Encourage - Equip - Educate - Edify
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Encourage - Equip - Educate - Edify
Infants, Youth and Young Adult Recognition and Academic Achievements Encourage - Equip - Educate - Edify OAK RIDGE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Dr. James A. Webster, Pastor September 2015 Madison Webster Madison spends the day with her grandparents while her mommy and daddy are at work. She lives in Colfax, NC and she’s 4 months old. Favorite community service activity: To make others smile. Appreciates when my OR Family: Prayed for me during my transition into this world. Favorite Scripture/Quote: “This is the day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalms 118:24 My OR Family would describe me as: A blessing - A heritage from the Lord. I have held these roles: daughter, granddaughter, niece, baby cousin and friend. My interest are: cooing, laughing, swimming, singing, listening to music, reading, playing with my big cousin Nyla, attending The Little Gym and exploring my new environment. Mason Florence Mason loves to eat and talk. His favorite movie is - “The Bee Movie”. He knows how to say “hey there” and “bye - bye”. He is 9 months old. Chloe Moyer Chloe attends Love & Learn Home Daycare. She lives in Greensboro, NC and she is 18 months old. Favorite community service activity: Loves to smile and speak. She loves praise & worship and after a few songs she loves to take a nap. My OR family would describe me as: Happy & loveable. She loves to smile and never meets a stranger. Chloe is walking (running) and talking all the time. Her favorite word is ”JD” who is her big brother that she loves more than anything. She loves to play outside and can sing the ABC song and count to 4. My interest are: Music and baby dolls. Makinzie Moore-Gaskins Makinzie attends Pre-K at Primrose Preschool of Kernersville. She also lives in Kernersville, NC. Favorite community service activity: Helping others and giving them guid- ance. Appreciates when OR Family: Shows love to each other. Favorite Hymn: Jesus Loves the Little Children My OR Family would describe me as: Little Mike because I look like my papi - Mike Weaver. I have held these roles: Princess Makinzie, Papi’s baby, Lil’ Diva My interest are: gymnastics, dance, swimming, singing and piano. Carter Gay Carter attends Pre-K at Kids R Kids. He lives in Summerfield, NC Favorite community service activity: Helping with the Men’s Ministry when we cleaned the Church last month. I also had a lot of fun when the Men’s Ministry held the Pastor’s Appreciation event at Spare Time. It was a lot of fun to bowl. Appreciates when my OR Family: Surrounds me with lots of love and sup- port. Favorite Scripture/Quote: Psalms 23. My OR Family would describe me as: energetic, happy, and a budding artist. I have held these roles: Attend the Church nursery that I talk about all the time, Member of Youth Ministry and I was student of the month at my school in July. Landon Ryan Clark Landon attends Kindergarten at IHM-Eagles Nest. He live in Colfax, NC. Favorite community service activity: My class and I volunteered at the Presbyterian Home. We joined the Seniors to sing songs and give them plenty of hugs. I helped with “Out of the Garden Program” and participated in the Greensboro Crop Walk. Appreciates when my OR Family: Gives me hugs and the fun things they do for the kids. My favorite song is: “My God is Awesome!” My OR Family would describe me as: Totally smart, cool, handsome, and pretty awesome. My interest are: I like to travel, play sports, build legos and being with my family and friends. I have held these roles: Since last year, I have learned so much. I earned my wings at graduation. My teachers told me that I was ready to fly and be great as I enter into a new School and kindergarten. I also completed the Safety Town Program. I got my wings! Ashlynn Leigh Dalton Ashlynn attends Kindergarten at Stokesdale Elementary. She Lives in Kernersville, NC She played Soccer for Stokesdale Parks and Recreation and participated in the C. LaRue Little Hoopers Academy. She attended the Nursery. Favorite Scripture/Quote: The Lord’s Prayer. She likes playing with her friends and being a good big sister. Jayden Moyer Jayden attends 1st grade at General Greene Elementary Magnet School. He lives in Greensboro, NC. Favorite community service activity: He helps serve the homeless. Jayden loves math. He can add, subtract and multiply. He loves to read. This year at camp Jayden explored Science and loves to do