The

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JANUARY 2016

Editor’s note I am extremely delighted to welcome our newest Contributing Writer Tammy Epps. Epps has agreed to contribute to the A Healthy Temple column. Epps is a Media Communications Manager at Palmetto Health, and she is also a certified Zumba Instructor. Epps has already contributed to previous editions of The Star by supplying features from Palmetto Health.

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Since August 2015, Deaconess Cheryl Wilson has served as a Staff Writer for The Star covering events on the Northeast Campus. As she leaves this position, we are grateful for her contributions and pray God’s blessings on her work as she continues to serve the Brookland Northeast Campus in other ministries. As always, if you would like to volunteer as a staff member for The Brookland Star, there is room for you to share your talents with your church congregation to help us cover the more than 60 ministries on both campuses. The Brookland Star is more than pictures and headlines; this magazine is an opportunity for members and visitors to learn about our congregation and ultimately come to know Christ as their personal Lord and Savior.

The Brookland Star is published monthly by the Brookland Baptist Church. Submit all articles, announcements, celebrations and photographs to [email protected] or [email protected] by Jan. 15. The February edition of The Brookland Star will be distributed on Feb. 14.

Brookland Star Staff Keisa Gunby, Editor & Layout Peggy Brailey, Co-Editor & Layout Shawn Glover, Graphic Designer Marcus Works, Print & Distribution P H O TOG RAPH ERS Calvin Reese (West) and Lin Johnson (BNE) P ROO FRE AD ERS Deaconess Sharon Dublin (BNE), Brenda Henicks and Deaconess Annette Sello S TAFF W RITE RS Tré Tailor, Dr. Eric Schuleter C O N TRIBU TIN G W RITE RS Dr. Tisha Boston, Tammie Epps, Rosalyn L. Glenn Angel L. Malone, Dr. Reginald Parker, and Donna Thomas, RN Pastoral Staff

The entire Brookland Campus including Pastoral and Administrative Offices, Brookland Federal Credit Union, Brookland Foundation, Banquet & Conference Center, and Health & Wellness Center will be closed Monday, Jan. 18, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.

Dr. Charles B. Jackson Sr., Senior Pastor Reverend James A. Jamison, Assistant Pastor Reverend Charles B. Jackson Jr., Executive Pastor Reverend Chris Leevy Johnson, BNE Campus Pastor

Since 1862, the African-American Church has observed the tradition of Watch Night Service. On Dec. 31, 1862, free and enslaved blacks in the United States prayed and watched for news that President Abraham Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation freeing slaves in Confederate States and ending the Civil War. Since this historical nights, African-American congregations have gathered to thank God for protection and covering another year. For the first time in the 113 year history of the Brookland Baptist Church, two Watch Night Services were observed. The first service was held at 7 p.m. at the West Campus. The second service was held at 10:30 p.m. at the Northeast Campus. Senior Pastor Rev. Charles B. Jackson Sr. preached at both services on the subject The Rainbow After The Flood from Genesis 9:12-13. The services mirrored each other; each started with praise and worship. The West Campus Praise and the Teen Praise Team combined to set the atmosphere for worship. The Northeast Campus Deacons began their service and the Adult Choir continued the praise and worship. Rev. Jeryl Salmond and Rev. Ronald Best conducted the Opening both with recognizing the countdown to the new year. A seed offering and choir selections took place prior to the Preached Word. When the clock struck midnight ushering in the beginning of 2016, Jackson was preaching to a packed Northeast Sanctuary how to make God a priority in all 52 weeks of 2016. PHOTO CREDIT/Keisa Gunby

Top row from West Campus Watch Night Service. Pictures above and to the right from Northeast Campus Watch Night Service.

