JULY 2016 - Brookland Baptist Church

The
JULY 2016
Editor’s note
Greetings, church family and friends!
This month we are featuring six
Brookland men who are making significant
contributions here at Brookland and also in
their families, careers and communities. I am
grateful to the men and women who
provided biographies and photographs to
make this annual feature possible. I pray that Gunby
you will enjoy reading about these mighty
men of God and congratulate them on a job well done.
There are a number of articles from our Northeast Campus
this month. Brookland Star Staff Members Deaconess Sharon
Williams Dublin and Willinda “Paparazzi” Johnson are to be
commended for encouraging ministry leaders at Brookland
Northeast to share the events and activities that have taken place
recently.
As a preview, the August edition of The Star will feature the
ministries that support and serve our youth, teens and college
students. Articles, photographs and the layout and design of the
pages will be done primarily by the youth and young adults in our
congregation. This is an exciting time for the entire congregation
to see just how blessed we are and how we are fulfilling the vision
of our Senior Pastor Rev. Charles B. Jackson Sr. to train the next
generation of believers. It is my prayer that we will cultivate and
encourage the talent within our sons and daughters, so they will
be abundantly prepared to make a significant impact in the body
of Christ wherever their futures leads.
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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.
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Submit all articles, announcements,
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The August edition of The Brookland Star
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Brookland Star Staff
Keisa Gunby, Editor & Layout
Peggy Brailey, Co-Editor & Layout
Shawn Glover, Graphic Designer
P HOTOGRAPHE RS
Calvin Reese (West) and Lin Johnson (BNE)
P ROOFRE ADE RS
Deaconess Sharon Dublin (BNE),
Brenda Henicks
and Deaconess Annette Sello
S TAFF W RI TE RS
Tré Tailor and Dr. Eric Schuleter
C ONTRI BUTI NG W RI TE RS
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
For past and color versions follow the link Th e
Brookland Star (Newsletter) on o ur w eb site,
www.brooklandbaptist.org, from the Home page at
the bottom of the p age under Contact Us.
The Brookland Foundation has been a leader in
this community helping those in need for the past 22
years. For two consecutive years, the Brookland
Foundation has won the Best of West Columbia
Business award for its Community Outreach given by
the Wes t Columbia Awards Program. None of this
would be possible without the leadership and vision
JUANITA FARMER
of Senior Pastor Rev. Charles B. Jackson Sr., who
Director of Development, Brookland Foundation
served as board chair from 1999-2016. Jackson and
the late Earl Brown were the original vis ionaries for
the creation of the Brookland Foundation.
On behalf of the Brookland Foundation, I would like to take this opportunity to thank our many donors from the
Brookland Baptist Church who have supported us either through direct and indirect financial contributions and
attendance at our health fairs and fundraising galas throughout the years. It is because of your generous gifts in 2015
that we were able to provide: 22 mammograms to individuals who were uninsured or underinsured; free health
screenings at our annual health fair, where more than 300 persons were in attendance; paid for 10 health physicals for
middle and high school students who participated in community or school team sports; co -sponsored educational
workshops to address HIV/AIDS in the African-American community; sponsored 15 youth to attend Male
Achievement Conference; provided financial assistance to help support local community camps and tutored 35
students in grades K-12. The Homeless Outreach Program volunteered numerous hours to serve more than 1,000
homeless individuals providing food, clothing and toiletries through collaborative efforts with the Family Shelter,
Transitions Homeless Recovery Center, Lake Murray Salkehatchie, Providence Homes, Ladson Presbyterian Church.
We have financially supported more than 65 individuals and families who needed assistance with their rent, utilities,
transportation or temporary shelter. We have also provided financial assistance to install a reading nook at Hyatt Park
through the United Way Reading Program. We are pleased to note that 83 percent of our dollars go to support
program services and of that 99 percent of our assistance goes to individuals in the Columbia area.
The Brookland Foundation Health and Wellness Program is elated to be the recipient of the Cervical Cancer-Free
South Carolina 2016 M ini-Grant.
As the Development Director, I was one of 25 individuals selected to receive the 2016 Diversity Scholarship to
attend the Association of Fundraising Conference in Boston.
If you have been blessed, pass it on. Recently the Brookland Foundation received a letter from a young lady who
was assisted by the Foundations two years ago. This young lady worked every day but had fallen on hard times; she just
needed someone to pay for her lodging at a hotel for a few nights until her apartment became available. Recently s he
wrote a letter to say thank you and donated $500 to help anyone who may find themselves in her former situation. This
is just one of the many grateful stories of persons reaching back to say THANK YOU!
There are several ways that you can support the Brookland Foundation. The Brookland Foundation will be
awarded $1,000 to grant the first scholarship to an individual attending college to study mental health through the
charitable giving of Rev. Jeryl Salmond and the Jeryl Salmond II Memorial Fund. Please contact the Brookland
Foundation concerning more information on this scholarship. As you shop on Amazon, please go to Amazon Smile
and select the Brookland Foundation. Proceeds from your Amazon order will benefit the foundation.
Just in time for the holidays, we will launch Steak for Good from Omaha Steaks. Why not give your family and
friends this special gift for Christmas while helping the Brookland Foundation continue our work in the community?
Our Annual Color Pink Gala will be held on October 21, 2016. We ask that you come out and support this
worthwhile cause as we honor survivors who has been diagnosed with Breast Cancer and pay tribute to those who have
lost the battle. Through our gala and our Health and Wellness Program, we continue to educate men and women on
the importance of early detection.
If you would like to volunteer with the Brookland Foundation, please contact us at (803) 744-7914. You can also
donate to any of our programs by going online to www.brooklandfoundation.org.
We are committed to fulfilling the vis ion of Jackson and Brown when they first dreamed of the outreach and
support opportunities through the Foundation. We will continue to strive for excellence in our operations to ensure
your contributions make a significant impact on our community.
Juanita Farmer
Youth and Teens Day 2016 Chair Jhane Thomas spotlights the events planned for this year.
Registration for Youth and Teens Day 2016 is now underway. The results have been amazing and it’s not too
late to regis ter! Brookland members as well as friends of Brookland can regis ter on Sunday after 8 and 11 a.m.
worship services on the West Campus. The registration tables are located in the narthex of the sanctuary and the
Banquet and Conference Center. Registration will be held before and after the worship service at the Northeast
Campus. Registration will also be held each Monday in the Children’s Church room during choir rehearsal.
Registration is $15 per child and adults can purchase a shirt for $10.
This year, we have many exciting and fun events planned for the youth, teens and the entire family. Once
registered, every family will receive a calendar filled with upcoming events, but as a preview the committee is
providing a brief description of each upcoming event now.
The annual Kids Movie Night will be held at Spotlight Cinemas on Friday, July 8, at 7 p.m. We will be showing
Zootopia and the first 50 kids to sign up will be able to get free admission. Movie Night is a great way for kids to
fellowship and enjoy a movie, giving parents a chance to enjoy a night out.
