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APRIL 2016
Editor’s note
Because of Tim Gaskin and the
Brookland Website committee, we are able
to distribute The Star electronically again.
Since September 2015, technology has
prevented our ability to distribute The Star
to our distribution lists. Now, not only can
we send The Star electronically, you can also
sign up to receive a link to the latest edition Gunby
when it is published online.
Additionally, The Star's webpage has a new address. This
advancement allows us to address a long standing challenge of
distributing printed copies of our magazine each month. So if you
do not receive a printed copy of The Star, you can go online
to brooklandbaptist.org/brooklandstar and view a full-color
version of the latest edition. The March edition was sent to all the
email addresses in our lists, so if you did not receive that email,
we encourage you to sign up so you won’t miss any news from
our campuses.
Also, graduating high school seniors and parents are asked to
submit photos and the graduation profile sheet, located on the
webpage, by April 15. The profile sheet is on The Star's page
under Forms and the sheet was also distributed in Teen Church
on both campuses. We know all parents want their children to be
featured, so we ask you submit the forms and pictures on time.
As always, we hope you enjoy this edition of The Star.
The Brookland Star is published monthly by
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Brookland Star Staff
Keisa Gunby, Editor & Layout
Peggy Brailey, Co-Editor & Layout
Shawn Glover, Graphic Designer
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 and Dr. Eric Schuleter
C O N TRIBU TIN G W RITE RS
Rev. Marilyn Bassfield, Dr. Tisha Boston,
Tammie Epps, Rosalyn L. Glenn
Angel L. Malone, Dr. Reginald Parker,
and Donna Thomas, RN
Pastoral Staff
We are excited to report that a portion of the roof at
the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center has been
replaced. The portion was completed during the first
quarter of this year with federal grant money that was
awarded through Lexington County’s 2014 Community
Development Block Grant Program. Thank you to
Lexington County and the US Department of Housing and
Urban Development!
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
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from the Home page at the bottom of the page
under Contact Us or at
www.brooklandbaptist.org/brooklandstar.
Resurrection Sunday morning has come and gone.
REV. DR. CHRIS LEEVY JOHNSON
A young Galilean peasant woman discovered that
morning that indeed Jesus of Nazareth had done just
Campus Pastor, Northeast Campus
what He had said: He had risen from the dead. She
tells all of His disciples and Peter that they are to meet Him in Galilee.
As the spirit of the living Lord is headed to Galilee to meet his disciples, Jesus happens upon the two men who
are leaving Jerusalem to go back to their homes in Emmaus. Obviously, there were hundreds of Jesus’ disciples
still in Jerusalem, still coming to terms with what had happened Friday night. They waited for some answer, some
miracle to happen Saturday and nothing happened. They went to sleep Saturday and no word, no phone call, no
text messages, no Facebook post - not a single tweet from Jesus. The Sabbath is over, the celebration of the
Passover is done, and so they can now return home. As they are checking out of their hotels in Jerusalem, there is
a thread of rumor in the city that Mary, Peter and John had gone back to Jesus’ burial spot and His body had been
stolen. But to the inner circle, they believed that He had risen just like he said. And so Sunday morning brings on
as many questions as the Friday night fright.
Then Luke tells us in Chapter 24 of his gospel: “So they drew near to the village to which they were going. He
acted as if he were going farther, but they urged him strongly, saying, ‘Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the
day is now far spent.’ So He went in to stay with them. When He was at a table with them, He took the bread
and blessed and broke it and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened, and they recognized Him. And He
vanished from their sight. They said to each other, ‘Did not our hearts burn within us while He talked to us on the
road, while He opened to us the Scriptures?’” (Luke 24:28-32 ESV) Well, notice that first of all, they believed Him
because they knew His history. Second of all, they believed because they say His hands. Thirdly, since they knew
His history and saw His hands, their hearts were changed. And a heart change should always lead to a behavioral
change.
As the season of spring continues, let our hearts blossom with a new and reinvigorated resolve to change our
behavior and serve this present age. Three weeks ago, a young 18-year-old was murdered in Augusta, Georgia. He
is related to one of our members that attends the Northeast Campus. The teen killed was an innocent bystander
watching what originally was a fight between two teenage girls that escalated into a street brawl with bats, pipes
and knives. As I write this, 10 people have been arrested and charged with murder and inciting a riot. Three of
those arrested for murder are the parents of participating teens who drove their children to the fight. WE HAVE
A LOT OF WORK TODAY!
We find ourselves likened to the time of the Judges where it is written: “And also all that generation were
gathered unto their fathers: and there arose another generation after them, which knew not the LORD, nor yet the
works which he had done for Israel.” (Judges 2:10 KJV) We are raising a generation that Knows Not God.
On the practical level, all of this violence in our schools and in our streets is a result of the fact that half of
America no longer goes to church. Likewise, 90 percent of Christians in churches don’t attend bible study of have
their kids in Sunday school. Yes, the persons who claim to LOVE THE WORD only want an hour and half of the
word on Sunday mornings. If you want your kids to behave correctly in school Monday through Friday have them
in church school on Sunday.
But on a spiritual level, we are living in the times of the anti-Christ that John prophesized about in the book of
Revelation. Our hearts need to burn with a desire to get people to change their hearts by turning to God. For truly
He is coming back but the question is will we be like these two men who walked with Him towards Emmaus. Will
we now Him when He walks with us and talks with us and tell us that we are his own?
Brookland: Let’s Get To Work saving and serving this generation that Knows Not God!
Rev. Chris Leevy Johnson
Women’s Day 2016 Chair Deaconess Linda Myers shares this message about the activities and events planned for this year.
I Believe in our declaration of love for Jesus, a commitment to our faith, family and community.
I Believe in the Brookland Woman. She has a spiritual light that shines so brightly and gallantly for the
whole world to see how much she loves the Lord, herself, her family and community. I Believe we are better
than blessed!
Does she have style, character, grace and eloquence? I’m talking about the Brookland Woman.
I Believe she faithfully attends Worship Services, she supports the Vision of the Church and the Initiatives.
