Men`s Day Celebration 2013

Men’s Day Celebration 2013
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t is time for Men’s Day 2013! This year our theme is: “Grateful for
Happiness: Through Perseverance, Participation & Prayer!” which is
inspired by Pastor Jackson’s “Happy A nyhow” sermon series. Dr. Sam
Davis of Beulah Grove Baptist Church, Augusta, GA will be our Men’s Day
Worship Service speaker. Motivational speaker, Mr. Brandan Davis will share
an inspirational message during the Men’s Day Breakfast.
Dr. Sam Davis - Reverend Davis is a native of Barnwell, South Carolina and
is married to the lovely Beverly M. Davis. He matriculated at Voorhees College
in Denmark, South Carolina where he obtained his undergraduate training. He
also attended Morehouse School of Religion, Atlanta, Georgia where he was
awarded a Master’s Degree in Clinical Education and Pastoral Counseling and
the Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, Georgia where a Doctorate of
Ministry was conferred upon him. He later secured basic advanced units in
Clinical Pastoral Education from Fort Gordon and Georgia Regional Hospital, and the University Hospital,
Augusta, Georgia. Of all the characteristic traits demonstrated by Dr. Davis, none is more outstanding than his
ability to explain the truths in Scripture and bring forth the reality of God's Word and how it should be applied to
one's daily life. (See page 3 for more about Dr. Davis)
Men’s Day Breakfast Speaker
Brandan Davis - Brandan Davis was born and raised in Columbia,
SC. He is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a degree in
Religious Studies. Brandan was a member of the Gamecock Football
team for 3 years (2008 to 2010). He was also a member of the 2010 SEC
East Championship team. He is a new author of " The Faithful WalkOn" , his fir st book. This 24 year old young man has embarked on a
book tour around the state of South Carolina to spread the word of Jesus
to anyone who will listen!
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2013 Men’s Day Events
“Happiness through Participation, Perseverance & Prayer!”
Saturday, June 1st – (Supporting) Brotherhood Monthly Breakfast 8:00 AM Brookland Fellowship Hall, $6
For Breakfast
Saturday, June 1st – Men’s Day Service Project – Brookland Lakeview Empowerment Center 10:00 AM
Saturday, June 8th (Supporting) Brookland VBS Community Fun Day – Brookland
Lakeview Empowerment Center
Monday, June 10th – (Supporting) Brookland Foundation Golf Tournament; Contact the Brookland
Foundation at 803-744-7914
Saturday, June 15th – Men’s Day Game Day - Brookland Health & Wellness Center 12:00 PM-3:00 PM/
Prior Registration Required for Games $10 per person (Spades, Bid Whist, Checkers, Chess) Refreshments
will be served (Mentoring Games for Boys-Men , Tie Tying Workshop)
Tuesday, June 18th – (Supporting) Teen Lake Murray Cruise “W hite Party” Food & Music, age 14-18; $40 pp;
for information contact William Bowman at 803-465-0912
Saturday, June 22nd – Men’s Day Breakfast 9:00 AM Brookland Banquet & Conference Center; Speaker:
Mr. Brandan Davis, Motivational Speaker. Additional tickets $15 pp
Sunday, June 23rd – Men’s Day Worship Celebration 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Sam Davis, Pastor – Beulah Grove Baptist Church, Augusta, GA
Men’s Day Choir Rehearsals (6:30 PM)
May 20th, 28th, June 10th, 11th, 13th, 17th, 18th, 20th
Men’s Day Ushers Rehearsals (6:00 PM)
June 18th, 19th, 20th
Also (Supporting)
Men’s Bible Study
(June 2nd, June 9th, June 30th)
Children’s Church 6PM
For questions regarding activities, please contact:
Co-Chair, Jamie Devine at 803-238-2880
Co-Chair, Kendall Corley at 803-727-8190
Advisor, K. Allen Campbell at 803-744-7906
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Brookland Baptist Church 2013 Men’s Day Celebration
“Grateful for Happiness: Through Perseverance, Participation & Prayer!”
