A PUBLICATION OF THE PROGRESSIVE UNION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1919 BRANDONTOWN ROAD***HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA 35816

Volume 26 Number 6

May 2012 for 2012. May God guide you in the future as you pursue new direction. You have done us proud, and we are excited about your achievement. I will not be able to make some of them, but I want you to know I am pleased by your accomplishment. I pray that the saints of Progressive Union will stay prayed up. Satan has gotten some licks in and is having his day, but like the song from The Wiz, "You Can't Win...” He is doing his best to keep us from being the representatives Christ expects us to be. I've seen sickness, divorce and conflicts in the lives of persons I never anticipated. Let us stay prayerful and all that God wants us to do. He has blessed us beyond measure, and to him we offer praise. Thank you for a good year thus far. May we endeavor to be a church in the word, making a difference in the world! .

The Pastor’s Corner Rev. Wayne P. Snodgrass, D. Min. "M" is for the many things she gave me... These are the beautiful words to one of the classic songs associated with Mother's Day. When we think of the many things she gave, some of the best that she gave were the intangibles: the looks that Rev. Wayne Snodgrass stopped us from doing wrong, the lectures about life, the hugs that said and meant so much. Now here we are, products of the beautiful lessons we learned and received. I realize that not everyone had such a positive experience, but I pray that God will enable you to go forth and make a difference in the lives of your next generation. I must take this opportunity to offer my continued "Thanks" to all of you who so graciously offer words of encouragement to Lady Evelyn, my mother, and me. I admire their strength and courage as well. When I got the word that my mother had fallen and broken her hip, I was amazed to get to her house and see her sitting in a chair. I later discovered she had fallen on the other side of the room, and crawled to the chair. Lady Evelyn has been a trooper as well. I remember the days of her praying out loud, and saying, "I want to live!" Although she continues to lose weight, she has exhibited that strength that says, "I want to live." She does, daily, whatever she desires to do. She goes shopping, cooks, cleans and does some knitting. I truly thank God for the women in my life: my mother, and the mother of my son. If you want to follow weekly updates on her situation, http://carepages.com/carepages/samson. You can also get background on what brought us to this point. I want to take time and congratulate the graduates

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play basketball. She is the daughter of Avis Crutcher. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

High School Graduates

We are pleased to present 26 graduates from the class of 2012. These 26 represent graduates from kindergarten to college. Our congratulations to each of the graduates 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. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Kindergarten Graduate Joy Alayna Hawkins will graduate from First Baptist CDCA (FBCDCA) Kindergarten on Thursday, May 24, 2012, 7:00 p.m. at First M. B. Church. She has been on the ‘A’ Honor Roll the entire 2011-2012 school year. Joy will continue her education at FBCDCA. She is the daughter of Rickey and Toni Hawkins, and the sister of Joseph. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

LaDarius Calloway

LaDarius Calloway will graduate from Sparkman High School on Thursday, May 31, 2012, 3:00 p.m., at the Von Braun Center arena. LaDarius is an Eagle Scout, a member of FBLA, Kappa League participant, and a member of Statesman Organization. LaDarius plans to enlist in the United States Air Force and become a Mechanical Engineer. He is the son of

Alma Morgan. Jasmine Davis will graduate from Bob Jones High School on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 5:00 p.m., at the Von Braun Center arena. She is the recipient of a Presidential Scholarship at Faulkner State Community College. Jasmine is the daughter of Mandisa Davis and JaQuinci DeJarnett and the granddaughter of Minister Barbara Davis, and Larry and Mary DeJarnett.

Elementary School Graduates Jaylin Arthur Brackett will graduate from Columbia Elementary School on May 21, 2012. He was on the ‘A/B’ Honor Roll the last 9 weeks of the 20112012 school year, a member of the Chess Club, Buddy Reader's Program (Mentor reading to 1st graders), Track Club member, and served on the Safety Patrol Team. Jaylin will attend Discovery Middle School in the fall. He is the son of Arthur and Shelia Brackett.

