or 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
Nathalie Joi Stewart is a senior at Winthrop University majoring in elementary education. She
is the daughter of Dea. Nathaniel and Deaconess Jacquelyn Stewart.
As I embark upon my senior year of college, I cannot help but reflect on the past three
years of my college career.
My freshman year was fun, yet a challenging time. I had to quickly realize that I was no
longer in high school and that college was going to be an experience like none other in my
life.
I struggled a bit and was homesick from time to time, but then I began getting
involved. I joined several organizations including the choir and connected with some
amazing people resulting in some outstanding friendships. Being active in campus event
and activities was the first step for me to make my college experience memorable.
My second year was when I learned how to really balance studying and having fun. My sophomore year proved
to be a lesson in balance and my second step to success. My grades
were looking great and I began networking with not only students
but also professors as well. As a college student, it becomes your
responsibility to talk with your professors to understand the
assignments and to prepare for exams.
Junior year rolled around fairly quickly. I applied and was
accepted into the Winthrop University College of Education to begin
the process of training to become a teacher. I also participated in
many campus events that showcased my talents, and I continued to
be on the Dean’s List. In August I will start my student teaching in a second grade classroom and in May, I will
graduate by the grace of God.
Throughout all three years, I have developed a testimony about God’s goodness and my relationship with
Christ has grown. I’ve had some trials, but they made me stronger. I have learned that God will never put more on
me than I can bear, so whatever comes my way, God and I can handle it. I know what “faith without works is
dead” really means. I have learned so much about myself during my college experience and I am proud of the God
-fearing woman that I am today. Without God, my family, and my close friends, I know that things could have
gone a totally different way. However, by the grace of God I am still standing.
To students who are about to embark on this remarkable journey, just remember a few things.
1. Keep God first, and find a church to attend to feed your soul and
most importantly pray.
2. Stay in contact with your family and those who care for you.
3. Get involved on campus. You won’t know what is out there until
you get out there and see for yourself.
4. Find friends who motivate you to succeed and not just have fun.
5. Play hard, but work even harder. College is what you make it, so
enjoy it.
To parents, remember that even though your college students are still
your babies, they are also maturing into young adults. Trust them to
remember the values you instilled in them and that you raised them right.
Continue to pray for them as your parents prayed for you, and know that
God always protects His children.
Kevin Morgan contributed to this story.
Deaconess Terri Bell and her new book, I Am Who God Says That I Am, will be
featured on Financial Empowerment Sunday in August.
I Am Who God Says That I Am is the first in the three-part Kingdom Kids book
series to equip, encourage and empower young children by teaching them who they
were created to be in God. The series shares the Bible by using scripture to
reinforce the promises of God into the lives of young children. The remaining
books in the series, I Can Be Who God Says I Can Be, that addresses fruits of the
Holy Spirit and godly character, and the final book will be I Will Have What God
Says I Will Have.
In 2013, Bell established Divinely Inspired Publications. She
says “Its purpose is to create Holy Spirit-inspired publications
specifically for children that teach them the love of God and how
to have a relationship with Him. The publishing company has a
specific assignment to impart spiritual identity and godly character
into the lives of young children.”
Bell is also the Founder and CEO of Kingdom Kids
Foundation. The foundation has a campaign underway to provide
Bell’s books to kids in underserved areas nationwide. You can visit
this site for more information: www.gofundme.com/
kingdomkidsbooks.
Bell is married to Dea. Frank Bell Jr., and she is active with
the Intercessory Prayer Ministry and the First Sunday Ensemble.
She also supports the Young Women of Excellence.
Please visit Deaconess Terri Bell’s table in the narthex of the
sanctuary at the West Campus after both worship services on Aug. 16.
Dea. Fred Stroy highlights the work of the Prison Ministry.
The Brookland Baptist Church Prison Ministry will
sponsor a workshop on Saturday, Aug. 15, in the
Brookland Banquet and Conference Center from 9 a.m.
- 12:30 p.m. The theme for the event is Your Child’s
Destiny – Prison Should Not Be an Option. Attendees will
hear from guest speakers, program participants and
vendors on why prison is not even in the equation when
it comes to our children. Registration is available online
at the church website, and forms are available at both
campuses.