experiments. He also started eating healthier snacks and drinking more water due to the fit camp he attended. Favorite song: “Clean this House” by Isaac Carree. My OR Family would describe me as: Shy at first, but once he warms up to you he is ok. Jayden is known for taking care of Chloe. I have held these roles: I sing in the Youth Choir and I participate in the B2B Ministry. My interest are: I play soccer and basketball. I also enjoy playing video games and working on the computer. I spend a lot of time helping my baby sister, Nyla Moss Nyla attends 1st grade at Triangle Lake Montessori School. She lives in High Point, NC. Favorite community service activity: Giving my clothes I have out grown to some other child that may not have. I like helping feed homeless families at the Church Under the Bridge. Both of these activities help me to count my blessings each day. Appreciates when my OR Family: Congratulates me on things I have done well and gives me hugs on Sunday mornings. Favorite Scripture/Quote: “This is the day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it”. My OR Family would describe me as; Full of personality, a worshipper and easy to talk to. I have held these roles: Member of Youth Ensemble, Jubilation Dancers, Daisy, Church School attendee, Level 1 gymnast @ High Point Gymnastic Academy, Dancer @ On Stage School of Dance and Basketball player with Upward Sports. My interest are: Dancing, running, singing and playing with my friends and baby cousin. My accomplishments are: I completed and mastered all Kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd grade sight words. I scored several points in my 1st year of basketball. Brayden Gatling Brayden attends 1st grade at Triangle Montessori School. He lives in High Point, NC. Favorite community service activity: Making crafts for others, giving away toys and serving food to the homeless. Appreciates when my OR Family: Supports me in activities, encourages me to do my very best and be there when I need them. Favorite Scripture/Quote: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believe in him shall not perish but have everlasting life”. John 3:16 Brayden cont’d My OR Family would describe me as: Serious, smart, talkative and joyful. I have held these roles: Youth Ensemble member. My interest are: Soccer, Basketball, Ta Kwon Do, Swimming and Reading. Herbert McNeal Herbert attends 3rd grade at College Prep Academy in High Point. He lives in Summerfield, NC. My accomplishments are: Straight “A” student last year. Star player in football, track, baseball and soccer. My interest are: Computer and Photography. Chase Templeton Chase attends 3rd grade at James Joyner Elementary School. He lives in Greensboro, NC. Favorite Prayer: God is great and God is good. Let us thank Him for our food. Bow our heads must we be fed, give us Lord our daily bread. Amen My interests are: Swimming, Riding my bike, Reading and Puzzles. Nik Parker Nik attends 3rd grade at Pearce Elementary. He lives in Greensboro, NC. He loves Math, played Soccer and went to Carowinds over the summer. I have held these roles: Member of the Youth Ensemble. Collin Graham Collin attends 3rd grade at Pearce Elementary. He lives in Greensboro, NC. Favorite community service activity: Volunteering to feed at the homeless shelter, helping his mom, grandfather, great grandmother and service project with Cub Scouts. Appreciates when my OR Family: Prays and welcomes me, teaches me more about God’s word and being a faithful Christian. Favorite Scripture/Quote: When God created everything. Genesis 1. My OR Family would describe me as: Silly, friendly, helpful. I have held these roles: Current Wolf Cub Scout, attend 3 camps at Natural Science Center including Rockets where I built my own. Played basketball 2014-2015 and started Tae Kwon Do this month. My interest are: Video games, biking, swimming, building forts, dogs, playing with my friends and cousins, visiting places, camping, hiking, collecting sand dollars, skateboarding, geocatching, boogie boarding and eating. Langston Wood Langston attends 4th grade at Summerfield Elementary. He lives in Summer field, NC. He loves Football, Basketball and Swimming. Favorite Scripture/Quote: “Let your light shine before men that they might see your good works and glorify your Father which is in Heaven”. Matthew 5:16 Hayden and Noelle Millner Hayden & Noelle attend 4th grade at Canterbury School. They live in Greensboro, NC. We have held these roles: Choir, Jubilation Praise Dancers, Junior Girl Scouts. Our