April - Brookland Baptist Church

Shining for the Church
and Community
VOLUME 42
ISSUE 4
APRIL 2014
The Brookland
star
IN THIS ISSUE
PASTOR’S PEN
H
THE REAL
MEANING OF
EASTER
oly Week is the week between Palm Sunday (April 13) and Holy Saturday
(April 19). It is the time in the Christian calendar where we recognize the
extraordinary events that led to the betrayal, crucifixion and resurrection of
Jesus Christ.
EMPOWERMENT
CENTER DONATION
Holy Week at Brookland is observed with worship serves Sunday through Thursday
nights. The preacher and worship leader for each evening is a son- or daughter-of-the
house.
CHILDREN’S CHOIR
MEMBERS
MOVING UP
Holy Week Services for 2014 begin in the West Campus Main Sanctuary on Sunday
night with Baptism starting at 6 p.m. Rev. Steve Cannon will preach.
SPOTLIGHT ON
YOUTH
CELEBRATIONS
AND BIRTHDAYS
Services Monday through Thursday night will take place in our Northeast Campus
Sanctuary, 1203 Summit Parkway, and will begin at 7 p.m.
On Monday, Reverend Jeryl Salmond will serve as worship leader, the Brookland
Northeast Choir will sing and Rev. Johnny Barnett will preach.
On Tuesday, Reverend Betty H. Brown will serve as worship leader, the Sonrise
Chorale will sing, and Rev. JoAnn Board will preach.
On Wednesday, Reverend Steve Cannon will serve as worship leader, the Male
Chorus and the First Sunday Ensemble will sing, and Rev. Norris Scarborough will
preach.
On Thursday, we will observe the Lord’s Supper. Reverend Charles Cherry will
serve as worship leader, the Sanctuary Choir will sing, and Rev. Ronald Best will
preach.
I
F YOU TRY GREATER THINGS FOR GOD, you
can trust God for greater things. God has an enormous
supply of blessings in store for his people, but often times
REV. CHARLES B. JACKSON, JR.
we delay, or even deny the disbursements of those
Executive Pastor
blessings by having a mediocre mindset and a limited level
of expectation in ourselves. We must understand that we have been blessed
with ability beyond compare... we can do so much more than what we often give ourselves credit for. There is
a power that lives within all of God's children that is unmatched and immeasurable by any earthly means.
The Bible reminds us that we are fearfully and wonderfully made... just a little lower than the angels! God
has given us dominion and power over every created thing that dwells upon the earth. Therefore, the only thing
that can prevent us from doing what we desire to do is our own perception of our ability and God's ability! We
must be reminded that nothing is too hard for God and if we just believe - ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE!
Remember: Greater is He that is in you, than He that is in the world! Anything in this world can be
conquered and consumed by the Power that God has placed within all His Children... and when we believe in
Christ that power becomes activated and able to do the amazing work of God's Absolute Will!
So I pray that as we embrace and embody the theme, "Greater is Coming" that we will commence and
conclude each day saying, "Now unto Him who is able to do exceedingly, abundantly above all I can ask or
think, according to the Power that is at work in me... To God be the Glory!"
If you try Greater things for God, you can trust God for Greater things!
Be Blessed to Be a Blessing,
Rev. Charles B. Jackson, Jr.
Editor's Note
O
h how blessed we are that the
Brookland Baptist Church
family has embraced our efforts to
provide an excellent representation
of our fellowship in a print format.
To Pastor Jackson and the
Executive Team, we thank you for
your support as we strive to create
a GREATER way to communicate
with members, long-term visitors,
and those just beginning their faith walk about the
ministries of our church.
As you continue to read each edition of The
Brookland Star, I ask that you allow us to communicate
the mission, events, and programs of our campuses not
only to the established memberships but also to those
seeking salvation or visitors looking for a new church
home. Each Sunday our membership grows and we need
to immediately capture these new members so they can
become involved and encouraged to participate in our
diverse ministries. So the information in the articles may
explain something that is common knowledge to the
membership at Brookland but it is unknown to new
members and visitors. I consider it part of our mission to
provide detailed information about the ministries, events,
and programs taking place in our congregation to make it
easier for new members and visitors to quickly learn that
Brookland is more than a 2 hour service on Sunday
morning in a beautiful edifice in West Columbia or
Northeast Columbia. This congregation is active every
day, all day, and there is more work to do.
If you are a ministry leader or the designee to submit
articles to The Star and you are having trouble figuring
out what to write, contact us and we’ll help you develop
an accurate representation of your event or ministry.
Our newsletters are now on the church web site. You
can find them under Ministries, Main Campus (West),
Member Services, and finally Newsletters.
Valeria Farr with the West Campus Christian Education Department shares the biblical references of Easter.
Easter is important because we believe that Jesus paid the penalty for our sin
and purchased eternal life for all who believe in Him through His death,
burial and resurrection. The Christian faith is nothing without this glorious
event so on Easter Sunday, we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ.
It is usually the most well-attended Sunday service of the year at most
churches. However, it is more than just a Sunday Service. During this time,
we should think about the “new life” that we have in Jesus and reflect on the
price that was paid for each of us. In Sunday School this is a constant
emphasis and during this Easter season, we wanted to share these thoughts
and some Bible references concerning Easter for your personal and/or family
study time.
And, as always, we invite you to join us for Sunday School!
The for-telling of the Resurrection
Isaiah 53: 9-11 (New Living Translation)
9
He had done no wrong and had never deceived anyone. But he was
buried like a criminal; he was put in a rich man’s grave.
10
But it was the LORD’s good plan to crush him and cause him grief.
Yet when his life is made an offering for sin, he will have many
descendants. He will enjoy a long life, and the LORD’s good plan will
prosper in his hands.
11
When he sees all that is accomplished by his anguish, he will be
satisfied. And because of his experience, my righteous servant will
make it possible for many to be counted righteous, for he will bear all
their sins.
Jesus foretold His own Resurrection
Matthew 20:18-19 (New Living Translation)
18
“Listen,” he said, “we’re going up to Jerusalem, where the Son of Man will be betrayed to the leading priests and the
teachers of religious law. They will sentence him to die. 19 Then they will hand him over to the Romans to be mocked,
flogged with a whip, and crucified. But on the third day he will be raised from the dead.”
The Resurrection
Matthew 28:1-10 (New Living Translation)
Early on Sunday morning, as the new day was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went out to visit the tomb.
2
Suddenly there was a great earthquake! For an angel of the Lord came down from heaven, rolled aside the stone, and
sat on it. 3 His face shone like lightning, and his clothing was as white as snow. 4 The guards shook with fear when they
saw him, and they fell into a dead faint.
5
Then the angel spoke to the women. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I know you are looking for Jesus, who was
crucified. 6 He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen. Come, see where his body was
lying. 7 And now, go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and he is going ahead of you to
Galilee. You will see him there. Remember what I have told you.”
8
The women ran quickly from the tomb. They were very frightened but also filled with great joy, and they rushed to give
the disciples the angel’s message. 9 And as they went, Jesus met them and greeted them. And they ran to him, grasped his
feet, and worshiped him. 10 Then Jesus said to them, “Don’t be afraid! Go tell my brothers to leave for Galilee, and they
will see me there.”
We are well on our way to reaching our goal of 1,000
women registered for Women’s Day 2014. And we still
have room for you and the girls and women in your life to
register and participate in the many activities designed to
spiritually nourish the body, mind and soul. Registration
will continue throughout the month of April. Women’s
Day Registration is $40 for adults; $15 for youth and teens
(under 17); and $25 for seniors (65 and older). To register
online, go to www.brooklandbaptist.org and click on the
Women’s Day link. Please email any questions to
[email protected].
