JULY AUGUST 2017

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The Newsletter for Cote Brilliante Presbyterian Church A Loving, Caring, Sharing, Serving Congregation

CBPC Inspiring Member of Achievement Cote Brilliante Presbyterian Church Jesse was born September 21, 1929 in ~ Sunday School 8:45 – 9:45a Clarksdale, Mississippi to Sylvester and ~ Sunday Morning Worship 10a Marie Snulligan. They moved to St Louis ~ Sacrament of the Holy Communion in 1937, where Jesse attended St Louis on the first Sunday of each month Public Schools. 4673 Labadie Avenue, Jesse enlisted in the US Navy on Saint Louis, Missouri 63115 November 15, 1946, and was shipped 314.381.2770 to the Bainbridge, MD Navy Training www.CBPCStL.org Center for 12 weeks of Basic Training. Reverend Clyde R Crumpton, Pastor After completing Basic Training he was assigned to the Boiler Room of the US Navy Training Center Engineering Department in San Diego, California, IN THIS ISSUE as a Fireman First Class. It was very unusual for a Black man to be assigned A Personal Note From the Pastor 2 Jesse Snulligan, our Inspiring Member of Cote Brilliante Activities 5 Achievement to an Engineering Department, due to racial segregation during that time. Most Save the Date 10 Blacks were rated as seamen, cooks or steward mates. In 1948 he was reassigned to the News From the Pews 11 USS Repose (AH 16) Hospital Ship in Tsingtao, China. The USS Repose remained Kid’s Corner 12 at Tsingtao until September, 1948, at which time she sailed for Yokosuka, for Our Sick and Shut-In / Condolences 13 repairs. On September 25, she returned to Tsingtao, where she remained until March Acknowledgements 14 1949 when she sailed for , China. Calendar 16 Continued on page 4, Jesse Snulligan A PERSONAL NOTE FROM THE PASTOR

Greetings, Cote Brilliante family, Our response, “Everything!” Afford- While everyone remembers able healthcare and housing, livable wages, Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown, we This Pastor’s Note is in part a education, the right to vote — everything should also realize that since 2015, there response to our National Big Tent Event that is currently being challenged, com- have been over 600 instances in which Conference, which was held on the promised or taken away. James Crowe, Esq a Black civilian was killed by a police campus of Washington University the represents the language and culture that officer or died while in police custody. weekend of July 6th – 8th. The Confer- makes race in America an issue, and keeps We grieve Eric Garner, 12-year-old ence included dinner and dialogue at America divided using the age-old tactic Tamir Rice, Walter Scott, Freddie Gray, Cote Brilliante on that Friday, with of divide and conquer. Sandra Bland, Alton Sterling, and 50 guests from across the country. The As it appears, racism has not gone Philando Castile, to name a few. theme of the conference and topic for anywhere, it just made a wardrobe change. In her book The New Jim Crow, dialogue was, “Race, Reconciliation But God is not about race. Keeping people Michelle Alexander identifies the New and Reform”. divided allows the rich to oppress people Jim Crow in various contexts, such In the panel discussion on that of all races, and in the process get richer. as social, economic, judicial, political, Thursday at Washington University, So when we say “Black Lives Matter” and racial, each demonstrated through I stated that the Presbyterian Church we do not diminish the fact that all lives the effects of mass incarceration.

Since 2015, there have been over 600 instances in which a Black civilian was killed by a police officer or died while in police custody.

(USA) has been dismantling racism for matter. All lives do matter, whether Black Alexander comments that she “came decades and it is still alive and well. In or White, poor, low-income or middle-class, to see that mass incarceration in the fact, Jim Crow (the name and face of rural, suburban or urban. had, in fact, emerged racial discrimination and oppression) And yes, poor, low-income, and as a stunningly comprehensive and is now James Crowe, Esquire. middle class White America is also under well-disguised system of racialized social An example of James Crowe, Esq attack. They, too, have everything to lose. control that functions in a manner was found in the campaign rhetoric of But as long as James Crowe, Esq, (in the strikingly similar to Jim Crow” (p 4). now-President Donald Trump. In his coded language of 45, of the new Attorney “Strikingly similar to Jim Crow” is coded language of “fixing the problem General, and of the new Secretary of what I identify as James Crowe, Esq. with urban America,” he spoke directly Education, among others) makes Black Alexander states that “Arguably to rural White America about Black America the problem, White America can the most important parallel between America: Black America is the problem not see their pockets being picked and their mass incarceration and Jim Crow is that with America. rights and privileges eroding. Nonetheless, both have served to define the meaning Later, Mr. Trump callously our focus is on Black lives, but we support and significance of race in America.” appealed to Black America asking, all lives. God loves all people. She adds, “Slavery defined what it “What do you have to lose?” meant to be Black (a slave), then

