A PUBLICATION OF THE PROGRESSIVE UNION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1919 BRANDONTOWN ROAD***HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA 35816 Volume 33 Number 6 May 2019

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The Progressive Union Missionary Baptist Church will be turning 72 on the first Sunday in June 2019. The church family will celebrate the 72nd Church Anniversary on Saturday, June 1, 2019 and Sunday, June 2, 2019. The church picnic will be held on Saturday, June 1. The church grounds will be the site of this event and all are welcome to attend. Picnic time will be 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This year there will be one combined worship ser- vice for this year’s church anniversary. Sunday ATTENDANCE FOR APRIL worship services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Sunday School will be held at 8:30 a,m. Speaker for the day 8:00 a.m. Services will be Rev. Schmitt Moore, pastor of the Bethel (1st, 2nd, 4th Sundays) Missionary Baptist Church, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. 667 Music will be provided by the Progressive Union Average Per Sunday Mass Choir, which consist of all of the choirs of Pro- gressive Union. 222 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Happy Mother’s Day 11:00 a.m. Services (1st, 2nd, 4th Sundays) We only have one Mother, if you are 644 blessed to have a mother on this side Average Per Sunday of heaven, honor and show love to 215 her daily. The time moves to quickly when she is gone. Thank you to all Easter Sunday who are mothers, or who have served (One Combined Service) in the role as mother, much love 604 to you. 1 2 Convocation honoree. He will attend Birmingham Southern College and major in Mechanical Engineer- ing and is a National Football League hopeful. Jaylon We are pleased to present 26 graduates from the is the son of Danesia Dixon and the late Jeffery Dixon. class of 2019. There are 20 high school graduates, one community college graduate, and five college graduates. Our congratulations to each of the gradu- ates and best wishes to each of them as they make another step along life’s journey. May God bless each of the graduates as they move forward. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ High School Graduates

Carrington DeJarnett will graduate from Spark- man High School on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, 2:00 p.m., at the Von Braun Center Propst Arena. He was a member of the Sparkman football team in his jun- ior year and served as a CASA volunteer. He will be attending Calhoun Community College in the fall of Jaylon Dixon 2019. Carrington is the son of David and Tina Brown. Ted “TJ” Edwards will graduate from Madison Amaya Zayd Dixon will graduate from Spark- Academy on Sunday, May 19, 2019, 2:00 p.m., at man High School on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, 2:00 Mayfair Church of Christ, 1095 Carl T. Jones Drive, p.m., at the Von Braun Center Propst Arena. She Huntsville, Alabama. He will receive an Advance Di- was a Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Honors Convoca- ploma. TJ was on the Principal’s List at Madison tion honoree, National Society of High School schol- Academy 2018-2019, American Legion Boys State- ar, Heritage Silver Award (Alabama A&M Scholar- elected to Congress, 3 year gold medal recipient- ship). She will be attending Alabama A&M Univer- Optimist International Oratorical contest, 4 year Delta sity in the fall of 2019. Amaya is the daughter of Sigma Theta Sorority Honor Convocation honoree, Hovet and Amena Dixon, Jr. Madison Academy Indoor Track State Qualifier. He will attend the University of Alabama in the fall and considering a degree in Marine or Bio-Medical Engi- neering. TJ is the son of Drs. Ted and Belinda Ed- wards.

