Antioch Baptist Church North • Rev. C. M. Alexander, Pastor The Church At Antioch Continued from cover Antioch North Connecting 3 Youth Retreat, Lock-In history: Part 4 ship services. Fall Revival People 4 Providing Care & Comfort The Youth Division leader- to Christ After the passing of his 6 Bible Quiz ship included a family reviv- October 26-28 father, the Rev. Dormitory 6 Revival, Relief Effort al, the American I Am fi eld Bible Quiz T. George was called to pas- Dr. Frank Ray 7 trip, brunch with the Rev. INSIDE tor Antioch, serving from Cameron M. Alexander, the 1940’s to early 1960. It and a mini retreat and was during this time that lock-in. The youth are Antioch turned its façade thankful for hav- from Lambert Street, now ing grown in God The Church at Antioch called Northside Drive, to during their time Bible-based, Christ-centered, Holy Spirit-led, Mission-bound • Fellowship, Evangelism, Doctrine, Stewardship Kennedy Street. of service and October 2009 Volume 2, Issue 10 Rev. George led the con- leadership. gregation through the be- And, oh yes, the chil- Antioch North ginnings of a cultural, po- dren did history: Part 1 litical, and socio-economic lead. Antioch Baptist Church transition that only the Holy North was born in 1877 Spirit could have orches- during what historians de- trated. Each decade repre- scribed as a tense atmo- sented a different trial or sphere of racial hatred, ignorance and fear. It was new triumph. In 1948, Rev. a time when the black com- George joined the NAACP munity became isolated to and the Alpha Phi Alpha individual living wards, ar- Fraternity in sponsoring a eas known as colored quar- voter registration drive; in ters. 1955, the Civil Rights Move- It was in the midst of this turmoil that Antioch ment was launched and in was born in the area that 1960, sit-in’s at Woolworth became the Fifth Ward. It lunch counters spread started with Oscar Young, The Youth Division Choir sings during the Youth Division Culmination Celebration across the nation. Miles Crawford, Jordan Consistent with the times, Beavers, Lem Wright and Advisor four other former slaves Rev. George reorganized An- Sis. Barbara J. Alexander who organized the Bethurs- Youth Division gets CRONKed! tioch auxiliaries to ensure The Church Managing Editor day Prayer Band. And a child shall lead them. not only full in number but Parks. They also told the story maximum participation in Gracie Bonds Staples at Antioch They went from house And lead is exactly what the also full in spirit and energy, of the 1960 lunch counter the congregation. The Dea- Editor to house, having prayer youth and children of Antioch little voices lifting God’s name sit-ins at Woolworth, and the Monica Richardson Newsletter coness became the Deacon’s meetings. This mighty band did during the Youth Divi- in a big way. story of Martin Luther King of Christian soldiers pur- Wives; the Matronetts, the Design Editor Staff sion’s church-wide celebra- One unforgettable moment Jr. It was an inspiring skit to Reggie Tolbert chased a dilapidated base- tion on September 27. came when the youth per- remind the congregation that Matron’s Ministry, and the Writers ment structure on Wallace Through song, skits, spo- formed a skit “Never Shall the youth would never forget Fisherman’s Club, the Ser- Betty Jo Cooke The deadline for Street and named it Antioch Vivian Edwards ken word, dance, step, instru- Forget.” The skit displayed and neither shall we. vice Guild. Karen S. McKinney the November issue Baptist Church. ments and music, the Youth some signifi cant historical The youth passed the torch Many considered the Olivia Rencher Robert Craddock emerged Division’s service was fi lled moments of the civil rights to the Family Division for the Eric Stirgus contributions is as an infl uential member Rev. George a “giant” among with triumphant praise as the movement, starting with the fi nal quarter of Vision 2009, Photographer October 14, 2009. and assumed leadership re- youth and children got “cronk” story of 14-year-old Emmett followed by powerful sermons men. He served from 1943 Darryl Speed sponsibilities. He stressed for Jesus. Till. In a segment of the skit from sons of Antioch in both until 1962. 