This year’s activities focus on preparing us for the Greater
that God has for us. Our scripture comes from Esther 4:14
and our theme is Women Preparing for such a Time as
This. The story of Esther reminds us that God has a plan
for our lives. God used Esther's intelligence, beauty and
position as queen to accomplish His will. Like Esther, He
has uniquely prepared each of us to accomplish something
special for His kingdom. God has put us right here, right
now, “for such a time as this.”
former associate producer for the Oprah Winfrey Show and
currently, an award-winning senior television producer and
writer for CNN Headline News in Atlanta, GA.
On Sunday, May 18, prepare yourself for a dynamic
spiritual experience at the highly anticipated
day of praise and worship at our 2014
Women’s Day Service during the 8 a.m. and
11 a.m. worship services. Our worship
speaker is the incomparable Cynthia M. A.
Butler-McIntyre, Immediate Past National
President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
Incorporated. Expect an anointed
Butler-McIntyre
message that will inspire, motivate and
uplift! All women who register for Women’s Day are
asked to wear white dresses with their beautiful Women’s
Day corsage pinned on the upper left side.
Rehearsals for the Women’s Day Choir begin at 6:30 p.m.
Monday, April 7 in the old sanctuary of the West Campus
Administration Building. Additional choir rehearsals will
be held on April 21 and 28 and May 5, 12, and 15. The
On Friday, March 21, the Women’s Day Committee
rehearsals on May 12 & May 15 will be held in the West
sponsored a Zumbathon at our Health and Wellness Center. Campus Main Sanctuary.
Zumba is an wonderful way for persons of ANY age and
ALL fitness levels to have fun while exercising! Over 60
Usher rehearsals will be held on May 13 & 15 at 6 p.m. in
persons attended our first Zumbathon which proved to be a the West Campus Main Sanctuary.
great family event. Please join us on Saturday, April 26 at
9 a.m. for another Zumbathon at the Health and Wellness
The entire Women’s Day Committee looks forward to the
Center. The class will be led by certified Zumba instructors fellowship with each of you during this exciting Women’s
and feature great music and popular line dances.
Day season.
As a service to our Women’s Day registrants, during the
months of April and May, you are entitled to one FREE
legal consultation with any of the dedicated and highly
skilled attorneys who have volunteered to assist us in this
project. Please note that most of these attorneys are
members of Brookland. When you register, please request
a Legal Consultation Voucher and a listing of the volunteer
attorneys.
Please also mark your calendars to attend an Expungement/
Pardon Workshop on Saturday, May 3 at the BrooklandLakeview Community Empowerment Center, 1047 Sunset
Blvd., West Columbia. Information will also be provided
on the Affordable Healthcare Act, voter registration,
compliance with the voter ID laws and much
more…
Our annual Women's Day Breakfast is on
Saturday, May 17at 8:30 a.m. at Brookland’s
Banquet and Conference Center. Our
breakfast speaker is C. Denise Hendricks, a
Hendricks
2014 WOMEN’S DAY COMMITTEE
Row 1: Paulette Edwards; Joette Scarborough.
Row 2: Veronica Isaac, Marilyn Shine; Marvell
Mendenhall; Tameika Isaac Devine; Nicole Watson
Berry. Row 3: Tammye Watson Wilson; Taron Davis;
Sandra Grant; Tarsha Hutto; Kymm Hunter; Kimberly
Scott. Not pictured: Wanda Carter and Beverly Rhoden
PHOTO CREDIT/ Todd M. Caldwell, MoSeawell
Photography, LLC
Brookland Foundation
The Brookland Foundation has been selected
to participate in the Central Carolina
Community Foundation Midlands Gives
campaign. Midland Gives is a day of giving
for nonprofit organization. This is the first
time this program has taken place in the state
for South Carolina.
Please visit our web site at
www.brooklandfoundation.org or our
Facebook page from midnight, May 5 to 11:59
p.m. on May 6 and click on the Midlands
Gives icon to donate.
Brookland may also qualify for matching
funds through the Central Carolina
Community Foundation.
SHOE DRIVE UPDATE
More than 1,000 pairs of shoes have already been
collected for relief efforts in Haiti, Uganda and
other parts of Africa. The Foundation has set a goal
to collect 3,000 pairs by May 17. Gently used
shoes can be dropped off at designated areas
around the West and Northeast campuses, as well
as the Brookland Foundation Office. The
Foundation extends a sincere thank you to
everyone for their support.
The Brookland-Lakeview Community Empowerment Center is the benefactor of a 73passenger bus. The donation is made possible by the National Express Corporation
based out of Warrenville, Illinois. CEO David Duke, Kevin Richardson and (other two
women) were on hand Sunday, March 23 to participate in a 12:45 p.m. press conference
where the bus and the keys were presented to Dr. Charles B. Jackson, Sr.
National Express Corporation (NEC) is a leading provider of student transportation,
committed to getting students to school safely, on time and ready to learn. Duke says
“National Express works every day to showcase our commitment to being a good
corporate citizen and to respecting people in all we do. This is why
today’s event is meaningful to us.”
PHOTO CREDIT/ Todd M. Caldwell,
MoSeawell Photography, LLC
Over a year ago, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson
introduced Duke and Jackson thus forging a friendship in which
Duke and Jackson found commonality – a commitment to serve
diverse communities that reflects the respect for people.
“Having gotten to know the company well over the past year, I can
say that National Express Corporation’s values can be summarized
as an uncompromising focus on safety and service and a
CEO David Duke, Dr. Charles B. Jackson, Sr., and
passionate respect for people and communities,” said Jackson.
SC Attorney General Alan Wilson in front of the
bus.
As a part of the donation, Thomas Built Buses generously assisted
with the refurbishing of the bus and Bridgestone Tires donated new tires for this worthy cause.
On Sunday, March 23, Dr. Charles B. Jackson, Sr. issued Evangelist Licenses to Crystal M. Evans, Glory Newman, and
Sandra Newton. Rev. DeBorah White of the Rhema Christian Center COGIC in Columbia served as the speaker.
Crystal M. Evans, a native of Raeford, North Carolina, is the daughter of Lenwood and Helen McNeill. She
received her Bachelor’s in Nursing in 1995, her Master’s Degree in Public Health from the University of South
Carolina in 1998 and a Master’s of Arts Degree in Bible Exposition from Columbia International University
Seminary and School of Missions in 2013. Her life goal and mission is to encourage, equip and empower others
through the spoken and written Word of God. She is married to Brantley E. Evans, Jr. and they are blessed with an
11-year-old son Brantley, III.
Glory Newman, a native of Greeleyville, South Carolina, is the daughter of the late Reverend Dr. Marion Louis
Newman, Sr. and Alice Singleton Newman. At an early age, she confessed Christ and was baptized at Good Hope
Baptist Church. Her spiritual journey continued as she united with New Creation Discipleship Ministries (NCDM)
Springfield, Massachusetts where she confessed and accepted her call to the Gospel Ministry of Jesus Christ. After
studying for a year under the pastoral leadership of Bishop Charles W. Pink, II she preached her First Sermon and
received her license. She is the mother of one son, a movie producer and artist, living in Indiana.
Sandra Newton is the daughter of Gus and Laura Newton. She is a 1982 graduate of Columbia High School in
Columbia, SC, a 1988 graduate of Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology in Columbia, SC and a 2010 graduate of
Southern Eastern Institute in Charlotte, NC. In 1973, at young age of nine, Sandra joined Brookland Baptist Church
under the leadership of Dr. Charles B Jackson Sr., and it was there she received her rearing in the faith. Licensed as
a Master Cosmetologist in 1998, it was in her place of business that God began to use her to minister to women
from all walks of life. The Lord used one of Newton ’s salons for a Monday night Women’s bible study. She is the
proud mother of two children a daughter Zandra Chinae and son Franchon.
Interim Pastor Rev. Veronica Bailey, Brookland’s
Chief Financial Officer, and the congregation of
New Samaritan’s Baptist Church, 930 Huger
Street, would like everyone to come out and help
them celebrate and praise God during their spring
revival April 28 – May 1 at 7 p.m.