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Jim Crow defined what it meant to be United States. So it is in the interest of thing to which you set in your mind. It is Black (a second-class citizen). Today Black America to wake up, pay attention, Almighty God who gives us the minds to mass incarceration defines the meaning and stay woke. think beyond what we see, the ability to of blackness in America: Black people, Therefore, slavery must be recognized reach the unseen, and the capacity and especially Black men, are criminals. That as the source of racial divide in America and the resources to accomplish those things is what it means to be Black” (p 197). as the foundation of racism and oppression. for which we hope, knowing “hope does By systemic design, this is how We must acknowledge the fact that Black not disappoint” (Romans 5:3-5). Let us White America views Black America: Americans are descendants of American live up to all God has created in us, and as slaves, second-class citizens and criminals. slaves, and are descendants of a people move to a rightful place of love, peace, The history of Black America of God. and prosperity. parallels that of Israel’s story in the Bibli- As a result of Big Tent dialogue and cal narrative. In Genesis 15, God shared fellowship, we must stop trying to dismantle with Abram (Abraham) that his descen- A special “Thank you” to everyone dants will be strangers in a land that is who volunteered and participated in the not theirs, and will be afflicted for 400 Presbyterian Church (USA) National years, after which God will hear their cry It is in the interest Big Tent Event Conference. and bring them out of that enslavement “Thank you” to the Cote Brilliante with great possessions. of Black America Dinner and Dialogue Committee: to God did that with Israel, bringing to wake up, the chairperson and leaders, to those them out of Egypt with the leadership of who cleaned and decorated, to those Moses. As the narrative continues, God pay attention, who provided desserts and served, to our tells Abram that in the fourth genera- young people who served and waited tion (4,000 years after God shares this and stay woke. tables; and to our neighbor who joined with Abram), his descendants will again the committee and worked alongside find themselves enslaved for 400 years. racism. We must recognize racism for what Cote Brilliante members for the success How this relates to Black America it is and what it does, gather our resources, of our Dinner and Dialogue. You made is strikingly similar, particularly with this educate ourselves and rise above. the church look good, you welcomed dialogue between God and Abram taking Racism will not be dismantled. So our guests and you made Cote Brilliante place about 2000 years before Christ, and the Dismantling Racism and Privilege proud. Your hospitality was noted and now we are in a period 2000 years after committees can now be dismantled and overwhelmingly appreciated. Thank you! Christ, totaling 4,000 years. Then we reorganized as Advocacy Committees consider the 400 years of slavery, for justice and equality — economically, God’s Peace & Blessings oppression and racism, 1619 thru 2019. socially, politically, judicially — supporting Accordingly, if this parallel applies the disenfranchised to become significant to Black America (and I truly believe it stakeholders and contributors, as Americans does), as descendants of Abraham through with the rights and privileges of every other Reverend Crumpton his son Ishmael, and as descendants of citizen. American slaves, at some point Black To you, Cote Brilliante, to our America will experience a social and neighbors, and to our community: economic transitioning, and a realign- “You are a great and wonderful people of ment in the racial caste system in the God.” You can have, do, and become any-