Amaya Zayd Dixon

Jaylon Dixon will graduate from Buckhorn High

School on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, 6:00 p.m., at the Ted “TJ” Edwards Von Braun Center Propst Arena. Jaylon received an academic scholarship to Birmingham Southern Col- lege, a Bryant-Jordan student achievement scholar- Bryce Ellis will graduate from Sparkman High ship, a Buckhorn High School Football Team Cap- School on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, 2:00 p.m., at the tain Award, a National Society of High School Von Braun Center Propst Arena. He will receive an Scholars, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Honors 3 Honors Diploma. Bryce’s Awards, Recognition, Hon- will receive an Advance Diploma. She will be gradu- ors, includes: Top 10% Senior Class, Bailey Chapter ating in the top 25% of her senior classs with a National Honors Society (NHS) 2017-2019, Spark- weighted GPA of 4.08. Zaria has been on the ‘A/B’ man Service Organization (SSO) 2019, Perfect At- Honor Roll throughout her high school tenure. Zaria tendance Award for 2017-18, September Student of is currently a student teacher at Columbia Elemen- the Month Award 2017, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, tary School, a member of the Civitan and Key clubs Inc. Annual Honors Convocation Honoree 2016, at Bob Jones and she is also a member of Progressive 2017, 2018 and 2019Sons of Royalty Mentoring Pro- Union’s InTune Ministry and the Junior Usher Board. gram, (SORs), president 2017- current sponsored by She will be attending the University of North Ala- the Xi Omicron Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, bama where she will be pursuing a degree in Elemen- Incorporated, Medal for highest GPA Sons of Royal- tary Education. She has been accepted into the Presi- ty Mentoring Program, Envision Program Sparkman dential Mentors Academy on a scholarship where she High School Representative 2015-2016 for Leader- will begin her studies in late June. Zaria is the daugh- ship and Task Management, Member of the In-Tune ter of Marcus and Allison Fitzgerald. Youth Ministry, Junior Deacon Mentoring Program, and the Security Ministry at Progressive Union Mis- sionary Baptist Church. Chick-fil-a Awesome Sauce Leadership Scholar. Bryce has been selected to attend Auburn University’s Alabama Power Engineering Camp this summer to begin his exploration of engi- neering and college life. Bryce will attend Auburn University in the fall of 2019 to pursue a career in Cyber Security. He has successfully completed the 2018 Cyber Security Camp sponsored by the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering at Auburn University. This area peeks his interest because he enjoys the penetrating of systems and then sharing solutions to solve problems. Also, he is surrounded by a growing field of cybersecurity opportunities. He plans on us- Zaria Alexandra Fitzgerald ing the skills he gains from his future courses, Co-Op opportunities, and various camps to attain a career with a major in computer engineering. Bryce’s ideal Sydney Greene will graduate from Madison dream career would be to work in the government as Academy on Sunday, May 19, 2019, 2:00 p.m., at a penetration tester. Bryce is the son of Bruce and Mayfair Church of Christ, 1095 Carl T. Jones Drive, Shakira Ellis. Huntsville, Alabama. She will receive an Advanced Diploma (Honor graduate). While at Madison Acade- my, Sydney participated in the following: National Honor’s Society 10th-12th, Spanish Honor’s Society, th Honor’s Society 11 -12th, Anchor Club member th (President in 12 Grade), Delta Phi Omega member (President in 11th Grade, Softball – Varsity 2014- 2016, Cheerleader-Middle school and Varsity, Thea- ter, Chorus, Spanish Club, Campus Leader, Student of Distinction 11th and 12thFinalist for Miss Madison Academy 12th , Homecoming Court 9th & 12th , Give Kids the World Mission Trip 4 year participant, Stu- dent Government Association 11th-12th Class (President in 12th Grade), Maintained President’s List (95 or above average all year) for academic Bryce Ellis achievement each semester, (SPEAK) Suicide Pre- vention Empowerment Awareness Knowledge Am- bassador, Leadership Huntsville class 22 challenge Zaria Alexandra Fitzgerald will graduate from youth leadership program graduate, Auburn High Bob Jones High School on Monday, May 20, 2019 at School Leadership Conference participant, 2:00 p.m., at the Von Braun Center Propst Arena. She (HOBY) Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Confer- 4 ence participant, Progressive Union Missionary Bap- the United States Army after graduation. Amiayah is tist Church Youth Ministry (Treasurer), Alpha Kap- the daughter of Michael Jones and Christie Clark. pa Alpha Debutante Participant, Delta Sigma Theta Scholar, Page for State Representative Laura Hall, Received the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority academic tuition scholarship, Received the Alpha Kappa Al- pha Sorority- Mary E. Chambers Academic Scholar- ship. Sydney will attend Georgetown University in the fall of 2019 to obtain an undergraduate degree. After under graduate studies, she plans to attend law school focusing on human rights and international business. Her plan is to secure a spot on the Untied States Supreme Court. Sydney is the daughter of Eric and LaSonja Greene.