Each year, the leadership of the Brookland Baptist Church holds a meeting during the first week of December to provide details on the finances, organization and direction of the church. On Tuesday, Dec. 8, Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Charles B. Jackson Sr. opened the 2015 meeting by leading us in singing the hymn, Glory to His Name. Chairman of the Deacons’ Ministry Dea. Acy Suber Jr. followed with a moving prayer. Jackson continued with the agenda by making the Pastor’s Statement concerning the mission of the Brookland Church. He said since building a large sanctuary in 1999, the mission of the Brookland Church has been to win souls for Christ, transform lives and make a difference in our community. Jackson shared his appreciation and support shown to him by the Brookland congregation for believing in the vision that God has given us. The printed agenda specified the Pastor’s Assignment and Brookland’s Assignment for 2016. The Pastor’s Assignment is to “Encourage a Relevant Ministry to Serve this Present Age without Compromising the Integrity of God’s Word” with the biblical reference coming Rev. Charles B. Jackson Sr. opens the membership from Isaiah 42:9 Behold the former things are come to pass, and meeting. PHOTO CREDIT/Keisa Gunby new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them. Brookland’s Assignment is to “Build The Next Generation of Believers” based on Psalm 78:4 (NIV) We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, His power and the wonders He has done. The next item on the agenda was the Challenge of Change. Jackson says he appointed Assistant Pastor Rev. James Jamison and Minister of Music Harold Brooker to head a task force to identify opportunities to better engage our young adults in the 11 a.m. worship service. Jamison and Brooker developed a 15page document and those recommendations will be considered as we prepare the next generation of believers for leadership of our congregation. Brookland’s Chief Financial Officer Rev. Veronica Bailey Before allowing Chief Financial Officer Rev. Veronica and Rev. Rev. Charles B. Jackson Sr. present the Bailey to present the 2016 Annual Budget, Jackson announced church’s 2016 budget . that in 2015 there was a 5 percent increase in tithes and offerings. Jackson continued by saying that our hearts are in the right place in terms of giving unto God His tithes. Bailey presented the details of the 2014 independent audit, and there were no material weaknesses noted. She did indicate that based on the recommendation from auditors, ministries that have their own bank accounts will need to transfer those accounts to the church Finance Team for greater accountability. She also confirmed that all donations and contributions for the Youth and Teens are not being included in the operations budget of the entire church. Those designated funds are being held in a separate account for activities that support Youth and Teens. The report on the Organizational Chart was led by Unetta Anderson. Since 2103, Anderson and her Ministry Development Team have been working to identify duplication of services and inactive ministries. The team presented their findings to Jackson and those recommendations will be considered. The team will continue to monitor the ministries to ensure that they are maintaining the standards they have attained. Jackson also provided information on Phase III that he will share with the congregation on Feb. 7 and additional details will be published in the February edition of The Star. The hour and a half meeting was closed with prayer by Jamison.

Deaconess Gwenda Greene and Willinda Johnson contributed to this story.

Celebrating a Season of Praise was the theme for the Brookland Northeast Campus’s Annual Christmas Celebration on Thursday, Dec. 17. The celebration, sponsored by the Christian Education Department, displayed spiritual and cultural modes of praise that involved the church and community. Spiritual praise included liturgical dance, mime, songs, recitations, and oratory from Northeast youth members and visitors from the Life Resurrected Ministries. A lesson on Kwanzaa was a special feature of cultural praise. Sankofa African Museum on Wheels Owner and Exhibit Curator Angela Jennings took the audience on a journey through the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Jennings is a resident of Denmark and her exhibit has traveled across the US, West Africa, the US Virgin Islands and Europe. Under the visionary leadership of Sunday School Superintendent, Michelle Copeland, the program was a reminder that the holiday is time to PRAISE Jesus and our African American heritage. Deaconess Gwenda Greene and Jennings paused to take pictures with youth who displayed the real meaning of Kwanzaa. PHOTO CREDIT/Willinda Johnson

Brookland Northeast Men's’ Fellowship member Dexter Ashford shares what the men have being doing this fall.

A fall filled with fellowship and service has kept the Brookland Baptist Northeast Men's’ Fellowship busy. One of the primary missions of the Men's’ Fellowship is to encourage Brookland men to be active in the lives of the children of our church as well as residents in our surrounding communities. On Nov. 14, a group of us played paintball and held a cook-out for the young men of our congregation. It was a great outing that allowed us to connect with the young men. The young men enjoyed it so much that they were asking to have the next one before we finished having the one we were at that moment engaged in. Due to the success of the paintball event, we are planning another trip for our male mentoring program, Male2Male. The Fellowship also provided Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets to individuals under the age of 65 who needed assistance in providing a traditional holiday meal. James Hamilton is the leader of BNE Men's’ Fellowship and he can be reached at [email protected]. Meetings are held at the Northeast Campus on the 4th Saturday beginning at 8:30 am.

Pictures below top row (l-r) are BNE Mens’ Fellowship members assembling Thanksgiving food baskets. Second row are pictures from the Mens’ paintball outing and cookout. PHOTO CREDITS/Dexter Ashford and Alonzo Oliver

Deaconess Norma Brown and Sherry Rivers, Ph.D. provide details on the 2nd Annual Young Women of Excellence Oratorical Contest..

Brookland Baptist Church Young Women of Excellence 2nd Annual Oratorical Contest will be held on Friday, March 25, 2016, at 7 p.m. in the Brookland Banquet and Conference Center. This year’s theme is Extraordinary Women: Inspiring My Generation to Serve. Young women in grades 5-12 are expected to attend an orientation on Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 7:30 p.m. or Saturday, Jan. 30, at 10 a.m. for more information about the contest. Attendance during an orientation is REQUIRED to participate in the contest. Registration for the contest will only be held during the orientation sessions.