The Brookland Woman mentors, encourages, supports, loves others, gives unselfishly, embraces a younger
person, cares about our Seasoned Warriors and just helps another sister through the storms of life with a
gentle reminder, this too shall pass.
The Brookland Woman serves the Lord with all of her heart. That is her motivation. Her soul desire is to
serve the Lord!
I Believe that we as women give so much to others we need to take the time to renew our mind body and
spirit.
I Believe we need to use Women’s Day 2016 as an opportunity to reconnect, replenish, restore and reignite
the fire of our faith together.
The Brookland Woman realizes that we have come this far by faith, leaning and depending on Jesus. She
knows the power of effectual fervent prayer. God has been so good to us.
Brookland Women let us unite in Fellowship, Love and come together on one accord to truly worship. Let
us always remember we are “Blessed to be a Blessing!”
We are calling on all Brookland Women to participate in our scheduled activities this year.
We are featuring Evangelist Crystal McNeil Evans as the Women’s Day Power Hour Speaker. Evans is a
member of Brookland and she serves as an Intercessor, workshop speaker, Young adult bible study lead teacher
and facilitator. She also has an extensive resume in Public Health and has been instrumental in developing
collaborations among Health and Faith Communities. Currently, she is the Manger of Clinical Quality
Improvement and Health Access with the SC Primary Health Care Association. She is married to Brantley E.
Evans, Jr. and they are blessed with a son.
The Rainbow Blessings Breakfast Guest Speaker is Rev. Lillian Burgess. Burgess is a member of Ridgewood
Baptist Church. She is a Professor in the Social Sciences and Criminal Justice Department of Religion and
Philosophy at Benedict College and Graduate programs in Christian Education at Columbia International
University. Burgess is the wife of McArthur Burgess and they have three children, three grandchildren, one
grandson-in-law and one great grandson.
The Worship Service Guest Speaker is Rev. Veronica H. Bailey. Bailey was ordained the Pastor of New
Samaritan Baptist Church in 2008. After more than 22 years in corporate banking industry, Bailey became the
Chief Financial Officer for Brookland in 2006. She also has her own business, VAST Accounting and Business
Solutions, LLC. Bailey has three children, one daughter-in-law and five grandchildren.
Registration is underway for Brookland women and friends to sign up for the wonderful activities planned and
featured on the next page. Registration is $40, Seniors can register for $20 and youth and teens 17 years of age and
younger can register for $10.
Brookland Baptist Church Group Picture at the State House
Sunday, April 10 / State House Grounds / 3 p.m.
We encourage all women to join us at the State House to capture a Brookland Women’s Day Portrait.
Ice Cream Social
Monday, April 11 / Fellowship Hall / 6:30-7:30pm
A Free Ice Cream social for all our youth and teen ladies
Eye Candy: What Looks Good Isn’t Always Good for You
Saturday, April 23 / Old Sanctuary/ 10 a.m.— noon
My Sister’s Closet
Saturday, April 23 /noon -1 p.m.
Brookland Family Feud
Friday, April 29 / Health and Wellness Center / 7 —8 p.m.
Ticket prices are $3 for adults and $1 for youth and teens
All proceeds will be given to the Rev. James B. Adams Sr. Center
Old School/New School Dance
Friday, April 29 / Health and Wellness Center / 8 —10 p.m.
Ticket prices are $3 for adults and $1 for youth and teens
Please bring donations of non-perishable food items and gently used books
for the Brookland Pantry and Academy and the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center
Women’s Day Power Hour
Wednesday, May 11
West Campus Old Sanctuary
7 - 8 p.m.
Evangelist Crystal M. Evans
Women’s Day Breakfast: “Rainbow Blessings”
Saturday, May 14
Brookland Banquet and Conference Center
9 a.m.
Keynote Speaker: Rev. Lillian Burgess, Ph.D.
Ridgewood Baptist Church
President, Gethsemane Baptist Women’s Convention
2016 Women’s Day Worship Service
Sunday, May 15
West Campus Sanctuary
8 a.m. & 11 a.m.
Rev. Veronica H. Bailey, Pastor, New Samaritan Baptist Church
Brookland Baptist
College Ministry
PRESENTS
Nine young ladies have demonstrated competency
PHOTO CREDIT/Keisa Gunby
in developing, writing and delivering a speech to a room
full of friends and family. These young ladies
participated in the 2nd Annual Young Women of
Excellence Oratorical Contest on Saturday, March 19, in
the Brookland Banquet and Conference Center. The
theme for the contest was “Extraordinary Women:
Inspiring My Generation to Serve” from the scripture
Proverbs 31:20: “She reaches out to the poor, opening
her hands to those in need.” Each young lady
memorized a 3-5 minute speech about an individual or
individuals that inspired them to serve.
The contestants were divided into two age groups:
Grades 5-8 and Grades 9-12. The winners from the
Grades 5-8 category were first place, Candace Cannon; The winners from the Grades 7-8 category pictured from left to
right are: Candace Fant, Candace Cannon and Chisom Emetu.
second place, Chisom Emetu and third place, Candace
Fant. The winners in the Grades 9-12 category were first
place, Ebone Ivory; second place, Victoria Singleton and
3rd place Faith Emetu.
Dance South Inc. served as entertainment for the
event performing a routine to Jamie Grace’s song,
“God’s Girl.” Brookland member Jonathan Cannon
delivered his award-winning speech from the 4th Annual
Brotherhood Oratorical Contest based on the theme:
“Education Now: Enlightened and Empowered
Forever.”
Judges for the 2nd annual contest included Jonathan
Cannon, Tameika Isaac-Devine, Kylie McBride, Loranda
Melton, DeAnna Moore, Tawanda Webb, Kobie
Wilkerson, Glendora Williams and Stephanie Taylor.
Deaconess Linda Stroy created certificates for each The winners from the Grades 9-12 category pictured from left
to right are: Victoria Singleton, Faith Emetu and Ebone Ivory.
participant featuring their individual picture.