Amiayah Jones

Denisha Kendall will graduate from Virgil I. Grissom High School on Friday, May 24, 2019, 5:30 p.m., at the Von Braun Center Propst Arena. She was a member National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society and participated in the 2019 Debu- tante Ball. She plan on attending the Mississippi State University where she will major in Biochemis- Sydney Greene try with a focus towards Pre-Veterinary Medicine. She is the daughter of Tracy and Lawanda Kendall.

Jayden Tayshaun Holmes will graduate from James Clemens High School on Monday, May 20, 2019, 7:00 p.m., at the Von Braun Center arena, with an High School Diploma (Academic Achievement). He is a National Society of High School Scholar. Jayden will attend the University of Alabama in the Fall of 2019, majoring in physical therapy. Jayden is the son of Jonathan and Angela Holmes.

Denisha Kendall

Marissa J. Lacey will graduate from James Clemens High School on Monday, May 20, 2019, 7:00 p.m., at the Von Braun Center Propst Arena. School involvement included member of the James Clemens variety volleyball and basketball teams. A part of S2S for military kids, theater and mixed Jayden Tayshaun Holmes choir, as well as TV with Jets press. At Progressive Union Youth/Young Adult choir and praise team. Amiayah Jones will graduate from Lee High Hobbies includes cinematography, music and music School on Thursday, May 23, 2019, 3:30 p.m., at the production. She will attend Troy University in Troy, Von Braun Center Propst Arena. She is a member of Alabama. Marissa is the daughter of Maruren and the National Dance Honor Society. She will enter Melissa Lacey. 5 Leadership Scholar and a member of the National Honor Society. He plans to enroll in the College of

Engineering at the University of Alabama to study Computer Science with a pre-med curriculum. Justin is the son of Robert and Sholonda Mason.

Marissa J. Lacey

Kira Aundrea Lewis, Jr., will graduate from Hazel Green High School on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 2:00 at the Von Braun Center Propst Arena. Kira received 42 scholarship offers and maintained a Justin McKenzie Mason 3.5 GPA during high school. He completed his grad- uation requirements early and was able to begin col- Andrew Christopher Robinson will graduate lege in August 2018. Kira received the following from Buckhorn High School on Tuesday, May 21, awards: All Academic Honors, USA All-Alabama 2019, 6:00 p.m., at the Von Braun Center Propst First Team, 2018 Alabama Mr. Basketball final- Arena. He will receive an Advanced High School ist.2018 6A ASWA Player of the Year, 2018 All Diploma. At Buckhorn Andrew was the Captain of Huntsville Region Player of the Year and numerous the Varsity Football Team, an active member of the other awards. He will enter his sophomore year at Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field teams, member the University of Alabama this Fall. He plans to of the Spanish Club, and Treasurer of the 9th Grade complete his degree in Business Management and Student Government Association. Honors and pursue a career in Sports Consulting as a Sports awards include the Honor Student Award by Hunts- Agent. Kira is the son of Kira and Natasha Lewis, ville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorori- Sr. ty, Inc., the Athletic Youth Star Award by Greater Huntsville Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, the 6A All-Regional Honorable Mention Football Ath- lete, Junior year: Defensive Back Football Player of the Year Award, and recognized for being one of the Top Three Freshman Football Team players with the

Highest GPA at Buckhorn. Volunteering is his pas- sion outside of playing football and working out in the gym. Andrew volunteered at the Riverton Ele- mentary School for the Dr. Seuss Read Across America Day Program, the Von Braun Lions Club Helping Hands Community Service Organization, and the Crestwood Hospital in Huntsville, Alabama. At Progressive Union he is a member of the Junior Usher Board, Youth Department and Junior Brother- Kira Aundrea Lewis, Jr. hood Department. He will be attending Huntingdon