Jasmine Davis

Julia Zipporah Davis will graduate from Sparkman High School on Thursday, May 31, 2012, 3:00 p.m., at the Von Braun Center arena. She will receive an Advanced High School Diploma. Julia has been accepted to the University of North Alabama where she plans to major in Business with a minor in Hospitality. She is the daughter of proud parents Curtis Julia Zipporah Davis and Deon Davis; granddaughter of Deacon David and the late Loretta Miller; sister of Audrianna Davis, Cambri Davis, and Swadrick Marshall; and 1st cousin of David C. Miller II, Nhage Hughes, and Kaitlyn Williams.

Amaya Zayd Dixon will graduate from Harvest Elementary School on Thursday, May 24, 2012. She served on the Yearbook Club and was chosen by her fellow classmates for Student Council. Amaya was on the ‘A/B’ Honor Roll for the 2011-2012 school year. She will attend Sparkman Middle School this fall. She is the daughter of Hovet and Amena Dixon, Jr. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Middle School Graduate Diamond Aliyah Crutcher will travel to Universal Studios in Florida with the eight grade class of Ed White Middle School for their graduation celebration. She has received awards for basketball, and was a member of Ed White Middle School’s choir. Diamond aspires to become a pediatrician and to

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Matisha AlyciAna Gaillard will graduate from Columbia High School on Thursday, May 24, 2012, 5:30 p.m., at the Von Braun Center arena. She was a member of JROTC for four years. Matisha plans to enlist in the United States Air Force. She is the daughter of Ms. Ermia Williams. Amberly Brooke Gaines will graduate from Sparkman High School on Thursday, May 31, 2012, 3:00 p.m., at the Von Braun Center arena. She will receive an Advanced High School Diploma. Amberly was a 2012 AKA Debutante. She was a Delta Sigma Theta Academic Scholar, Eta Phi Beta Rising Star, fouryear Sparkman Tennis Amberly Brooke Gaines County Champion. Amberly plans to attend Wallace State Community College and major in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. She is the daughter of Edward and Lynda Gaines, and the granddaughter of Commissioner Bob and Dr. Izora Harrison.

Asiyah Ty Harris

Asiyah Ty Harris will graduate from Bob Jones High School on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 5:00 p.m., at the Von Braun Center arena. She will receive an Advanced High School Diploma. Ty was a 2012 AKA Debutante. She was on the Honor Roll, Huddle Leader for FCA, Key Club member, and competition dancer for Southern Sensations. Ty plans to attend a local college or university for the fall semester. She is the daughter of Willie and Carylon Harris and sister of Jala Harris.

Mia Lissette Jefferson will graduate from Columbia High School on Thursday, May 24, 2012, 5:30 p.m., at the Von Braun Center arena. She will receive an Advanced High School Diploma. Mia was a 2012 AKA Debutante. She is President of the 2012 Senior Class, a member of the dance team and track team. She placed 1st in Resolution for Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) competition. Mia has Mia Lissette Jefferson been accepted to Jacksonville State University where she plans to major in Nursing

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(Pediatrics) She is the daughter of Donald and Leonor Jefferson. Teneshia Jennings will graduate from Bob Jones High School on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 5:00 p.m., at the Von Braun Center arena. She is a two-times Bob Jones High School National Champion, recognized by the Madison City School Board of Education. Teneshia was a member of Delta Gems, Spanish Club, Drama Club, Senior Senate, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Junior Civitan and volunteered with Special Olympics for Teneshia Jennings three years. Teneshia plans to enlist in the United States Navy. She is the daughter of Melissa Jennings and Terrance Jennings. Angelique Killebrew will graduate from Huntsville High School on Friday, May 25, 2012, 5:30 p.m., at the Von Braun Center arena. She is a three-year member of JROTC, vice president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Volunteer Chair for Students for Progressive Thought, and received the Finance Award for having the highest grade in a Finance Class given by Huntsville Angelique Killebrew High Business Department. Angelique plans to attend Jacksonville State University. She is the daughter of the late Mr. James Killebrew, the niece of Frances Bell, cousin of Deneise Hyter, Lineise Arnold, and Kristene Bell.