Greetings Brookland Family!
The 2013 Men’s Day Committee is honored to present to you a collaborative list of activities for this year’s
celebration! We are celebrating the theme of “Happy A nyhow!” by supporting various ministry events that are
usually scheduled for this time of year and of course, focusing on our Annual Men’s Day Breakfast and anointed
worship service.
Please review our list of activities and support us in our efforts. Fathers, Sons, Husbands, Brothers, Nephews, CoWorkers and Friends- please join us by either participating in the Men’s Day Choir, Ushers or by just registering
to support our celebration.
We are preparing for a month filled of brotherhood bonding and fellowship. We ask your prayers that God will
receive the glory thorough this year’s festivities!
Grateful for Happiness,
We are,
2013 Men’s Day Committee
Jamie Devine, Co-Chair
Kendall Corley, Co-Chair
Dr. Sam Davis - (cont’d from Page 1)
Current and past professional memberships include:
 Board of Directors, Youth Association, Augusta, Georgia
 Baptist Ministers Morning Conference, Augusta, Georgia
 Board of Directors, Downtown Ministries, Inc., Augusta, Georgia
 Executive Board, Clinical Education, University Hospital, Augusta, GA
 Executive Board, Augusta Youth Center, Augusta, Georgia
 Executive Board, Collins Elementary School, Augusta, Georgia
 Interdenominational Minister's Association, Augusta, Georgia
 NAACP, South Carolina Chapter
 Beulah Lodge #186
 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
 The Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc.

Dr. Davis has also received numerous military and academic honors and awards and various appointments including
the opportunity to serve as Regional Vice Chair for 1999 Black Church Economic Summit Advisory Council, Federal
Reserve Bank of Boston and as a faculty-staff member, for the Congress of Christian Education, National Baptist
Convention, USA .
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FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS
Project Young Athlete, sponsored
by The Brookland Foundation’s
Health & Wellness Program, will
offer FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS to middle school
students participating in school-based or community team
sporting activities.
Interested young athletes should stop by The Brookland
Foundation to: 1) complete an information sheet, 2) pick-up
a voucher, and 3) select a Doctors Care location in the
Midlands to complete the sports physical.
Program starts May 1, 2013 and runs thru September 31, 2013.
ASK ABOUT THIS PROGRAM AND MORE at 803-744-7914
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Financial Empowerment Sunday - June 16th
On the third Sunday in June, our featured Financial Empowerment Sunday (FES) business will be The
Community Farmers Market. This business is sponsor ed by The Cor por ation for Economic
Opportunity (CEO). CEO is a non-profit corporation, founded by Brookland Member, Joe James, in
2004. CEO’s mission is to improve the economic status of disadvantaged individuals and communities, while
improving their quality of life. The Community Farmers Market at Brookland was started four years ago by
CEO, linking rural and urban African-Americans, while improving diets in our community and increasing
revenues for Black farmers.
Since its founding in 2004, CEO has:
Brought a fruit orchard to a deserving Columbia neighborhood in 2012
Begun working with a group of women quilters, from Monrovia, Liberia, by helping them sell their
wonderful, hand stitched quilts, here in the US.
Plans to help the youngsters at Brookland Academy plant their own vegetable garden. Hopefully, in
addition to eating all they can, some of their produce may be featured at the Community Farmers Market.
The Community Farmers Market’s display on Sunday, June 16th will serve as their official kickoff of its fifth
season. However, its regular hours thereafter will be on Friday afternoons, from 1-7 PM, on the church’s
gravel parking lot starting on Friday, June 21st.
Financial Empowerment Sunday (FES) is a monthly event that will feature businesses owned by members of
Brookland Baptist. FES is part of an ongoing effort to promote African-American economic
empowerment and all Brookland worship service attendees are strongly encouraged to financially support these
featured businesses.
Please stop by the Community Farmers Market tables in the gravel parking
across Sunset Boulevard after worship service on June 16th.