College in Montgomery, Alabama on a football Justin McKenize Mason will graduate from scholarship and major in Exercise Science. Career James Clemens High School on Monday, May 20, goal is to become a high school or college football 2019, 7:00 p.m., at the Von Braun Center Propst coach, or a physical therapist. Andrew is the son of Arena. Justin was a University of Alabama Presiden- Mycah and Deanna Robinson, the brother of Mycah tial Scholar, University of Alabama Engineering Jeraye, Mayah and Dionna Robinson. God Parents 6 are Scot and Deborah Bedford. Delta Honors Convocation Honoree, Jack and Jill Greater Huntsville Chapter two year Oratorical Contest winner, Kappa League Highest GPA Award, AP Scholar Award, Band Director’s Award, Out- standing Volunteer Award, Football Variety Letter, Basketball Variety Letter, Junior Deacon, Audio- Video Ministry, School Sunday Secretary. Attending Vanderbilt University, majoring in Business/ Economics. Plans to obtain jurisprudence on journey to becoming a corporate attorney. Thornton III is the son of Thornton and Dawn Stanley, Jr.

Andrew Christopher Robinson

Jordan Simpson will graduate from New Centu- ry Technology High School on Thursday, May 23, 2019, 1:30 p.m., at the Von Braun Center Propst Arena. He plans to attend Mississippi State Univer- sity. Jordan is the son of Melvin and Dionne Simp- son.

Benjamin Alexander Stanley will graduate from Westminister Christian Academy on Monday, May 20, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the Von Braun Center North Hall. He was a member of the 2018 state champion- Thornton Stanley, III ship class 4A 4x100 relay team. Benjamin will at- tend Auburn University this fall. He is the son of Algernon and Camillia Stanley, and Sheri Stanley.

Myles Justin Terry Benjamin Alexander Stanley Myles Justin Terry will graduate from Spark- Thornton Stanley, III will graduate from Ran- man High School on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, 2:00 dolph School on Saturday, May 25, 2019, 9:30 a.m., p.m., at the Von Braun Center Propst Arena. He was at the Garth Campus Lawn (4915 Garth Road, SE). a 2016 Amateur Athletic Union Outstanding Athlete He received the following awards: National Honor for Track & Field, 2017 Beautillion Ball Participant; Society, Classical Languages Honor Society, Mu a member of the Sparkman High School Varsity Alpha Theta-Math Honor Society, Spanish Honor Football Team; and a member of the Fellowship of Society, High Honor Roll, Alabama Boys State, Christian Athletes. He will attend Alabama A& M Governor’s School, Model United Nations, AS- University in the Fall and work at Home Depot dur- CEND graduate, Scholar Athlete Award, 4-year ing the summer. Myles is the son of Terriell and 7 Tracie Marbury. Charities, and local elementary schools. At Progres- sive Union, Sydney has served as Sunday School Kendyl Washington will graduate from Buck- secretary for 8 years, has served on the Junior Ush- horn High School on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, 6:00 er Board for 9 years, and is active in Youth Bible p.m., at the Von Braun Center Propst Arena. She Study. In the event there is spare time, Sydney en- was a member of the Buckhorn Softball team and joys shopping, sewing, eating, sleeping, and watch- Peer Tutor, at Progressive Union she was a member ing television. Sydney will attend Auburn Universi- of the Junior Usher and InTune Ministry. She plan ty in the fall, majoring in Apparel Merchandising and minoring in Marketing. Sydney is the daughter to attend Troy University in the Fall majoring in of Michael and Verra Williams. Business Administration. Kendyl is the daughter of Michael Washington and Kimberly Foreman.