Brianna M. Luter will graduate from Sparkman High School on Thursday, May 31, 2012, 3:00 p.m., at the Von Braun Center arena. She will receive an Advanced High School Diploma. Brianna was a 2012 AKA Debutante. She is a member of Sparkman’s Medical Academy, was on the ‘A/B’ Honor Roll and completed her requirements Brianna M. Luter for graduation the Fall 2011 Semester on the Accelerated High School Graduate Program. Brianna plans to attend Jacksonville State University and major in

nursing. She is the daughter of Napoleon “Keith” and Sonya Luter, and the sister of Jalen Luter.

Honors Program 2009, National Society of High School Scholars, 2009, FTC Robotics - won the 2009 Community Award of Tennessee Championship, won the state regional championship Astrobowl Aug 2006-Feb 2007, 2006 Space Camp Recipient of the “Right Stuff” award, People to People Student Ambassador Program Asia Danielle White 2007, participant in the European Adventure Chapter and visited 6 countries in 20 days, member of GEMS program 2010 Lego Robotics, won Alabama State Championship, attended FLL World’s Championship, August 2007- April 2008 and received the Motivational Award August 2010. Asia plans to attend Auburn University to study Nuclear Engineering. She is the daughter of Mr. Arthur and Dr. Darlene Turner White ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Eric Robertson will graduate from Lee High School on Friday, May 25, 2012, 1:30 p.m., at the Von Braun Center arena. He will receive an Advanced High School Diploma. He was a member of the Beta Club, National Honor Society, Vice President of the Student Government Association (SGA) at Lee High School. Eric will graduate with a 3.8 GPA and Eric Robertson received a full athletic scholarship (Basketball) to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that he chose from about 20 other schools that offered a full scholarship. He was selected for the Alabama All-State first team (Basketball), Huntsville basketball Most Valuable Player (MVP), and was awarded the Condredge Holloway, Sr., award by the Athletic Booster Club of Huntsville, Alabama. He is the son of Garland and Regina Robertson.

College Graduate (Associate Degree) GeAngelia Ewing will graduate from Calhoun Community College (Decatur Campus) on Friday, May 11, 2012, 6:00 p.m., on the front lawn of the Math/Science Building on the Decatur campus. She will receive an Associate of Science degree in General Education. GeAngelia plans to transfer to the University of North Alabama the Fall Semester of 2012 and major in Biology with a concentration in Cellular & Molecular Biology, and minor in Chemistry. She is the daughter of Garland and Beth Ewing and the sister of Deidra Ewing. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Tamika R. Watford will graduate from Huntsville High School on Friday, May 25, 2012, 5:30 p.m., at the Von Braun Center arena. She is a four-year member of the Junior ROTC; served as Drill Team Commander and PT Team for one year, and a member of the track team for two years. Tamika was ranked top in the Tamika R. Watford State for the triple jump in track. She plans to work while attending Calhoun Community College and transferring to Ole Miss after completing her first year. Tamika is the daughter of Steve and Thomasina Watford.

College Graduates (Bachelor Degree) Carlton Baskin will graduate from Auburn University Monday, May 7, 2012, 10:00 a.m. He will receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Science. Carlton’s immediate goal is to find a job that will benefit from his degree and to continue on to dental school. He is the son of Carl and Alesia Baskin.