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Brookland Members on the Move
Tabatha McAllister, the wife of Br ookland’s capable Dir ector of
Operations, Tim McAllister, earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor
Education at the University of South Carolina. Her dissertation was titled
“The School Counselor’s Perception of Their Role in A ssisting Students
with College Preparedness” . She chose this topic based on her roles in
assisting students with financial resources for attending college and being a
Counselor Educator.
Dr. McAllister has been in the Financial Aid Profession for more than
twenty years. She is also a licensed School Counselor (k-12). She earned
her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Master of
Education in Secondary School Counseling from the University of South
Carolina. She plans to continue in her role as the Director of the Palmetto
College Central Financial Aid Office at the University of South Carolina
and obtain a teaching position as an adjunct professor at an area college/university.
At Brookland, Tabatha volunteers with Children’s Worship and serves as a Girl Scout Troop leader.
Congratulations to Crystal M. Evans who graduated from Columbia
International University Seminary and School of Missions in Columbia SC on
May 18, 2013 with a Master of Arts degree in Bible Exposition and
Theological Studies.
Crystal has served in many ministries and committees at Brookland Baptist
Church. She is currently on the Intercessory Prayer Ministry, serves as one of
the teachers for the Young Adult Ministry Bible Study, Sunday School and
Vacation Bible School. Crystal believes that one must “Study to show thyself
approved unto God, a workman that needed not to be ashamed, rightly
dividing the Word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15.
Ms. Evans received her Masters of Public Health Degree from the University
of South Carolina in 1998, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing in
1995 from North Carolina A&T State University.
On May 1st, the General Assembly elected the Honorable Ashlye V. Wilkerson to
the Winthrop University Board of Trustees to represent the 6th Congressional
District. She begins her duties on July 1, 2013. Ashlye is a proud graduate of
Winthrop University and held the title Miss Winthrop University in 2005.
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Brookland Academy is proud to present its 2013 graduating class.
Graduates are listed in alphabetical order by last name.
Taylar Anderson, niece of Ar gentini Ander son
Hannah Berry, daughter of Er ic and Nicole Ber r y
Adriel Brown, son of Evelyn Shar nise Brown
Kadin Enoch, daughter of Elr y and Tawanna Enoch
Kaylee Epps, niece of Randy and Rose Heath
McKensie Gaymon, daughter of Wayne and Toni Gaymon
Tierrianna Jenkins, daughter of Er ic J enkins and Tier r ieney Kenley
Omari Johnson, son of Mar io J ohnson and Eboni Rowe
Zion Joseph, son of Leon and Tanya J oseph
Ayana Reid, daughter of J effrey and Towanna Reid
Zarrea Simpkins, daughter of Deidr ick and Chr istey Simpkins
Lance Wlodarczyk, son of Damon and Chr istine Wlodarczyk
Alayna Young, daughter of Linnie and Tonia Young
Graduates, we are very proud of all of you and wish you
great success in Kindergarten and beyond!
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Brookland Academy CDC’s 2013 May Day Court
King Queen
1st Runner-Up 1st Runner-up
2nd Runner-Up 2nd Runner-Up
Prince Princess
1st Runner-Up 1st Runner-Up
2nd Runner-Up 2nd Runner-Up
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Brookland’s Students - Where Are They Now?
As part of Brookland Baptist’s ongoing commitment to education (one of the three “E’s in our mission statement),
Brookland offers financial scholarships to help deserving students pay for college. Have you ever wondered where
these students ended up or pondered how they were doing? To help you keep up with many of our children in
their post collegiate years, we are introducing this new feature of the Brookland Star newsletter.
If you are a past recipient of a Brookland college scholarship or a parent of one, please contact us at
[email protected]. This is your opportunity to share with us how you or your college graduate child is
doing.
This month’s featured “W here A re They Now” profile is of Mr. Aston Motes, the son of Henry and Patricia Motes.