On Monday, April 28 and Tuesday, April 29, Rev.
Charles B. Jackson, Jr., Pastor of the New Laurel
Street Missionary Baptist Church will serve as the
guest preacher.
On Wednesday, April 30 and Thursday, May 1,
Rev. Charles B. Jackson, Sr., Senior Pastor of
Brookland Baptist Church will serve as the guest
preacher.
The Brookland Federal Credit
Union is seeking applicants for
a paid, 10-week marketing
summer internship. College
students with a business,
marketing, communications or
graphic design background or
major are encouraged to apply. The selected applicant
will work in a nurturing environment and use his or her
skills to help others become financially empowered.
Please send a cover letter, resume, proof of college
enrollment, and 2 letters of recommendation from an
employer, college instructor or administrator to:
Brookland Federal Credit Union, Attn: Summer Intern,
1058 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia, SC 29169.
The deadline for all applications is May 2 at 5 p.m.
To learn more about this great opportunity, please
call (803) 794-9201.
The Brookland Northeast Teen Ministry is
coordinating a trip for all teens to Joyfest 2014 at
Carowinds on May 24.
Tickets are on sale each Sunday through May
18 in Room 1 at the Brookland Northeast Campus.
Tickets are $40 and the price includes all park
rides. Space is limited so make plans now to be in
attendance.
Contact Tonja Eady at (803) 397-7120 or at
[email protected] for more information.
The Richland County Elections and Voter Registration
Office is staffing for 25 new voting precincts this year.
High School students 16-17 years old are also being
recruited to work at the precincts.
If you are interested in a position the Elections Office
is located at 2020 Hampton Street, Columbia, 29202 and
can be reached at (803) 576-2240.
Dea. Lenell Geter explains the role and duties of the Deacon Ministry.
Dea. Acy Suber, Jr., Chairman of the Brookland Baptist
Church Deacon’s Ministry, presided during the March
quarterly meeting of the ministry where over 60 deacons
were in attendance. Pastor Jackson offered words of
inspiration and insight on the great works that are
happening at Brookland. The focal point that Dea. Suber
spoke was on providing quality service when carrying out
the deacon’s duties. He emphasized ways to fine tune the
communion process so that it goes smoothly. The deacons
offer communion to baptized persons on the first Sunday of
each month.
Deacons also provide
communion, when requested,
to sick or shut-in members.
“The office of deacon was
created for the purpose of
handling the benevolence
ministry,” said Suber speaking
to 11 men, including myself, at
a 2013 “deacon-in-training” meeting. He asked each of us
to shadow an experienced deacon as he serves communion
to sick or shut-in church members. I shadowed Dea.
Chester Myers on two visits as he served communion to an
elderly member who lived at an assisted living facility with
her husband. Dea. Myers and I arrived at the member’s
suite where she and her husband greeted us with warmth
and hospitality. After he introduced me to the couple, a
pleasant conversation ensued among them; as if, a trusted
professional was visiting long standing friends. Before
offering her communion, I observed Dea. Myers praying
and reading a scripture associated with the occasion.
whole congregation through the benevolence ministry.
Many needs that the deacon ministry handle are
spiritual and do require some training. I spoke with Dea.
Thomas Johnson, the instructor for the 16 weeks Bible PreRequisite course, about many of the duties that the newly
ordained deacon may be asked to perform. There were
several popular services, duties and responsibilities that he
mentioned:
Deacons check on members by telephone or may visit
members.
Deacons would like to meet new members and may
arrange for a face to face meeting.
Deacons perform monthly devotional services, at the
church, on the first and second Sundays.
Deacons are willing to minister to those who are sick,
needy and elderly.
Deacons are willing to provide a recording, upon
request, of the Sunday’s sermon for those who are ill or
homebound.
Deacons are willing to inform the church of elderly or
sick members in need of transportation to worship
services.
Deacons would like members to update them each time
there is a change; such as, a change of address or
telephone number.
Deacons are willing to refer mission requests to the
mission board.
Deacons are willing to stand with members during baby
dedication.
Deacons are willing to telephone members during
bereavement and may visit the member’s home or speak
words of comfort on behalf of the deceased; especially,
for members that the deacon served for a long while.
Deacons are willing to pray for members during difficult
times.
Deacons are willing to refer persons in need of help to
qualified public or private resources.
Deacons may witness to believers or unbelievers on the
goodness of God.
“The purpose of service is so God can reach others
through our hands,” said Suber. Deacons handle the
benevolence ministry of the congregation and those beyond
the walls of the church building. That was not so for the
Apostles at the Jerusalem Church. They handled the
benevolence ministry until complains about their service
became a problem. The Hellenists, Greek-speaking Jews,
were complaining to the Apostles that they were not getting
Deacons assist the pastor as he serves the spiritual
their proper share of the food and other provisions as was
the Hebrews widows.
needs of the congregation and lead unsaved persons to the
Lord. The duties and responsibilities of a deacon are much
The Apostles provided a solution and asked the
more involved than what people believe when receiving
brethren to “seek out from among you seven men of good communion on the first Sunday of the month from wellreputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we
organized deacons. The role of a deacon is practical and
may appoint over this business; but we will give ourselves
spiritual because their care touches the lives of persons who
continually to prayer and the ministry of the word.” The
may be sick, injured, bereaved or emotionally distressed
Apostles felt that “It is not desirable that we should leave
and may be hanging on to life by a thread.
the word of God and serve tables” [Acts 6 (NKJV)]. The
deacon ministry appears to have been formed to serve the
A dynamic Christian group here at Brookland Baptist Church
designed specifically for seniors is the Seasoned Warriors.
The group meets every Tuesday after the 2nd and 4th Sunday in the West Campus Administration Building
Fellowship Hall at 11 a.m.
The meetings begin with prayer and praise and are packed
full of information. And if getting together twice each month
isn’t exciting enough, a catered lunch is served at the end of
each meeting.
Representatives from agencies and groups across the
Greater Columbia area conduct workshops on exercise, health
care issues; fire, personal and home safety; wills; living wills
and estate planning. Birthday celebrations are observed and
social and recreational activities are also planned.
The seniors also travel on local tours and go on out-of-state trips. This
fall the Seasoned Warriors are planning a trip to the Bahamas and to
several local fun sites.
If you are interested in joining this dynamic group contact Mrs. Ethel
Jivers at (803) 744-7904 or Mrs. Unita Busby at (803) 714-6676 for
more information.
FURNITURE &
APPLIANCE drive
Do you have any gently used furniture
or working household items that you would like to
donate? If so, then BWCCHDC is in need of your
donation. Donated items will assist low-income
individuals or families in need. Help us to impact the
lives of our community.
YOUR FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE
GREATLY APPRECIATED
ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.
Please contact the Brookland Housing office
at (803) 796-8289
email: [email protected]
“Where We Are Changing Lives,
Block by Block”
The date for the 20th Annual
Father-Daughter Social has
been re-scheduled to May 3,
2014 at the Brookland
Banquet & Conference
Center. A March 2014 article in The Brookland Star
indicated a tentative date of April 5.
REDUCE — Reducing
the amount of waste you
produce is the best way to
help the environment.
REUSE
— Instead of
throwing this newsletter
away, try to find ways to
use it again.
RECYCLE —
many of
the things we use every
day are made out of
material than can be
recycled .
Recycling
I AM TYLER MCALLISTER, A MEMBER OF BOY SCOUT TROOP
74. MY EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT IS INTRODUCING RECYCLING
TO OUR BROOKLAND CHURCH FAMILY.
Recycling is a viable and resourceful
means of creating a sustainable
community. Incorporating recycling
throughout a growing Church and it’s
campus is essential for sustaining our
community as a whole. Teaming with
SC DHEC and local businesses I have
been able to help impact a greener
Brookland.
workshop on recycling for the Girl
Scout, Cub Scout and Boy Scout Troops
of Brookland prior to a holiday dinner.