Sydney Elisabeth Williams Kendyl Washington ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ College Graduates (Associate Degree) Sydney Elisabeth Williams will graduate from James Clemens High School on Monday, May 20, 2019, 7:00 p.m., at the Von Braun Center Propst Jasmine Davis will graduate from Calhoun Arena, with an Alabama High School Diploma with Community College and the Huntsville Police Madison City Advanced Academic Endorsement. Academy on Friday, May 10, 2019. The Police She is currently serves as the Executive President of Academy graduation will be held at 9:00 a.m., and the James Clemens High School Student Govern- the Calhoun graduation at 6:00 p.m., on the front ment Association. She previously served as Fresh- lawn of the Math Science Building at the Decatur man President, Executive Council Member, and campus. She plan to continue her education and ac- Executive Vice-President of Programming. She is quire a B.S. degree in Criminal Justice and become one of approximately 700 National Distinguished an FBI agent. After the graduation from the police Student Leaders. James Clemens is the only school academy she will be on the staff of the Huntsville in the state with the Gold National Council of Ex- Police Department as an officer. Jasmine is the cellence Award. It served as the President School daughter of Mandisa Davis and JaQuinci DeJarnett. of the Alabama Student Council Association for the ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2018-2019 school year. Additionally, Sydney is a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha College Graduates (Bachelor Degree) Theta Math Honor Society, and the National Eng- lish Honor society. She danced with the James LaDarius Tamaj Calloway will graduate from Clemens Blue Angels, placing 5th, 6th and 8th na- Alabama A&M University on Friday, May 3, 2019, tionally. She was crowned both Prom Princess and 6:00 p.m., at the Von Braun Center Propst Arena. Prom Queen for her Junior and Senior years, re- He will receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Lo- spectively. She is currently dual-enrolled at James gistics and Supply Chain Management . He is the Clemens, with a cumulative GPA of 4.3, and Cal- son of Alma Morgan. houn Community College, with a GPA of 4.0. Syd- ney has danced at Heidi Knight School of Dance for Shannon Renee Gilstrap will graduate, Cum 16 years, where she has been awarded several com- Laude, from Samford University on Saturday, May petition scholarships. She volunteers at Free 2 11,2019, 10:00 a.m., at the Wright Center, 800 Teach, the Downtown Rescue Mission, Christmas Lakeshore Drive, Homewood, Alabama. She will 8 receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. puter Science and a minor in Mathematics, with The Biology Department at Samford has established Honors. She will be starting her PhD program in the Overseer Minority Biology Scholarship in honor Systems Engineering at Colorado State University of her. She has received a full scholarship to attend in the Fall. Cailin is the daughter of Melvin and Di- UAB Neuroscience Biology Research Graduate onne Simpson. program starting July 15, 2019. Shannon is the daughter of Flora Gilstrap and Raymond Gilstrap.

Sierra Nicole McGinnis will graduate from Ala- bama A&M University on Friday, May 3, 2019, 6:00 p.m., at the Von Braun Center Propst Arena. She will receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. She is the daughter of James and Angela School Days McGinnis, Sr. Travion “Trey” Crutcher, a freshman at Ten- nessee State University (TSU) made the Dean’s List Mycah Jeraye Robinson will graduate from Al- his first semester of the 2018-2019 school year with abama A&M University on Friday, May 3, 2019, a 3.81 GPA. As a freshman and active member of 6:00 p.m., at the Von Braun Center Propst Arena. TSU’s Aristocrat of Bands, he didn’t waste time He will receive a Bachelor of Science degree in getting involved in other activities at TSU. He be- Electrical Engineering. At Alabama A&M Univer- came Student Ambassador after going through an sity he was a member of the National Society of extensive application and interviews process. Trey Black Engineers (NSBE) Pre-College Initiative is a member of TSU’s Rites of Passage Mentoring Chair, member of Institute of Electrical and Elec- Organization and was recently inducted into Phi Eta tronics Engineers (IEEE) and President of Delta Sigma, Freshman National Honor Society on April Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 18, 2019. In March, Trey was 1 of 30 freshmen out Volunteered at the Huntsville City Schools Science of 13 HBCU’s selected to participate in the 2019 Technology Engineering & Mathematic (STEM) Boeing HBCU Freshman Immersion Program at events, McNair Middle School and Saint Jude’s Boeing South Carolina (BSC) in Charleston, Walk-a-Thon. At Progressive Union MB Church SC. This was an all-expense paid immersion pro- Mycah Jeraye was a member of the Brotherhood gram sponsored by Thurgood Marshall College and volunteered with the Lawn Care Ser- Fund. Trey was also selected to attend the AIPAC vices.Jeraye will relocate to Dallas, Texas and work Summer Saban Leadership Seminar in Washington, for Lockheed Martin Corporation as an Electrical DC on July 7-10, 2019. Trey hopes to work an in- Engineer. He is the son of Mycah and Deanna Rob- ternship again this summer. Trey is the son of inson and the brother of Mayah, Dionna and An- proud parents Tracy Crutcher and Harold Black- drew Robinson. Godparents are Kelvin and Bonnie mon. We couldn’t be more proud of Trey for his Gordon. academic success and seeking opportunities to be actively involved, while making a positive differ- ence in his community at TSU. Keep up the great work Trey!