The ministry is also in the process of training
volunteers on how to be effective in prison ministry. On
Wednesday, July 8, the ministry held a ‘meet and greet’
for approximately 25 new volunteers. More than 15 state
agencies have agreed to assist the ministry’s outreach
programs on a statewide basis to accomplish our stated
objectives and goals.
The primary mission of the Prison Ministry is to
serve those affected by prison incarceration and to
effectively present steps to help avoid prison
incarceration. We seek to provide caring assistance to
the prisoners and their families in bringing the gospel of
Jesus Christ into their lives. We seek to accomplish this
goal in accordance with the Church’s mission statement,
“To proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, through
evangelism, education and economic empowerment.”
Our methods for accomplishing this goal is through
outreach programs designed specifically toward
education, training and providing constructive avenues
against incarceration.
The Prison Ministry volunteer staff members are:
Chairman Dea. Fred L. Stroy, President Willie Sells,
Recording Secretary Deaconess Linda Stroy,
Administrative Advisors Anna Langley and Dea. Lenell
Geter.
For more information about the Prison Ministry,
contact Dea. Fred Stroy at (803) 447-6080 or email at
[email protected] or Willie Sells at (803) 528-2681.
Donna Thomas is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner at the South Carolina Department of Mental
Health. She was more than 27 years of experience as a registered nurse and 17 years as a nurse
practitioner. She has been a member of Brookland Baptist Church for more than 20 years and is
currently a member of the Health and Wellness Guild.
As students prepare to return to school and enter
college, it is very important that they receive ageappropriate immunizations. August is National
Immunization Awareness Month. From infants to college
students and healthcare workers, all need to have specific
immunizations based on age. Immunizations protect both
the person and the people they have contact with. The
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
recommends vaccinations from birth through adulthood to
provide a lifetime protection against many diseases and
infections, such as influenza, pneumococcal, human
papillomavirus and hepatitis A &B.
Aside from immunizations against more dangerous
diseases and viruses it is important that you take simple
steps to ensure that children are staying healthy. Schools
can be the source where most students come in contact
with lots of germs and bacteria, including doorknobs,
desks and other common areas. To ensure that your
children are staying healthy, it’s important to supply Lysol,
Clorox wipes, hand sanitizer, Kleenex, etc. in order to
clean themselves and equipment that is used throughout
the day. Parents should consider donating these items to
the classroom in order to prevent the spread of viruses and
diseases that may be potentially harmful.
Immunizations based upon the age guidelines and
keeping workspaces free of germs and bacteria can prevent
illness and enable students to have a productive school
year.
Provided by Palmetto Health.
Your child saw a frightening story on the evening news.
How do you respond to your child’s questions?
According to Dr. Robin Welsh, a Palmetto Health
Children’s Hospital’s Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and
director of the Child Development and Behavioral Health
Clinic at the University of South Carolina School of
Medicine’s Department of Pediatrics, the main thing to keep
in mind is that children look to their parents and base their
reactions on how their parents react to the news.
“Limiting access to television and the internet is always
wise,” said Welsh. “Obviously, you can’t control everything
your child sees or hears, so if you know your child is upset
about a news story, sit down with them and talk about their
feelings. Always be mindful that your child is watching how
you react. They are very aware of your expressions and your
tone of voice and will look to you to know how they should
feel.”
“When there is a tragic event, your child is wondering if
he or she is safe. Take time to reassure them that they are in a
safe environment and go over safety information and
procedures in case they ever feel unsafe,” said Welsh.
“Children see so much violence and conflict on cartoons
and TV shows, that at some ages, children may not be able to
separate fiction from reality,” said Welsh. “Their responses
and your explanations will be age specific. For example,
children typically can’t conceive of death as being irreversible
until about 6 to 7 years old. Keep your explanations
developmentally appropriate for your child’s level of
development.”
Welsh said that when people do senseless things, there is
no explanation and it is okay for parents to admit that they
are sad about the news story and that they don’t understand
why it happened.