A question and answer session about
the project and recycling was conducted to include providing literature
regarding top 10 facts about recycling.
Helping increase recycling at Brookland
helps preserve natural resources and
improve the quality of life in our
community.
The Church currently recycles paper,
cardboard and cooking oil; however,
this project will expand recycling to
include plastic and aluminum items.
With the help of fellow Scouts, we
assembled recycling bins and placed
them in the areas of the church for the
collection of plastic and cans (Health
and Wellness Center and Fellowship
Hall).
Frequently Asked Questions
About Recycling:
Question: What can I recycle?
Answer: Nearly everything is recyclable!
(ex. Mixed Paper, Cardboard, Dry Cell Batteries, Aluminum, Plastic and Glass)
Another aspect of the project was to
educate the youth on the importance
of recycling. A workshop was provided
to Children’s Worship, where I to
successfully taught the children using
coloring worksheets, word maze and
verbal presentation the importance of
recycling at home, in their schools, and
now even at church. I also conducted a
Question: Which metals, plastics and cans
are recyclable?
Answer: Aluminum cans and steel food
cans are recyclable. Number 1-7 plastic jugs
and bottles, and clean aluminum foil are
also eligible. Make sure you empty and
rinse containers before placing them in the
bins! Plastic bags, cups or tubs are NOT
recyclable.
RECYCLING BINS
Beginning March 26, 2014 these bins will be located in the Fellowship
Hall and Heath and Wellness Center. The bins are marked for paper,
aluminum cans and plastic. The locations were chosen based on the high
traffic volume and the use of these items in those areas. The bins will be
checked weekly and the items recycled. Please use the bins as we move
forward with our recycling efforts at Brookland Baptist Church.
Cederia Adams
Nia Burton
Kyara Davis
Christi Fletcher
Sydney Hannibal
Lydell Holliday
Kelsea Price
Corey Rivers
Destiny Robinson
Kristyn Singleton
Ragin Slater
Arenda Thomas
(BNE)
(BNE)
(BNE)
The children featured above are current members of the Children’s Choir that have reached the magical age of 12. These
young servants are now eligible to continue their active participation in our congregation by joining the Junior Ushers
ministry or assisting in Children’s Church. At age 13, they can join the Teens in Praise.
Children can begin singing on the Children’s Choir at the age of five. The Children’s Choir sings on the 3rd Sundays
at the 11 a.m. service on the West Campus and on 4th Sundays at 10 a.m. at the Northeast Campus from September to
April. The choirs combine for the Christmas Pageant and in April. The Northeast Choir members travel to the West
Campus on the 2nd Sunday and the West campus travels to the Northeast Campus on the 4th Sunday.
Marissa Campbell and Cori Langford are not pictured and they will also be moving up.
Brookland’s Theme 2014
“Greater Is Coming”
West Campus
Children’s
Worship
Children’s Worship Theme 2014
“Bible Basics: Stories for Our Children’s Knowledge and Spiritual Growth”
In the spirit of Pastor Jackson’s annual church theme for 2014, Children’s Worship will focus on Biblical
stories to help our children grow in basic knowledge and understanding of our faith.
Children’s Worship is a child-friendly worship service for children ages 5 to 11. It meets during regular
worship hours in the Children’s Worship sanctuary in the Administrative building on the West campus as
follows:
8:15 a.m.: 2nd and 4th Sundays
11 a.m.: 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays
We encourage all children in these age groups to attend. New volunteers are also encouraged to join the
Children’s Worship family. For information, contact Kenneth Campbell at [email protected] or (803) 4138949, or visit us.
The Brookland Northeast Campus Youth Program is designed to encourage
children to have a relationship with Christ and to promote an understanding of
worship. The program will give children a safe place to have fun and to develop
meaningful relationships at various age appropriate levels. Both programs are located
in Hope Academy directly across the street from the Northeast Campus.
Northeast
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
Relax it’s OK 2 date in a recession
Tré Tailor’s column appears monthly in The Brookland Star.
We
are
experiencing some of
the highest unemployment numbers since
the Great Depression. Millions are unemployed or
underemployed and many are struggling - even with
a job! Still, love is wanted, needed and all around,
so should you not date because his ends don't meet
or her money is funny? I say no!
Relationships should be based on much more than
the amount of cash on hand. How much you do or
don't have, rarely reflects a person’s character. Of
course you want to know if the person is ambitious,
on their grind, if they have a plan for their life and
future, if this is merely a set back or a set up for
laziness! But, that’s what dating is for! It’s the time
you take to find out WHO you’re dealing with.
Take it slow, get to know the person and wait for the
euphoria of the newness to die down before deciding
if this is the one for you! Ask the right questions, and
make an informed decision; but don’t kick him or
her to the curb simply because they're not rolling
deep - or don’t look like they are. Remember looks
can be deceiving!
The tide may and
likely will turn
and YOU could
be the one with
empty pockets or
in the
unemployment line! So stop pre-judging folks (you
wouldn’t want to be). Get to know the person based
on who they are and NOT what they have or don’t
have!
Jesus sends Samuel
to Bethlehem (1
Samuel 16) to find
the new king from
one of Jesse’s 6 sons.
Samuel saw Eliab
who was tall and
handsome and
thought, “Surely this
is the man who the
Lord has chosen.”
Jesus cautioned him saying: don’t judge by things
like that. Eliab is not the right man. After 5 more
sons, the youngest not as handsome but bright and
musical son, is chosen!
God doesn’t look at what people see. People judge
by what is on the outside, but He looks at the heart.
Don’t count anyone out until you find out what (if
any) place this person has in your life; why the Lord
has placed them there! This lean season actually may
be a good opportunity to take the time to build a
sincere friendship, without all the bling blinding your
eyes, distorting the true view! Friendship and mutual
respect should be the foundation of any, especially
romantic relationship! Be creative; find fun and
different ways to spend time together! PB&J in the
park, the dollar movie, museums and street festivals.
Find a bargain on one of the discount sites. Go to the
library or someplace you can sit or walk and talk and
get to know each other.
Remember, you want someone in your life who has
more than just money! You can’t find anyone with
enough cash to buy respect, loyalty, understanding,
humor and spirituality. You want to find a legitimate
love for a lifetime!
So just Relax, it’s OK 2 date in a recession!
PHOTO CREDIT/ Keisa Gunby
Christopher Able, first grade student, A-B Honor
Roll.
Katelyn Able, fourth grade student, A-B honor Roll.
Mathew Adams, fifth grade student, A Honor Roll.
Cecil Banks, Jr., son of Tammy Banks, third grade
student at Pontiac Elem. A Honor Roll Student.
Tiara Banks, daughter of Tammy Banks, twelfth
grade student at Spring Valley High, A-B Honor Roll.
Jacob Bennon, son of Anton and Michelle Bennon,
second grade student at Joseph Keels Elementary, A
Honor Roll, Citizenship Award, senator on the Joseph
Kells Student Council and All Star Basketball Team.
Nia Berry, fourth grade student, A-B Honor Roll.
Dallas Bess, daughter of Stephanie Bess, is a sixth
grade student, made the A-B Honor Roll.
Daryn Binns, first grade student, A-B Honor Roll.
Mathew Blocker, first grade student, A-B Honor
Roll.
Chasity Blume, daughter of Cartrell and Lisa Blume,
tenth grade student at Ridgeview High School, was
nominated for the teacher cadet program at
Ridgeview .
Treva Bogans, fifth grade student, A-B Honor Roll.
Jennifer Boone, second grade student, A-B Honor
Roll.
Jessica Boone, second grade student, A-B Honor
Roll.
Aisha Budden, Daughter of Dwayne and Temisha
Budding, is a fourth grade student at Kingsbury
Elementary, made the A-B Honor Roll, received the
Silver Knight Award, Bronze knight Award, Good
Behavior Certificate and the Special Physical
Education Award.