The 7-week process began with orientations on Jan. 27 and Jan. 30. In February, participants worked with
advisors to write and develop their speeches. March workshops were dedicated to presentation and delivery.
Oratorical Contest Committee Members are pictured from left to right: Tawanda Webb, Tre Tailor, Denee James, Sherry
Rivers, Ph.D, Deaconess Norma Brown, Chandra Morris, Sharon Parker, Janice Williams, Latanya Wright and Sheral
Bwoman. Not pictured are: Sharon Parker, Ashley Bryant, Latoya Wallace, Chantell Vandroff, Marcia Benson and Amani
CONTESTANTS Grades 6-8
Candace Cannon, daughter of Rev. Steven and Venita Cannon, is a 7th grade student at Dutch
Fork Middle School.
Chisom Emetu, daughter of Lillian Emetu, is a 7th grade student at St. Andrews
Middle School.
Candace Fant, daughter of Larry and Reba Fant, is an 8th grade student at Dutch
Fork Middle School.
Laina Jackson, daughter of Alex and Angela Jackson, is a7th grade student at Chapin Middle School.
AnneKatherine Johnson, daughter of F.A. and Michelle Johnson II, is a 5th grade student at
Heathwood Hall.
Cori Langford, daughter of Mark and Naomi Langford, is an 8th grade student at Blythewood
Middle School.
CONTESTANTS Grades 9-12
Faith Emetu, daughter of Lillian Emetu, is a sophomore at Columbia High School.
Ebone Ivory, daughter of Estes and Armeter Ivory, is a junior at River Bluff High School.
Victoria Singleton, daughter of Gail Singleton, is a junior at Dutch Fork High School.
Director Ethel Jivers shares the fun had during the Seniors Center intergenerational Easter Egg Hunt.
Easter is a time for believers to celebrate the resurrection of
Jesus Christ. Easter is also a reminder of the importance of
following the example He set by serving mankind.
That is why the James B. Adams Senior Center hosted its 1st
Easter Egg Hunt for 36 students from the Brookland Academy.
The event was held on Tuesday, March 22, on the BrooklandLakeview Empowerment Center ball field. In addition to collecting
eggs, the students first helped to dye the eggs, sang several songs
for the seniors, played games, danced and enjoyed a delightful
lunch. But the highlight of the day was when the 4-year-olds
stormed the field looking for colorful eggs.
The students gave the seniors Easter Baskets and in return each
child and teacher received a basket from the seniors. It was such a
great intergenerational day.
I want to thank Brookland Academy Director Jennifer
McConnell and her GREAT staff for assisting in making this a
wonderful event.
Luke Boston
Chancellor Chavous
Payton Davis
Timothy Gaskin
Joshua Holmes
Ellis Hunter
Rachel Jackson
Gabrielle Morant
Isiah Simpkins
Eboni Wright
We are excited to feature these 12-years-old youth who are moving up from the Children’s Choir. These young
servants are now eligible to continue their active participation in worship and discipleship through Junior Ushers
ministry and at the age of 13, they will be eligible to sing on the Teens in Praise on the West Campus. Chancellor
Chavous, Payton Davis and Isiah Simpkins sang in the West Campus Choir. Luke Boston, Timothy Gaskin,
Joshua Holmes, Ellis Hunter, Rachel Jackson, Gabrielle Morant and Eboni Wright sang in the Northeast Campus
Choir.
The choirs will combine on April 17 at the 11 a.m. West Campus Worship Service and on April 24 at the
Northeast Campus service at 10 a.m. The children will wear different colored shirts in recognition of Autism
Awareness Month. The choirs will combine with First Baptist Church to sing at Spirit Communications Park on
April 10. The choirs’ final performance of 2015-2016 will be during Kids Day in Lexington on April 30.
Children can begin singing on the Children’s Choir at the age of five. The Children’s Choir sings on the 3rd
Sundays at 11 a.m. service on the West Campus and on 4th Sundays at 10 a.m. at the Northeast Campus from
October to April.
JOSEPH SENT TO EGYPT
Genesis 37:1-36; 39:1-41:57
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Jacob had 12 sons, but Joseph was his favorite. Jacob
even gave Joseph a special robe of many colors. When
Joseph’s brothers saw this, they hated him.
One day, Joseph had a dream: “I dreamed we were
gathering bundles of grain. Suddenly, my bundle stood
up, while yours bowed down to it.” This made Joseph’s
brothers hate him even more. Then he had another
dream. In it, the sun, moon and 11 stars bowed to
Joseph. Even Jacob scolded Joseph this time. “Will your
mother, brothers, and I all bow to you?” he asked.
A little later, Jacob sent Joseph to check on his
brothers, who were out tending their flocks. The
brothers saw him coming and decided to kill him. But
Reuben, the oldest, told them to throw him into a pit
instead. He planned to rescue Joseph later.
The brothers grabbed Joseph, tore off his colorful
robe, and threw him into the pit. While they were eating,
they saw a caravan of Ishmaelites (ISH mayehl aits)
heading to Egypt. They sold Joseph to them as a slave.
Then they dipped his robe in goat’s blood and told Jacob
that a wild animal had killed his son. Jacob was sad for a
long time.
Joseph was sold to an Egyptian officer named
Potiphar. God was with Joseph, though, and gave him
success at everything he did. So Potiphar put Joseph in
charge of his household. But then Potiphar’s wife told a
terrible lie about Joseph, and he was thrown in jail!
Even in jail, God blessed Joseph. He was put in
charge of all the prisoners. At that time, Pharaoh’s
cupbearer and baker were also in jail. They told Joseph
about their dreams. With God’s help, Joseph told them
what the dreams meant: the cupbearer would serve
Pharaoh again, but the baker would be killed.
“Remember me to Pharaoh,” Joseph told the cupbearer,
but he forgot.
Two years later, Pharaoh dreamed that seven fat
cows were eaten by seven skinny cows. Then, seven fat
hears of grain were eaten by seven thin heads. No one
could tell Pharaoh the meaning of his dreams. Then the
cupbearer remembered Joseph!