Welsh offers these tips:
 If your child asks questions, take the time to answer and
help calm your child’s fears
 Give no more information than necessary to answer their
questions and address their fears
 The younger the child, the more simple the explanation
 Be reassuring
 Limit their access to TV news, internet news and adult
conversations in the home about the event
 Look for the positive things that often happen after a
tragedy and discuss them with your child
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.
A Man’s Net Worth
Net worth is described as the value of an individual after he has added up all he owns - home, cars, furniture,
savings and investment accounts, retirement accounts - and subtracted all he owes - mortgage, car payments, and
loans. The resulting number is his net worth. Not to be confused with worth, net worth has more to do with where
you stand financially. Worth is defined as one’s usefulness or importance to the world, a person or a purpose. Worth
and net worth are often considered the same although they are not. However, I would argue that one cannot fully
achieve a positive self-worth without a positive net-worth; in particular as it relates to a man’s worth.
The men of Brookland have been called to “Create a Movement towards God’s Greater.” In creating this
movement, I would urge each man to consider his net worth as critically essential to the creation of this movement
towards the greater. In order for your individual lives to matter, your families to be stronger, your churches to be
impacted and your communities to be safer, you must sure up your financial stability; your net worth.
Although Steve Harvey wrote a book about it, my Dad, Robert Glenn, taught me early on to “Act like a lady and
think like a man.” In Harvey and my father’s minds, a real man provides for
his family and protects what he loves. While I am very much a lady, I do
think just like a man in that regard. My father taught me to work hard and
keep my motives pure. He taught me to live within my means and “always
keep a couple of dollars in your pocket.” He taught me to treat people how
I wished to be treated and not to be selfish. He lives those principles and, as
a result, our family is always provided for and protected.
Economic empowerment, a positive net worth, is the foundation to this movement towards God’s greater. It
will take more than your mouths to say what we wish to happen. It will also take your money and your muscles to
make it happen. Your individual net worth will provide the resources (money) that will be needed to strategically
invest in the things of God to make the most impact for His glory.
You must start by calculating your own individual net worth and set a plan in motion to ensure its stability and
growth. You can do that by understanding your own self-worth and recognizing that your life has value and most
importantly has a greater impact on your family and the community in which you live. Spiritually speaking, God is a
God of order. He set the world in motion and gave you - MAN - dominion over every living thing that moves upon
the face of the earth. You are mandated to build God’s kingdom on earth as it is in heaven. That means you will
need resources, financial and otherwise, to carry out the mandate.
A good man’s steps are ordered by the Lord. God’s divine power has given
us everything we need for a godly life through the knowledge of Him who
called us by His own glory and goodness. He has given us great and precious
promises so that through them we might participate in His divine nature and
escape the corruption in this world caused by our own evil desires. Create this
movement towards God’s greater and start by recognizing your worth.
As you recognize your own worth, your net worth will become increasingly
more meaningful to you for the right reasons and you will implement some
strategies that will help you achieve a greater net worth for the glory of God.
You will fully understand leaving a legacy for your children’s children. Not because it pleases you, but more
importantly because it pleases God. Adding to your faith goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness,
mutual affection, and love will solidify this movement and ensure it doesn’t become a monument instead.
I’m holding myself out as the spokeswoman for all the women of Brookland and beyond and strongly encourage
you and support you in “Creating the movement toward God’s Greater.” We will stand beside you and help you to
achieve your goals. We want you to take your rightful place in our households and take the lead and we will stand
with you in your sincere efforts to be men after God’s own heart. You matter to us both from a sense of worth and
net worth. We are counting on you to get this right.
Wilbert and Felicia Baker
As Christians, we believe tithing is one of the most important
principles in which we have built our lives. We give simply out of
obedience. God promised, “Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse… and
prove me now herewith….if I will not open you the windows of heaven and pour
you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. Malachi
3:10. We are living proof God has and continues to bless us
abundantly.
Online giving has been a blessing for us. In the last year, as we
commuted between cities and finally relocated to Columbia, there
were times we were unsure where to find our check books between
residences in Summerville and Columbia. Online giving afforded us
an opportunity to logon to our computers and not miss an occasion
to be a blessing. Online giving is simple, convenient, and can be
completed anywhere and anytime.