540 Kennedy St. NW • Atlanta, GA 30318 pastoral excellence as well It was a service for Antioch’s “Oh Freedom Over Me,” the the 7:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. wor- 404-688-5679 • www.antiochnorth.org as being a “called” preacher. history books. The choir was youth told the story of Rosa Continued on page 8 8 Antioch Baptist Church North • Rev. C. M. Alexander, Pastor The Church At Antioch Baby dedication: the heart of New Arrivals Ministry Antioch added 25 members On the second and fourth The mission of the min- who attend the classes). New Arrivals Ministry Members: to the family in September, Sunday of each month, An- istry is to nurture expectant On -going contact with the Christoper Calhoun including 12, tioch’s newest arrivals are families in the celebration family after the dedication Brenda Chavis, Coordinator dedicated to God. of their baby’s birth to offer support and en- Sandra Clark, who were Baptized. The service was an idea through Christian couragement. Collis Clark The members, listed here with born in 1996, when the Rev. education and love. In addition to those Collis Clark Jr. Cameron Alexander said The ministry pro- duties, members make Isabella Copridge their birth months, are: he realized the importance vides: sure families are aware Essie Fuller, Christine Keith C. Parker, October of having a forum through A dedicatory class, of classes and their Goodwin which the parents could ask taught by a member of Donovan Garner, December scheduled dates and Shirley Harris questions and receive in- the ministerial staff, to times. They welcome Jessie Hood Richard McAllister, September structions on why they were guide parents through guests in Burden’s Joyce Lyde, Coordinator Isaac Holmes, August dedicating their child instead the dedicatory cer- Rest on Dedication Philip Lyde, Coordinator Jennifer L. Brown, April of christening or baptizing. emony. (Minister Kelvin Day, capture the day Shirley Monroe Anayah Ponder, January A year later, on the second Turner is the special min- in pictures and pray Joan Parks, Lisa Peck Sunday in February 1997, the istry minister and does a with the families be- Donald Robinson Shundrola Fuller, December New Arrivals Ministry was fantastic job of imparting fore escorting them Trudy Robinson Sania Martinez, May born. the word to the parents into the service. Dee Shannon Antonio Martinez, June Min. Kelvin Turner JeRhonda Clark, December Desiree Bowen, June BIBLE QUIZ The Woman at the Well Wordsearch CATTLE LIVING Nedera Harris, January CHILDREN MEAT Pastor inducted into HBCU Hall of Fame CHRIST MESSIAH The following 13 members CITY MOUNTAIN Pastor Cameron M. Alexander was inducted late last received the DEEP PITCHER month into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation. Right Hand of Fellowship DISCIPLES PROPHET Rev. Alexander was one of 10 HBCU graduates honored at under Christian Experience: DRANK SALVATION a ceremony at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. The foundation DRINK SAMARITAN was created in 1985. Pastor Alexander earned a bachelor’s of arts degree from Brenda Drayne, September EVERLASTING SAT Morehouse College and has a Master of Divinity degree Genna Simmons, November FATHER SIXTH from the Morehouse School of Religion. GIFT SPIRIT Past inductees include the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Douglas White, April Jr., Oprah Winfrey, singers Leontyne Price and Lionel Susa W. Smith, April GOD SYCHAR Richie, former Grambling University football coach Eddie HOUR THIRST Sheryl Blackmon, March Robinson, National Football League Hall of Famer Walter HUSBANDS WATER Payton, Atlanta businessman Herman Russell, Black En- Patricia Ellis, February terprise publisher Earl Graves, civil rights icons Rev. Dr. JACOB WEARIED Joseph Lowery, Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker, Dr. Benjamin Mays, Alice Turner, October JERUSALEM WELL Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin and two of her predeces- Sherry Lewis, March JESUS WOMAN sors, Maynard Jackson and Ambassador Andrew Young. Leonard Linsey, July JEWS WORSHIPPED Timothy Richardson, May LIFE Proud of the job you do or want to nominate Sharla Bowen, September your sister or brother in Christ to be featured Catherine Lewis, April See the correct answers on the Antioch web site: in an upcoming issue of The Church At An- Shannon Gregg, January www.antiochnorth.org tioch? E-mail your story idea to Sis. Gracie Go to the “In The News” section