Joseph was brought to Pharaoh. With God’s help,
Joseph explained what the dreams meant. There would
be seven years with plenty of food, then seven years of
famine with no food. Pharaoh saw that God was with
Joseph, so he put him in charge of all Egypt. Joseph was
second only to Pharaoh.
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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 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
Trè Tailor describes the upcoming BNE Singles ministry and open discussion sessions.
Do you know what the Bible says about being single? Do you have questions about when to introduce the person
you’re dating to your children? Are you wondering if you should date someone of a difference race or religion?
These topics and many more are planned for the first Thursday of each month at Brookland Northeast!
Beginning in May the BNE Singles will host a monthly open discussion from 6:30-9 p.m., featuring topics like:
 Does God want me to be Single?
 Choosing Mr./Miss Right
 He’s not saved, but she’s so fine – so should you be mine?
 Making love last.
 Single and Satisfied.
 On-line Dating. (tips on how to create an appealing profile and how to choose and date online)
 Romance without finance.
 Are we Equally Yoked (finances, race, religion, spirituality)
 Safe Dating ( how to find out who you’re really dating)
Panelists will include clergy, pastors and deacons from Brookland Baptist and other area churches. In addition,
authors, counselors, psychologists and subject matter experts will lead the sessions on various topics. The
innovative approach to the singles ministry is designed to provide a biblical outlook on what God desires for those
that are unmarried during this special time, offer advice about relationships from those in successful unions and
provide an opportunity to engage in meaningful, insightful, honest conversation while learning from each other
about various important topics.
The First Thursday Singles Sessions are open to any single man or woman over 18 years old, and will feature light
refreshments and networking. For more information, you can contact the BNE Singles Ministry at
[email protected].
Brookland Member Zakiya E. Geter was featured in an article titled “Celebrating
100 Years of Changing the World” in the Winter 2016 edition of the Girl Scout of
South Carolina Mountains to Midlands magazine.
Geter, who completed her Girl Scouts Gold Award in 2014-15, was quoted as
saying, “The issue that my project addressed was helping parents living with children
in St. Lawrence Place, a homeless shelter in Columbia. To help them transition into
the community equipped to success as self-sufficient citizens, I conducted four selfhelp presentations for children and I presided over workshops conducted by
presenters for parents: educational workshops on coupon clipping, basic finance,
professionalism and help and nutrition.
Projects designed for the Gold Star Award are considered “Take Action” projects
which are designed to change the community and the world.
Geter
Geter is the daughter of Dea. Lenell and Deaconess Marcia Geter. Zakiya Geter is a 2014 graduate of Spring
Valley High School, and she also earned the Bronze and Silver Girl Scout Awards while participating in the
Brookland Girl Scouts ministry. Geter is attending Midlands Technical College pursuing a degree in building
construction technology where she plans to become a general contractor.
Rev. Marilyn Bassfield is the Director of the Intercessory Prayer Ministry.
H
ave you ever considered praying for the president, governor, legislators, ministers or
pastors?
In an interesting part of the apostle Paul’s letter to Timothy, Paul not only exhorts us to pray
for our leaders but explains why: “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession
and thanksgiving be made for everyone. For Kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet
lives in all godliness and holiness” 1 Timothy 2: 1-2. This was written at a time when Christians were being
harassed by those in authority, yet Paul said to pray for them, even to be thankful for them!
If I asked you to describe your world for me, you probably wouldn’t use words like peaceful and quiet or all
godliness and holiness. Could that be because we spend more time complaining about our leaders than we do
praying for them? What might happen if every Christian committed to pray every day for our national and
community leaders? What if we prayed for their salvation as fervently as we pray for the salvation of a son,
daughter or family member?
God shapes the world by prayer. The more praying there is in the world, the
better the world will be, and the mightier will be the forces against evil. So often
we pray for peace or justice or a return to godly values, but we never pray for the
people who could help bring about those things.
It’s election time and we should pray that the right president be elected. It doesn’t
matter if the president is Republican, a Democrat, or Independent; it is our
responsibility as Christians to pray for him or her.
The greatest thing you and I can do is pray. If we want to see our nation become
the nation God desires it to be, we must commit to regularly praying for our
leaders.
“If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and
seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and
will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 NKJV
It is Now Praying Time!
Donna Thomas, RN, ACNP-BC, is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner at the South Carolina
Department of Mental Health. She has 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.
Autism Awareness Month acknowledges and celebrates individuals with Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD) accomplishments, recognizes families and caregivers efforts, supports
professionals/researchers in the field of autism, and identifies others that help make a positive
difference in the lives of people with ASD. In support of Autism Awareness Month the
Brookland Foundation’s Health & Wellness Program invites you to celebrate the “Light It Up
Blue” campaign to shine the light on autism by wearing a puzzle ribbon and/or tie, or Carolina or Duke blue, or
any other blue on the third Sunday, April 17, and each Thursday during the month of April.
Below are some key facts about austim:
 Autism has a prevalence rate of 1:68 children
 Autism is 5 times more likely in boys than girls
 Autism can be reliably diagnosed by age 2, but children may be
diagnosed at earlier ages
 Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in
the U.S.
 Autism costs a family $60,000 a year on average
 Several studies have shown no link between vaccines and autism
If you think your child might have autism or if you have concerns about the way your child is developing, learning,
interacting, socializing, communicating (verbally or nonverbally), playing or behaving during certain situations, it is
very important that you contact your child’s doctor and share these concerns. You can also contact the USC
Center for Disability Resources to initiate a screening to determine whether your child is eligible for services
through the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (800-289-7012).
Below are some summer camp options for children with autism:
 Camp Sunshine is an 8-week summer day camp for individuals with any physical, intellectual or developmental
disabilities ages 5 through 26 located at the Denny Terrace Community Center in Columbia. For pricing,
scholarship and more information contact Marilyn Roberts at (803) 754-6720 ext. 206
 Camp T.A.L.K is an inclusive social skills day camp for children ages 10 and up for two weeks with sessions
being held on Tuesday and Thursday. The focus is on students who have a diagnosis of Asperger’s Autism,
Autism Level 1 or PDD-NOS. Camp T.A.L.K. is located at Willow Ridge Church in West Columbia. For
pricing, scholarships and more information call (803)466-7387 or (803)466-0035
For more information on Autism, please review the resources listed below:
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) autism resource webpage: www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism;
SCDDSN-Autism Division www.ddsn.sc.gov or (803) 898-9600 Autism Division-Columbia Office at (803) 9355090.