Asia Danielle White will graduate from Bob Jones High School on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 5:00 p.m., at the Von Braun Center arena. She will receive an Advanced High School Diploma. Asia was a 2012 AKA Debutante. She was a member of the National Honor Society, 2007 and 2008, on the Academic Honor Roll: 2006-2009, Honorary Recipient of Who’s Who 2009, inducted into Delta Sigma Theta

Vinnet H. Bradshaw will graduate from Parsons School of Design-NY School University on Friday, May 18, 2012. He will receive a Bachelor of Fine

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Arts Degree. Vinnet plans to relocate to Los Angeles, California to further his studies in Film Production and Professional Photography. He is the son of Rebecca Bradshaw

of the SGA; Miss Freshman (2008), Miss UNCF Stillman (2009), Miss National UNCF (2010). Tiffany plans to attend Graduate School for Communication and hopefully begin a career in Broadcasting/ Mass Communication. She is the daughter of Joe and Geraldine Buckley, and the sister of Ilisa Patterson

Christopher Brooks will graduate from Alabama A&M University (AAMU) on Saturday, May 5, 2012, 9:00 a.m., at the T. M. Elmore Health Science Building on the campus of AAMU. He will receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Science, with honors. Christopher is a four-year honor roll student, four-year dean’s list student, a scholar athlete, and played soccer his freshman year. He is the son of Eddie and Mitchelle Brooks, and the brother of Derrick and Eric Brooks.

Antwan Maurice Habersham will graduate from Paul Quinn College (HBCU), Dallas, Texas on Saturday, May 5, 2012, 11:00 a.m. at Paul Quinn College Chapel. He will receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Antwan is married to Jasonda Milshap Habersham, who will also be graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work. They have one son, Ari’yel Isayah who is four months old. Antwan and his family reside in Dallas, Texas where he works with the Boys and Girls Club. He plans to fulfill the ministry God has placed in him according to the will of God. Antwan is the son of Terence and Stephanie Jackson.

Vinnet H. Bradshaw

Bruce L. Burks, Jr. will graduate from Alabama A&M University (AAMU) on Saturday, May 5, 2012, 2:00 p.m., at the T. M. Elmore Health Science Building on the campus of AAMU. He will receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education with a specialization in Early Childhood. He is son of Rev. Bruce Bruce L. Burks, Jr. and Marilyn Burks, Sr.

Reginald Patrick Stallworth will graduate from Alabama A&M University (AAMU) on Saturday, May 5, 2012, 2:00 p.m., at the T. M. Elmore Health Science Building on the campus of AAMU. He will receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in Telecommunications with a minor in English. During his attendance at AAMU, Reggie was a member of the Maroon and White Newspaper staff, the University Gospel Choir, and the Bulldogs Track Team. He is currently a member of 100 Collegiate Black Men. Reggie aspires to work in the Journalism field in Printing and/or Broadcasting. He is the son of Calvin and Patricia Stallworth. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Tiffany R. Donaldson will graduate from Stillman College (SC), Tuscaloosa, Alabama on Saturday, May 12, 2012, 9:00 a.m. on the campus of SC. She will receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism. Tiffany’s accomplishments include graduating Magna Cum Laude; Dean’s list entire matriculation; member of Delta Tiffany R. Donaldson Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; 1st attendant to Miss Stillman College; 3 year member of the Executive board

College Graduate (Master Degree) Rev. Ruby Heard-Bustamonte will graduate from Samford University Beeson Divinity School on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 11:00 a.m. The graduation will be held at the Andrew Gerow Hodges Chapel (Divinity Hall) on the campus of Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama. Rev. Bustamonte will receive a Master of Divinity degree. She was an Associate Minister while a member here at Progressive Union. Rev. Bustamonte relocated to her hometown of Birmingham after her retirement.