Aston Motes
Aston attended and graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
with a BS in Computer Science. At MIT, he participated in the Black Students
Union and was a percussionist in the MIT Wind Ensemble and the Festival Jazz
Ensemble. He also helped to found Pulse, the annual Black cultural show whose
purpose is to display all cultures and traditions of the African Diaspora in order to
help our community appreciate how all of these cultures are intertwined. Also at
MIT, Aston was inducted into Eta Kappa Nu, an honor society for electrical and
computer engineering.
After MIT, Mr. Motes was the first hire at the increasingly popular online storage company, Dropbox. At the time
of his hiring, Dropbox was just a startup firm. He spent four years there as a Computer Engineer and partly
because of his expertise, this company experienced tremendous growth in the number of its employees and
customers to become the well recognized technology firm it is today. Currently, Aston is working on his own
venture.
Before his college years, Aston’s main activity at Brookland Baptist was with the Teens in Praise. During his
years at Irmo High School, he was a percussionist in the Marching Band, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, and the
Percussion Ensemble. After graduating from MIT, Aston spoke at Brookland during the 2008 Annual Education
Day Observance. His general theme for his speech was “Growing Up and Making Decisions in Times of
Uncertainty” .
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THE CHARLES B. JACKSON SINGERS CELEBRATES 35 YEARS OF MUSIC MINISTRY
The Charles B. Jackson Singers, affectionately known as the CBJS was organized in 1978 as one of the Sunday
morning worship choirs of the Brookland Baptist Church. Today, this choir serves as the evangelistic musical
component of the church’s music ministry and travels extensively praising God through song. This choir has
performed with various artists to include:
 Minister John P. Kee
 Evangelistic Shirley Caesar,
 Vanessa Bell
 Reverend Timothy Wright
 Minister Keith Pringle
 Mississippi Mass Choir
 Wilmington Chester Mass Choir
 Nikoltown Community Choir
 The Georgia Mass Choir
The choir has a recording to its credit, “Endless Praise”, recorded in Atlanta, Georgia in 1990 and a homecoming
album “He Reigns”, with South Carolina native, Brother Donald Malloy released in 1999.
The CBJS embark on an annual summer tour and has ministered song in New York, New Jersey, Boston, Florida,
Pennsylvania, Chicago, Detroit, Virginia, New Orleans, Los Angeles, the Bahamas, California, Maryland and
Houston. The choir loves to fellowship with various choirs.
The CBJS is named after its Pastor, the Reverend Dr. Charles B. Jackson, Sr., under the musical direction of
Brother Harold Brooker, and the administrative leadership of Brother K. Allen Campbell.
The CBJS will celebrate 35 years of music ministry, July 12-14, 2013. The anniversary Theme: “Through the
Years: Trials, Testimonies & Triumph!” portraits the sincere F amily and fellowship that has kept this ministry
together for over 3 decades.
The Reunion Anniversary Week-end will kick off with a Reception on Friday, July 12th followed by a Saturday
Choir Rehearsal and Banquet. The Reunion Choir will provide musical selections at the Sunday, July 14th 11:00
AM worship followed by a 4:00 PM concert. The Concert will feature the Bibleway Church of Atlas Road Praise
Team and the Brookland Northeast Sanctuary Choir.
All former CBJS members are encouraged to participate in this spirit-filled weekend of fellowship and praise.
Persons may contact Anniversary Chair, Laverne Jones at 803-397-8019 for information.
The choir solicits your prayers that God will continue to keep them in His loving grace.
Their motto is “WE CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH JESUS CHRIST WHO GIVES
US THE STRENGTH TO DO THEM WITH!”
Submitted by:
K. Allen Campbell, President
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Happy “June” Birthdays
Bridgett
Anthony
1st
Anderson
Bradley
3rd Continued
Harvey
Johnson
Loyd
McClary, Jr.
6th Continued
Marie
McGruder
Ralph
Posey
9th Continued
Pamela
Irvin
Winifred
Kearney
Monica
Willie B.
Devon
Torah
Joan
Brock
Brown
Brownlee
Dukes
Faust
Sallie
Christopher
Kai
Matthew
Nicholson
Sharp
Sheffield
Wright
4th
Mia
Javan
Danika
Brian
Mardell
Richardson
Shepherd
Taylor
Thomas
Whyte
Pearl
Lacretia
Darius
Samej
Jacelyn C.