In order to incorporate the spiritual aspect of our blueprint theme, the committee has planned “The Blueprint
Worship Experience” which will be held on Wednesday, July 13, at 6 p.m. in the West Campus Small Sanctuary
located in the Administration Building. This event will feature Minister Dexter Weathers who will share a relevant
and inspiring word from the Lord. This event is for all youth and teens so that they may grow closer to God.
Join the Youth and Teens Day Committee for a Hawaiian-themed family skate night, Thursday, July 14, from 7
– 9 p.m. at Skate Station USA. Come out with the family and have the time of your lives.
The Family Fun Carnival will return. The Carnival will take place on Friday, July 29, from 6 - 9 p.m. in the
parking lot around the Brookland Banquet and Conference Center. Kids can enjoy free hot dogs and chips and be
able to fellowship with jump castles and fun water games. Parents, we d idn’t forget about you, we have line dancing
in the Health and Wellness Center. Food trucks will be on site so participants can purchase a variety of delicious
treats. Ken’s Allstar Cart, Kiki’s Chicken and Waffles, Pelicans, The Donut Guy, Perfectly Plated Catering and the
Cinnamon Bun Lady will have dinner and snacks for sale.
On Sunday, July 31, the Youth and Teens Water Splash Event will include family, fun and food. It will be
located at Rivers Edge Retreat from 4 - 8 p.m. Swim lessons and pool safety will be offered in the first hour. Other
activities such as basketball, volleyball and tennis will be available for all ages. Food will be provided and the mascot,
Pelicans Snowball, will make an appearance.
The 2016 Teen Cruise is a social event where teens will travel on a cruise ship across Lake Murray. Teens will
spend the night dancing, eating, and hanging out with fellow teens. The theme for the cruise is beach attire, so come
dressed in your sundresses and Hawaiian flower shirts. The cost for this event is $35 and will take place on
Wednesday, August 3.
For the first time, the Youth and Teens Day 2016 will sponsor the Brookland Honors Banquet. The Brookland
Honors Banquet is a night of elegance to honor the youth in our church and our community who are progressive in
the areas of academics, athletics, the arts and humanities. This year’s banquet will take place at the Brookland
Banquet and Conference Center on Friday, August 12.
We believe in the importance of giving back and setting the standard of good stewardship for the next
generation. We have adopted the Palmetto Richland Children’s Hospital as our community service project. We will
have a complete list of the supplies we are collecting at the registration tables as well as our page on the church’s
website.
Join us on Sunday, August 14, for the main event, two worship experiences. Our Youth and Teens Day
orchestra will perform in the narthex after services and our dynamic Teen Praise Team which will set the
atmosphere for praise and worship. We will continue with selections from our Youth and Teens Day choir, to
culminate with an inspiring message from Executive Pastor Rev. Charles B. Jackson Jr. at 8 a.m. and our Senior
Pastor Rev. Charles B. Jackson Sr. at 11 a.m.
With all of these great events, there is no way that you and your children will be bored this summer with nothing
to do! Come by and take part in the spiritual journey this summer. The fellowship is greater than anything else
compared to the events listed. Each event has been thoroughly planned to enhance the spiritual relationship that
youth and teens embody. Let us work together to nurture and grow the spiritual BluePrint of every youth and teen.
We look forward to seeing you there.
B APTIST C HURCH
FAMILY FUN
CARNIVAL
Parking lot
around the
Banquet and
Conference Center
and Health and
Wellness Center
F R EE
PARENTS
Hot dogs and chips, Jump Castle and Water Games
in the parking lot behind the Banquet and Conference Center
Line Dancing in the
Health and Wellness Center
FOOD TRUCK VENDORS
Cinnamon Bun Lady
Ken’s All Star Cart
Kiki’s Chicken and Waffles
The Donut Guy
Pelicans
Perfectly Plated Catering
Support our Food Truck Vendors by purchasing food from them.
Sponsored by Children’s Worship, the Youth Department and the Youth & Teens Day 2016
Committee. For questions, contact Dea. Tyrone Brown at (803) 553-3275, Kenneth Campbell
(803) 413-8949, Erik Cartledge at (803) 960-8129 and Phyllis Copeland (803) 730-9482.
For the past two years, The Brookland Star has been asking our congregation for nominations for our annual
Brookland Men Making History feature. This year, family members and friends submitted the profiles of six
Brookland men to be recognized and celebrated for achievements in their careers, families, church families and
communities. The profiles of Charlie Garrett Jr., Dea. Harry L. Jivers Jr., Lincoln Lawton, Joseph Edward
Marshall III, Dea. Robert Rhinehart and Roland D. Tucker are represented on the pages to follow. Each of these
gentle giants does not seek notoriety for themselves, but all stand tall to give and serve, so that God will be exalted
and others will come to know Him as their personal Lord and Savior.
In 2014, Baron R. Davis, Ph.D., retired Brigadier General Calvin Elam, John T. Elliott and Mark Sims were
featured for their historical contributions in their careers, our church and the community, as each man nominated
is a leader in their respective industries.
Ten remarkable men were nominated in 2015 for being blazing trails and making their mark in our church
ministries, their careers and in our community. Dea. Dennis Breeland, Dea. Tyrone Brown, K. Allen Campbell,
Dea. Dale L. Collier, Demond T. Coleman, Dea. Eric Coleman, Jerome S. Nesbitt, O’Neal Smalls, Dr. Tyrone D.
Wallace and Dea. Cliff Wilson were featured for their service to all mankind.
The Brookland Star Staff is well aware that there are thousands of Brookland men who are history makers and
we look forward to those men being included in this feature in the years to come.
Charlie Garrett Jr. was born in
Edgefield but moved to
Washington, D.C. when he was a
child. He graduated from H.D.
Woodson High School and
attended Lincoln University. He
later transferred to the University
of South Carolina and graduated
with a Bachelor of Science degree
in technical support and training management. While
at USC, he joined the Kappa Iota Chapter of Phi Beta
Sigma, Inc. He was an active member of his fraternity
while an undergraduate and after he graduated, he
served as their staff adviser. At Brookland, he is on the
Audio-Visual Ministry, the Website Committee and
the Financial Ministry. He has also volunteered as a
Prison Ministry mentor. He is the son of Charlie and
Shirley Garrett and Betty Garrett. He is the father of
Chloe Garrett.
The person nominating Charlie Garrett Jr. says, “He
strives to provide excellent work no matter what he
does. Those that know him best know they can count
on him to be available wherever he’s needed. What
makes him stand out to me is that while everyone else
sees his excellent work ethic, his love of the church
and his cheerful attitude in all he does; I have seen his
attitude and servant’s heart towards his friends and
family. He regularly spends time with his daughter and
visits his out-of-state family whenever possible. His
daughter knows she can count on her daddy to be
there for her no matter what.
Garrett’s love of Christ is what truly makes him the
man he is. He’s the first to tell you, ‘But God!’ He
gives God the glory for all of his blessings and leans
on Him through the good times and the bad.”
Follower of Christ, father,
grandfather, community servant and
historian. He lives a simple life and
desires to be used by God to serve
his fellow man. Dea. Harry L.