ADDED MEMBERS ADDED on the home page. Click on the Staples at [email protected]. Source: Sis. Bonita Hammond Newsletter link. 2 7 Antioch Baptist Church North • Rev. C. M. Alexander, Pastor The Church At Antioch Antioch History: Part 3 Revival, relief effort set Youth turnout for annual Antioch North In 1927, The Rev. Timo- streets. It relocated from Antioch Loving Spirit Mis- Home Depot Gift Cards, Dry history: Part 2 thy George was called to Gray Street to Lambert. sionary Baptist Church invite Food, Canned Goods retreat and lock-in By the early 1920’s, An- you to their Revival & Flood tioch’s membership had Antioch, leading the mem- While Antioch struggled An estimated 100 Antioch Relief Effort on Wednesday, bership through the Great through the Depression, grown tremendously. September 30, Rev. Ervin youth spent September 25 Depression. foreclosure, recovery, emi- It was during this time Richards, Antioch Loving getting C.R.O.N.K. (Christian that the Rev. Timothy Saine Many members found nent domain, and reloca- Spirit, M.B.C; Thursday, Oc- Rejoicing Over News from the was called to Antioch’s pulpit themselves unemployed tion, World War II began tober 1, Rev. Charles Weems King) for Jesus in a youth re- in 1922, at the onset of the following the famous and presented more chal- of Simpson Road Missionary treat and lock-in that lasted exciting, yet contradicting, stock market crash as At- lenges. Baptist Church; Friday, Octo- through the night. ber 2, Rev. Daniel Dickson of Roaring Twenties. The Negro lanta banks, businesses, Despite this, Rev. George It was a chance for youth Macedonia Missionary Baptist National Baseball League and companies closed. remained spiritually com- aged 5 to 18 to have fun but Church. Services will begin at was founded in 1920; blacks The church property was mitted and did much to en- also to rejoice over the 7pm each night. Rev. E. L. Richards, Pastor were barred from tennis, foreclosed and sold, but hance membership growth. Please come and worship good news of the king as golf, basketball, football, and through the membership’s He helped organize the with us and assist us in our We will be collecting at the C.R.O.N.K. implied. the Olympic Games; and the faith and the leadership of Mt. Herman Association in Flood Relief Efforts. We have church each night. Please Rev. Charles Walker, Harlem Renaissance started. Rev. George, the property which Antioch is still ac- identifi ed some families that come out and assist us to help a parent and youth min- Terms like moralist, funda- was quickly recovered. tive, and served as the fi rst are in need of assistance be- those in need. ister at Antioch, said cause of the recent fl ooding. Antioch Loving Spirit is lo- mentalist, religious conser- The church purchased moderator. He served An- the youth exhibited the The following items are need- cated at 6280 Britt Road, Ma- property at the corner tioch for 17 years. vative, traditionalist, and Pu- ed: Cash Donations, Lowe’s bleton, GA 30126. same level of excite- of Kennedy and Lambert ritanism began to infl uence Gift Cards, Dehumidifi ers, ment for Jesus as they legislation. do other things. Rev. Saine guided the “This was a great eve- October Events young Antioch through the Real Talk Sat., Oct 17 10am-12pm Fellowship Hall ning for our youth,” said next fi ve years and built our Communion Sunday Sun, Oct 18 7:45am & 11am Sanctuary Walker. “I wanted them Pre-Revival Concert Sun, Oct 25 5pm Sanctuary fi rst sanctuary in 1924. The to be able to be who they are Fall Revival Oct 26-28 7pm Sanctuary cost: $3,000. but at the same time show Trained at Hampton and November Events how much Jesus means to Tuskegee Institutes, Rev. Pioneers’ Observance & Torch Ceremony Sun, Nov 1 7:45am & 11am Sanctuary them.” Antioch Christian Entrepreneurs (ACE) Meeting Thurs, Nov 5 6:30pm Fellowship Hall Saine’s teachings fostered From all accounts, they did Topic: Community Outreach an atmosphere of encour- Homecoming Dinner Sat, Nov 7 11am 590 Building exactly that. agement and hope, a legacy 132nd Church Anniversary Celebration Sun, Nov 8 7:45am & 11am Sanctuary Nicolette Williams, one of the Birthmonth Tea/Fashion Show Fri, Nov 13 7pm 590 Building which characterizes the spir- youth in attendance, said she Communion Sunday Sun, Nov 15 7:45am & 11am Sanctuary it of our congregation even Pioneers’ Brunch Sat, Nov 21 11am Fellowship Hall was able to “get even more ex- today. Pastor & Sis. Alexander’s Wedding Anniversary ited and C.R.O.N.K. Observance Sun, Nov 29 7:45am & 11am Sanctuary for Jesus.” 