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publish them, contact the church secretary at 256534-8266 or e-mail the PROGRESS staff at [email protected]. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Making a Difference in the World (Part 17) Have you given much thought as to the legacy you’ll leave to those who comes after you? When you were born you cried and the world rejoiced. Live so that when you die the world will cry and you will rejoice. God in his concern for mankind gave Abraham a covenant to live by. Abraham passed this down to his sons. God’s covenant was passed down through generations even until the days of Moses. In the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 29, God renews this covenant with the Jews. Jews used the phrase: The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob when acknowledging God. Every third Sunday we recite the Church Covenant, there is a part that states: ‘to maintain family and secret devotion and to religiously educate our children, to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances’. If we faithfully do this we can save this generation of loss children.

School Days Justin R. Matthews, a Mechanical Engineering major at Mississippi State University (MSU) and son of Roderick and Brenda Matthews, begins his summer studying abroad at the University of Surrey in Guilford, United Kingdom. A total of eleven students from MSU will travel to Europe to study Satellite Imaging of the Earth. He will be in country from May 11 - June 3. Once he returns from Europe he starts his final co-op rotation at Shaw, Inc in Dalton, Georgia. He begins his senior year January 2013. Please keep him and the others in your prayers as they travel to Guilford, UK. Mya Hamilton has been on the ‘A/B’ Honor Roll the entire school year. Mya is a 7th grade student at Meridianville Middle School. On May 7th, Mya Hamilton will be inducted into the National Junior Honor Society. This is a big accomplishment for Mya and I’m (her mother) very proud of her. In school she played basketball and she also played basketball for the Southern Starzz travel basketball team. Mya is a part of the Youth Choir at PU. Mya is the daughter of Tonya Hamilton and Christopher Hamilton.

Testimony My parents involved their children in Sunday school, Bible Class, and Church Worship from an early age until we reached adolescent. We read biblical story books as well as the Bible. The family ate all meals together, watched TV together, and on Sunday evening socialized together, which included going over school homework. Now at the ages of 89 and 87 my father and mother has raised eleven children. Five of these children have from work retired and the other six have good jobs, education, and work faithfully in Church. Now they are helping raise their great grand children and great-great grand children in the same manner. Their oldest son is a Minister, and two grandsons are Ministers. What a legacy to live! With our one to four size families, let us live such a legacy with our children and acquaintances. Then we can leave a good legacy from generation to generation and start: “Making a Difference in the World”.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Deployed Military Addresses Below is the mailing address of one deployed member. Regular mail (now called snail mail) will BOOST their morale and uplift their spirits when they hear their names called out loud during “Mail Call”. Please continue to pray for this Marine listed below and all of our military personnel that are deployed. SSgt Dameon L. Finley 2/9 Eco Co., PAT Unit 74120 FPO AE 09510-4120 We welcome other addresses and will be glad to

Submitted by Bro. James E. Smith

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Progressive Union Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its 65 th church anniversary on Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3 2012. The celebration will kick-off with a tour of the “old church” beginning at 9:00 a.m. The event will be held in the Prayer and Worship Chapel with a sermonette, history of the church and other events. We want to reflect back and see how good God has been to us. Come out and don’t miss this exciting coming home event! Following the tour, lunch will be provided in the FCLC at 12:30 p.m. The day will conclude with a Fashion Show starting at 1:00 p.m. This two hour event will showcase the latest summer fashions for men and women. Each hour will be filled with a drawing for door prizes! Our 65th anniversary will climax on Sunday, June 3, 2012 with Reverend Dr. Elliot Cuff, Pastor of the Lincoln Heights Missionary Baptist Church, Woodlawn, Ohio, as our guest speaker for the 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. service. Immediately following the 11:00 a.m. services, dinner will be served as we fellowship with one another in our FCLC. More information concerning the dinner will be posted in the weekly church bulletin and announced during the worship services. 7