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Jesse Snulligan Continued from page 1 In May of 1949, Jesse was assigned During his entire Navy career — Navy to the USS Monongahela (AO 42) Oiler, Training Center and service on three ships, Engineering Department. The South he was the only Black person in any of the Pacific assignment included the Islands Engineering Departments. of , Kwajalein, Eniwetok, Okinawa Jesse married Princess Murry in and Sasebo, Japan. Home ports of opera- September of 1951, and they had three tion were and San Pedro, daughters: Marsha Marie, Phyllis Louise California. and Danita JoAnn. Each baby was baptized In December of 1950 Jesse was re- by Reverend William G Gillespie in Cote assigned to the Engineering Department Brilliante Presbyterian Church, and the The USS Repose (AH16) at anchor in Yokosuka harhor, of the USS Graffias (AF 29), a Navy girls grew up in the church. Sadly, Princess Japan, on January 19, 1952. Provision Store Ship. During 1950 and died in 1976. 1951 the Graffias steamed throughout In 1981 he married Phyllis White. In October of 1954 he passed an much of the Pacific exercising in under- exam given by the Department of Public way replenishment and provisioning at Safety, city of St Louis and received a various ports in Japan, China, Tiawan Stationary Engineer License. Jesse served and the . The outbreak of the as the first African-American Assistant found the Graffias prepared Chief Stationary Engineer in the St Louis for support. Public School System from September In a period of 42 months she en- 1968 to February 1974, when he was gaged in 41 sorties into front-line areas, promoted to the position of Chief Station- replenishing 720 ships with 15,000 tons ary Engineer. of provisions. She was in Tokyo Bay at In 1975, Jesse resigned from the St Louis Public School System, and began Yokosuka, Japan in July of 1951 when From upper left: Jesse was reassigned to San Francisco, China Service Medal, working for the Defense Mapping Agency Korean Service Medal, of the Federal Government as a Mechani- California (Treasure Island). Good Conduct Medal, Jesse received an Honorable Navy Occupation Service Medal, cal Engineer. He received many Outstand- Presidential Unit Citation Medal Discharge on August 30, 1951. ing and Superior Performance Awards, Jesse served 4 years and 8 months and a special letter of Accommodation in the US Navy prior to and during the Jesse attended Junior College, and from the President of the United States Korean War. For exceptional meritorious two years of Boiler Operation School. He for his work in Energy Conservation. action he was awarded and authorized to also attended the Washington University Jesse also received the Defense wear various medals and ribbons: WW II, Engineering School, and the University of Mapping Agency Achievement Award China Service, Medal, Navy Missouri at St Louis, earning a degree in for Diligence, Enthusiasm and Ability, for Occupation, Presidential Unit Citation, Engineering Power Plant/Heating System a new control system that he designed to and Good Conduct. Theory (Military Service). He attended avert disastrous consequences of a boiler He also received a special acknowl- Local #2 Operation Engineers School of explosion or malfunction. edgement letter and medal from the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Ranken Jesse resigned from the Federal Governor of Missouri for Service in the Electric School, and Honeywell Flame Safe Government in 1981, and returned to Korean War. Guard Electronic School. the St Louis Public School System as the first African-American Director of

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Facilities Operation and Energy Man- contracts, boiler repair/replacement operations. The study found “Facilities agement Division, an executive level contracts and maintaining government Operation and Energy Management: a management position. He was responsible codes specifications. strong management capabilities and a for providing administrative leadership in During the 1980s, the St Louis Public high level of Facility Operation experi- planning and coordinating boiler/heating School System heating plants went through ence exists within top management.” operation, school building sanitation and an updating transition period, due to the Jesse retired from the St Louis a comfortable environment conducive to city’s low sulphur fuel content requirements. Public School System in June of 1990. teaching and learning in 160 buildings. Heating plants were converted from coal Jesse has been a member of His staff of 592 included 492 full time to natural gas. Incinerator trash disposal Cote Brilliante Presbyterian Church and part-time custodians, a mobile crew was converted to contract trash contain- for 61 years. of 36 custodians, 38 Engineers and fire- ers. These changes required him to teach The Lamplighter staff is proud to men, and 26 grounds keepers. in-service training on new heating plant present to you our Inspiring Member of As Director of Facilities Operation, operation and safety. Achievement, Mr Jesse Snulligan. Jesse was also directly responsible for In May of 1985, the school system budgeting for utilities, gas, electric, sewer, hired contractor Arthur Young Interna- water, intrusion protection, trash removal tional to conduct a study of management

COTE BRILLIANTE ACTIVITIES

2017 Annual Cote Brilliante Gospel Choir Concert

The Annual Gospel Choir Concert, held June 25, 2017, was dedicated to the memory of the Reverend Doctor William G Gillespie, Choir Founder Beryl Baker, Karen Page, Linda Davis, Patricia Cornelius, and Esther Wiliams. They will forever be in our hearts, and perpetual members of the choir. The anointed talents of our invited guests — Cherise Carroll, Leta Taylor, and the Sons of the Father — inspired the spirit-filled, soul stirring musical experience. The Gospel Choir, under the auspices of Music Director Carla Drake and Choir Director Everett Page, extend our appreciation to all who were instrumental through your support for another successful concert. —Submitted by Verase Parks