Amber Burton, daughter of Hilery and Carolyn
Burton, fifth grade student at Logan Elementary, A
Honor Roll, perfect attendance, Duke University
Talent Identification Program, 100 Book Club, and
SC Elementary Honor Choir.
Nia Button, daughter of Hilery and Carolyn Burton,
sixth grade student at Hand Middle School, A Honor
Roll, perfect attendance, National Junior Beta Club,
and Honor Chorus.
Mariah Campbell, daughter of Walter and Bridgett
Campbell, ninth grade student at Pine Ridge Middle,
School, made the A-B honor Roll.
Candice Cannon, fifth grade student, made the A-B
Honor Roll.
Johnathan Cannon, tenth grade student, A-B Honor
Roll.
Grayson Chatman, son of Brian and Jacquetta
Chatman, third grade student at Dutch Fork
Elementary, A-B Honor Roll.
Justen Chatman, son of Brian and Jacquetta
Chatman, eighth grade student at Dutch Fork
Elementary, A-B Honor Roll.
Brianna Childs, eleventh grade student, A-B Honor
Roll.
Jazmine Chin, daughter of Ricardo & Karen Chin, a
student at Westwood High, made the A Honor Roll.
Lauryn K. Coleman, daughter of Marcus & Angel
Coleman, a student at Center for Knowledge, made
the A-B Honor Roll, Toys for Tots Fundraiser Chair,
Jr. Usher, Chorus and she made the Magnum Club 13
year old travel volleyball team.
Damaris Collier, daughter of Deacon Dale and
Denise Collier, twelfth grade student at White Knoll
High, made the A-B Honor Roll, recognized by
Urban League for the leadership, and academics
Young and Gifted Award. She was awarded a
64,000.00 scholarship from Presbyterian College over
the next four years to include the Belk Scholarship
and the SC Life Scholarship, a 15,000.00 per year,
Scholarship from Hampton University, a $14,000 per
year scholarship from Clemson University, and the
University of South Carolina.
Londyn Couch, second grade student, made the A
Honor Roll.
Jalen Dalton, son of Reggie & Donna Dalton, a
student at Blythewood Middle School, made the A-B
Honor Roll, is a member of the Junior National Beta
Club.
Daisha Dash, daughter of Timothy & Janita MooreDash, a student at North Springs Elementary, made
the A-B Honor Roll and received Perfect Attendance.
Allie Davis, second grade student, made the A Honor
Roll.
Logan Davis, second grade student, made the A-B
Honor Roll.
Micah Davis, son of Ed and Danielle Davis, fourth
grade student at Ballentine Elementary, made the A-B
Honor Roll Student.
Payton Davis, fourth grade student, made the A
Honor Roll.
Reagan Davis, eighth grade student, made the A
Honor Roll.
Dillan Denny, second grade student, made the A-B
Honor Roll.
Tamia Devine, third grade student, made the A-B
Honor Roll.
Jakari Earle, eighth grade student, made the A-B
honor Roll.
Chisom C. Emetu, son of Lillian Emetu, fifth grade
student, made the A-B Honor Roll.
Elijah Emetu, Son Lillian Emetu, a first grade
student made the A-B Honor Roll.
Faith T. Emetu, daughter of Lillian Emetu, an eighth
grade student, made the A- B Honor Roll.
Izuchukwu Isaiah Emetu, son of Lillian Emetu, a
third grade student, made the A-B Honor Roll.
Sophia A. Emetu, daughter of Lillian Emetu,
eleventh grade student, made the A-B Honor Roll.
Logan Etheredge, a ninth grade student at Richland
Northeast High School, made the A-B Honor Roll,
International Field Study Award, and Boy’s Varsity
Soccer Team award.
Brantley Evans, fifth grade student, made the A-B
Honor Roll.
Christopher Ferguson, third grade student, made the
made the A Honor Roll.
Briana Ferguson, ninth grade student, made the AB Honor Roll.
Taylor Ferguson, son of Trustee Mike and Juana
Ferguson, ninth grade student at EL Wright Middle
School, made the A Honor Roll.
Anthony M. Frederick, son of Col. (Ret.) & Mrs.
Anthony Frederick, a student at Spring Valley High,
made the A-B Honor Roll. He is in the Accelerating
Discovery Program; he received special recognition
from President Obama 3 years in a row for
Community Volunteer Services.
Harmonie J. Frederick, daughter of Col. (Ret.) &
Mrs. Anthony Frederick, a student at Polo Road
Elementary, made the A-B Honor Roll, she is a 2
time recipient of Dr. King’s Dream Keeper
Scholarship.
Chloe Garrett, third grade student, made the A-B
Honor Roll.
Sammie L. Garrett, son of Sammie L. Garrett, a
student at Ridge View High, made the A-B Honor
Roll.
Austin Garrick, fourth grade student, made the A-B
Honor Roll.
Ticora Gaskin, daughter of Timothy & Monetha
Gaskins, a student at Sandlapper Elementary, made
the A Honor Roll, 1st place on bars at the Tiger Paw
Invitational in Clemson SC, 2nd on Vault a Sparkle
City Invitational in Gymnastics.
Zakiya Geter, twelfth grade student, made the A
Honor Roll.
Samuel Grant, fifth grade student, made the A-B
Honor Roll.
Isiah Green, second grade student, made the A-B
Honor Roll.
Jordan Green, seventh grade student, made the A-B
Honor Roll.
Joshua Green, fourth grade student, made the A-B
Honor Roll and Spanish Award.
Joshua Hall, son of Al and Candace Hall, twelfth
grade student at Irmo High, made the A-B Honor
Roll, and he received the excellence award in
Spanish.
Sydney A. Hannibal, daughter of Charles & Jo Ann
Hannibal, Jr., a student at Dent Middle Two
Academies, made A Honor Roll.
Ashley Harrington, ninth grade student, made the A
-B Honor Roll.
Tori Harrington, sixth grade student, made the A-B
Honor Roll.
Alan B. Hartwell, son of Mr. & Mrs. Hartwell, a
student at Center for Achievement, made the A Honor
Roll.
Leilah Hill, daughter of Dwiyana Hill, a student at
Langford Elementary, made the A Honor Roll.
Presley Hill, daughter of Dwiyana Hill, a student at
Langford Elementary, consistently meets grade level
expectations at this time.
Makayla Holmes, third grade student, made the A-B
Honor Roll.
Olivia Jabber, eleventh grade student, made the AB Honor Roll.
Rachel E. Jackson, daughter of Larry & Sherry
Jackson, a student at Rice Creek Elementary, made
the A-B honor roll, accepted into the Dolphin 2
Dolphin Program to mentor and tour new students
around the school.
Zmana Jacobs, daughter of Bryan and Rosalind
Jacobs, eleventh grade student at Bridge Creek
Elementary, made the A-B Honor Roll Student.
Jalen Jennings, son of Dexter and Lorraine Jennings,
sixth grade student at White Knoll Middle, made the
A-B Honor Roll, received the Citizenship Award, and
made the All Star Team.
Anne Johnson, third grade student, made the A-B
Honor Roll.
Carmela Johnson, fourth grade student, made the AB Honor Roll.
Grady Johnson III, fourth grade student, made the A
-B Honor Roll.
Jayla Johnson, fifth grade student, made the A-B
Honor Roll Student.
Kaylah Johnson, tenth grade student, made the A-B
Honor Roll Student.
Nathaniel R. Johnson, son of Kimyatter R.
Southern, a student at High Hills Elementary, made
the A-B Honor Roll, and accepted into the Duke
Talent Identification Program (TIP).
Lee Ann Johnson, first grade student, made the A-B
Honor Roll Student.
Jarod Kelly, seventh grade student, made the A-B
Honor Roll Student.
Maya Leach, third grade student, made the A-B
Honor Roll.
Zyere Lee, son of Ashley Robinson, student at Rice
Creek Elementary, made the A-B Honor Roll Student
and school mentor.