Jivers Jr. is a lifelong member of
Brookland Baptist Church.
Positions, titles, nor accolades mean
much to him in his walk with
Christ. He is a behind-the-scenes servant. He serves
the elderly by participating in Meals on Wheels,
advocates for seniors in his community to have proper
healthcare and safe living accommodations. He is also
responsible for grocery runs for the seniors in the
community of “Sugar Town.” He finds joy in going to
visit the sick and shut-in that are members of
Brookland and beyond. He even finds times to be one
of the first in the carpool line at his grandchildren’s
elementary school whenever needed. Gardening and
sharing history with others is how he enjoys passing
time. Studying God’s Word, his family, church and
community are near to his heart. To some he is know
as Dea. Jivers, but to a few, he is better known as the
best granddaddy in the world.
Lincoln Lawton has a kind heart
and a loving spirit. He was born in
Columbia and matriculated at
Midlands Technical College and
South Carolina State University. He
has worked as an educator at Hand
Middle School. Throughout his life,
he has learned to overcome
adversity. In 2003, he had a major stroke and was
hospitalized for eight months, as a result he could not
walk or take care of himself. His doctors informed his
family that he would not walk or live, but God declared
he would live and not die. Lawton joined Brookland in
2002 and he is a member of the CBJ Singers, the
Sanctuary Choir and the Bereavement Choir. He
volunteers with the Homeless Outreach Ministry and is
also president of the HIV Ministry. He serves as a
member of the Senior Usher Ministry and volunteers
with the Community Vacation Bible School. He also
donates his time two-to-three times a week at Palmetto
Baptist Hospital. He is devoted to attending church and
he loves assisting others. He enjoys traveling and
spending time with his family. Lawton loves the songs,
“Broken but now Healed,” “I will Trust in the Lord
until I Die” and “Glory be to God.” The church
members who sit near him during worship services love
joking with him and he is always such a welcome sight.
He goes above and beyond to help others. He is the
son of Louisiana “LB” Moody and the late Jesse Lee
Brown. He was raised by his grandparents the late
Henry Lawton and Ellen Lawton Clay. He is the proud
father of Lauren Tolson and Aubria Tolson. He has
two grandsons, Kyhlen and Karter.
Joseph Edward Marshall III is
a native of West Columbia. He
graduated from Brookland-Cayce
High School in 2000 and
attended the University of South
Carolina pursuing a degree in
education. Growing up in
Brookland, he attended Sunday
School and served in the Junior Usher Ministry. He is
the CEO of Everything is Easy LLC, an online apparel
business, incorporated on April 14, 2016. The business
creates t-shirts that feature inspiring messages such as
“Each One Teach One.” Also, he is an actor and writer
and is featured in many YouTube videos. During his
life, Marshall has had to endure the consequences of
some bad choices, as a result he is now fulfilling his
life’s purpose. The turning point in his life was the day
he became a father. Realizing that he wanted more for
his son, Marshall began to inspire and mentor
other single fathers encouraging them to step up
and be fathers to their sons and daughters. Leading
by example, you will find Marshall coaching his
son’s little league basketball and football games, as well
as serving on the Parent Teacher Organization board at
Saluda River Elementary School. He believes that only
a man can train a man on how to be a man; therefore,
he is ever present in his son’s life. His goal is to inspire
the next generation of young African-American men to
dream bigger and to strive harder for success. He is the
son of Paula Marshall and the late Joseph E. Marshall
Jr. He is the father of Joseph E. Marshall IV.
Dea. Robert M. Rhinehart, Ph.D.,
assumed the leadership role of Assistant
Dean for Diversity and Inclusion for the
University of South Carolina School of
Medicine. In this capacity, Rhinehart
works with faculty and staff to develop
partnerships with other agencies
engaged in diversity activities and works
to enhance relationships with students and faculty at
schools and universities across South Carolina and the
southeast. A native of Chester, Rhinehart received his
undergraduate degree, master’s in education and
doctorate in higher educational administration all from
the University of South Carolina. At Brookland, he was
ordained a Deacon in 1999. He serves as director of the
Education Department and on the Audio-Visual
Ministry. He also volunteers with the Homeless
Outreach Ministry. He is married to Valerie Rhinehart.
Roland D. Tucker is active at the
Northeast Campus where he serves
on the Senior Usher’s Ministry. He is
a native of Ridgeway and graduated
from Fairfield Central High School.
He is a 2006 graduate of South
Carolina State University, where he
earned a bachelor’s degree in
accounting. While attending South Carolina State, he
worked as an intern for Sensor Enterprises, Inc., a
McDonald’s franchise. Sensor Enterprises eventually
hired him as an accountant and office manager. He has
been employed there for more than 14 years. While
working under the leadership of George Sensor, the
owner of Sensor Enterprises, Inc., Tucker learned what
it takes for a successful business to thrive, the
importance of leadership and how to create a healthy
company culture. Tucker’s goal is to invest in a
franchise business. He is the son of John and Ernestine
Hemphill and is married to Lakesha Tucker.
Men’s Day Committee member Dea. Tyrone Brown explains an opportunity for everyone to serve.
As we continue the “Movement Towards God’s Greater,” we must
remember that we are blessed to be a blessing. We believe that our blessings
can and should move beyond the walls of Brookland Baptist Church. The
Men’s Day Committee felt that a Brookland Baptist Community Day of
Service would be a great avenue to involve the Men’s Day Committee,
Women’s Day Committee, and Youth and Teens Day Committee in a joint
planning effort to be a blessing and make a difference in the community.
We need you our Brookland Family to help us as we seek to bless at least
four non-profit entities on our Brookland Community Day of Service. The
“Community Day of Service” is scheduled for Saturday, July 30, 2016, from
9 a.m.- 1 p.m. with additional opportunities to serve on Friday, July 29, 2016.
We have reached out to 13 non-profit entities and we are in the process of selecting four of them.
We ask that you “Save-The-Date” on your calendars. We will provide a more definitive schedule and provide
community service registration information in the near future. Please listen for the church announcement
regarding this fellowship and giving opportunity.
Senior Missionary Mildred Norris shares the events and
activities of the ministry.
The Brookland Baptist Senior Missionaries have been
on a hiatus for the summer months while attending
conferences and conventions. Meetings will start again on
July 14, which is the Thursday after the second Sunday.
The meetings are held in the West Campus Administration
Building Classroom 1.
June 16-17, the Senior Missionaries attended the
Woman’s Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention
of S.C. at the Savannah Grove Baptist Church in
Effingham where Rev. Ralph Canty is pastor. The
missionaries left the Brookland West Campus at 6:30 a.m.
in order to arrive in time for the leadership training which
stared at 8 a.m. At noon, the State President Audrey Neal
spoke to the convention. The convention ended on Friday
with closing worship. The convention is always
inspirational and good training. This is the last of the local
conventions and the missionaries will once again travel to
the nursing homes to carry devotions and songs of cheer
to the residents.