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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Bridget Adams Burton
Jessinia Coleman
Najmah Wingate Eaves
Tyrik Edgerton
Larry Fant
Estelle Gidron
Ricky Gillis
Yvette Linarakis
Alvina C. Harrison
Ian McLeod
Tyjuan Montgomery Nicole Hunt
Kyla Keith
Candace Mosley
Alethea M. Robinson Demetrice King
Faris Robinson
Jenesa Salmond
Isiah C. Simpkins
Ella Smith
Carlos Sumpter
Terrence Wilson
Nyisha King
Warren Brandon
Knightner
Darren Milliken
Kevin M. Mitchell
Charles Morrison
Calleb Obumba
Mary Smalls
Robert Taylor
Loretta Tyler
Juliet Varnum
Kimberly Wilson
Reginald S. Wilson
Karen Blake
Alma Boone
Ricardo Chin
Victoria Drayton
David Etheredge
Alban Evans Sr.
Marilyn Frederick
Victoria Fulmore
David Gillins
Horace Gillins
Tenieka Hall
Deborah Johnson
Delores Hall Lancaster
Brandon Lee
Monica C. McKinney
Caponda Narciso
Donna Peebles
Michael Squire
Dyann White
Cleveland Williams
Datrell Williams
Tamika Wise
Cierra Bacon
Cindy M. Boulware
Ronald Bridgette Jr.
Roy Brown
Quester Byrd
Ronald Byrd
John Dozier
Maria Gaffney
Shanika Harrington
Dianne N. Harris
Willie Hart
Eric Devon Harvin
Natyra Jackson
Kimberly McIntee
Kenyatta N. McLeod
Yolanda Montgomery
David S. Myers
Aleigha Nelson
Shaquasia Prowl
Tony Rhodes
Sylvia Rogers
B Asia Settles
Wayne Slaughter
Taylor Williams
Michelle Benson
Tiandra Best
Trivia Bradley
Clem Cannon
Richard Fuller
Sparkle Glover
Shalane Grimes
Gloria Hair
Albert Hammonds
Makiba Jackson
Clarence Jones
Michelle Kennedy
Tanicka O'Bannon
Arlene Prince
Stefan Romero
Aire Sanders
James Scott
Edward Thornton, Sr.
Dexeter E. Thorton
Nena M. WalkerStaley
Curtis Washington
Gabrielle Washington
Sinthia Willis
Bre Young
Kelsey Young Jr.
Shaunell Ball
Bernard Barnes
Michele Brock
Trinita Brown
Erica Bryant
LaTashae B.
Caldwell
Rhudine Carter
Debbie Cherry
Cindy L Collins
Darriel Council
Rabbit Edwards
Michael Ferguson
Michael Genwright
Cedric Grant
Shanika Harper
Michelle L. Johnson
Denzel Lawton
My'Lik Lloyd
Angela McGregor
Kelby James Peterson
DeWayne Rutherford
Jeffrey Stroman
Edward Terry Jr.
Nandi A. Wallace
Nathaniel Wilson
Frison Benn
Wanda R. Bennett
Doris Brown
Robert Coleman
Olivia Daniels
Nathan Harrell
Shedrick Henderson
Damara Hightower Davis
Briana Jeffcoat
Katherine Andrade Mack
Jamal Miles
Corlette S. Minor
Tammy Reid
Angela Rumph
Faith Olyvia Staley
Bianca Wade
Dionthra White
Tiffany D. Williams
DeShawn O. Aaron
Whitney Adams
Betty Balthrop
Mark Childress Jr.