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Virginia Tolliver Farewell Father’s Day Reception

Virginia Tolliver, a 31-year member of Cote Brilliante, led the Chancel and Gospel choirs in Total Praise during her last morning worship service with us before her big move. After the service, the Cote Brilliante Family enjoyed cake as well-wishes were ex- ­ tended to Virginia on her move back to her hometown of Tupelo, Miss. We hope she enjoys her well-deserved retirement. Virginia did extend us an Virginia’s presence will open invitstion to “Please stop Tribute was given to the men of Cote Brilliante on Father’s Day. be missed, but we wish her by when you’re in Mississippi.” Lunch was graciously served by the women to show appreciation peace and contentment back So contact her at 193 Road 752, and admiration for our men and their service in the church and on her ancestral property. Tupelo, MS 38801, telephone community. There is no place like home. 662.566.7436.

2017 Annual Dorcas Circle Luncheon

Fellowship Hall. The theme graced with a vocal performance We are especially was Who Is Jesus? from the by Todd James, who is a member grateful to our Dorcas Circle 2016 –2017 Horizons Bible of every choir in our church. secretary, Rosalynde Scott, Study for Presbyterian Women. The final activity of the for her generous sponsorship Annette Hudson started afternoon was “Thank You of several women from our us off with a summary of the Jesus” Bingo, with questions neighborhood. concepts in the Bible study adapted from the Bible Study If you are interested lessons. We were then blessed lessons and from African- in joining our women’s with inspirational poetry by American history, by Gwen Bible Study, we meet on the our own Angela Cole. Pennington and Ann Rice. first and third Tuesdays from Reverend Shelvie Henry, The Dorcas Circle is 12:15 until 2p, September a minister and musician from grateful to Reverend Crumpton through June. On June 7th the Dorcas Circle St James AME Church, offered and all of Cote Brilliante for — Submitted by Ann Rice held its annual culminating beautifully uplifting music and your continued support. luncheon in Cote Brilliante’s commentary. We were also

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Dinner and Dialogue on “Race, Reconciliation and Reformation”

The Office of the General Assembly’s new Hands and Feet initiative is designed to enable all the participants in national gatherings like Big Tent and General Assembly to listen to and learn from the communities they visit and even participate in projects with community members. The initiative was intro- duced at the 2017 Montreat College Conference, where the General Assembly Stated Clerk, the Reverend Dr J Herbert Nelson II, laid out his vision. “Beginning in St Louis, we are starting something we call Hands and Feet. We are going in with our hands, we are going in with our feet, to have teach-ins. We’re going in with hands and feet to do some work,” Nelson said. On Friday, July 7th, Cote Brilliante was one of five local Presbyterian churches that hosted 50 plus participants of the Big Tent to share dinner and dialogue on “Race, Reconciliation and As stated by Mari Graham in Presbyterians Today, Reformation.” The Cote Brilliante facilitators of the dialogue “Big Tent is not going to solve the existing racial divisions in were, Dr Verase Parks, Elder Milton Robinson, Elder Arlene St Louis. It isn’t meant to. Yet by living into the Confession of Martin, Dr Lee Blount, Elder Rosalyn Madden, and Deacon Belhar, it is laying the path for reconciliation. The Hands and Hazel Mays. Feet initiative and the new approach to national gatherings Hands and Feet ensures that PC( USA) gatherings reflect how the PC (USA) is putting the newly adopted don’t merely provide an economic boost to the city, but that confession into practice as it seeks to heal divisions, dismantle Presbyterians also leave a tangible legacy long after the events unjust systems and point to new life in God’s creation.” have ended. —Excerpts from article in Presbyterians Today by Mari Graham

Executive Presbytery Leader of Giddings-Lovejoy Visits Cote Brilliante

On Sunday, July 9th, Cote Brilliante was honored to have worship with us the Executive Presbytery Leader of Giddings-Lovejoy, the Reverend Dr Craig Howard. In presenting the message, Reverend Howard brought alive the text of Jeremiah 38:4-11 in a wonderfully dramatic and theatrical monologue. The narrative details how an Ethiopian officer Ebed-Melech, a Black man, encouraged King Zedekiah to spare the life of the prophet Jeremiah. It was an intriguing and inspiring message on the impact of Blacks in the Bible. We are grateful to God to have such dynamic leadership in our Presbytery.