Betty Taylor is our president and can be reached at
(803) 359-3997.
(Hebrews 12:1; 1 Cor inthians 13:8a, 13)
Written by Dea. Frank Dantzler
In the Christian race, runners chase
Virtues, a crown, and a place
No one else can inherit or get it.
Runners in the race, can only enter by grace through
faith.
Pride is fleet of feet, and his rapid strides generates
tides of heat.
As Humbleness cruise, and cools the heat of Pride’s
strides.
Envy is favored to win, but its soul is weighted down
with too much sin.
Speculators think Faith is the sure bet,
but at the end, they will have to defend, who they
speculated to win.
For Hope was not found on the victory mount,
But he could sure pick them up and put them down.
Suddenly, everyone around, heard a sound,
From whence it came no one found.
But saw Love ascending victory mount,
Lifting up the crown.
Wow, all through the race, He never made a sound.
Girl Scout leader Jessica Wilson shares the recent events of various levels of the ministry.
The Girls Scouts ended their calendar year with a Closing
Ceremony on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Each troop did a
presentation to their parents on what they learned during the
meeting year 2015-16. Also during the ceremony, girls
bridged to the next troop and into adult hood.
In Girl Scouts, there are three awards that a can be
completed. The Bronze award is the 3rd highest award that
can be earned in the Junior Troop, the Silver award is the 2nd
highest award to earn in a Cadette troop and Gold Award the
highest award that can be earned as Ambassador. We would
like to congratulate the following girls on their achievements:
Bronze Award - Alisha Lowery, Maya Leach and Jessica
Girl Scouts participating in the Crossing Over Ceremony.
Woods; Silver Award - Zoe Fisher and Brianna Robinson
and Gold Award - Alexis McAlister and Ebony Washington.
We would also like to congratulate each girl that transitioned to next troop: Daisy: Trinity Abrams, Mahongany
Dupree, Gabrielle Morgan, Jaliyah Moore, Danielle Ray, Naomi Riley and Aubrielle Thomas; Brownie: Danielle
Gaston, Kori Leach, LeeAnn Johnson, Lynisha Ross-Perry, Mckennah Williams and Paris Young; Junior: Alisha
Lowery, Maya Leach and Jessica Woods; Cadettes: Nia Burton, Zoe Fisher, Brianna Robinson and Regan
Summers and Senior or Ambassador: Victoria Jabber, Kaylah Johnson and Ebony Washington. Each of the Senior
or Ambassador Cadets graduated from high school and into adult hood.
On Wednesday, March 16, 2016, the Brookland Girl Scouts hosted a Tasting Fair fundraiser to support Girl
Scout Week. Each level represented a different country with a decorated table and food items for sell. The
proceeds were donated to Girl Scout Headquarters in Savannah, Ga., to help young ladies in need around the
world. Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts attended the event and a total of $142.60 was raised.
Students pictured participated in the Etiquette Class taught by K. Allen Campbell.
On Saturday, April 30, 2016, the Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts
as well as the participants from the Jericho Road Initiative assembled in the
West Campus Fellowship Hall to learn about table etiquette. Brookland
Events Coordinator K. Allen Campbell led the morning of instruction by
holding a classroom training session on the techniques of dining, use of
proper utensils and order of meal courses. To reinforce the skills that
Campbell taught, the student dined on a full course meal and were served
by their leaders. This is the second year that the Girl Scouts have held the
etiquette class and it is the first year that the invitation was extended to
other youth programs.
PHOTO CREDITS/Fabrienne Payne and Jessica Wilson
Eagle Scouts Braxton McDuffie and Bryan Singleton share their views on receiving scholarships and being Boy Scouts.
On Wednesday, June 15, Boy Scout Troop 74 held
a special called meeting to celebrate two Eagle Scouts
being awarded scholarships from the Veterans of
Foreign Wars (VFW). Braxton McDuffie and Bryan
Singleton II received two of the three scholarships
annually awarded by the state VFW. Past State
Commander and current Post Commander VFW 4262
Augustus Singleton and Sr. Vice Commander Harry
McFadden attended the ceremony to personally
present the awards and scholarships to McDuffie and
Singleton.
McDuffie completed his Eagle Scout requirement
by collecting more than 1,500 household supplies and
toiletries for the Columbia Family Shelter. McDuffie
also provided a meal and talked with residents about
community giving. McDuffie will attend The Citadel in
the fall. He is the son of Terry McDuffie and Letra
McDuffie.
Pictured from (l-r): Past State Commander and current Post
Commander VFW 4262 Augustus Singleton, Bryan Singleton II,
Braxton McDuffie, Sr. Vice Commander Harry McFadden and
Scoutmaster Eric Schlueter, M.D.
PHOTO CREDIT/Keisa Gunby
Upon receiving the award McDuffie says, “First, I would like to thank God for the opportunity to be a part of
a great scouting program at Brookland. Scouting has not only given me necessary life skills such as leadership,
patience and teamwork but also scouting provided me with many opportunities to practice my development of
these skills. The opportunity to apply for, let alone secure the VFW Post 4262 Scholarship is a great example of
how the scouting program can help develop boys into productive young men. I appreciate all the time and effort
that the VFW and their representatives, Singleton and McFadden, took into making a scholarship to help young
men like me. With my experiences in scouting and the opportunities scouting presents, I urge all parents and
guardians to consider enrolling their son in our scouting program and watch Troop 74 contribute to making him a
better person.”
Singleton completed his Eagle Scout project by fundraising for supplies, organizing volunteers and committing
more than 16 hours over three weekends to refurbish the United States ground mural at Balletine Elementary
School. Singleton will attend the University of South Carolina Upstate. He is the son of Bryan Sr. and Gail
Singleton.
“Over the past eight years as a Cub Scout and then a Boy Scout, I have learned how to become a great citizen
and how to make a positive impact in my community. Being an Eagle Scout, I know how important it is to
become a leader and to pursue my dreams. I understand how important it is to obtain a college education and how
beneficial it is to receive a scholarship towards that end. I would like to thank Singleton and McFadden for giving
me the opportunity to apply for and receive the Veterans of Foreign War Scholarship. I encourage every student,
including my Boy Scout Troop 74 members, to apply for these and other scholarships. These scholarships will
lessen the cost of college, making college more accessible for everyone. There are millions of dollars in scholarship
money that are willingly awarded to people in pursuit of their dreams of a higher level education. One of the
requirements for the VFW scholarship was to be an Eagle Scout. To parents, I recommend that every young man
be equipped with leadership, commitment and responsibility; these are the skills that young men develop in our
Boy Scout Troop 74,” says Singleton on receiving the scholarship.
The rank of Eagle Scout is the highest honor in Boy Scouts.
On Wednesday, May 25, eight young men crossed over
from Cub Scout Pack 74 to Boy Scout Troop 74 during a
ceremony in the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment
Center. CJ Banks, John Brown, Reginald Hall, Jamier
Hayes, Malachi String, William Peterson, Davion Williams
and Jaiden Wilson are rising sixth graders who completed
the requirements to be promoted to Boy Scouts.