Jamelia Corbitt
Fred Hamer
Carolyn Jamison
Shawnette D. Leach
Charmaine Lewis
Natalie Renee
McCausland
Veronica C. McCray
Debra J. Oree
George Pearson
Patricia Ann Rogers
Nikole Williams
Yolanda Willingham
J. Kevin Ali
Britney Amiker
Gwendolyn Babb
Merritt Bazemore III
David G. Boseman
Stacy Buckson
Joshua Cannon
Banita Clavon
Keyshwan Cunningham
LaTonya Dickerson
Bettina Drake
Annie-Belle Dreher
Janafer Evans
Samuel Gantt
Fitzgerald Gatson
Daisy M. Glover
Stacy Goodwin
James T Hall
Sharon Hunter
AnneKatherine
Johnson
Vondessa B. Johnson
Bernard Jones
Donald Kennedy
Shannon Lynch
Felicia E. McClerklin
Teresia Nix
Leroy Nixon
Stephanie Henry
Payne
Shelley Christina
Shumpert
Leroy Spencer
E. JeVaughn Syphertt
Michelle Walker
Ramona Warren
Dora Etta Waymer
Shannon O'Berry
Alston
Keandra Anderson
Layla Bluford
Felicia Boone
Fliceanna Boseman
Damian Bridges
Wanda H. Carter
Lavatron Clisby
Oceana Dickerson
Tammie Epps
Delmarsha Gamble
Julie Grainger
Monique Grant
Samuel Caleb Grant
Reginald Greene
Ernestine Harris
Tara Hill
Vivian Johnson
Ashley Ladson
Briana Luckey
Telissa H. Lykes
Coretta McGill
Ernest Pryor
Brandon Richmond
Margaret Robinson
Shannon (O'Berry)
Sharper
Santanna M. Staley
Joyce Thompson
Michael D. Wade
Latifah C.
Anderson
Juliet Baskett
Lotus-Alysse Bell
Jessica M. Bradley
Deloris Cotton
Sonaya Diggs
Paul Etheridge
Willie Ford
April Garrett
Davita Greene
Vanessa Alford
Thomas W. Allen
James
Blackmon
Brenda Henicks
Harry
Brown
Kelci Jenkins
Wayne Burgess
Travis Jennings
Monique Baskett Narine Gary Coates
Pamela Coleman
Nadine Okoduwe
Bridget Cook
Harold Reed
Ashley Corley
Craig Smith
Reeshmah Cuff
Loretta Solomon
Phyllis McClellan Davis
Aisha Thomas
Jason Dingle
Janie Thomas
Darius J. Whiteside
Mary Elam
Harriet Green
Shandra R. Hall
Lola Harrison
Sharronda Kirk
Clayton Lindsay II
Timothy McAllister
LaNora Moore
Walyn Napper
Tiffany Pierce
Douglas Price
Richard Wise
Dominique Archie
Lashanda Bennett
Marcia Benson
Ronald Bridgette
Rodessa Briggs
Raigan G. Cobbs
Gayethel Coleman
Chariti Crum
Megan DeLeon Drayton
Aaron Drye
Carla Felder
Jerome Franklin
Bessie Glenn
Erika L. Grissett
Clifford Hoyles
Chasity L. Jones
Latoya Lewis
Ricky Loftin
Amberly Nesbitt
Lynee Savage
Stanley Smith
Kerry White
Joyce Alexander
Black Clemons
Rochelle Elliott
Wilhemenia Golston
Jarguard Grinnell
Jazzmine Hall
Audrey Hill
Ronald Hilton
Matrice Holman
Betty L. Jenkins
Travis Keller
Zaria Lettsome
Annie March
Damon McDuffie
Brandi Muller
Rodney Robinson
Qianah Simmons
Tracy A. Stephens Jr.
Lakesha Taylor
Payton Vereen
Unetta Anderson
Corey Barboza
Horace Bookman
Jonathan Brown
Marquise Brown
Delarrett Canzater
Keashawn Coleman
Reagan Davis
Lionel Dickson
Lionel & Keshaunna
Duckson
Lisa Evans
Sharon Feliciano
Brittany Fitts
Gwen Hampton
Lakaisha Houser
Jason Howard
Alvin Hughey
Kymm Hunter
Jovett F. Jackson
Keito Jordan
Ashton T. Lloyd
Katie London
Jacqueline M. Peterson
Janai Pinckney
Cherlyn Porter
K.Nicole Pressley
Rachel Reid
Carl Scarborough
Lee Snider
Emmanuel Wardley
JoAnn Williams
John Henry Wilson
LaPearl Zanders
Ashley Adams
Angela Boyd
Ruth E. Brown
Brandalyn Harper Carter
Wytisha S Carter
Danny Etheredge
Shamella Gaillard
Aisha R. Griffin
Destiny E. Jackson
Harold Jones Jr.