accomplishments are: Gymnastics, 1st Senior Black Belt Tae Kwon Do & Junior Instructors for Tae Kwon Do. Damani Whitehead Damani attends 5th grade at Triangle Lake Montessori Elementary. She lives in High Point, NC. Favorite community service activity: Donating to the needy. Appreciates when my OR Family: Has activities for the youth. Favorite Scripture/Quote: Psalms 23 My OR Family would describe me as; Nice and Smart. I have held these roles: Member of Youth Ensemble, Member of Usher Ministry. My interest are: Basketball, Soccer, Reading, Writing and Video Games. My accomplishments are: “A” Honor Roll last year, JYL United Champions. Erica James Erica attends 5th grade at Morehead Elementary. She lives in Greensboro, NC. Favorite community service activity: Volunteering at the “Out of the Gar- den”. Favorite Scripture/Quote: “I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me.” My OR Family would describe me as: Outgoing and sweet. My accomplishments are: Maintained A/B average, received the class “Responsibility Award”. Stared as “Glenda” in the school performance “The Wizard of Oz”. Participated in academic gifted classes, Selected for All County Chorus. I competed on Ultimate Air Tumbling and Trampoline Team and placed 2nd in the state in tumbling. I volunteer for “Out of the Garden”. I have held these roles: Secretary of the OR Youth Ensemble. My interest are; Gymnastics, singing, listening to music and shopping. Isaiah Keyes Isaiah attends 5th grade at Joyner Elementary. He lives in Greensboro, NC. Favorite community service activity: Boyscott-Xmas caroling at Senior Citizens Center. Appreciates when my OR Family: Provides special events like learning about the Taberna- cle at VBS and celebrating Halloween. Favorite Scripture/Quote: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosover believes in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 My OR Family would describe me as: Awesome I have held these roles: Boy Scout, Usher, Basketball player My interest are; Art, superhero characters and cooking. Lillian McNeal Lillian attends 6th grade at College Prep Academy of High Point. She lives in Summerfield, NC. My accomplishments are: I was the 5th grade valedictorian. My interest are: I love African dance, tennis and swimming. I also participated in UNC-G IT camp for girls this summer. Brenton Herbin Brenton attends 6th grade at Southeast Middle School. He lives in Kernersville, NC. My interest are: Loves to read funny books, watch scary movies and pond fish. Went to Carowinds this summer. He also played Soccer and Baseball. I have held these roles: Youth Ensemble and Usher. Chase Alexandria Clark Chase attends 6th grade at Southwest Middle School. She lives in Colfax, NC. Favorite community service activity: I love to volunteer. I have had the honor to serve with Mrs. Phillips at the Stop Hunger Now Organization. I also have helped with Make-A-Wish, Horse Power, Out of the Garden, UNC-G Duck Lab and also due to your support with Chases’ Chance (my aluminum can recycling program) we were able to sponsor (2) student field trip cost. Appreciates when my OR Family: Supports me. They are always loving and willing to help with my endeavors. Favorite Scripture/Quote: “If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” Martin Luther King, Jr. My OR Family would describe me as: Witty, intelligent and a leader. My interest are: Traveling, drawing, writing original stories, being goofy and watching movies and most of all I LOVE HELPING OTHERS. Kayia Morrow Kayia attends 6th grade at Phoenix Academy . She lives in Greensboro, NC. Favorite community service activity: Packing snack bags for the “Church Under the Bride”. Appreciates when my OR Family: Encourages me to do my best in every activity I participate in. Favorite Scripture/Quote: Genesis 50:1 My OR Family would describe me as: Energetic I have held these roles: I was on the A/B honor roll for all 4 quarters. I sang in the end of the year talent show. Toured the Burea of Engraving and Painting. (place where all US money is made) I have been members of Girl Scouts, Jubilation Praise Dancers and the Youth Ensemble. My interest are: Making hair bows, dancing singing and cooking with my grandma Minnie. Chase Graham Chase attends 7th grade at Kernodle Middle School. He lives in Greensboro, NC. Favorite community service activity: Volunteering to feed at the homeless shelter, helping my mom, my grandfather and grandmother. Appreciates when my OR Family: prays for me, welcomes me teaches me more about God’s