Moving up from the rank of Second-Year Webelo in
Cub Scouts, the eight young men were greeted by Boy
Scouts and leaders as they were welcomed to the troop.
During the ceremony, each scout received the arrow of
light patch marking their graduation from Cub Scouts as
Pictured (l-r): Front Row: Malachi String, Reginald Hall,
well as a symbolic arrow.
Hayes and John Brown. Back Row: William Peterson,
The ceremony also marks the promotion of young men Jamier
CJ Banks, D avion Williams and Jaiden Wilson.
to the next rank: Wolf, second grade; Bear, third grade;
PHOTO CREDIT/Keisa Gunby
First-Year Webelo, fourth grade; Second-Year Webelo,
fifth grade. First grade students enter at the rank of Tiger.
The Crossing Over Ceremony marked the end of the Cub Scout program year, which was filled with activities
and outings in addition to the weekly Wednesday night meetings at the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment
Center.
Enoch Wisdom is the Cubmaster and he is assisted by Clint Cooper, Fabrienne Payne and Kenneth Campbell.
Cub Scouts will resume meeting in September.
Brookland Academy Director Jennifer McConnell shares the growth
taking place in their garden.
Here we grow again! The Fruit of the Spirit Garden is
flourishing at the Brookland Academy Child Development Center.
Thanks to the partnership with the senior class at Richland One
Middle College, we were able to clean and replant our garden beds.
Students from the Academy and the graduating seniors at the
Middle College, planted seeds to eventually harvest cucumbers, bell
peppers, squash, zucchini, green beans, tomatoes, okra and
strawberries.
The children enjoy watering the garden and watching the crops
grow. After picking the vegetables we wash and clean them for
Dietician Mosetta Sullivan to cook.
It is very therapeutic for both the teachers and the children to
work in the garden, and it also reinforces lessons in science, math
and language.
If you have a green thumb and would like to share your love of Pictured top — Image from the Academy Garden.
farming and gardening, we would love to have you. You can contact Pictured below — Image of crop harvested from
garden.
me at [email protected] or at (803) 744-7918.
PHOTO CREDIT/Jennifer McConnell
Jesus and John the Baptist
John 3:22-36
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Jesus and His disciples went to Judean countryside. There, He spent time with His disciples, teaching and
baptizing the people who came to Him. John also was baptizing people in Aenon (EE non), near Salim,
because there was plenty of water there. (This was before John was thrown into prison.)
Then John’s disciples began to argue with a certain Jew about purification – which is a kind of cleansing for
religious reasons. So the disciples came to John and said “Rabbi, the One you talked about – Jesus – is baptizing
people. Everyone is going to Him.”
John said, “You know that I said, ‘I am not the Messiah, but I’ve been sent ahead of Him’ It’s just like it is at a
wedding: The one who has the bride is the groom. The groom’s friend stands by and listens for the groom, and he
has great joy when he hears the groom’s voice. In the same way, my joy is now complete. Jesus – the groom – is
here. Jesus must become greater, while I must become less.”
The one who is from the earth talks about things of the earth. But the One who comes from heaven is above all
others. He tells of all that He has seen and heard, but no one believes what He says! Those who do believe Him
know what God is true. For God sent Him, and He speaks God’s words.
The Father loves the Son, and He has given all things to His Son. Those who believe in the Son will have eternal
life. But those who do not believe will not see that life. And the anger of God will be on them.
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For more information about John the Baptist and
other Bible stories, attend Children’s Worship.
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. Marilyn Bassfield is the Director of the Intercessory Prayer Ministry.
Hebrews 4:16 says, “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may
obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” (NKJV) There are many reasons why
we should pray. However, ask yourself this question, “Why do we pray?” I can think of
about five reasons as to why we would pray.
First, we pray because we can pray. God desires to have a relationship with us.
Second, we pray because we may pray. Our holy God gives us access to the very throne
room of heaven, an amazing opportunity for imperfect human beings like us. The Bible says
in Hebrews 11:16 “Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence.”
Third, we pray because we should pray. Prayer is a command. Jesus told His disciples that “they should always
pray and not give up.” (Luke 18:1.)
Fourth, we pray because we want to pray. We have needs that we want God to meet and expressions of
thankfulness, too. We can bring those needs and praises to our living God, who listens to those who call on Him.
Last, we pray because we must pray. 1Thessalonians 5:17 says, “pray without ceasing.” That’s one reason God
allows trouble in our lives, to drive us to seek Him. When you need God’s help, you don’t stop to think of reasons
why you believe in prayer, you just frantically call to Him.
We pray because we can, we may, we should, we want to, and we must. It’s a great privilege to pray.
As Moses told Israel, “For what great nation is there that has God so near to it, as the Lord our God is to us,
for whatever reason we may call upon Him. (Deuteronomy 4:7, NKJV). Moses reminded the people as I would
remind you today, that you have the privilege of calling on the very God of the universe and expecting an answer.
He is a very present help in times of need.
So, the fundamental reason for praying is that we find answers when we pray!
All intercessors
and interested
prayer warriors
are invited to
attend. This
time is set
aside for
spiritual
renewal.
July 30
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Brookland-Lakeview
Empowerment Center
This is a free event. If
you plan to attend,
please confirm your
participation by July 15.
For more information, call the Prayer Office at (803) 796-8133
Brookland Baptist Youth & Teens
“REVERSE” Live Differently……God Focused in a Me Focused World
Daniel 1-4
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
West Campus Administration Building
Fellowship Hall
Age-appropriate open dialogue, role-playing, and handouts
will be utilized to encourage involvement and to achieve this
objective.
Ages 6 - 21 are invited to attend.
There is no charge and lunch will be served.
Interested participants can sign up when registering for Youth and Teens Day.
For additional information, you may call Sharon Rice-Brown at (803) 609-8859 or
[email protected] or Kenneth Campbell, Ph.D. at (803) 419-7468 or [email protected].
Michelle Kearse celebrates the greatness of VBS Experience.
More than 300 people participated daily in the 4th annual Vacation
Bible School Experience held June 6-10, 2016, by the Brookland
Northeast Christian Education Ministry. VBS Program Coordinator
Michelle Copeland and her Leadership Team, comprised of Pamela
Felder and Maritza Cazeau Michel, organized an energetic and
engaging opportunity for children and adults to learn about God.
According to Copeland, “the atmosphere was electric as I
observed the Christian spirit of approximately 100 volunteers who
served so unselfishly. That’s the spirit of Christ and an example of
what needs to continue in all ministry service.”
In fact, the theme, “Showcasing My Connection to Jesus Christ,”
was the final phase of a three-year series designed to challenge
parishioners to explore connections to Jesus from the initial inquiry of
discovering Jesus to the final phase of putting their gifts into action,
demonstrating that, as a church family, we must be willing to serve and
“showcase” our work together as teams in ministries. The Team
Leaders moved into action and set the stage for the stellar Christian
service that brought forth another successful year of Vacation Bible
School that was embraced with enthusiasm! The groups with the most Images for the 2016 Northeast VBS and Family
Fun Night.
consistent student participation were the Adult, Junior and Primary
PHOTO CREDIT/Willinda Johnson
classes.