Mansel
Peterson
Rice
Richardson
Thomas
Annette
Nia
Austine
Walter
Toyya
Nyah
Folks
Frink
Gantt
George
Gray
Leveretter
Randy
Chester
Montega
Willie L.
Annette
Martha
Davis
Frazier
Freeman
Gardner
Haskell
Haywood
Avery
Ester
Harry
Kelvin
Jaiden
Mardell
Natasha
Keith
Wiggins
Williams
7th
Belton
Bethea
Davis
Deborah
Terry
Thompson
Walker
Wilson
10th
Byrd
Capone
Shemeka
Mike
Eric
Anton
Mack
Mars
Sampson
Thomas
Lewis
Myles
Arnett
Dionne
Hicks
Keels
Klugh, Jr.
Louden
Lawrence
Katie
Mickey
Carla
Evans
Layman
Martin
McKenzie
Jasmine D.
Shellie
Shaquilla
Christopher
Carter
Childress
Hicks
Howard
Deborah
Khwantza
John
Christopher
McDaniels
McLeish
Pearson
Pierce
Jacqueline
Frances
Tiffany
Janice
Morris
Richardson
Thompson
Williams
Kasey
Shatisha
Joyce
Brad
Hunt
Hutto
Louis-Jean
Makins
Romey
Skelton
Watson
5th
Cynthia
Davis
Forbes
Elam
Chrystal
Finney
Lenwood A. Greene, Sr.
Antrinette Tucker
Burnes
Gloria
Wilson
Wilson
8th
Bassfield
Brantley
Childs
Drye
Henryhand
Hill
Gail
Kenai
Lonnie
Shaquille
Tamara
Tarence
Krystin
Jermaine
Demetrius Thomas
Mona
Wells
2nd
Shawn
Bacote
Tanzela
Bates
Dale
Antionette
Timothy
Dervel
Ricky
James I.
Shirley
William
Dingle
Elliott
Gaskin
Gillins
Gillins
Gladden
Graham
Green, Jr.
Yasmine
Jessica
Robyn
Brittney
Carl
Edward
Greene
Holland
Holmes
Velma
Dana
Marnie
Jenkins
Martin
Robinson
Angela
Jordan
Simquita
Leveretter
LaMondre Rumph
Richard
Glenda
Johnny
Marcano
McFadden
McIntee, Jr.
Richardson
Stukes
Tyler
White
Wright
11th
Bennett
Coleman
Ethridge
Michelle
Barnes
Sheldon
Shine
Kayla
Shine
Helen
General
Mahogany
Michael
Chantel
Diane
Monica
Anginette
Betty
Payne
Payne
Pringle
Richburg
Walden
Washington
Williams
3rd
Charlotte
Keyirra
Roy
Raymond
Terrell
Darien
Lawanda
Torain
6th
Aiken
Alexander
Asberry
Brunson
Carr
Champaign
Antonio
Kedra
Zaradia
Jacquelyn
Gabriel
Anthony
Nadia
Streater
Sullivan
Webber
Whitmore
Wright
9th
Brooks
Burrows
Shirley
Brent
Taylor
Teedra
Lena
Marlena
Cengen
Dana
Hair
Harris
Jackson
Johnson
Jones
Jones
Mack
Simpson
Taylor
Blassingame
Rolonda
Coaxum
Bridget
Campbell
LaShonka
Spencer
Ashlee
Princess
Vicky
Darby
Green
Hargrave
Dominique Croswell
Arsenio
Hamilton
Eldridge
Herrin
Meshelle
Stephanie
Toinette
Davis
Deas
Drayton
Emmanuel
Washington
12th
Antrecia
Brown
Christine
Jackson
Andre'
Jett
Willia
Heyward
Elaine
Brown
Aaron
Johnson
Maya
Jones
Marilyn
Hopson
LaFaye
Brown
Marilyn
Andre
Bertha
Benita
William
Corine