word and being a faithful Christian. Favorite Scripture/Quote: John 3:16 My OR Family would describe me as: Silly, friendly I have held these roles: Working on Tenderfoot and 1st class for Boy Scouts and will have earned both ranks by Oct. 2015. Earned 4 merit badges from attending Merit Badge Academics. Attended 3 camps at Natural Science Center including Robotics where I built my own robot. I played 2 seasons of Basketball 2014-2015 year. My interest are: Airsoft, video games, biking, swimming, building forts, dogs, playing with my friends and cousins, visiting historical sites, camping, hiking, playing with smaller kids, boogie boarding, collecting sand dollars, skateboarding, geocatching and eating. Kylan Parker Kylan attends 7th grade at Kernodle Middle School. He lives in Greensboro, NC. He caught a BIG BASS this summer and also went to Carowinds. My interest are: I love to read all of the saga “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” Kenneth Gay, III Kenneth attends 7th grade at Infinite Choices Academy. He lives in Summerfield, NC. Favorite community service activity: I recently assisted the Missionary Min- istry with feeding the homeless at the YWCA in Greensboro and I truly enjoyed myself. I also helped clean around the Church with the Laymen League. Appreciates when my OR Family: Shows me love and gives me encouragement constantly. Favorite Scripture/Quote: “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13. My OR Family would describe me as: Energetic, enthusiastic, and a hard worker. I have held these roles: I am a member of the Youth Ensemble, Youth Ministry and soon to be a member of the Usher Ministry. My interest are: Basketball and music. My team won 2nd place in the basketball tournament at Proehlific Park. I am a budding musician as I am learing to play the bass guitar while mastering the drums. Hannah Baker Hannah attends 8th grade at Northwest Middle School. She lives in Oak Ridge, NC. Hannah was home schooled last year at Baker Academy of Excellence for 7th grade and excelled tremendously. She made great strides in Math and Science. Hannah focused her year spiritually on devotion and leading and recognizing the importance of prayer. Favorite community service activity: She was a volunteer for the Each Child Counts Foundation where she participated in two 5k walk preparations and played piano for 2 concerts. She also was featured on the Foundation’s public service announcement for TV and Radio. I have held these roles: I participated in the Sister2Sister Ministry last year and learned a lot about civil rights. My interest are: I played basketball last year for the GC Heat. I was chosen as most valuable player as she was the highest scorer for the year and led in most of the other stats. Erin James Erin attends 8th grade at Northwest Guilford Middle School. She lives in Greensboro, NC. Favorite community service activity: Volunteering at “Out of the Gar- den”. Appreciates when my OR Family: prays for me, welcomes me teaches me more about God’s word and being a faithful Christian. Favorite Scripture/Quote: Jesus wept. My OR Family would describe me as: Shy and quiet. I have accomplished and participated in these things: Maintained a 4.0 average and recognized for having the highest Science average in the 8th grade. Student Council Class representative, represented Northwest Guilford Middle at a Guilford County Board of Education meeting to recognize a 3rd place Battle of the Books finish in Guilford County. I have held these roles: Sister2Sister, OR Usher Ministry. My interest are: Drawing, reading, writing and baking. Kennedy Jeffers Kennedy attends 8th grade at Summerfield Chartered Academy. She lives in Kernersville, NC. I have accomplished the following: 2nd place in Science Fair, A/B honor roll for the last 4 years. I have held these roles: Member of Youth Ensemble, Ushers and Sis- ter2Sister Ministry. Olivia Siddle Olivia attends 8th grade at Flat Rock Middle School. She lives in Winston Salem, NC. Favorite Scripture/Quote: “I can do all things through Christ that strength- ens me. Philippians 4:13.. My interest are: She loves to play soccer and scored most goals on the Flat Rock Middle School Team. Coleman Wood Coleman attends 8th grade at Northern Guilford Middle School. He lives in Summerfield, NC. Favorite Scripture/Quote: “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matthew 6:33 My interest are: Loves basketball, track, swimming and band. Always strive for EXCELLENCE, there’s NOTHING you can’t ACHIEVE! Jailen