Nyah Leveretter, daughter of Barry & Simquita
Leveretter, a student at Muller Road Middle, made
the A Honor Roll.
Tauryn M. Lewis, daughter of Taurus & McKaren
Lewis, a student at Bethel Hanberry, made the A/B
Honor Roll.
Clayton Lindsay, daughter of Phyllis Lindsay, eighth
grade student at White Knoll Middle, made the A-B
Honor Roll, and received a Certificate in Athletics.
Kaytlan Linen, daughter of Deacon and Jeannie
Linen, third grade student at Roundtop
Elementary, made the A-B Honor Roll.
Vinez Lyde, ninth grade student, made the A Honor
Roll.
Morgan McCray, daughter of Sandy and Angela
McCray, twelfth grade student at Airport High, made
the A-B Honor Roll, a member of the Regional
Basketball Championship team and the recipient of
the Senior Superlative Award.
Kassandra McFalden, second grade student, made
the A-B Honor Roll.
Joy M. McGraw, daughter of Wilbert & Joyce
McGraw, a student at Lonnie B. Nelson, made the AB honor roll and has Perfect Attendance.
Carly McGreger, tenth grade student, made the A
Honor Roll.
Jordan Mendenhall, second grade student, made the
A-B Honor Roll.
Timesha Moody, twelfth grade student, made the A
honor Roll.
Madison Murphy, ninth grade student, made the AB Honor Roll.
Jaylen Nesbitt, sixth grade student, made the A-B
Honor Roll.
Jaden Parker, daughter of Dr. & Mrs. Reginald
Parker, a student at Forest Lake Elementary, made the
A-B Honor Roll, a Beta Club Member and received
perfect attendance.
Sophia Payne, fourth grade student, made the A-B
Honor Roll.
Lauren Primus, daughter of Carlos and Meredith
Primus, an eighth grade student at St. Andrews
Middle, Oratorical Contest Winner, All Star member
of the middle school volleyball State Championship
Team.
Mikayla Prioleau, son of Gwendolyn Prioleau,
twelfth grade student at Chapin High, an A-B Honor
Roll student and she received a Certificate of
Achievement from the Columbia Urban League.
Harold Reed, Jr., son of Harold and Lynette Reed,
fourth grade student at Sandel Elementary, is an A-B
Honor Roll Student, and received the perfect
attendance award.
Patrick Reid, son of Dr. Rodney & Dr. Tonya Reid,
a student at Blythewood High, made A-B Honor Roll,
Letterman Blythewood Varsity Swimming Team,
Coaches Award Blythewood Swimming Team,
French National Honor Society, Eastern Star
Scholarship Finalist, Clemson Engineering
Scholarship and accepted into Clemson University.
Rachel Reid, daughter of Dr. Rodney & Dr. Tanya
Reid, a student at Blythewood High, made A Honor
Roll, 1st chair Chamber Orchestra at Blythewood
High School, Relay for life Committee member,
Relay for Life Team Captain for the BHS Swim
Team, Region Orchestra participant, Selected to
participate in the National Student Leadership
conference for Howard Medical School, selected to
participate in Lead America Program for medicine.
Joi Roberson, daughter of Terry & Felicia Roberson,
a student at Spring Valley High, made A-B Honor
Roll, Miss Sophomore Spring Valley Pageant 2014,
Miss Grand Talent Spring Valley Pageant 2014,
she’s in the Explorations Magnet Program, Richland
District Honor Choir Fall 2013.
Aria’ Robertson, twelfth grade student, made the AB Honor Roll.
Destiny Robinson, daughter of Rodney & Casey
Robinson, a student at North Springs, made A Honor
Roll, she was accepted into the STEMS Institute of
Design and Innovation magnet program at Summit
Parkway Middle, she received the All Year Perfect
Attendance award as well as the Video Club Effort
Award.
Brenden Rogers, sixth grades student, made the A-B
Honor Roll Student.
Gabrielle Rumph, daughter of Mark and Kaye
Rumph, eighth grade student at Dutch Fork Middle,
made the A Honor Roll, is a South Carolina Junior
Scholar, received the PLTW Engineering Program
award, and she is a member of the Cheerleading
Lower State Regional Championship squad.
Miyah Simmons, eighth grade student, made the AB Honor Roll Student.
Isaiah Simpkins, fourth grade student, made the A-B
Honor Roll Student.
Courtney Sims, eleventh grade student, made the AB Honor Roll Student.
Kaelyn Singleton, daughter of Yolona Singleton, a
student at Wood Elementary, made the A Honor Roll
Student, and received the perfect attendance award.
Kristyn Singleton, daughter of Yolanda Singleton,
seventh grade student at Pine Ridge Middle, made the
A-B Honor Roll.
Victoria Singleton, ninth grade student, made the AB Honor Roll.
Bryan Singleton II, tenth grade student, made the AB Honor Roll.
Darria Slater, third grade student, made the A-B
Honor Roll .
Ra’gin Slater, seventh grade student, made the A-B
Honor Roll.
Israel Snowden, son of Stephanie Quarles, second
grade student at Congaree Elementary, made the A-B
Honor Roll.
Denali A. Southern, son of Kimyatter R. Southern, a
student at Crestwood High, made the A-B honor roll.
Tracey Stephens, eighth grade student, made the AB Honor Roll.
Erin Stone, daughter of Katrina Stone, eleventh
grade student at Columbia High is an A-B Honor
Roll Student.
Paul Streater, son of Connie Streater, a student at
Killian Elementary, made the A-B Honor Roll,
Perfect attendance, Student in the advanced 3rd grade
ITEC class, participant in the Killian ALERT
Program, Baseball player for the Dentsville Youth
Baseball League.
Amber Suber, seventh grade Student, is an A Honor
Roll Student.
Jaden Suber, eighth grade student, is an A Honor
Roll Student.
Eris Taylor, a student at Spring Valley High, made
the A-B Honor Roll.
Maya Taylor, student at EL Wright Middle, is an AB Honor Roll Student and received a perfect
attendance award.
Arenda Thomas II, son of Arenda and Gwendolyn
Thomas, sixth grade student at Summit Parkway
Middle, is an A Honor Roll Student, and received the
perfect attendance award.
Perrin Thomas, daughter of Arenda and Gwendolyn
Thomas, is a fourth grade student at Bookman Road
Elementary, made the A-B Honor Roll Student and
received the perfect attendance award.
Zierin Thomas, daughter of Arenda and Gwendolyn
Thomas, is a fourth grade student at Bookman Road
Elementary, is an A-B Honor Roll Student and
received the perfect attendance award.
Elizabeth Thompson, daughter of Harry and
Priscilla Thompson, is a tenth grade student at
Chapin High, made the A-B Honor Roll.
Gabriel Thornton, a fourth grade student, is an A
Honor Roll Student.
Nicholous Thornton, eleventh grade student, is an A
-B Honor Roll Student. Brandon Vereen, sixth grade
student, is on the A-B Honor Roll.
Jaden G. Tucker, son of Darryl & Letitia Reed, a
student at Langford Elementary, made the A-B Honor
Roll.
Payton Vereen, fourth grade student, is an A-B
Honor Roll Student.
Ehrial Wagstaff, sixth grade student, is an A Honor
Roll Student.
Jada Washington, sixth grade student, is an A-B
Honor Roll Student.
Josiah Washington, son of Phillip and Renee
Washington, eight grade student at Washington
Academy, certificate from College of Charleston for
Geometry Math Meet, awards for regionals and state
Robotics League Team and plaque From Math Counts
Competition and, A Honor Roll Student.
Micah Washington, son of Phillip and Renee
Washington, fifth grade student at Montessori School
of Columbia, Book-it-Achievement award, perfect
score on Wordly Wise test.
Jalen Watson, seventh grade student, made the A-B
Honor Roll.
Jordan Watson, tenth grade student, made the A-B
Honor Roll.