Mycah Jeraye Robinson

Cailin Simpson will graduate from the Universi- ty of Alabama in Huntsville on Thursday, May 2, 2019, 10:00 a.m., at the Von Braun Center Propst Arena, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Com- 9 Making a Difference in the World (Part 99)

Some time ago there was a song entitled, “What’s Love Got to Do With It?”. The song stayed at the top of the chart for a long period of time. The song MAY BIRTHDAYS (102) named several incidents and ask the question, what love have to do with them. We all cherish and ex- NAME DATE pressed agreement with the song, not understanding REV. BERNELL FONTENOT ...... 05/01 the meaning of the word love. LINDA STERLING ...... 05/02 From a Christian standpoint Love has everything JOHNNY HARRIS ...... 05/03 to do with everything that is in existence. In the be- THOMAS YOUNG ...... 05/03 ginning was the Word. (John 1:1) Then the Word TAYLOR FITZSIMMONS ...... 05/03 MIN. PEGGY HOWARD ...... 05/04 became flesh. (John 1:14). At Jesus baptism John the FLORENCE WATKINS ...... 05/04 Baptist proclaim Jesus to be the Word in flesh. John COREY JORDAN ...... 05/04 also said that to know God is to know love for God JOCELYN SHOULDERS ...... 05/04 is love. (1 John 4:6) DEMARCUSE MILLER...... 05/05 So to answer her question, Love has everything to SYLVIA TIGGS ...... 05/05 do with all existence. Love covers a multitude of SHATARIA TRAVIS ...... 05/05 sin. (Prov. 10:12) When we acknowledge that Love NICHOLAS THOMPSON ...... 05/05 (God) has everything to do with it, then we will start DANYELL CRUTCHER ...... 05/05 “Making a Difference in the World”. ERIKA ANDREWS ...... 05/05 Submitted by Bro. James E. Smith DILLARD FLEMING ...... 05/05 TERRELL POPE ...... 05/06 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TERRYUS CRUTCHER ...... 05/07 ALESIA BASKIN ...... 05/07 Titus II Meeting and Visitation CHELSEA KENDALL ...... 05/07 TRAVIS STEWART ...... 05/07 The Titus II group will visit the Whitesburg Man- SHARON RUCKER ...... 05/08 or Health Care Center on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at CAROLYN RAINEY ...... 05/08 2:00 p.m. The visit is a monthly visit for the group, MIKHAIL TURNER ...... 05/08 held on each second Sunday in the month. If you are JOHNNIE TURNER ...... 05/08 interested in becoming a part of the visitation or need TYRONE WATKINS ...... 05/08 additional information please contact Sister Dorothy DEREK MARSH ...... 05/09 Matthews, 256-603-7815. Additionally the Titus II MIKALA CALHOUN ...... 05/09 group monthly meeting is held on the first Wednes- ANTHONY MILLER ...... 05/10 day of each month immediately following mid-day NICOLE SULLIVAN-WILLIAMS ...... 05/10 CHERROL TAYLOR ...... 05/10 Bible study, approximately 12:30 p.m. TANESHIA SILLMON ...... 05/11 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SHANNON FLETCHER ...... 05/11 VERONICA WILSON ...... 05/11 ELYSE SCOTT ...... 05/11 CHAUNTIA ROBINSON ...... 05/11 The Visitation Ministry will visit the sick and shut NATHAN DEJARNETT...... 05/11 in on Saturday, May 18, 2019. The group will meet BERNETTA PRIDE ...... 