The VBS showcase culminated with Mr. Chris’ Musical Experience on Thursday, June 9, that continued the
learning through interactive excitement. On Friday, June 10, the traditional celebration continued with engaging
activities during our Family Fun Night with church members, family, friends and the community.
The 2016 VBS Leadership Team exclaims that “through this venue, God is glorified.” The challenge now is to
move from VBS to ongoing, consistent and effective service in ministries. Until next year...
The listing on the following pages completes all the high school and college graduates that have submitted profiles
to The Brookland Star for the features that were printed in the May and June editions. Congratulations to all of
you!
Richa’d DeMario Barnes is a Spring 2016 graduate of Benedict College with a Bachelor of
Science in computer science. Barnes is currently working on five Information Technology
Certifications. He is the son of Katrina L. Barnes.
Natasha L. Bethea is a graduate of South University with a master’s in public administration.
Angel Coleman graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Ed.S. in counselor education. She is
married to Marcus Coleman. She will continue her education in graduate school.
Julius Xavier Davis is a Fall 2015 graduate of Winthrop University with a degree in exercise
science and a minor in health education. Davis was a Palmetto Life Scholar. At Winthrop, he was
the vice president of the Winthrop Recreational Advisory Council, treasurer of the National PanHellenic Council and supervisor of the West Center Wellness Facility. He was a Winthrop
University Peer Mentor and a member of the Student Alumni Council. He became a member of
the Lambda Gamma Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. in Spring 2013. He received his
Personal Trainer Certification through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America. At
Brookland, he earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 2009 and was a member of the Junior Usher
Ministry. He was the Youth and Teens Day 2011 co-chair. He volunteered with Adopt-AHighway and the MLK Day of Service. This fall, Davis will attend Cabarrus College of Health Sciences to
complete both the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program and the Occupational Therapy Masters Program.
Nicole C. Green is a graduate of the University of Phoenix with a master’s in business administration. She is
married to Frederick L. Green.
Marcus Dakarai Hairston is a graduate of Dutch Fork High School. At Dutch Fork, he received
a Certificate in Megatronics and was a member of the JROTC. He served as a homeless volunteer
in the Keeping it Real Ministries. He is a member of Brookland. Hairston will continue his
education at Midlands Technical College in pursuit of his career goal of becoming a K-9 officer.
He is the son of Aaron Brown and Sherrell Brown.
Dr. Kandace Ashley Joye is a Spring 2016 graduate of the Medical University of South
Carolina with a Doctor of Medicine degree. While at MUSC, she was a member of the Student
National Medical Association, the American Medical Association and Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Inc. She has received the following awards: Gold Humanism Honor Society, Earl B.
Higgins Student Leadership Award in Diversity Nominee, College of Medicine Dean’s
Scholarship and the College of Medicine’s Dean’s Diversity Scholarship. She has volunteered
with CARES Health Clinic, Fetter Healthcare Network and South Carolina Women’s
Association Health Fair. Dr. Joye will be a Resident Physician in Obstetrics and Gynecology at
the University of Texas Health Science Center—Houston. She is the daughter of retired
Colonel Maxie L. Joye and Karen Joye.
Carol Morant is a graduate of Southern Wesleyan University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
Robert D. Reid is a magna cume laude graduate of Clemson University with a Bachelor of Arts in political science
and a minor in Spanish. Reid will pursue his career goal to become an attorney. He is the son of Dr. Rodney Reid
and Dr. Tanya Bryant.
Alexandra Cunningham Rice is a Spring 2016 graduate of the University of Notre Dame
with a Bachelor of Science in science preprofessional and africana studies. At Notre Dame,
she serves as president of the Africana Studies Club from 2013-15 and vice president in 201516. She was also a member of the Notre Dame’s Voices of Faith Gospel Choir from 2014-16
and served as its special activities coordinator. She has received the following awards: Africana
Studies Community Spirit and Service Award, Frazier Thompson Scholar and Andrews
Scholar, Wright, Flint-Hamilton and Mason Africana Studies Senior Thesis Award. She
participated in the Societas Africana Induction. She is a member of Brookland Northeast.
During summer 2015, she participated in Notre Dame’s Summer Service Learning Program, spending eight weeks
volunteering at the Roanoke Rescue Mission’s G. Wayne Fralin Free Clinic for the Homeless in Roanoke, Va.
From 2014-16, she volunteered at Holy Cross Village Retirement Community in Notre Dame. Rice plans to
volunteer for a year through the Westmoreland Volunteer Corps in Bethesda, MD. Afterwards, she plans to
pursue her career goal to become a primary care physician. She is the daughter of Gary Rice.
Jacqueline K. Rice is a graduate of Brown University with a Bachelor of Arts in comparative literature. Rice will
continue her education at Yale University in the fall in pursuit of her goal to become a college professor. She is the
daughter of Gary Rice.
Northeast Director of Christian Education and Deaconess Gwenda
Greene recaps NE celebration of academic excellence.
Campus Pastor Chris Leevy Johnson celebrated 55 students for
academic promotion and graduation during the 6th annual Cap and
Gown Day on Sunday, June 12. Johnson takes pride each second
Sunday in June in celebrating parishioners’ academic matriculation.
Joining Johnson during the ceremony were Richland School
District One and Two School administrators, teachers, and
Richland County Council members. Richland Two School District
Superintendent, Debbie Hamm, Ph.D., cites this as a joy for her to
Campus Pastor Chris Leevy Johnson pictured with
attend each year that she is able to do so.
district officials, council members, graduates and
students being promoted.
Cap and Gown Day is set aside for pastoral congratulations to
PHOTO CREDIT/Willinda Johnson
elementary and middle school students for promotion. Adorned in
regalia, graduates from high school, college, graduate school, and post graduate school are also recognized.
This year, Navy Chief Petty Officer Linette Brown led the charge as the processional announcer. Marshals for
the event were Sharon Dublin and Audrey Stinchcomb. Sharon Kennedy and Karen Butler served as Hostesses
for the special guests from the district and county council while Lorraine Montgomery and her daughter Kimberly
Greene hosted the participants. Gail Baker and Allison Weston once again coordinated this joyous event for
Johnson, who is already looking forward to next year.
Loraine Capers-Montgomery and Willinda Johnson contributed to this story.
The Military Ministry at the Northeast Campus honored fallen soldiers
with a Memorial Day Service. On Sunday, May 29, Military Ministry
Coordinator and retired Army Sgt. 1st Class Wesley Dodd performed The
Soldier’s Cross Ceremony also known as The Battlefield Cross Ceremony,
which was a very moving and solemn event. The Cross was assembled in
front of the pulpit and remained during through the end of worship
service.
The Soldier’s Cross or Battlefield Cross has its origins dating back to
the Civil War, in that, soldiers were hastily buried between battles. The
rifle was stabbed into the ground to mark their final resting place.