Kennedy Wisdom, daughter of Louis and Candace
Wisdom, third grade student at nursery Road
Elementary, is an A-B Honor Roll Student.
Conner Wiley, first grade student, made the A-B
Honor Roll.
Corbin Wiley, first grade student, made the A-B
Honor Roll.
Jennifer McConnell
has been appointed by
Sen. John E. Courson,
President Pro Tempore
of the SC Senate, to the
S.C. First Steps to
School Readiness
Board of Trustees.
McConnell, the
Director of Brookland
Academy Child
Development Center, will serve as a
representative of the child care development
provider sector for the next four years.
McConnell previously served on the Lexington
County First Steps Partnership Board of
Directors from 2007 - 2013. McConnell has
served as the Director of the Brookland
Academy for the past five years and has been
with the Academy a total of nine years.
Trevon Williams, son of Travis & Kechia Williams a student at Polo Road Elementary, made the A Honor
Roll.
Jessica Woods, daughter of Tony and Saundra
Woods, is a third grade student at North Springs
Elementary, made the A Honor Roll and received the
perfect attendance award.
Joshua Woods, son of Tony and Saundra Woods, is a
first grade student at north Springs Elementary made
the, A-B Honor Roll, and received the perfect
attendance award.
Alia Wright, twelfth grade student, made the A-B
Honor Roll.
Deborah Youmans, a twelfth grade student, made the
A-B Honor Roll.
Cameron Young, daughter of Katrina Stone, is a
third grade student at H B Rhame Elementary.
Natetosha Young, daughter of Nathan & Ashley
Young, a student at Blythewood High School, made
the A/B Honor Roll.
The Homeless Outreach Ministry is comprised
of a group of volunteers that have a passion for
those that find themselves without a place to call
home. Each month, members of this ministry
provide food and clothing to the homeless
individuals who have established some form of
shelter in downtown Columbia. The group also
serves as at Transitions, a program to move
people from homeless to permanent housing; the
Emergency Winter Shelter; the South Carolina
Department of Juvenile Justice and the Salvation
Army Adopt-A-Kettle.
Yasmeen Lewis
Angelia McGriff
Bennie Amaker
Kevin McNeil
Anthony Brooks Jr. Ronald Middleton
Robert Caesar
Sandra Minor
Tonya Cothran
Alounda Outing
Monique A. Flowers April Day Silva
Tylisa Hill
Alvin Staley Jr
Ashley Jackson
Nikita Ussin
Davita Jamison
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
Messiah Simmons
Ernest Stallworth
Raynard Tisdale
Titus Washington
Tawanda Lawton
Webb
Farron Shanice
Boyd
Carrie Bridges
Glenn Coleman
Shelbi Cooper
Crystal Y. Davis
Edward Davis
Jessica Breaux
Celeste H. Brown
Ryann Carter
Valencia Dawkins
Jennifer FordCooper
George Godfrey
Isacc T. Benn
Shelandra Black
Dinah Alexis
Brooker
Carlos Brown
Margaret Chaplin
Kindall Clinton
Reginald Dalton
Reginald Howell
Keirsten Hoyle
Amber Hughes
Norma Irvin
Ranva Gooden Ashford
Walter Jackson
DeAngelo Byrd
Gwendolyn Johnson
Derrick Cain
Pamela Johnson
Alaina Coates
Devonia Lawson
Alvina Evans
Zamilla S. Pinckney
Dayontice Furtick
Shannon Ali
Ernest T. Reynolds
Nathan Gilliard
Angel B. Coleman
Rose Ruger
Kaitlyn N. Gilmore Andrea Renee Thompson David Corley Jr.
Doretha Godrey
Carnard Drayton
Kristoffer Walker
Kassim Hosendove
Tonya Egleton
Julie Geiger
Latiyfa R. Hewitt
Chelsea Gilmore
Whitney Jackson
Raymond Bordley
Tonya Conner
D. Natikki Dawkins
Najjar Faustin
Kristen Funderburk
LaTonya Greene
Desmond Hinds
Barbara Addison
Brenda G. Johnson
Carena Autmon
Henry Johnson Jr.
Greta Beckett
Tonya L. Smythe
Akeeshia Brown
Walter Campbell Sr. Brittany Stembridge
Sequoya D. Cotton Ashley Truss
Shirley Watson
Charlene Freeman
Dina K. Boyce
Tangela Funchess
Kenneth Burton
Michael A Jennings Michelle Copeland
Tami Daugherty
Jacob Johnson, Jr.
Chanel Davenport
Vanessa Abercrombie Sheila Lee
Esther Legette
Teaja Brown
Tyrik McDaniel
Shonda Lewis
Vernel Edward
James McMahan
Franklin Mack
Michael Fanning
Monica Moore
Lewis McLauren
Maria Hart
Eugene Webber
Naomi Mercer
Myosha Henicks
Camiele White
Betty L. Goodwine
Keisa Gunby
Kimberly S Hunter
Thomas R. Mack Jr.
Lamont T. Mason
Kim C. Mitchell
Kelsea Price
Joy L. ShulerGuinyard
Kendra Evans
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
Gilbert Laury
Brummell Patterson
Sylvia Thomas
LaTasha Williams
Aaliyah Renee
Moore
Kimberly Drayton
Peterson
Felicia Roberson
Talesha Robinson
Brandon Rollerson
Constance Suber
Taraseda Williams
Wendi Williams
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
Robert Johnson Jr.
Barbara Kearse
Dorothy Massey
Laura McBride
Chris McConnell
Debra M McCoy
Ezell Parker II
Tiawanna Richardson
Barbara Watson
Cynthia A.M. Jackson Almetrice Weldon
Fernando Johnson
Cheryl Wilson
Jaelin Johnson
Jessica Wilson
Justis Johnson
Doris M. Works
James Jackson
Patricia James
Johnnie Barnett
Anthony Jamison
Joyce Baskett
Kaia Leathers
Lenora Burke
Angela McCord
Mark Childress
Kareem Mitchell
Nathan Etheredge Sr. Susie PadgettBlondell Gallman
Anderson
Johnny Gilliard
Gary A Rice
Cynthia Gourdine
Ashley Williams
Charnet Hall
Sylvia Williams
Karean S. Holmes
Jessica Woods
James Jackson
Patricia James
Johnnie Barnett
Anthony Jamison
Joyce Baskett
Kaia Leathers
Janice E. Harris
Lenora Burke
Angela McCord
Kevin R. Hicks
Mark Childress
Kareem Mitchell
Nathan Etheredge Sr. Susie PadgettMarvin Howard
Kimberly N. McGill Blondell Gallman
Anderson
Johnny Gilliard
Cheryl McRae
Gary A Rice
Cynthia Gourdine
George Rice Jr.
Ashley Williams
Charnet Hall
Diamond Short
Sylvia Williams
Karean S. Holmes
Tyrick Wilson
Jessica Woods
Alexis Adams
Randy Bell Jr
Grover Bostic
Gary Carroway
Tammy Childs
April Daniels
Betty DeWalt
Mary L. General
Drayon Holmes
Sharon Kennedy
Frank Reeves
Tonica Gibbs
Steven L. Gilbert
Debra Johnson
Bobbie Louden
Kerstin Mackey
Ebony Payne
Johnny Simmons
Jermaine Singletary
Kathy Thomas
Tammy Risher
Irving Smith III
LeToya Singleton
Walker
Kathy Jenkins
Dwayne Jones
Joyce Hunt Bennett Faye Mathis
Ronald C. Bethea Jr. Candace Sharee
La'Shaelle Buckley
Parson
Dione Burton
Shannon Spear
Racquel Campbell
Janie L. Stroy
Elnora J Dean
Khadijah Sutton
Garrison M. Gray
Itia J. Taylor
Jeremy Jenkins
Tony Thomas
Taffy Clark
Gladys Cokley
Michael Drayton
Dianne Gilbert
Haley Green
Larry B. Harris
Kaylah S. Johnson
Dena Woods- Jude
Amanda Adams
Kelly Adams
Alice Benson
Anthony Brown
John Carter Jr.