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June Birthdays Continued
Gary
12th Continued
Burgess
14th Continued
Evelyn
Lucien
16th Continued
Martha
McGaughey
Wilbert
Chris
Crystal
Koskkoke
Brandon
Derrol
McGraw
Minick
Minick
O'Neal
Samuels
Shuford
LaTarsa
Lewis
Donald
Adriene
Sherry
Williams
19th
Barr
Belton
Bowling
Cade
Strouble
Wilson
Wright
DeAngelo
Gedresha
Ida
Robert
Mary
Alicia
Cokley
Ealey
Edwards
Geter
Graham
Lyles
Shimere
Gwendell
Betty
Dorian
Derwin
Frederick
Cooper
Fogg
Gortman
Holmes
Isaac
Jones
Makenzie
Jacqueline
Jaylen
Freddie
Freddie
Rick
Khalil
Tammie
Angela
Ran Shonda
William
Dawn
McDaniel
Mims
Parker
Patterson
Priester
Prosser
15th
Avery
Allen
Brittany
Boyd
Pamela
Brackett
Romelle
Brailey
Sheila
Branch
Dorothy
Courtney
Charles
Patrick
Tobe
Reid
Rice
Ratisha
Emily
Brisbon
Brown
Roberta
Ratesha
Carroway
Davis
Barbara
Pearlean
Richardson
Sanders
Akil
Deborah
Ross
Ruff
Alice
Caitlin
Crowner
Dreher
Sheneshia
Ashley
Fitts
Haigler
Ina
Dorell
Schlueter
Spann
LaChaska
Mark
Tammie
Salmond
Sellers
Struggs
Kenneth
Joi Jones
Charity
Dukes
Gilliam
Jones
Devita
Latise
Carly
Hampton
Irving
McGregor
Cruddie
Latricia
Tammy
Torian
Washington
Wright
Araminta
Trowell
Kenneth
Jones, Jr.
Nicole
Metts
Young
13th
LaToya
Elaine
Matthews
Murphy
Chandra
Randolph
Morris
Nimmons
20th
Christina Coleman
Gayle
Cross
Leonardo
Bailey
Muriel
Neal
Vonetta
Pinckney
Taron
Davis
Thomas
Austin
Bloomfield, Jr.
Brooker
Sandra
Isaac
Richards
Shine
Willia
Myala
Ross
Smith
Damin
Ashley
Gaffney
Hallman
Loretta
James
Coleman
Daniels Sr.
Trey
Nyala
George
Smith
Williams
Christian Hughes
Wearn
Hydrick
Mayola
Dedeaux
Jesse
Simpson
16th
Akins
Deirdre
Jackson
Erica
Tyrone
Jada
Stacy
Edwards
Ellis
Furtick
Grundy
John B.
Ronald
Doretha
Brian
Baden
Best
Bolton
Branch
Herbert
Nolan
Erika
James
18th
Addison
Brackett
Brown
Brown, Jr.
Jon
Peggy
Geraldine
Logan
McClary
McFadden-Elmore
Moss
Peake
Shalonda
Sina
Hayes
Holloway
Curley
Suzette
Brown
Childress
Kevin
Valerie
DeBarr
Dreher
Keeana
Glenda
Ross
Sapp
Robin
McConnell
Sylvia
Davis
Linda
Epps
Keirra
Sells
Latisha
Patterson
Ernestine
Fogle
Shawn M.
Glover
Damon
Smith
Shevawn
Gabrielle
Rivers
Rumph
Constance Franklin
Vernelle
Fuller
Jerna'
Shnita
Hutchinson
Lee
Tracy
Sharon
Sweatt
Walker
Tina
Gidron
Leroy
Green, Sr.
Christopher Hagans
Faith
House
William
Jacqueline
Korrealle
Chyna
Lloyd
Luckett
Morning
Myers
Josiah
Tiana
Corban
Marlette
Washington
Washington
Williams
Williams
Marva
Cynthia
Michael D.