TITUS II HELP CELEBRATE THE 94th BIRTHDAY OF CHURCH FOUNDER, MOTHER GEORGIA LANIER

The Titus II group will visit the Whitesburg Manor Health Care Center on Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. The visit is a monthly visit for the group, held on each second Sunday in the month. If you are interested in becoming a part of the visitation or need additional information please contact Sister Sue Johnson, 722-9882. Additionally the Titus II group monthly meeting is held on the first Wednesday of each month immediately following mid-day Bible study, approximately 12:30 p.m. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Approximately 18 members of the Titus II group converged on the Cisco Drive home of Church Founder, Mother Georgia Lanier on Friday, April 27, 2012 to help her celebrate her 94th birthday (actual birthday was April 15). It was a festive and colorful event filled with an outpouring of love, cheerful smiles, tasty food, unique gifts, and door prizes. Special highlights included the sharing of a poem about the 'Nobody/Anybody/Everybody Christian Family' read by Mother Sara Coats, and a spectacularly beautiful birthday cake baked by Sis. Brenda Watkins and skillfully designed and decorated by her daughter, Ms. Casey Thompson. A wonderful time was enjoyed by all.

The Visitation Ministry will visit the sick and shut in on Saturday, May 19, 2012. The group will meet at the FCLC and departure at 9:30 a.m., please join them and on time so we can get prayed up before we depart. For additional information contact Rev. Vera Bell at 852-6837.

Article courtesy of Sister Izora Harrison Pictures courtesy of Evangelist Marie Hunter

ATTENDANCE FOR APRIL 8:00 a.m. Services (1st-4th Sundays) 1548 Average Per Sunday 387 11:00 a.m. Services (1st-4th Sundays) 1389 Average Per Sunday 347 5th Sunday Combined Services 10:00 a.m. 536

Gifts for the Honoree

4th Sunday Evening Services 150 Mrs. Lanier and daughter Mary Curry

Mrs. Lanier and the Titus II Group

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MAY BIRTHDAYS (103) NAME

DATE

REV. BERNELL FONTENOT ........................................ 05/01

CHELSEA KENDALL ........................................... 05/01 LINDA STERLING ................................................ 05/02 JOHNNY HARRIS ................................................. 05/03 TERRELL POPE..................................................... 05/03 THOMAS YOUNG ................................................. 05/03 CHANDRA BIZZELL ............................................ 05/03 R.C. ADAMS .......................................................... 05/04 MIN. PEGGY HOWARD ....................................... 05/04 FLORENCE WATKINS ......................................... 05/04 ROSALYNN ALEXANDER .................................. 05/04 COREY JORDAN ................................................... 05/04 DEMARCUSE MILLER ........................................ 05/05 SYLVIA TIGGS...................................................... 05/05 SHATARIA TRAVIS ............................................. 05/05 JAMERSON GOODWIN ....................................... 05/05 NICHOLAS THOMPSON ...................................... 05/05 TERRELL POPE..................................................... 05/06 MICHAEL CHUKWU ............................................ 05/06 TERRYUS CRUTCHER ........................................ 05/07 ALESIA BASKIN ................................................... 05/07 SHARON RUCKER ............................................... 05/08 CAROLYN RAINEY.............................................. 05/08 MIKHAIL TURNER ............................................... 05/08 JOHNNIE TURNER ............................................... 05/08 ANICE BARKLEY ................................................. 05/09 DEREK MARSH .................................................... 05/09 ANTHONY MILLER ............................................. 05/10 NICOLE SULLIVAN-WILLIAMS ........................ 05/10 TANESHIA SILLMON .......................................... 05/11 SHANNON FLETCHER ........................................ 05/11 VERONICA WILSON ............................................ 05/11 ELYSE SCOTT ....................................................... 05/11 CHAUNTIA ROBINSON ....................................... 05/11 NATHAN DEJARNETT ........................................ 05/11 BERNETTA PRIDE................................................ 05/12 SHANTRECIA DOUGLAS.................................... 05/13 LATOYA JONES.................................................... 05/13 LAURA CRAWLEY .............................................. 05/13 BRODERICK ANDREWS ..................................... 05/13 TRACY KENDALL................................................ 05/14 BRITTNEY CARTWRIGHT.................................. 05/14 HOLLAND TAYLOR ............................................ 05/14 SYLVESTER EVANS ............................................ 05/15 LAWANDA KENDALL ........................................ 05/15 DONALD TALTON ............................................... 05/15 AISHA MACKEY .................................................. 05/15 SAMUEL WHITAKER .......................................... 05/16