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Vacation Bible School and the Summer Youth Academy

Approximately 30 youth ranging in ages from 4 to 17 enrolled in the Cote Brilliante Vacation Bible School and Summer Youth Academy. The children studied the theme Glow For Jesus, and participated in activities such as knitting, floral design, crafts and field trips. Additional learning experiences occurred when Reverend Crumpton adjusted his busy schedule to teach lessons in chess, and served as a chaperone on a field trip. Dr Lee Blount conduct- ed a Q & A session as he explained his involvement as a civil rights activist. On Sunday July 14th and Sunday July 23rd the children participated in the morning worship service with resources to make the 2017 singing, dancing, bell ringing program a success. and recitations. The Christian Education Finally, on Tuesday, Committee extends a sincere July 25th they left, with “thank you” to everyone who chaperones, for Mound Ridge volunteered, including the Camp as the culminating William G Gillespie Scholarship activity of the programs. recipients who were present in As always, the Cote full force with their support.

Brilliante Family was generous —Submitted by the in giving both their time and Christian Education Committee

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Cote Brilliante Youth Sunday with William G Gillespie Scholarship Recipients

The 2017 William G Gillespie Scholarship Recepients: Kacy Betts Ebony Johnson Amber Bond Nathaniel McBride Charles Brown George Martin Dana Buchanan Olivia Martin Maya Clark Paige Rideout Jordan Colquitt Phillip Robinson Maya Dennis Regina Royal Dylan Dilworth Jaylin Shelton Jewel Edwards Rajon Scott Kaiah Farid Thayer Weaver Kennedi Harmon Victoria Williams The youth of Cote Brilliante and the 2017 William G Gillespie Scholarship recipients were recognized during the worship service on Sunday, June 11th. Youth members participated in the worship service, with Shaun Fleming offering a greeting to the congregation, Courtney Ruffin and Madison Miles read- ing scripture and Jordan Page leading the congregation in prayer. Trenton Weaver intoduced the youth speaker, 2017 scholarship recipient George Martin. Trenton Weaver also intoduced the guest speaker for the service — Reverend Reverend Ronald Packnett Ronald Packnett, a recent graduate of Yale Divinity School, who delivered an students are enrolled in a four-year college inspiring message based on Deuteronomy program or technical institution. 31:1– 8, entitled On to the Next One. Raymond Dennis of the Scholarship Mary Franklin, chairperson of Committe gave remarks, Reverend Clyde the William G Gillespie Scholarship Crumpton gave pastoral remarks, and Committe, presented the 2017 recipients Reverend Packnett gave the benediction. to the congregation, awarding them At the conclusion of the service, certificates and corsages. awardees and their family members joined The 22 awardees are members of us in fellowship at our annual picnic, held Cote Brilliante and other students in the on the church grounds. St Louis community who completed the —Submitted by the William G Gillespie application process and were recommend- Scholarship Committee ed by members of the congregation. The

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Cote Brilliante Community Picnic

Our annual picnic was held Jackie DuPree, would like to following the morning worship thank everyone who helped in service on June 11th. This was making the picnic a success. the first year we held it on We are all looking forward church grounds. Our neigh- to a an even bigger and better bors joined us, and everyone picnic next year. had a great time. — Submitted by Jackie DuPree The children loved the bounce house, and the adults enjoyed the live music from our very own DJ Baby O. They were sliding all over the parking lot. The picnic was spon- sored by both the Outreach and Christian Education Committees. Picnic commit- tee members Lovie Arps, Everett Page, Verase Parks, Ann Rice, CJ Weathers, Yvonne Washington, and Pasadena Weathersby, along with chairperson

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Weekly Bible study resumed Tuesday, August 1st at 10:30a The 61st Anniversary Celebration of the reorganized Cote and 6p, with a discussion of The Spiritual and Physical Development Brilliante Presbyterian Church will be held Sunday, September 17th. of God’s Creation. If you would like to participate in planning the festivities, please call The Community Men’s Bible Study meets every Saturday at the church office with your name and contact information. 10a. All men are welcome.