132nd Church Anniversary Celebration – November 8, 2009 Charles Collier School of the Bible classes are held THE CELEBRATION BEGINS NOW AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH DECEMBER! every Wednesday, 6:15pm - 7pm agreed. Theme: Selah! My, my, my. What about That? - Connecting the Dots of Antioch • Antioch – The History – Segments of our history presented each Sunday morning prior to worship “This was great,” Wednesday Prayer Meeting – every (starting in September). he said. “Not only Wednesday, 7pm • Pioneers Observance – Sunday, November 1, 2009 was I able to come • Antioch – From VHS to DVD – Services from the old church will be converted to DVD and CD and The Good Grief Ministry meets made available to the membership out and enjoy my every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 6:30pm • The Antioch Museum – Former pastors, deacons, members, and memorabilia friends, I learned for families in bereavement. • “Our Church” - Wednesday Night Fireside Chat with long-time members more about Jesus.” • Birthmonth Club Fashion Show/Tea Revisited CALENDAR • Special Envelopes to recognize this momentous occasion

6 3 Antioch Baptist Church North • Rev. C. M. Alexander, Pastor The Church At Antioch Providing care and comfort Thankful for so many things The Care and Comfort Min- • Transportation to church on Sis. Betty Jean Harris re- was the fi rst hand bell choir ery fi rst Saturday at 11 a.m. istry at Antioch North is im- a quarterly basis fuses to let anything destroy director, receiving training It’s a treat for the residents portant for so many people • Support groups for families her joy. from a music center in Toc- and it uplifts her spirit, allow- and for so many reasons. To in bereavement “I believe that nothing is im- coa, GA. ing her to continue blessing know just what it means and • Senior care possible for God for He has my Sis. Harris’ work has been others with one of her many to understand its signifi cance • Emergency food/clothing health, wealth and everything never ending. She is the for- talents. is to know two things: Jesus Service of the ministry: that I need,” she says. mer director of the junior and Sis. Harris has two children; cares and we care. Here’s • Ask Ministry (Senior Care) And while God is blessing Sis. the youth choirs. She also Pamela who lives in Lithia more about the ministry: • DVD Ministry (Taking a Harris, she is blessing others. worked in the Antioch Food Springs, GA and son Perry Scripture for the ministry: DVD of the church service to The residents at Nurse Care of and Clothing Ministries with lives in Bonaire, GA and is in Caring: the Sick & Shut in members) Buckhead get a special treat Karen Jackson, Maggie Mc- the Air Force Reserves. In times of need (sorrow, • Good Grief (Caring for on Mondays, Wednesdays and Culloum, Angela Allen and Sis. Harris is thankful for so distress, physical sickness, members going through be- Saturdays. Sis. Betty Jean Harris others. And if there’s one many things. Deacon Ronald depression or the passing of (Left to right): Sis. Louanna Nix, Sis. Redelle Doyle, Sis Joan reavement or a diffi cult time) That’s when Sis. Bettye Jean thing Sis. Harris misses, it’s Smith makes sure she gets a loved one), you may ask Leavell, Sis. Cheryl Dixon, Min. Scott Copeland (seated) • Monday Night Mission Harris plays the piano to the The retired school teacher, her participation in Antioch to church. Sis. Harris also the question, “Does Anyone (Weekly visits to the Sick & delight of residents’ ears. also a member of the trustee activities. thanks Pastor Cameron Alex- Care?” “Cast all of your care who are in any trouble, with circumstances. Through this Shut In) Sis. Harris, the widow of board and a member of the After undergoing knee ander for the DVD Ministry upon him for he careth for the comfort with which we ministry