Anything which identified the fallen soldier was placed on the rifle so
others would know who eternally rested there. Battlefield Crosses
continue to honor the ultimate sacrifice of a soldier during combat.
Today, service members, who are often unable to attend the funeral of a
fallen brother or sister in arms, place the Soldier’s Cross in honor of those
who have passed away, as a way to pay their last respects.
The meaning of the items which compromise the Soldier’s Cross:
The Rifle: The rifle, bayonet affixed, is the most important tool to a
United States fighting man or woman. It is the core to their
livelihood and key to their survival. It is thrust into the ground
PHOTO CREDIT/Loraine Capers-Montgomery
signifying that the one being remembered died in battle, fighting to
the end. It also signifies that the battle is over when the rifle is left this way.
The Boots: The boots carry a service member through the fight for freedom. They are the first and most
important means of transportation. The boots are placed at the base of the rifle. They are worn and dirty
reminding us of that final march to that last battle.
Dog Tags: Dog tags are worn by each service member; they have imprinted into them, all of the important
identifying information regarding that individual. The dog tags are hung from the rifle, so that the name of the
fallen will never be forgotten.
The Helmet: The helmet is an essential piece of protection on the battlefield. Some believe that the hat or
helmet of the individual represents what that person stood for; and so the helmet is placed on top of the rifle
signifying that the battle is over and that a great sacrifice has been made. It will never be worn again.
Registration is now underway for the Brookland Financial
Ministry Fall 2016 Crown Small Group biblical study. The
Ministry has classes available for youth, teens and adults. Classes
will be held from Sept. 5 to Nov. 12.
Members of the Brookland Financial Ministry teach and
strive to uphold the biblical foundations of Christ through our
finances.
The curriculum is based on Chuck Bentley’s book “The
Worst Financial Mistakes In The Bible And How You Can Avoid
Them.” The book provides insight on the biblical characters that were poor stewards of their money.
Registration tables will be set up in the lobby of the Health and Wellness Center July 17, 24 and 31.
For more information about the classes or how to sign up, contact Karen McNeal at (803) 206-2602 or at
[email protected].
Senior Pastor Rev. Charles B. Jackson Sr.
and
Campus Pastor Rev. Chris Leevy Johnson
July 16
P L EDG E L EV E LS
Level I
$1,000 Pledge/$42 per month
Level II
$2,000 Pledge/$83 per month
Level III
$3,000 Pledge/$125 per month
Custom
You decide the amount to pay each month for 2 years
S PO NS OR SH I P P ACK AG ES
Trinity Sponsor
$5,000 Donation
Visionary Sponsor
$10,000 Donation
Contact the Brookland Finance Department
at (803) 796-7525 to set up your pledge.
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
Please contact a member of our Finance Department at (803) 796-7525 with your questions.
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Algenise S. Scott
LeQuisha B. Williams
Elizabeth T. Adams
Louise Anderson
Viv ian Brackett
Miles Carter
Arnetha Cave
Joshua Davis
Larry Eugene
Tiffany Farr
Monetha Brown Gaskin
Leshia Gray
Valerie Harrell
Jacob B. Jackson
Monica W Jones
Evans Kohn Sr.
Ashley Lawson
Gianna Malloy
Lisa Leacock
Hattie Lemon
Alfred McMicheal
Andrea Montgomery
Kimberly Nelson
Gene Norwood
Karen Prioleau
Rodney D. Anderson Edward Jefferson
Ambyr M. Sailo r
Jakira Barnes
Alicia S. Manigault
Lionel Sapp
Doniece M. B ivens Tanya V. Martin
Rodney Mikell Barr
Christy Lewis Simpkins
Carmelle Brown
Marcella H. McCoy
Frieda M. Bates
Nathaniel Swinton
Daniel Bro wn
Jamie McLaughlinStephanie Benson
Willie Thomas
Domonique Coleman
Benjaim
Kenneth Boyles
Forrest Werts
Kwanna Dunbar
Anitra Williams Mims
Paul Bryant
Lorenda M. Younger
Nadine Ellison
Chazz Nevils
Lizzie Lewis- Clemons
Marion Evans
Robert Reardon
LaJuan Davis
Carol Blount
Tanya Lewis
Carl Felder Sr.
Yvonne Robinson
Oscar F. Davis
Tonya Bosket
Cynthia Watson
Anthony M. Frison Sharon Rogers
Chetna Dixon
Ayiko Bridges
McDuffie
Shikeem Fuller
Lisa Sumpter
Sharron Ferguson
Christopher Cheagle Georgia Moorer
Theodore Golston
Derrick Tisdale
Melissa Figueroa
Ulrica A. Cole
Natasha Moorer
Bobby Gooden
Trina Wagstaff
Maggie Leaphart
Ora Elena Murrell
Michael Ishmael
Micah S. Washington Kimber Crocker
Katie Livin gston
Joshua Curry
Shaquille Page
Jeremiah Morris
Rosalind
Goodwin,
Carlos
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Veronica Benson Lavern B. Goodley
Michon Gregg
Tyra L'Sean Risher
Charles Bro wn
Harrison
Edna Bluford
Janaisha
Hart
Eboni Tucker
Felecia Brown
Tara L. Hoefer
Marisia Booker
Charles B. Jackson Sr. Stefanie Warner
Terrence Buckery
Lakesha Jeffries
Donna
Browne
Chris Leevy Johnson
Terry Watson
Myron Chambliss Jr.
Amy Jenkins
Willie
Cook
Justin Lackey
Paul Jerome Whitaker
Aire Paulette Clark Tamika Lee
Amani Lyn Foster
Clifton D. Lee
Krysti Wh ite
Portia Finney
Janelle Nelson
Sandra Gaddist
Jameia D. Garvin
William Priester II
Bridgette P. Gaines
Ozimonu C. Ajoku Keanta Jacoby
Franklin Gause
Darius Nathaniel Taylor
Felecia F. Gibbs
Alfreda Belton
Dallas Jordan
Rhittie Gettone
Latarshia Wilson
Lorgean Graham
Stephanie Bess
Karen Joye
Brittany Gray
Jermaine Britton
Micheal Montague Sr.
Jermaine E. Brown Rodney Pigford
Stephone Harris
Kerry Clark
Christopher Presley
Karen Butler
Brenda Ruff
Bridget Hawkins
Timothy Reeves
Durham Carter
Cassandra Conyers- Lisa A. Collins
Ardella B. Hickson
Shannon Cunningham Jacqueline Rice
Lori Cook
Rush
Laverneda Howard
Ja-Nae Michelle Epps Johnnie Lee Robinson
Sherry B. Feggins
Richard Sims
Vernice James
Catrena Findley
Vernell Robinson
Adline Hicks
Ragin Slater
Amanda Rugg Jean
Jacob Gidron III
Joseph Scott
James McClaney
Elaine Stephens
Calvin Glenn
Mone’t Stevenson
Verna E. Metts
Donald Wood
Essie Glymph
Taraytha Thompson
Linda D. Myers
Britney Zanders
Jeffrey Guillaume
Lance Tucker
Alv in Page
Doreatha Hackett
Audrey Wearing
Monica Williams
Joe Ann Wilson
Hudgens
Kevin McClain
Audrey Merkerson
Willie Minor III
Kye I. Patterson
Falicity Peoples
Monica Phillips
Mya Rice
Stanley Richardson
Phillips Robinson Jr.