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We Congratulate the Graduating Class of 2017

Daniel S Wiley graduated Taler Hayes graduated from Dylan Dilworth graduated Felicia Dilworth graduated Magna Cum Laude from the the University of Missouri at from McKinley Classical with honors from the Boston University College of Saint Louis with a degree in Academy High School with University of Missouri at Engineering. Business Administration, with a 4.1 GPA. Columbia with a degree in Daniel earned a degree emphasis in Finance. Dylan will attend the Business Administration, in Biomedical Engineering, Taler is the grand- University of Missouri at Kansas with emphasis in Marketing. and has accepted a consulting daughter of Esterline Dean. City in the fall. He is the son of Felicia is the daughter position at Accenture. He will Brenette and Alfonso Dilworth, of Brenette and Alfonso be moving to San Francisco Jr, and the grandson of Mary Dilworth, Jr, and the grand- at the end of August. Dilworth. daughter of Mary Dilworth. Daniel is the son of Kimberly Hayes Anderson, a Nia Marie Cheers graduated William G Gillespie scholar- from the School of Nursing at ship recipient, and the great- The Catholic University of grandson of Esterline Dean. America. Rajon Scott graduated with Sydney Renee Parker Nia is the granddaughter honors from Holt High School graduated from Missouri of Esterline Dean, and we wish in Wentzville, Missouri. State University with a her well in her new career as a Rajon is enrolled at Bachelor of Science Family Nurse Practitioner. Howard University, and is degree. majoring in biochemistry Sydney majored in and pre-med. He is the son Fashion Merchandising / of William Scott and the Management and minored in grandson of Rosalynde Scott. Advertising and Promotion. She is the daughter of Lynn and Marcus Parker.

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ERASER SCISSORS HOMEWORK PENS

MARKERS JOURNAL BLACKBOARD GLUE STICK

CALCULATOR LUNCH BOX BOOKS BACKPACK

COMPASS SHARPENER GLITTER PENCILS

CRAYONS

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CONDOLENCES

Our sympathy and prayers for peace and comfort are Briah Fleming and family on the passing of her grandmother, extended to those whose loved ones have recently passed Robbie Mae McCoy. from this life: Charles Churchwell on the passing of his wife, Yvonne Beatrice Henning on the passing of her sister, Georgia Mae Churchwell. Dickerson of Memphis, Tennessee. Attorney Eric Banks and Kim Banks Taylor on the passing of Lorraine Merchant, Bernice Dalton and family, and our entire their daughter and niece respectively, Brittany Renee Banks. Cote Brilliante family on the passing of their niece, and long- Marvin Ware and family on the passing of his niece’s time Cote Brilliante member, Arlene Alillups. The funeral was husband, Damon Sims of Washington, D.C.. held at Cote Brilliante Presbyterian Church on July 1st. Pasadena Weathersby and family on the passing of her first The family of James Simpson, who was a long-time Cote cousin, Naomi Shivers. Brilliante family member. Louis and Kevin Cross and family on the passing of their first Dr. Mary Tillman on the passing of her cousin, Lonnie cousin, Cleophus Hudson, Jr of Memphis, Tennessee. Williams of Topeka, Kansas.

Please remember these families with kind words and deeds during their bereavement.

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August Birthdays September Birthdays October Birthdays

1 Duane A Dilworth 1 William Tatum, Sr 2 Ashley Dilworth 1 Claude Elazer 2 Freda Clarke 2 Minnette Ford 1 Jasrus Wayne Felton 3 Beatrice Hennings 4 Leslie Creighton 3 Zina Bush 3 Todd James 7 Gladystene Pearley 3 Gail Cross 3 Kimberly McGrew 8 Claudia Boyd 3 Frances Dennis 3 Phyllis Snulligan Wilson 11 Verase Parks 4 Fannie Anderson 4 Brenette Dilworth 14 Robert Freeman 4 Phyllis Harrell 4 Ronald Hughes 15 Daisy Berry 4 Everett Hughes 4 Phyllis A Robinson 19 Kuleya Bruce 4 Clara Wright 4 Mary A Tillman, MD 20 Shirley Bascom 5 Ashley Ware 7 Milton Robinson 20 Arglister Palmer, Jr 6 Bernita Clark 7 Olaster Rollins 21 Gwen Pennington 6 Sydney Cross 10 Clarice Lumpkins 23 Mary Darris Machlin 7 Barbara Burnett 10 Morsie B Cole, III 26 Thomas Hardeman, Jr 7 Jordan Page–Davis 12 Martha Gillespie 2nd 10 Mary Hayden 13 Rosetta T Moore October Anniversaries 14 Lee Blount 14 Edward A Wallace 11 Ray and Verase Parks 15 George Thompson 18 Gale Hardeman 16 Raymond Dennis 19 Duane Dilworth, Jr 16 Mildred Wilson 21 Jesse B Snulligan 20 Reverend Clyde Crumpton 22 Courtney Ruffin 21 Eric Kendall Banks 27 Amber Dennis 24 Gwen McGrew 24 Jacqueline Rix September Anniversaries 25 Deborah Ann Dupree 2 William and Fannie Anderson 26 Harry Gillespie 27 Patricia Gillespie 29 Janice Robinson 29 Consuelo Washington 30 Mary Dilworth 30 Madeline Matthews 30 Ray Parks 31 Chester Bernard Rice