Sharhonda
14th
Brown
Brown
Hinton
Lytton
Minor
Orr
Shelton
Simmons
Watson
Willie
18th Continued
White
Jeffrey
Kim
17th
Bridges
Bryant
Dameon
Hopkins
Jesse
Jefferson
Aysia
Randall
Keith
Willinda
Johnson
Johnson
Pamela
Alliyah
Johnson
Limpscomb
LaTeasa
Brandon
Reed
Sims
Gertie
Zachary
21st
Alston
Cartledge
Braxton
McDuffie
Norman
Venyah, Jr.
Virginia
Chapman
Kierston A.J. Linen
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June Birthdays Continued
21st Continued
Christopher Copeland
Avery
Dean
Jimal
Deas
Courtenay Etheredge
23rd Continued
Deontae
Strader
Devontae
Strader
John
Walker
Brenda
Weeks
26th Continued
Mikala
Brown
Sylvia
Carter
Dessie
Croswell
Otha
Dillihay, Sr.
28th Continued
Gloria
Smith
Kayla
Smith
Beth
Sprave
Shantrice
Washington
Anthony
Kim
Patricia
Dobson
Camille
Werts
Portia
Jaton M.
Audrey
Fulton,
Grant
Harris
Christine
Christy
Michael
Werts
Wilder
Williams
Angela
Farr
Williams
th
Byron
Allen
June
Gipson
Green
Harth
Pamela
Cheryl
Lillian
Herrington
Betty
Franklin,
Dwayne
Mazyck
Zenith
John
Shiral
Houston
Jefferson
Moss
Eugena
Ahmer
Curtis
Griffin
Heatley
Heyward
Labreshia
Jaton
Diane
Nelums
Porter
Rice
Lawrence
Emma
Virginia
Risher
Edward
Hill
Courtney
Smalls
Cedric
Davis
Leota
Kareem
Queenie
Rivers
Shell
Whitmore
Shardaya
Melvin
Tamia
Jackson
James
Lloyd
Charles
Deanna
Lillie
Stephens
Thornton
Tolliver
Jermaine
Ruth S.
Happi
Edwards
Hammock
Harris
Marta
Williams
Odessa
Martin
Perrene
Henry
Tiffany
Williams
LaVina
Morris
Courtney
27th
Banks
Kayla
Johnson
Whitney
Napper
Angela
Blake
Bennie
Lewis, III
Kimberly
Alvin
Cameron
Johnathan
Tre'Von
Annie
Wendy
22nd
Cleaves
Conyers
Everson
Hickerson
Howell
Johnson
Johnson
George
Calaundra
Ivery
Rhonda
Ire
Kerschell
Pearson
Reed
Rice
Shy
Thornton
Ward
25th
Latrisha
Mary
Beatrice
Melise
Clea
Amber
Miah
Brazzell
Campbell
Cook
Cook
Franklin
Gibbs
Glover
Hope
Billie
Jessica
Ivory
DeVell
Shelton
Martin
Pharr
Simpson
Tucker
Williams
Wilson
30th
Cheryl
Cordelia
Stephanie
Eric
Dawayne
Clarence
Kelly
Okoli
Robinson
Schlueter
Shanabarger
Sumpter
D'Andre
Daya
Cassandra
Willie
Erika
Denise
Allen
Beckett
Brantley
Briggs
Cartledge
Coleman
Reginald
Rhonda
Linda
Elease
Marie
Dariane
Glover
Hill
Hicks
Johnson
Lancaster
McClerklin
Todd
Carlton
Moriah
Connie
Jennifer
Ashlei
Caldwell
Ellis, III
Gethers
Harrison
Howard
Jackson
Deborah
Wilds
Marcus
Coleman
Quincy
McLain
Melissa
Jenkins
rd
Altovise
Goodwin
Trina
Nichols
Michelle
Johnson
Mildred
23
Allen
O.J.
Harrison, Jr.
Trina
Offing
Clarence
Lewis
James
Anthony
Saundera
Patsy A.