Aria Simmons
Rontese Smalls
Flossie Taylor
Saundra Turner
Allison Weston
Frances Williams
Isaiah Murphy
James Anthony Myers
Estelle Randolph
Stephanie Benson
Ridgeley
Vanessa Ruise
YonRico V. Scott
Bridgette Smith
Rico Snell
Tony Thigpen
Dorian Turner
Felecia Watson
Cheryl Williams
Felicia Jenkins
Alex is Johnson
Julius Jones
Lawrence Kerr
Tonnya Kohn
Ronald Mack
Kevonne L. Oliver
Adriana Rodriguez
Safara Sims
Trey Sims
Kristy Spigner
Erica Squirewell
Tracy A. Stephens Sr.
James Suber Jr.
Menika Ward
Sadiq Dantzler
Barbara A. Davidson
Julius Davis
Sharon Earle
Alice Elm
Sametellia Elmore
Adria Rogers “Trina”
Felder
Leomie Gleaton
Derrick Harrison
Doris Honore'
Tamera Johnson
Siobhan Little
Henri Ball
Allison Benjamin
Ernest Delee
Oriana El Moumin
Brantley Evans Jr.
Michael Fanner
Mary Green
Vanessa Haggins
George Hanson
Adrienne Riley Hefney
Kimberly Lawer
Renm Louden
William GilbertMatthews
David CaldwellIII
Stephen Caldwell
Julia Campbell
Daryl Davis
DeLois Davis
Robert Day
John Dublin
Gemaal Sean Edmond
Tiffany Felder
Annette Gardner
Yvette Gordon
Jessica Grant
Veronica Grant
Nora Hall
Georgia Hines
Deidre Davis Blunt
Sandy Brown
Jaime Dixon
Katrina Driessen
Kayla Floyd
Deloris Hamilton
MichaelJamison Harris Jr.
Tonya R. Howard
LaShon Johnson
Roslyn L. Lurke
Nikki Floyd- McCarrell
Frank O. Macray
Mary B. McCullough
Gregory Miller
Brandon Moody
Maxine Moses
Randy Odom
Delina McIlwain
Owens
Sharon Powell
James A. Richardson
Tavoris Scarborough
John Smith
Maya Troy
Jaylen Adams
Mandi Brown
Damian Chisolm
Joseph Fleshman
Shelbi Frederick
Curtis Greene
Rosalyn Greene
Harriett Hammond
Brenda B. Jackson
Aloysius Anderson
Ashley N. B ryant
Lachresha R. DeMoss
Denise L. Doctor
Terell Fraser
Derrick McLellan
Hayward Greene
Eric Mendenhall
Ida Hightower
Lissie Moore
Mattew Ted Morrison Kenny Marion Lacater
Candace Lawer
Isayah J. Papillion
Rashion J. Richbow Elaine Howell Lewis
Crystal McLeod
Alicia Robertson
Louvenia W. Morrison
Stardya Sanders
Marilyn Polk Shine
Rondrick Bamberg
Carmen Sistrunk
Chelsea Bines
Osiris Sprave
Kevin Brown
Faith Stewart
Ebony Washington Titania Burks
Chandi Carter
Theodore R. Kennedy Curtis M. Co leman
Torrey Davis
Gregory Knowlin
Cynthia E. McDuffie Claudette Etheredge
Nicholas Ficklin
Jesse McFarlin
Barbara Haley
Geraldine Min go
Angela Hannibal
Chinae Newton
Rodney Johnson
Desta Pauling
Marvin Kelly
Robert Percell Sr.
Ma'Neasha Lake
Janet Rice
Angela Lewis
Kimberly Stansberry
Avis Tillman
Norris Wallace IV
Sharon Ahmed
April Wiggins
Dawn Brackett
Vermell Win gard
Cameron Chisolm
Thomas Wright
Ronald A. Cooley
Steven N. Etheridge
Mitchell McDuffie Tangenia FowlerRandolph McLain
Stroman
Erica Roberts
Megan Fulks
Precola Sumter
Jerica Garrett
Levorn Thompson
Darrell Gause
Lenette Trapp
LaTonya Gaymon
Stacy Tyler
Ernest Golson
Ebony Wade
Lisa Gordon
Charles Watson Jr. Clarissa Grissett
Shannon E. Wood
Dorothy Hagans
Jeremy Deion Jenkins
Agnes Knox Lewis
Stephanie McCoy
A. Jamon Motes
Terrence Prin gle
Letitia T. Reed
Sa'sha Smalls
Acy Suber Jr.
Patricia A. Rainey
Keonna Ray
Jonathan Smith
Sharon Smith
Denali Southern
Iquavion J. Tolen
Zuleika Tucker
Veronica Vereen
Ambrose J. Warren Jr
Chantel Warren
Mia Wooden
Sharonda McNeil
Roderick Mealing
Anthony Minter
Courtney Muldrow
Carmen Napier
Rontae Singleton
Shirley Smith
Adriene P Ty ler
Terri V. Davis
Washington
Yashica Weeks
Delores Davis Whack
Pearl R. Wheeler
Kennedy Williams
Shaquinda Wilson
Priscilla Reid Hammond
Shakiyah Howard
Erin M. Hyman
Staci L. James
Nakia E. Medina
Standashia Russell
Everette Sands
Deidrick Simpkins
Freddie Taylor Jr.
DeAngela Thompson
Miranda Thompson
Nicholas Thornton
Kimberly Vinson
Michelle Goode Watson
Andelyn Johnson Webber
Shirley Anderson
Sidney Brazzley
Alex is Daniels
Anita Denmark
Brittany Dickerson
Tracy Hines
Gene Huggins
Veronica Isaac
Ramon M. Jackson
Jennifer Joyner
Roshid Prioleau
Valerie D. Rhodes
Nikki R. Wooten
Ethel L. Chavis
Anderson
Yvonne Barnes
Pansy Baskett
Yolanda C. Brown
James Burns
Renarda Cohen
Michael Davis Jr.
Teresa Richardson
Fulton
Myah Griffin
Crystal Norris
Rena L Quarles
Tyra L. Risher
Idicia Wilkes
Pamela Denise
Williamson
Tonya Brock
Nico le Crosby
Inell Daniels
Abriam Davis
Cynthia R. Eaddy
Tonja Eady
Lauryn Gore
Ronnie Grant
Jazzmyne I. Green
Kimar Hayes
Crystal Henderson
Minnie L. Irvin
James A. Johnson
Queane Johnson
Corie Kin g
LaShanda McClintock
Wayne Mitchell
Wilma Neal
Jacquelyn Rembert
Gerod Swinton
Jaylen Walker
Courtney Wright
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