JESSICA YOUNG................................................... 05/16 CHRYSTAL MITCHELL ....................................... 05/16 CHIQUITA SUGGS ................................................ 05/16 CHAUNCIE CRUTCHER ...................................... 05/17 MATTHEW RICJARDSON ................................... 05/17 LARONE GREEN ................................................... 05/18 SELENA JEFFERSON ........................................... 05/18 THOMAS L. JACKSON ......................................... 05/18 CAMRYN PETERS ................................................ 05/18 BETH EWING ........................................................ 05/19 NICHOLAS THOMPSON ...................................... 05/20 BRITTANY SIMS ................................................... 05/20 TRAVION CRUTCHER ......................................... 05/20 JAMES ,MATTHEWS ............................................ 05/20 RHONDA LANG .................................................... 05/21 TEINEIKA RAGLAND .......................................... 05/21 DEADREA MACLIN ............................................. 05/22 PIERCE M. GIBBS ................................................ 05/22 MICHAEL BROWN ............................................... 05/23 LINDA EASON ...................................................... 05/23 JAMES E. MCGINNIS, II ....................................... 05/23 ARTHUR BRACKETT, SR .................................... 05/24 PAUL BROOKS...................................................... 05/24 MONIQUE JOHNSON ........................................... 05/25 TALIYAH BROWN ................................................ 05/25 JAMES POWELL ................................................... 05/26 ERIC SIMS .............................................................. 05/26 ANDREW RUCKER............................................... 05/26 NYVIA MCDONALD ............................................ 05/26 JUSTIN GOODWIN ............................................... 05/26 JUAN MALDONADO ............................................ 05/27 BENITA BIBBS ...................................................... 05/27 CATINA DEJARNETT........................................... 05/28 GREGORY SUMMERS ......................................... 05/28 REYNA CRUTCHER ............................................. 05/28 LADARIUS HORTON ........................................... 05/29 KENNETH HUGHES ............................................. 05/29 BRIAN WOOD ....................................................... 05/29 EVA POPE .............................................................. 05/29 CAILIN SIMPSON ................................................. 05/29 ANDREW ALLEN.................................................. 05/30 JACQUETTA MILNER ......................................... 05/31 CORENA NEWTON............................................... 05/31 GRETA BURNS...................................................... 05/31

MAY ANNIVERSARIES (23) NAME

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MR. & MRS. JERROD PARKER .......................... 5/05 MR, & MRS. BRODERICK ANDREWS .............. 5/06 MR. & MRS. JARVIS COOPER ........................... 5/09 MR. & MRS. ARTHUR WHITE ........................... 5/11 MR. & MRS. DARRELL DELAINE ..................... 5/12 MR. & MRS. MARCUS FITZGERALD ............... 5/13 MR. & MRS. FRAZIER BRIDGES ....................... 5/15

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MR. & MRS. WENDELL THOMPSON ................ 5/17 MR. & MRS. DONALD JEFFERSON ................... 5/18 MR. & MRS. MICHAEL SLEDGE ........................ 5/19 MR. & MRS. DAVID WRIGHT ............................ 5/20 REV. & MRS. MICHAEL OROK .......................... 5/21 MR. & MRS. JEFFREY SUMMERHILL .............. 5/21 MR. & MRS. MICHAEL WILLIAMS ................... 5/22 MR. & MRS. MYCAH ROBINSON ...................... 5/23 MR. & MRS. REGINALD BURTON .................... 5/25 MR. & MRS. JAMIE MORRIS .............................. 5/25 MR. & MRS. JIMMY BENSON ............................ 5/26 MR. & MRS. WALTER ROOKS ........................... 5/26 MR. & MRS. MARUREN LACEY ........................ 5/26 MR. & MRS. KELVIN GORDON ......................... 5/28 MR. & MRS. JOHN VAUGHN .............................. 5/28 MR. & MRS. GEORGE COMPTON ..................... 5/29