Kevin Morgan contributed to this story.
Brookland member Mariea Gibbs is the owner of Hidden Treasure Bodywork LLC and
she is our featured Financial Empowerment Sunday (FES) business owner for the month
of April. Gibbs will be on hand in the Narthex near the Media Desk between both
worship services on the West Campus on April 17 to provide information about her
company.
Gibbs
Gibbs became a Licensed Massage Therapist in August 2010 and became an entrepreneur
in November 2010. She says, “I felt that there are so many people, especially African
Americans, who do not know or who are intimidated by the benefits of massage therapy
as it relates to their health and well-being. I felt strongly that it is my duty to educate them
before, during and after their sessions. Also working for someone else became an
unfulfilling lifestyle for me.”
The mission of Hidden Treasure Bodywork is to provide our patients with a quality of service that enhances and
promotes a rehabilitative, therapeutic and healthier lifestyle for their overall well-being. Hidden Treasure
Bodywork caters to everyone as long as it is within our scope of practice.
“We specialize in several different modalities to include Swedish, Deep Tissue,
Couples massage, Chair massage, Hot Stones and more. All techniques help to
reduce headaches and stress levels, yet improve concentration, balance, energy
level and overall well-being. There is also a special massage catering to singers
and musicians nicknamed the “AKApella” massage. And we offer 30, 60 and
90 minute sessions and gift certificates are also available,” says Gibbs.
At Brookland, Gibbs is a member of the West Campus Praise Team.
When she is not working on clients, Gibbs enjoys spending time with her five
daughters, five grand children, her church family and friends.
You can also obtain more information about Gibbs and Hidden Treasure Bodywork by visiting the website at
www.hiddentreasurebw.abmp.com.
To book an online appointment, visit www.serenitybeginswithin.com and in the drop down box under With
Whom? select Mariea as your masseuse. Gibbs offers massage sessions both at her office and at your location, but
there are space requirements.
Gibbs can be reached at (803) 404-2559 or [email protected] for additional information.
Attention Members: If you are a business owner, a non-profit executive director or
a youth or teen with a business or non-profit and you would like to be featured on
Financial Empowerment Sunday, please contact Kevin Morgan at
[email protected].
Harriett J. Hammond outlines the Foundation’s participation in Relay for Life.
The Brookland Foundation’s Health and Wellness Program will
participate in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life. This life-changing
event gives everyone a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have
battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and fight back against the disease.
Each year, more than 4 million people in over 20 countries raise funds and
awareness to save lives from cancer. At Relay, teams camp out at the SC
State Fairgrounds and take turns walking around the track. Because cancer never sleeps, the 2016 Relay will take
place from 7:00 pm on Friday, June 3, and end at 7:00am on Saturday, June 4.
Relay starts with a Survivors Lap – an inspirational time when survivors are invited to circle the track together
and help everyone celebrate the victories achieved over cancer. During the second lap, caregivers are recognized
and celebrated. The Luminaria Ceremony, held at midnight, is the time to honor people who have been touched
by cancer and remember loved ones who were lost to the disease. Lastly, the Fight Back Ceremony is where all in
attendance make a personal commitment to save lives by taking up the fight against cancer. Please join Team
Brookland on the Move in our quest to defeat cancer as we “Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back.”
Registration and donations for the 2016 Relay for Life will take place after each service and will be held in the
Brookland Health and Wellness Center and in the lobby of the Northeast Campus. For more information, please
contact Team Captain Gardenia Coleman at (803) 979-9208 or Team Co-Captain Cynthia Holmes at (803) 2066131.
Mildred Norris shares the ministry’s anniversary plans and upcoming events.
The Senior Missionaries are celebrating their 100th anniversary with events planned the weekend of April 2324. The activities begin with the 4th Annual Prayer Breakfast on April 23 starting at 8 a.m. in the Brookland
Banquet and Conference Center. On Sunday, April 24, we will be attending church as a group during West
Campus worship services on April 24. On Sunday evening April 24, the Mary L Neal Scholarship program will
take place at Brookland beginning at 4 p.m.
Upcoming events that merit attention are The E & M Convention June 13-15 to be held in Florence, SC, at the
Savannah Grove Baptist Church. The price of the convention and banquet is $65. The Gethsemane Woman’s
Auxiliary Banquet will be held at the Brookland Banquet and Conference Center on May 13. The dress is formal
and tickets are $35.
The deadline for registration and payment for the Cedine Women’s retreat is April 24.
The Brookland Senior Missionaries wore purple during the State Woman’s Baptist E & M Convention Annual
Rainbow Tea in North Charleston at Royal Baptist Church. Purple was the color selected for our district.
The Senior Missionaries meet each Tuesday after the second Sunday in the West Campus Fellowship Hall
Room one.
Harriett J. Hammond provides highlights from the Brookland Foundation’s Community Health Fair.
Each year the Brookland Foundation’s Community
Health Fair attracts hundreds of individuals to the
Brookland Health and Wellness Center. During our 16th
Fair, approximately 52 vendors were on hand to provide
screenings and information to help maintain health lifestyles
and to manage chronic health conditions. Our theme for this
year was “Educate, Empower, and Inspire: All Lives Matter
and on March 12, the Community Health Fair created
awareness about health care issues and informed participants
of a plethora of services available within our local
communities to improve the overall well-being.
Each year, we are able to host the fair with the support Health and Wellness Committee Members pictured (l-r):
of generous sponsors. This year our platinum sponsors were Seated: Harriet J. Hammond, Gardenia Coleman, Crystal
Gilead Pharmaceuticals and Absolute Total Care. Our gold Willis, Katrina Bridgette, Adreane Grant, JoAnn Williams.