Lewis Robinson Jailen attends 9th grade at Walter Hines Page High School. He lives in Greensboro, NC. I have accomplished these things: President’s Education Award for Out standing Academic Achievement, Certificate of Achievement for Top Reading Count, Certificate of Character for 9 books read each quarter, Certificate of Attendance (4th quarter perfect attendance), Perfect attendance for 2014-2015 year and completed requirements for 8th grade at Aycock Middle School. Cameron Siddle Cameron attends 9th grade at Southwest Guilford High School. He lives in Colfax, NC. Favorite community service activity: Tutoring, donating clothes to the needy and helping others. Appreciates when my OR Family: fellowships together, when we have Brother2Brother outings (ie: baseball games and fishing) Favorite Scripture/Quote: “For God so love the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have Eternal Life. John 3:16 My OR Family would describe me as: Quiet, smart and kind. I have held these roles: Youth Usher, Brother2Brother member, Honor student, Orchestra member. My interest are: Soccer, football, basketball, computers, movies, reading, math, spending time with my family and friends and going to the beach. Christian Herbin Christian attends 10th grade at Glenn High School. He lives in Kernersville, NC. I have held these roles: Finished last year with a 3.45 GPA and made Honor Roll.. Played Football, Basketball and ran Track. Received Varsity letters in Football and Track. Played JV Basketball. Nehemiah Baker Nehemiah attends 10th grade at Northwest Guilford High School. He lives in Oak Ridge, NC. Nehemiah had an extremely successful 9th grade year of home schooling at Baker Academy of Excellence. He had a very successful year spiritually as he increased his Bible knowledge through consistent study. He focused on leading devotion time at home and gaining a deeper insight into New Testament chronology. Favorite community service activity: He is excited to be working as a volunteer for Each Child Counts Foundation to make a difference in the lives of Liberian children. My interest are: He excelled at level 9 gymnastics and made nationals where he was able to make it through the preliminary round to the 2nd day of competition. As a level 10 gymnast this year, he has set a goal of medaling at nationals. Moses Kamara Moses attends 10th grade at Dudley Academy. He lives in Greensboro, NC. I have accomplished these things: Completed my 1st year at Dudley Academy participating in Varsity Debate, Poetry Club and was also 1 of 2 Freshman Ambassadors. I also ranked in the top 2% of his class and scored a 3 on my 1st AP exam (World History) as a freshman. Camille Siddle Camille attends 11th grade at West Forsyth High School. She lives in Winston Salem, NC. Favorite Scripture/Quote: “I can do all things through Christ who strength- ens me”. Philippians 4:13. My interest are: Soccer and Softball AJ Allen AJ attends 11th grade at Southwest High School in High Point. He lives in Jamestown, NC. I have accomplished these things: I passed my sophomore year with good grades. During that year I participated on the JV & Varsity football teams. The spring of 2015 I participated on the varsity baseball team as a 1st year starter. During the summer of 2015 I participated on the North Carolina Batting Academy Golden Spikes (NCBA Spikes) 2017 prospect team. I have played at most colleges in NC. One of my biggest tournaments was held in East Cobb, Georgia. The past 2 years my team didn’t do too well, but this past year we made the playoffs. In that tournament there were teams from all aver the nation and I played against some of the future MLB players. Favorite community service activity: Volunteered at Grace Church and served dinner to the less fortunate. I also volunteered with JDRF Piedmont Triad Chapter assisting them in their efforts of finding a cure. Chandler Person Chandler attends 12th grade at Northwest Guilford High School. He lives in Oak Ridge, NC. Favorite community service activity: The “Out of the Garden Project” in Greensboro. We pack bags for families who are less fortunate than others. This service learning shows how blessed I am everyday. Appreciates when my OR Family: Is supportive of me in everything I do, and teaching me God’s word. Favorite Scripture/Quote: “God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but power, and of love, and a sound mind”. 