Erin
Anderson
Cabbagestalk, Sr.
Crawford
Fluker
Greene
Karen
Janice
Jherilyn
Valerie
Adia
Henry
Hoyle
Johnson
Jones
Louden
Elmer
Rhonda
Michael
Byron A.
Polite
Presha
Shaw
Suber
Shawn
Gethro
Marion
Bridgette
James
Lockett
Martin
Rush, IV
Segars
Shuler
Aria
Hill
Reinata
Outen
Delores
Anderson
Sharon
Stroman
Donald
Jordan
Tonya
Payne
Hercules
Davis, Jr.
Lauren
Tate
Karen
Nakia
Myra
Cynthia
Richard
Willie
Margaret
Kelly
Linen
Lippett
Mack
Maree
Mayfield
McNeely
LaShante'
Titus
Tracye
Leon
Patricia
Corenia
Tamarille
Kenneth
Elane
Mary
Marquita
Hickman
Hunter
Jackson
Laury
Little
Neumon
Priester
Jimmy
Lisa
Evelyn
Ryan
Vereen
Walton
Williams
Williford
24
Alford
Branch
Williams
Williams
Williams
Zeigler
26th
Cassaundra Anderson
Gloria
Bronson
28th
Young
29th
Brown
Corbin
The Brookland Star Newsletter
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Encouragement and Inspiration Page
Three things to Expect When Facing Life’s Challenges
The enemy will try to put fear in you
When you make a decision to face something, one of the tactics of the devil is to embed fear in you. Convincing you to
believe you can’t do it and to think of all the things that will happen as a result of you confronting what needs to be
faced.
Don’t give into the schemes of the devil. We know that he comes to kill, steal and destroy and that God has NOT given
you the spirit of fear, but power, love and a sound mind. Overcome the spirit of fear with faith.
Expect people to change on you
When Jesus was here on earth, the same people who smiled in His face were the same people who turned on Him and
yelled for him to be crucified. Truth be told, when you are facing whatever it is you need to face, not every person will
understand. They may smile, talk behind your back and even reject you as they did with Jesus.
Although Jesus knew this to be so, He didn’t let facing rejection, mockery, suffering and rejection stop Him from going
to the cross. As the time became closer for Jesus to be crucified, He said to his disciples, “The Son of Man must suffer
many terrible things,” he said. “He will be rejected by the elders, the leading priests, and the teachers of religious law.
He will be killed, but on the third day he will be raised from the dead” (Luke 9:21)
As the time of crucifixion got even closer Jesus said, “Father, if you are willing, please take this cup of suffering away
from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine” (Luke 22:42). As you see, Jesus didn’t want to face being
crucified, but He did for you and I. But while doing so, He had people, such as Judas, change and turn on him.
When you make a decision to face life’s challenges and confront the things you know needs to be faced, don’t be
surprised when people begin changing on you as they did with Jesus.
“But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats” (1
Peter 3:14).
Expect God to work through you
The Bible never says that everything we face and go through will be good; however it does say that ALL things work
out for our good. When you confront the thing God has pricked in your heart to face, expect God to work through you;
revealing His glory through you to others around you.
You may not see it right now, but once you confront this thing, at the end of it all you will realize that it was for your
good that you needed to confront and face it.
The Brookland Star Newsletter
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Mark Your Calendar
6.10
Brookland Foundation
Golf Tournament
6.15
Men’s Day Game Day
6.18
Teen Cruise at Lake Murray
6.22
Men’s Day Breakfast
6.23
Men’s Day Worship
Celebration
6.25
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The Brookland Star Newsletter
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Submit all articles, ideas and or suggestions to [email protected] by Tuesday, June 25, 2013.
Brookland Star Staff
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Pastoral Staff
Reverend Dr. Charles B. Jackson, Sr., Senior Pastor
Reverend James A Jamison, Assistant Pastor
Reverend Charles B. Jackson, Jr., Executive Pastor
Reverend Chris Leevy Johnson, Northeast Campus Pastor