Standing First Row: Donna King, Audrey Brown, Sharon
sponsors were AARP and SC Oncology Associates. Our
Scott, Cynthia Holmes, Sandra Georges, Donna Thomas,
silver sponsors were the Columbia Housing Authority and
Lesly James. Standing Back Row: James Mack and Lynn
SMP Phone Doctor.
Ross.
Local healthcare organizations and community groups
were on hand to screen for Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, HIV/Aids, Heart
Disease, Sickle Cell Disease and Stress. For example, if attendees had screening results for blood pressure or blood
sugar that were higher than normal ranges, they were provided information on managing the condition as well as
being referred to programs to assist them in lowering their numbers.
2016 Health Fair Chairperson Katrina Bridgette opened the event with a heartfelt and beautiful welcome
followed by an ardent prayer from Committee Member Donna Thomas.
How can you have a health fair without exercise? One of our participating vendors specializing in fitness
apparel, Train. Live. Challenge, got our hearts pumping with a short exercise routine.
Brookland’s Minister of Music Harold Brooker served as Master of Ceremony. As always, with the assistance
of stage manager and Health Fair Committee Member, JoAnn Williams, Brooker smoothly and graciously allowed
the program to flow from one presentation to another with a beautiful spirit of love, peace and servitude.
Hetlena Johnson, Chief Volunteer Officer, Lupus Foundation of America SC Community Partner; Cassandra
Smith, Lupus survivor; and Chef Kat, Certified Nutritionist led the panel discussion, “Why Does It Hurt So Much?
Lupus Awareness.”
The panel discussion, “You Don’t Know My Story: A Survivor’s Strength,” was led by Stephanie Smith and
Eva Gadsden, 2015 SC Flood Victims; Kassy Alia, widow of slain Forest Acres Police Officer Gregory Alia; and
Dexter Martinez, brother-in-law of slain SC State Senator and Emanuel AME Church Pastor Clementa Pinckney.
Attorney Xavier Starkes of Starkes Law Firm and Calvin Elam of Elam Financial Services led the discussion on
“Getting Your House in Order.” Starkes addressed wills and power of attorneys and Elam discussed life insurance
and investments.
Brookland Minister Dexter Weathers moderated “Youth Revolution: It’s a WAR!!! Healthy Relationships.”
Weathers was joined by Cameron Myers, Worship Leader, Word of God Ministries; Rasheed Westry, student, SC
State University; and Lauren Kennedy, 18-year-old sexual assault survivor.
Live stage performances that were scheduled throughout the day included the Brookland Baptist Youth Choir,
a lively tap dance rendition by The Columbia Tappers, and an energetic presentation by The Awesome Little
DIVAS Step and Dance Program, led by Caressa Louallen.
The Health Fair is such a blessed event, and we are so happy to be able to assist our community with living
healthy and being more in tune with their health. Our prayer is that you departed Educated, Inspired, and
Empowered! We look forward to seeing you again in 2017.
Bennie Amaker
Jennifer Boone
Jessica Boone
Anthony Brooks Jr.
Robert Caesar
Tonya Cothran
Blaike A. Fisher
Monique A. Flowers
Tylisa Hill
Ashley Jackson
Davita Jamison
Yasmeen Lewis
Angelia McGriff
Kevin McNeil
Ronald Middleton
Sandra Minor
Alounda Outing
Samara M. Richmond
April Day Silva
Alvin Staley Jr
Nikita Ussin
Manuel Barboza
James Benson Jr.
James Branham
Luevera Caesar
Fannie Casey
Ann DeAngelis
Lesia Deloach
Marquita R Geter
Jacqueline Gilbert
Michael Gillerson
Patricia Griffin
Ramon Guitard
Roderick Herring
Calvin Jackson
Jason James
Rhonda Jennings
Eric Johnson Sr.
Renell Riley Livingston
Brandi McCoy
Alanti McGill
Melika Minor
Alisha Morgan
Aaron Peavy
Ronald Richmond
Messiah Simmons
Ernest Stallworth
Raynard Tisdale
Titus Washington
Tawanda Lawton Webb
Vanessa Abercrombie
Sabrena Martinez
Bartley
Teaja Brown
Vernel Edwards
Michael Fanning
Maria Hart
Myosha Henicks
Caleb Ball
Jessica Breaux
Celeste H. Brown
Ryann Carter
Valencia Dawkins
Jennifer Ford-Cooper
George Godfrey
Betty L. Goodwine
Wilbert K. Baker
Farron Shanice Boyd
Carrie Bridges
Glenn Coleman
Shelbi Cooper
Crystal Y. Davis
Edward Davis Jr.
Kendra Evans
Ranva Gooden
Ashford
Barbara Addison Desmond Hinds
Carena Autmon Brenda G. Johnson Norma Irvin Blocker
DeAngelo Byrd
Greta Beckett
Henry Johnson Jr.
Akeeshia Brown
Kristen Funderburk Derrick Cain
Alaina Coates
Walter Campbell Sr.
Kennedy
Alvina Evans
Sequoya D. Cotton Tonya L. Smythe
Charlene Freeman
Brittany Stembridge Dayontice Furtick
Nathan Gilliard
Tangela Funchess
Ashley Truss
Kaitlyn N. Gilmore
LaTonya Greene
Shirley Watson
Doretha Godfrey
Kassim Hosendove
Michael A. Jennings
Raymond Bordley
Jacob Johnson Jr.
Tonya Conner
Sheila Lee
D. Natikki Dawkins
Tyrik McDaniel
Najjar Faustin
James McMahan
Latiyfa R. Hewitt
Monica Moore
Felicia C. Baker
Eugene Webber
Dina K. Boyce
Camiele White
Kenneth Burton
Michelle Copeland
Keisa Gunby
Kimberly S. Hunter Tami Daugherty
Thomas R. Mack Jr. Chanel Davenport
Janice M. Gordon
Lamont T. Mason
Taraseda Holmes
Kim C. Mitchell
Esther Legette
Kelsea Price
Joy L. Shuler-Guinyard Shonda Lewis
Franklin Mack
Lewis McLauren
Whitney Jackson
Gilbert Laury
Brummell Patterson
Sylvia Thomas
LaTasha Williams
Naomi Mercer
Aaliyah Renee
Moore
Kimberly Drayton
Peterson
Felicia Roberson
Talesha Robinson
Brandon Rollerson
Barbara Smith
Constance Suber
Wendi Williams
Melisa McClurkin
Angela Moore
Jerome S. Nesbitt II
James Quick Jr.