2 Timothy 1:7. I use this scripture throughout my daily life and it comforts me in knowing that I am a conqueror in all things. My OR Family would describe me as: Reserved I have held these roles: Youth Choir President, member of Usher Ministry and working at Lowes Foods in Oak Ridge, NC. My interest are: Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, Video Games, and Netflix. Justin Siddle Justin is a Freshman at Forsyth Technical Community College. His major is Broadcasting/Production. He lives in Winston Salem, NC. Favorite Scripture/Quote: “I can do all things through Christ who strength- ens me”. Philippians 4:13. My interest are: Soccer, Baseball, Basketball. Ayanna Antoine Ayanna is a Sophomore at North Carolina A&T State University. Her major is Public Relations. She lives in Greensboro, NC. Recently she attended the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in American Higher Education in Northwest Washington, DC. She stated a new job as a Play and Learn Specialist at the Greensboro Children's Museum and began her work as a Campus Life Mentor. In addition, she was extended an invitation to be a part of the Aggie Mentoring Program which helps provide freshman and transfer students with a smooth transition to A&T. Appreciates when my OR Family: Offers helpful advice, keeps me encouraged and reaches out to me when help is needed to complete tasks. Favorite Scripture/Quote: Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 46:5 My OR Family would describe me as: Outgoing, friendly, enthusiastic and always up for a challenge. I have held these roles: Campus Life Mentor, Ladies of Excellence, Public Relations Student Society of America, Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society, NCA&T Honors Program, OR Sound Ministry, OR Youth Ensemble. My interest are: Learning more about my field, spending time with family and friends, baking eating and traveling. < Alpha Lambda Delta induction w/Academic Program Coordinator of the Honors Program Andrea Gilliard Andrea is a Senior at North Carolina A&T State University. She lives in Greensboro, NC. Favorite community service activity: Volunteering at “The Church Under The Bridge”. Appreciates when my OR Family: When they encourage me to do the best I can do as well as supporting me in all my endeavors. Favorite Scripture/Quote: “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed you can say to this mountain “Move from here to there”, it will move and nothing will be impossible for you. Matthew 17:20. My OR Family would describe me as: A dedicated leader and a strong young woman of God. I have held these roles: I completed my Junior year at A&T. I have been promoted from a cashier to the Core Representative at Petsmart and I am now the Assistant Director of the Jubilation Dance Ensemble. My interest are: Helping others as well as animals. Dancing and spending time with my family and my 1 year old pet lizard Carlos. To All Youth & Parents, On behalf of the Pastor and the entire Youth Department, we are so thankful to God for each blessing that HE has bestowed on ALL OF OUR YOUTH. Each of you have done an excellent job sharing your “PRAISE REPORTS”. May God’s favor be upon each of you this 2015-16 School Year. “For the Lord God is a sun and shield; The Lord gives grace and glory; No good thing does HE withhold from those who walk uprightly.” Psalms 84:11 Need help with your homework? Here at Oak Ridge First Baptist Church we are excited about your success!! Thursday Academy (Tutorial) (Every Thursday at 7pm) Grades K-12 There are certified Teachers available to help you with ALL Subjects! Direct help by telephone from GCS teachers. Greensboro and High Point - 336-333-6888 Gibsonville - 336-449-5509 Colfax - 336-724-1362 Monday-Thursday 4:30pm--8:30pm (Except on Holidays and Teacher Workdays) For more information call Richard Tuck--621-4047 The GCS Homework Hotline provides homework assistance by telephone for kindergarten through 12th grade students four days per week from August through May. There is no charge for the service and calls are toll-free from all parts of Guilford County. All calls are confidential and answered by certified GCS teachers. The hours are from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday (except on Holidays and Teacher Workdays). Rockingham County Homework Assistance Line 336-623-3689 Rockingham County Schools’ Homework Assistance Line (“HAL”) is served by licensed teachers for students in grades K-12. Students or parents may call and have a teacher help them work out problems or explain assignments in core and advanced subject areas. 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