05/12 at the FCLC and departure at 9:00 a.m., please join KAHLEEL GREEN ...... 05/12 them and on time so we can get prayed up before we SHANTRECIA DOUGLAS ...... 05/13 depart. For additional information contact Rev. Vera LATOYA JONES ...... 05/13 Bell at 852-6837. LAURA CRAWLEY ...... 05/13 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ BRODERICK ANDREWS ...... 05/13 TRACY KENDALL ...... 05/14 Memorial Day 2019 HOLLAND TAYLOR ...... 05/14 NEFTALI FULLER ...... 05/14 Monday, May 27 ESTHER HALL ...... 05/14 Honoring those who paid LAWANDA KENDALL...... 05/15 DONALD TALTON ...... 05/15 the ultimate sacrifice AISHA MACKEY ...... 05/15 for our country. 10 SAVION POU...... 05/16 MR. & MRS. REGINALD BURTON ...... 05/25 TITUS JACKSON ...... 05/16 MR. & MRS. JAMIE MORRIS ...... 05/25 SAMUEL WHITAKER ...... 05/16 MR. & MRS. JIMMY BENSON ...... 05/26 JESSICA YOUNG ...... 05/16 MR. & MRS. CEDRIC FORD ...... 05/26 CHIQUITA SUGGS ...... 05/16 MR. & MRS. MARUREN LACEY ...... 05/26 CHAUNCIE CRUTCHER ...... 05/17 MR. & MRS. WALTER ROOKS ...... 05/26 MATTHEW RICHARDSON ...... 05/17 MR. & MRS. KELVIN GORDON ...... 05/28 LARONE GREEN ...... 05/18 MR. & MRS. JOHN VAUGHN ...... 05/28 SELENA JEFFERSON ...... 05/18 MR. & MRS. GEORGE COMPTON ...... 05/29 THOMAS L. JACKSON ...... 05/18 BETH EWING ...... 05/19 BRITTANY SIMS ...... 05/20 NEW MEMBERS (3) TRAVION CRUTCHER ...... 05/20 JAMES MATTHEWS ...... 05/20 NAME DATE JOINED TAYLOR SANDERS ...... 05/20 TEINEIKA RAGLAND ...... 05/21 LORETTA JACKSON ...... 04/28 DEADREA MACLIN ...... 05/22 KEITH WILSON ...... 04/28 PIERCE M. GIBBS ...... 05/22 LATANGE WILSON ...... 04/28 MICHAEL BROWN ...... 05/23 LINDA EASON ...... 05/23 NATASHA HENDERSON ...... 05/23 BAPTISMS (0) LASHELLE FORD ...... 05/23 ARTHUR BRACKETT, SR ...... 05/24 NAME DATE BAPTIZED TEYANNA BYRD ...... 05/24 TALIYAH BROWN ...... 05/25 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ VICTORIA JOE ...... 05/25 JAMES POWELL ...... 05/26 ERIC SIMS ...... 05/26 ANDREW RUCKER ...... 05/26 JUAN MALDONADO ...... 05/27 BENITA BIBBS ...... 05/27 CALEB JOE ...... 05/27 CATINA DEJARNETT ...... 05/28 REYNA CRUTCHER ...... 05/28 BRIAN WOOD ...... 05/29 EVA POPE ...... 05/29 CAILIN SIMPSON ...... 05/29 JA’QUORA WHITE ...... 05/29 VANESSA MORROW ...... 05/29 ANDREW ALLEN ...... 05/30 HAROLD THOMAS ...... 05/30 Our Ushers and Greeters Ministry celebrated their anniver- JACQUETTA ELLIS ...... 05/31 sary on Sunday, April 28,2019. Thank you to all who serve and give of their time and service to make us comfortable MAY ANNIVERSARIES (20) during our worship time. NAME DATE MR. & MRS. JERROD PARKER ...... 05/05 MR. & MRS. BRODERICK ANDREWS ...... 05/06 MR. & MRS. DARRELL DELAINE ...... 05/12 MR. & MRS. MARCUS FITZGERALD ...... 05/13 MR. & MRS. FRAZIER BRIDGES ...... 05/15 MR. & MRS. WENDELL THOMPSON ...... 05/17 MR. & MRS. JAMES EDMOND ...... 05/18 MR. & MRS. DONALD JEFFERSON...... 05/18 MR. & MRS. MICHAEL SLEDGE ...... 05/19 MR. & MRS. JEFFREY SUMMERHILL ...... 05/21 MR. & MRS. MICHAEL WILLIAMS ...... 05/22 MR. & MRS. MYCAH ROBINSON ...... 05/23

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