Gene Christy
Jessica Garner
Elaine Hardwick
Jemia Keels
Desiree Leach
Sequoya McDaniels
Tracy Middleton
Walter Nelson
Sarafina Robinson
Ashley Simmons
Pamela Small
Shirley C. Toland
Sandra Delaney
Johnson
Mary Ann Jones
Trina Lomax
Dwight A. Mims
James Nelson
Jessica Perkins
Tabios Richardson
Lady Rae Silver
Louise Singleton
Anthony Brown
Ashley Butler
Precious Caesar
Marey Cannon
Ralph Deas
Brandi DeLoach
Victoria Dozier
Courtney Gantt
Constance Glover
Walter Goodwin
Averyl Harth
Victoria Louis Jean
Diane Jones
Cecil Banks Jr.
Kristal Gary
Titus P. Gibbs
Ron Graham
Robin Jackson
Sandra Jackson
Lataya N. Keitt
Rick Abercrombie
Terrance Acox
Mimmie Carter
Eric K. Coleman
Katherine Davis
Shanti Dickerson
Sylvia Eggleston
Mae Fields Fulks
Barbara Gantt
Asia Kelley
Frederick Ladson
Desmond & Lisa
Lewis
Christina Little
Connie McCants
Matthew F. McCray
Leroy Mickens
Rachel Porter
Sherron Reese
Josetta Smalls
Hillard S. Tate
Antoinette Walker
Theresa Walker
Jessica Williams
Sharonda McCoy
Oscar McKnight
Elijah Anu PeltierLittles
Kia Smith
Frank Streater III
Ciera C. Walker
Carol B. Williams
Bruce W. Gardner
Sammie Grant III
Kenia Johnson
Dawna Keith
Jermetia L. Mealing
Micheal Montague Jr.
Ronnie Settles
Anthony Weston
Nicky Wilson
Terence Young
Mozell Jones
Quadarius
Raheem Askia
McMillan
Veronica Bailey
Barbara McQueen
Larry Blake
Cesar Palacio
Keith Borden
Debra Parker
Tori Bright
Tonisha Pearson
Linda A. Davis
Barry Riley
Shannon Fields
Velvet Riley
Jacquenetta Flowers Cabatha Rogers
Lois Franklin
Bruce Smith
Taylor Henry
Kelli Sumter
Destinee Jenkins
Katherine Albert
Karnel Chevry
Barbara Cutner
Chanteious Davis
Betty L. Gaines
Murphy Holloway
Lorenza Alfred
Jackson
Oneita Jackson
J. B. Jones
Angela M.
Livingston
Tanaka Long
Henretta Montgomery
Ticnicko Newton
KeAndre Peavy
Mercer Dominique
Pierre
Kennedy Polk
Jordanne Thomas
Mary Helen Werts
Daryl Lindsay
Anthony Johnson Sr. 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
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
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
Marion Jackson
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
Carolyn Grant
Peggie Grant
Terrance Ashford
Denise Grate
Cedric E. Barnes Jr. Ania Hill
Cartrell A. Blume Sr. Pauline Mack
Jesse Brigg IV
Lawrence Reed
Donna Brown
Daja Scott
Kesha Clemons
Linda M. Smith
Victoria Edmonds
Destiny Stewart
Tisha Fanning
Olanda Watts
Sharon Fields
Jane Agard
Audrey Wilson
Alston
Johnny King
Jennifer Melvin
Anthony Mivens
Chanta Jones Samuel
Forest Sims
Kenyatta Cunningham Patricia A. Smith
Rod Deas
Lisa Ellis
LaShay Evans
Khari Taylor
Arika White
Shauna Williams
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
Holy Week Services
April 14 West Campus 6 p.m.
April 15-17
Northeast Campus 7 p.m.
APRIL 14 - 16
Annual College Tour
APRIL 19
Sunday School
Annual Easter Program
West Campus
Administration Building
Fellowship Hall
Noon
Easter Drama
Northeast Campus
1 p.m.
Marcus Leach
Danielle Lloyd
Jazzmine Bamberg Robert A. Myers
Shirley Benn
Arthur Newton III
Michael A. Bethea
Sarah F. Riley
Equivilyn McMicheal Sadarious Butler
Sean Spain
Vickie Moody
Crystal Gibson
Mary Stancil
Domesha Morris
Bernard Holmes
Myles Thomas
Sherman Porterfield Christopher Hughes Rebecca Washington
Nadia Pryor
Judy Wiggins
Larry H. Jackson
Dwayne E. Randolph Demetrius Johnson Cori Samale Wilson
Curtis Richardson Jr.
Nikia Stevens
Myia Thomas
Jessie Wilson
APRIL 25
MAY 3
MAY 25
Spotlight on Youth
Black Tie Awards Banquet
Banquet and Conference
Center
The Young Women
of Excellence
3rd Annual Mother-Daughter Tea
Banquet and Conference Center
Noon
Military Appreciation Day
MAY 6
Vacation Bible School
Brookland-Lakeview
Empowerment Center
APRIL 26
APRIL 14 - 17
Ashley Harrington
Zakiya Harrison
Jaree Jacobs
Latrina Crum
Jeffery
Senior Missionaries Prayer
Breakfast
Former Sanctuary
8:30 a.m.
APRIL 26
G.I.R.L.S Mentoring
Northeast Campus
9 a.m.
APRIL 27
Teen Church
Hope Academy 10 a.m.
APRIL 28
Brookland Federal Credit Union
Annual Meeting
Banquet and Conference Center
6 p.m.
APRIL 28 - MAY 1
Spring Revival
New Samaritan’s Baptist Church
930 Huger Street
7 p.m.
Midlands Gives
MAY 11
Teen Church
Health & Wellness Center
11a.m.
MAY 17
Teen Church
Hope Academy 10 a.m.
JUNE 2 - 6
JUNE 8
BNE Cap and Gown Day
10 a.m.
JUNE 9
Women’s Day Brunch
Banquet and Conference
Center
18th Annual Golf Classic
Brookland Foundation
Collection Deadline
for shoes
Designated Receptacles
West and Northeast
Campuses
Mid-Year Christian
Educators and Leaders
Workshop
Featured Facilitator: Chris Daniels
9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
MAY 18
Women’s Day
MAY 24
Joyfest at Carowinds
JUNE 14
JUNE 16 - 20
Vacation Bible School
Northeast Campus
6 - 8 p.m.
From your computer, smart phone or mobile device you can stay in
contact with your church at
www.brooklandbaptist.org
and on Facebook at Brookland Baptist Church
and via the ChurchLink app on your
smartphone
Our Wednesday 6 p.m. Bible Study is now LIVE STREAMED via our
website.
Sermons by our ministers can also be heard on the following
stations and times:
Pastor Charles Jackson, Sr. KISS 103.1FM at 7:30 a.m. and WFMV 95.3FM at 5:30 p.m.
Pastor Charles Jackson, Jr. KISS 103.1FM at 9:30 a.m.
Pastor Chris Leevy Johnson WWDM 101.3FM at 7 a.m. and WFMV 95.3FM at 10:30 a.m.
The Brookland Star Newsletter
The Brookland Star is published monthly
by the Brookland Baptist Church.
Submit all articles, announcements, and photographs to
[email protected] by April 18, 2014.
We also welcome your ideas, suggestions and comments.
Brookland Star Staff
Pastoral Staff
Keisa Gunby, Editor & Layout
Peggy Brailey, Co-Editor & Layout
Calvin Reese, Photographer, West
Lin Johnson, Photographer, BNE
Deaconess Sharon Dublin, Proofreader, BNE
Brenda Henicks, Proofreader
Tré Tailor, Staff Writer
Deacon Lenell Geter, Staff Writer
Dr. Eric Schuleter, Staff Writer
Marcus Works, Print & Distribution
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