the following servic- • Sick & Shut-In Calling Min- the late Deacon P.D. Harris, Deacon Wives Ministry, is al- surgery, Sis. Harris moved and the church van for our you.” I Peter 5:7 ourselves are comforted by es are available: istry (Talking and praying the sister of the late Deacon ways playing the tambourine to Nurse Care in Buckhead. members. Comfort: God.” II Corinthians 1:3 • Visits to members who are with the Sick & Shut members William Harding is one of the during worship service. There she plays the piano I love you and I thank God for Not only does God care for Mission of the ministry: sick over the telephone) pioneer members of Antioch Among her many talents and from 11 a.m. to noon on Mon- you. us but he also comforts us. The Care and Comfort min- • Communion taken to mem- Minister Scott Copeland is Baptist Church North. her giving to the church, she days and Wednesdays and ev- -Bettye Harris “Blessed be the God and Fa- istry at Antioch North, envi- bers with lengthy illnesses the Ministry Leader, and Sis. ther of our Lord Jesus Christ, sioned by Pastor C.M. Alexan- • Prayer through telephone Redelle Doyle is the Coordina- the Father of mercies and God der, is a vessel through which contact, support groups tor. To learn more about the of all comfort who comforts us God ministers to those who • DVD’s of church services Care and Comfort Ministry, State and national conventions meet have become spiritually and provided to convalescing in all our tribulation that we call 404-522-4673. Delegates to the National physically weakened by life’s members may be able to comfort those Baptist Convention voted overwhelmingly September 13 to elect the Rev. Julius R. Scruggs to lead the nation’s Join federal campaign, donate to AUMI largest African-American reli- gious organization. Antioch members can now make ing/social support services in Atlanta. mission,” he said. Scruggs, pastor of First Mis- donations to Antioch Urban Ministries It has participated in the federal cam- For more information, you can call sionary Baptist Church in through the Combined Federal Cam- paign for more than fi ve years. Rev. Hightower at 404-635-0088 or con- Huntsville, AL, and the group’s paign now through December 30, 2009. Hightower said the non-discretionary tact your local CFC Campaign Manager vice president-at-large, re- The campaign, which began in Sep- funds allow AUMI to continue providing within your federal agency or United ceived more than 80 percent of the vote. Scruggs succeeds tember, promotes and supports phi- for the disenfranchised of Atlanta and Way of Metropolitan Atlanta. Rev. Julius R. Scruggs lanthropy through a program that is surrounding communi- the Rev. William Shaw. Attendees gather at the National Baptist Convention employee focused, cost-effi cient, and ties. “I gladly gave my support to tist Convention of Georgia ture plans. struggling to overcome drug effective in providing all federal em- “Your continued sup- Dr. Scruggs and am heartened were treated to an array of Those plans call for, among and alcohol addiction. Moore ployees the opportunity to improve the port will assist pro- by the election process and workshops and updates from other things, building a new said he also hoped to apply for quality of life for all. grams such as Dream- what I see as a bright future the organization’s president. headquarters on Joseph E. accreditation of Bryant Bible According to the Rev. Terry Hightow- ing Out Loud, Ruth’s for the convention,” said the The annual leadership work- Lowery Blvd. and making im- College and Theological Sem- er, AUMI provides comprehensive sub- Place, Luke’s Place Rev. Cameron Alexander, pas- shop was held Aug. 14 and provements to the C.M. Al- inary, the educational focus stance abuse recovery services; low-in- and Matthew’s tor of Antioch Baptist Church 15 in Macon, where the Rev. exander Land of Promise in of GMBC, Inc. that provides come, HIV/AIDS and TB Housing, food/ Place to con- North. Clarence Moore, president of Culloden, GA. Land of Promise training for Baptist ministers clothing, job assistance, and counsel- tinue in their In mid-August, delegates to GMBC and a son of Antioch, the General Missionary Bap- laid out the organization’s fu- is a treatment center for men and leaders. 4 5