August Anniversaries

7 Everett and Sonja Hughes 15 Louis and Gail Cross

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Session Members Deacon Board Joyce Addison, Clerk Rosalind Addison Ed Amos, Treasurer Frances Dennis Raymond Dennis Rydell Dennis Vendetta Dennis Guy Dorn Duane Dilworth Valleria Fleming Mary Franklin Karen Graham Henry Gladney Annette Hudson Arlene Martin Kim Johnson Everett Page Clarice Lumpkin Peggy Parker Hazel Mays, Moderator Verase Parks Ann Rice Rosalynde Scott George Thompson Mary Anne Tillman Marvin Ware Pasadena Weathersby Yvonne Washington Phyllis Weaver Cheryl White

Church Staff Pastor Reverend Clyde R Crumpton Administrative Assistant Alma Williams–Stinson Minister of Music Dwayne Buggs Musician and Gospel Choir Instructor Carla Drake Choir Directors Carole Kimble, Colonel Everett Page, Ann Rice Percussionist Matthew Clark Parking Attendant and Custodian Charles Weathers, Davonté Bommer

The Lamplighter Volunteers Jean Crumpton, Frances Dennis, Janice Hartsfield, Milton Robinson, Phyllis Snulligan, Cheryl White, Angela Wright—Design and Layout

Cote Brilliante Presbyterian Church 4673 Labadie Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri 63115 Telephone 314.381.2770 Facsimile 314.381.1919 E-mail CBPC4673 @ att.net Online CBPCStL.org Church Office Hours are 9a – 5:30p, Monday – Friday

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2017 Sundays August Su M Tu W Th F Sa Tuesday Bible Study Resumes Sunday School 8:45–9:45a 01 Morning Worship 10a 1 2 3 4 5 10:30a and 6p

1st Sundays 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 20 Historical, Contemporary, Futuristic Presentation Sacrament of the Holy Communion 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 immediately following Morning 2nd Sundays 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Worship Service Pilots Club Meeting 3p 27 28 29 30 31 The Adventurers Meeting, following 21 Solar Eclipse Fellowship and Morning Worship Service Bible Study 3rd Sundays 28 Session Meeting Boosters Club Meeting, following Morning Worship Service

4th Sundays Youth Fellowship Meeting Women’s Gathering Meeting Men’s Council Meeting, all following Morning Worship Service 2017 61st Anniversary Celebration Mondays September 10 Su M Tu W Th F Sa Friends and Family Day Chess Club Mondays 5:30p 1 2 61st Anniversary Celebration Tuesdays 17 Bible Study 10:30a and 6p 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 of the reorganized Cote Brilliante Community Garden 12:30p 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Presbyterian Church Adult Handbell Choir Rehearsal 4:30 – 6p 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 Session Meeting 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Dorcas Circle Meeting and Bible Study 12n Food Pantry and Clothes Closet 12–2p

Wednesdays Chancel Choir Rehearsal 5p

2nd Wednesdays 23 Session Meeting Golden Go-Getters 1p October 2017 Su M Tu W Th F Sa Thursdays 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Children’s Choir Rehearsal 5p Children’s Handbell Choir 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Rehearsal 5 – 7p 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Gospel Choir Rehearsal 6p 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Saturdays Community Garden 9a 29 30 31 Men’s Bible Class 10a Men’s Chorus Rehearsal 12n

1st Saturdays Womens’ Support Group 9a

2nd Saturdays Esther Circle Meeting 1p