Stephanie King
Kenneth Mason
Crystal Mauldin
Kezia Myers
Elijah Profit
Pamela B. Rodriguez
Elizabeth W. Small
Johnny Standifer
Eris Taylor
Ozon Wilson
Keshau Adams
Sharon Chapman
Darnel H. Croswell
Valerie Daniels
Austin Davis
Michael Evans
Reginald Garvin
Philip P. Godfrey
Decole Holmes
James E. Huggins
Donald J. Jackson
Brandon Jeter
Julia Judge
Mildred Lenix
Katherine B. Lykes
Mona Mack
Barbara McRae
Travlers Parker
Gwen Rawls
Areauna Reid
Theresa Reid
Valerie Shade
Lauren A. Smith
Kezia Terrell
Leslie Tyler Wisdom
Debra Woods
Arlena Albert
Jasper Boswell
Charlton Brown
Geneva P. Brown
Tesha Brown
Santana Clark
Jamilo B. Daniels
Tyquaisha L. Davis
Lionel Duckson
Sentell Greene
Kacey Hayes
Savon Keith
Johnita Long
Harold Pinckney
Donna Scott-Bellamy
Jared Sumter
Curtis Washington
Latresia Webber
Samir Atkins
Evelyn Bess
Jennifer Brown
Melanie Cooper
Dorothy Glover
Jonathan Goodwin
Keyonna Goodwin
Pamela M. Gregg
Jamier Hayes
Marilyn Huskey
Wendy Jackson
Kenya T. Logan
April Luckett
Ryan Murphy
Denecia Osborne
Michael Robinson
Dante T. Scott
Andre Sowell
Lemeul Stephens
Crystal Valentine
Vetobra Washington
James Wilds
Glenn Boyd
Jesulon Gibbs
Brown
Gary Cross
Anita Darby
Terry Edmond
Naomi Glover
Maggie Griffin
Ruthene Hawkins
Homer Marquette Hutto
Anyla N. Jackson
Evans Kohn Jr.
A'kia Lovette
Linda Mansfield
Claybon Marshall Jr.
J.C. Moore
Roscoe Patterson
Diamond Reardon
Sierra Shivers
Brittany Singleton
Cameron Smalls
Kimyatter Southern
Torrance D. Squire Jr.
Dorothy Sutton
Tiara Banks
Alexis Blair
Kimberly Brown
Zharyn Butler
Yvette Chotalal
Amber Dunlap
Macy Glisson
LaVosha Johnson
Shawn Keith
Anah Livingston
William E. Luckey
Anna Lykes
Darrell Mack
Viola Martin
AUGUST
Jerron Mickle
9
Baptism
Ronnie Moore
West Campus Main Sanctuary
Vanessa Potts
6 p.m.
Joseph Robertson III
Delores Robinson
15 Prison Ministry Workshop
Robin R. Simmons
Yolonda Singleton
Banquet and Conference Center
Lauryn Squire
9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Douglas Terrell
Ricky Way
Usher’s Picnic
Xavia Wigfall
Weston Lake, Ft. Jackson
Mary A. Barrett
Lauren Bennett
Erica B Booth
Robin Z. Brailsford
Carol Bronzell
Kevin L. Cooper
Alban W. Corbett Jr.
Keshaunna F. Duckson
Tracy Dunn
Juanita Farmer
Lakesha Gadson
Shana K. Garrick
Terrence Green
22 Back to School Bash
Valerie Hall
Northeast Campus
Sylvester Hallmon
5 - 7:30 p.m.
Essence Harris
Yolanda Hiller
Darcel Renee Jones 23-27 Annual Revival
Lottie Laws Mack
West Campus
Canita Staton Thompson
7 p.m.
Bianca Williams
Pearlina Williams-Burke SEPTEMBER
Dariel Wilson
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
20
College Day
West Campus
Both Services