Caesy Robinson
David Smith
Latrina Smith
Tatianyah Thomas
Arnold Blanding
Precious V. Bryant
Jerry Burch
Rosetta Eaddy
Arnetha Frasier
Janice E. Harris
Kevin R. Hicks
Marvin Howard
Joe Jones
Kimberly N. McGill
Cheryl McRae
George Rice Jr.
Diamond Short
Tyrick Wilson
Amber Hughes
Walter Jackson
Gwendolyn Johnson
Pamela Johnson
Devonia Lawson
Zamilla S. Pinckney
Ernest T. Reynolds
Rose Ruger
Marcella Sample
Andrea Renee Thompson
Kristoffer Walker
Isacc T. Benn
Shelander Black
Dinah Alexis Brooker
Carlos Brown
Margaret Chaplin
Kindall Clinton
Reginald Dalton
Reginald Howell
Keirsten Hoyle
Mark Job
B. Noelle Jones
Darnell Jones Jr.
Lisa G. Lewis
Tyronda Manning
Jean Moody
Jomorie Nelson
Nicole M. Osborne
Betty Owens
Sheltric Peterson
Sherry K. Rivers
Loretta Sass
Rabiyah Sims
Shannon Ali
Angel B. Coleman
David Corley Jr.
Carnard Drayton
Tonya Egleton
Julie Geiger
Chelsea Gilmore
Cynthia A.M. Jackson
Fernando Johnson
Jaelin Johnson
Justis Johnson
Robert Johnson Jr.
Barbara Kearse
Dorothy Massey
Laura McBride
Chris McConnell
Debra M McCoy
Ezell Parker II
Tiawanna Richardson
Barbara Watson
Almetrice Weldon
Cheryl Wilson
Jessica Wilson
Joyce Hunt Bennett
Ronald C. Bethea Jr.
Brittney T. Brown
La'Shaelle Buckley
Dione Burton
Howard Davis
Elnora J. Dean
Garrison M. Gray
Jeremy Jenkins
Kathy Jenkins
Deontae' Johnson
Dwayne Jones
Lloyd E. Julius
Faye Mathis
Tauteuna Oliver
Candace Sharee Parson
JoJuan M. Pradubsri
Shannon Spear
Janie L. Stroy
Khadijah Sutton
Itia J. Taylor
Sonia D. Thomas
Tony Thomas
Johnnie Barnett
Joyce Baskett
Lenora Burke
Mark Childress
Iris Dudley
Nathan Etheredge Sr.
Delawese Fulton
Blondell Gallman
Johnny Gilliard
Cynthia Gourdine
Charnet Hall
Karean S. Holmes
James Jackson
Patricia James
Anthony Jamison
Adrianne Dixon Jenkins
Kaia Leathers
Angela McCord
Kareem Mitchell
Susie Padgett-Anderson
Gary A. Rice
Ashley Williams
Sylvia Williams
Jessica Woods
Johnny E. Brown
Taffy Clark
Gladys Cokley
Michael Drayton
Dianne Gilbert
Haley Green
Larry B. Harris
Jemia Jefferson
Kaylah S. Johnson
Dena Woods-Jude
Desiree Leach
Sequoya McDaniels
Tracy Middleton
Walter Nelson
Sarafina Robinson
Ashley Simmons
Pamela Small
Shirley C. Toland
Amanda Adams
Kelly Adams
Alice Benson
Anthony Brown
Anita Blount
Marion Miller Jr.
Ella Bookert
Samuel Quattlebaum John Carter Jr.
Gene Christy
Saudia Brownlee
LaDonia Shuler
Jessica Garner
Michael Claxton
LaShelle Stanley
Rena P. Dixon
Tre'Vaughn Thomas Elaine Hardwick
Sandra Delaney Johnson
Ervin Esau
Caylen Walker
Josephus Howard
Jasmine Walker
Anthony Brown
Marvell Mendenhall
Ashley Butler
Precious Caesar
Alexis Adams
Steven L. Gilbert
Marcy Cannon
Randy Bell Jr.
Debra Johnson
Ralph Deas
Grover Bostic
Bobbie Louden
Brandi DeLoach
Gary Carroway
Kerstin Mackey
Victoria Dozier
Tammy Childs
Ebony Payne
Courtney Gantt
April Daniels
Johnny Simmons
Constance Glover
Betty DeWalt
Jermaine Singletary
Walter Goodwin
Mary L. General
Kathy Thomas
Averyl Harth
Tonica Gibbs
Victoria Louis Jean
Diane Jones
Rosemounda
Tammy Risher
Asia Kelley
Percell Butler
Irving Smith III
Drayon Holmes
LeToya Singleton
Sharon Kennedy
Walker
Frank Reeves
John Wright
Mary Ann Jones
Trina Lomax
Dwight A. Mims
James Nelson
Jessica Perkins
Tabios Richardson
Lady Rae Silver
Louise Singleton
Ramiya Starks
Frederick Ladson
Desmond & Lisa Lewis
Christina Little
Matthew F. McCray
Leroy Mickens
Rachel B. Porter
Sherron Reese
Josetta Smalls
Hillard S. Tate
Antoinette Walker
Theresa Walker
Jessica Williams
Connie Woods
Cecil Banks Jr.