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ANTHONY BAIN .................................................. 04/01 TALIYAH BROWN ............................................... 04/01 MINNIE EVERARD ............................................... 04/01 CHESTINE JACKSON (REJOINED) .................... 04/01 ROBERT LAWS, II ................................................ 04/01 KEONDRE OTEY .................................................. 04/01 CHRISTYLLE SNODGRASS ................................ 04/01 NIESHEA WHITE .................................................. 04/01 LOUISE WILCOX .................................................. 04/08 MEREDITH WILCOX ........................................... 04/08 JOHNNIE TURNER ............................................... 04/15 ISAIAH CHAMBERS ............................................ 04/22 TANYA GIBSON ................................................... 04/22 REV. THOMAS GAINES(REJOINED0 ................ 04/29

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A few pictures from the 98th birthday celebration held on Saturday, April 28 at the FCLC. Theme: ‘King for a Day’. Pictures, top to bottom.  Mr. and Mrs. R. C. and Martha Adams  Members of the Adams Family  Commissioner Bob Harrison presenting a resolution to Bro. Adams  Custom Made Birthday Cakes

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May 2012 Sun

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2 Mass Ensemble Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. Ushers/Greeters Meeting 6:30 p.m.

Women’s Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Men’s Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

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8 Sweet Hour of Prayer 7:00 a.m. Official Board Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Jr. Brotherhood 6:30 p.m.

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Happy Mother’s Day

Titus II Visitation 2:00 p.m.

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Sweet Hour of Prayer 7:00 a.m. Jr. Brotherhood 6:30 p.m.

21 Sweet Hour of Prayer 7:00 a.m. Jr. Brotherhood 6:30 p.m.

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28 Memorial Day All Facilities Closed

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Midday Bible Study 11:30 a.m. Titus II Meeting 12:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m. Evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

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P.U.P.P. Choir Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. Youth/Young Adult Choir Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Men’s Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

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Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

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P.U.P.P. Choir Rehearsal 6:00 p.m.

Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Youth/Young Adult Choir Rehearsal 6:30 p.m.

17 Voices of Praise Choir Rehearsal 6:30 p.m.

Women’s Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Security Ministry Meeting 6:30 p.m.

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23 Midday Bible Study 11:30 a.m.

Women’s Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Men’s Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

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30

Women’s Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m. Evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

12

Relay for Life 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (Saturday)

25

Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

Visitation Ministry 9:30 a.m. Cancer Support Group Meeting 12:30 p.m.

26

Praise Dance Rehearsal 12:00 noon

June 1 Mass Choir Rehearsal 6:30 p.m.

19

Senior/Junior Ushers Training 10:00 a.m.

Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

31

Midday Bible Study 11:30 a.m.

Mother-Son Banquet 6:30 p.m.

Male Chorus Rehearsal 6:30 p.m.

Evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

Mass Choir Rehearsal 6:30 p.m.

Men’s Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

24

Male Chorus Rehearsal 6:30 p.m.

Mothers /Deaconess Meeting 10:00 a.m.

18

Midday Bible Study 11:30 a.m.

Men’s Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

12

Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

Voices of Praise Choir Rehearsal 6:30 p.m.

Quarterly Church Conference 6:30 p.m.

Nurses Guild Health Fair 9:00 a.m.

Youth/Young Adult Choir Rehearsal 6:30 p.m.

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Sat 5

P.U.P.P. Choir Rehearsal 6:00 p.m.

Midday Bible Study 11:30 a.m.

Evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

Fri

June 2 65th Church Anniversary Celebration