Kristal Gary
Titus P. Gibbs
Ron Graham
Marguerite Hailstock
Robin Jackson
Sandra Jackson
Lataya N. Keitt
Sharonda McCoy
Oscar McKnight
Elijah Anu Peltier-Littles
Myrtis Randall
Kia Smith
Frank Streater III
Ciera C. Walker
Carol B. Williams
Rick Abercrombie
Terrance Acox
Dallas A. Bess
Mimmie Carter
Eric K. Coleman
Katherine Davis
Shanti Dickerson
Sylvia Eggleston
Mae Fields Fulks
Barbara Gantt
Bruce W. Gardner
Sammie Grant III
Kenia Johnson
Dawna Keith
Jermetia L. Mealing
Micheal Montague Jr.
Brandon Jamal Sanders
Ronnie Settles
Anthony Weston
Nicky Wilson
Terence Young
Raheem Askia
Veronica Bailey
Larry Blake
Keith Borden
Tori Bright
Linda A. Davis
Shannon Fields
Jacquenetta Flowers
Lois Franklin
Stephine L. Frison
Taylor Henry
Destinee Jenkins
Mozell Jones
Quadarius McMillan
Barbara McQueen
Cesar Palacio
Debra Parker
Tonisha Pearson
Barry Riley
Velvet Riley
Cabatha Rogers
Bruce Smith
Teah Smith
Kelli Sumter
Katherine Albert
Christian L. Brown
Karnel Chevry
Barbara Cutner
Chanteious Davis
Betty L. Gaines
Murphy Holloway
Lorenza Alfred Jackson
Oneita Jackson
Daryl Lindsay Anthony
Johnson Sr.
J. B. Jones
Angela M. Livingston
Tanaka Long
Henretta Montgomery
Ticnicko Newton
KeAndre Peavy
Mercer Dominique Pierre
Kennedy Polk
Jordanne Thomas
Mary Helen Werts
Lynne J. Whitten
Michael Bines
Tinita Branch
Jana Coleman
Tjuan Dogan
Elaine Dunbar
Ponzella Edwards
Tinisha English
Krystal Gadson
Jaylon Garvin
Ivory Gleaton
Brandi Gourdine
Nancy Herring
Marion Jackson
Ayana L. Jones
Tameka Lane
Allan Manning
Shehenia Mitchell
Luevertia Moore
Taylor Rivers
Perdita Savage-Belk
Barbara Scarborough
Vernette Shuler
Brookes Sims
Anthony Stokes
Dequnn Thomas
Gail Vereen
Anginette Yarborough
Jane Agard
Eboni Alcorn
Audrey Wilson
Alston
Juan Andrews
Aisha Budden
Kenyatta Cunningham
Rod Deas
Lisa Ellis
LaShay Evans
Johnny King
Jennifer Melvin
Anthony Mivens
Chanta Jones Samuel
Forest Sims
Patricia A. Smith
Khari Taylor
Arika White
Shauna Williams
All birthdays and
anniversaries listed on the
previous pages are
generated through the
church membership
database.
If you find any errors in the
listings or if you have
recently moved or changed
your phone number, please
contact the Church Office
at the West Campus at
(803) 796-7525 or the
Northeast Campus at (803)
753-0610.
Judy K. AshfordWilliams
Larry Kevin Bennon
Eloise E. Black
Joseph Boyd
Rodriguez Brown
April Burgess
Karen Chin
Leah Melissa Godbold
DeJuaha A. Harris
Sophie Hunter
Carlos A. Jones
Romeo S. Nembhard
Quiana Profit
Miriam A. Sneed
William Willie Stephens
Thomas D. Williams
Enoch Wisdom
April Allen
Carolyn Arboine
Patricia Belton
Arnold Benson
Betty President Brown
Sharon Carree
Fred Daniels Jr.
Essie Dantzler
Star Dantzler
Kendall Eaddy
Ebony L. Gaymon
Karen Hammond
Ashley Harrington
Zakiya Harrison
Jaree Jacobs
Latrina Crum Jeffery
Equivilyn McMicheal
Vickie Moody
Domesha Morris
Sherman Porterfield
Nadia Pryor
Dwayne E. Randolph
Curtis Richardson Jr.
Nikia Stevens
Myia Thomas
Trica Washington
Jessie Wilson
Terrance Ashford
Cedric E. Barnes Jr.
Cartrell A. Blume Sr.
Jesse Brigg IV
Donna Brown
Kesha Clemons
Victoria Edmonds
Tisha Fanning
Sharon Fields
Wanda Gardner
Carolyn Grant
Peggie Grant
Denise Grate
Ania Hill
Pauline Mack
Gabrielle Pridgeon
Lawrence Reed
Daja Mon'e Scott
Linda M. Smith
Destiny Stewart
Olanda Watts
Kennedy Williams
Jazzmine Bamberg
Shirley Benn
Michael A. Bethea
Sadarious Butler
Crystal Gibson
Bernard Holmes
Christopher Hughes
Larry H. Jackson
Demetrius Johnson
Franklin D. Jones
Marcus Leach
Danielle Lloyd
Angela D. McCray
Robert A. Myers
Arthur Newton III
Sarah F. Riley
Sean Spain
Mary Stancil
Myles Thomas
Rebecca Washington
Judy Wiggins
John H. Williams Jr.
Cori Samale Wilson
Your Deacon and the Pastoral Staff are concerned and
care about every member in our Church "Family."
When there is a sickness, surgery or death in your family,
PLEASE contact your Deacon and the Pastoral Office
(Angela Taylor) at (803) 744-7908.
This will help us to serve you in the Spirit of Love upon
which God has favored the Brookland Baptist Church.
Join Us
for Mother’s Day
Breakfast or Lunch
on Sunday, May 8
10 a.m. — 3 p.m.
Breakfast Buffet Only $8.99
Adults $16.99
Seniors $14.99
Teens $10.99
Children $6.99
Our Mother’s Day Menu features:
Cornish Hen & Wild Rice
Poached Salmon
Beef Tips w/Three Peppers
Jambalaya Stew
Our Famous Fried Chicken &
Macaroni and Cheese
Carving Station featuring Brown
Sugar Ham and Smoked Turkey
Summer Vegetables
Full Salad Bar
Chocolate Bar
Full Dessert Bar
Brookland Banquet and Conference Center
1066 Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia, SC  For reservations call (803) 744-7956