The stage and decorations for the Inaugural Oratorical Contest.

“It is such a blessing to witness the many talents of our young ladies. The Young Women of Excellence Ministry is so excited to give our young ladies an opportunity to showcase their oratorical talents. Last year was a huge success and we pray that young ladies will take advantage of this incredible opportunity.” says Deaconess Norma Brown, Director of the Young Women on Excellence. Young Women of Excellence Co-Director Sherry Rivers, Ph.D. says, “We are excited about giving our young women an opportunity to display their presentation skills while focusing on the importance of serving others. It is our desire that this experience will help them in various facets of life including school, church and community.”

2015 Winners in Grades 5-8 category pictured (l-r): second place winner Cori Langford, first place winner Chisom Emetu and third place Jamia East. PHOTO CREDIT/Keisa Gunby

Workshops will be held to assist young women in speech writing as well as speech delivery. Participants must attend a combination of 6 workshops which must include at least 3 writing sessions and 3 speaking sessions. Speech Writing Sessions will be held on Mondays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. beginning on Feb. 1. Speech Delivery Practice Sessions will be held on Mondays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. beginning on Feb. 29. For more information, contact Brown at [email protected] or Rivers at [email protected]. 2015 Winners in Grades 9-12 category pictured (l-r): second place Saudia Brownlee, first place Taylor Abel and third place Sophia Emetu. PHOTO CREDIT/Keisa Gunby

Soup Kitchen Ministry Volunteer Coordinator Donald Wood delivers a glimpse in how they serve the needy.

One of the many outreach ministries here at the Brookland Baptist Church is the Soup Kitchen Ministry. Since 1985, these men and women have delivered soup and sandwiches each Saturday, from December through early April, to the elderly, sick and shut-in and others in the Cayce/West Columbia community. The ministry is based on the biblical principal from Matthew 25:34-35, Then the king will say to those on his right hand Come, you blessed of my father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world, for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in. Meals are prepared each Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the newly renovated kitchen of the BrooklandLakeview Empowerment Center, 1058 Batchelor Street (new location). Meals are delivered to the elderly, sick and shut in and persons in need in the Cayce/West Columbia area. However, walk-ins are welcome from 10:30 a.m. to 12:3 p.m. Sponsors who are willing to donate $160 per Saturday are needed to help us to provide these hot and nutritious meals each week. All volunteers are asked to devote a minimum of one Saturday each month. If you are interested in sponsoring a day or would like to volunteer, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Donald Wood at (803) 414-8295 or [email protected]. Checks should be made payable to the Brookland Baptist Soup Kitchen Ministry and mailed to BBC Soup Kitchen, Attn: Donald Wood, 1412 Westchester Drive, Columbia, SC 29210.

The JM Youth Group, Boy Scout Troop #74, Cub Scout Pack #74, the Leading Ladies of Excellence as well as the young men in the Jericho Road Initiative and Boyz II Men will collect monetary and food donations on Sunday, Feb. 7, for the Souper Bowl of Caring on both campuses. The Souper Bowl of Caring is held in conjunction with the NFL Super Bowl to support the efforts of the Brookland Baptist Food Bank and Soup Kitchen. The youth collections will be supervised by the JM Youth Advisors. In 2014, $1,365.98 in cash and 470 food items were collected. In 2015, $1,077 and 67 nonperishable items were collected and donated to Brookland's Soup Kitchen Ministry and Brookland's Food Bank.

Several Brookland Girl Scouts participated in an etiquette lesson and were treated to a three-course meal to apply their knowledge. On Nov. 21, 2015, Brookland member and business owner K. Allen Campbell shared A Simple Guide to Good Manners with the young ladies in their efforts to earn an etiquette badge.

PHOTO CREDIT/Crystal Fulmore

The annual Girl Scout Cookie Sale is now underway. Please support the Girl Scouts in their only fundraiser, so their leaders can continue to provide programs for our youth.

Cub Scout Pack 74 received new patches and activity badges during a December 16, 2015, awards ceremony. Cubmaster Enoch Wisdom presented the awards during the ceremony at the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center. On Saturday, Dec. 12, Cub Scouts celebrated the success of their popcorn sale with a Fun Day at Frankie’s Fun Park and a fellowship lunch at Ryan’s. On Sunday, Dec. 13, members of the Cub Scouts Pack attended the USC Women’s Basketball game against Winthrop University. Brookland Member Alaina Cub Master Enoch Wisdom, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts that Coates had a triple-double during the game where the attended the USC Women’s Basketball game. Gamecocks won 86-37. PHOTO CREDIT/Keisa Gunby The Cub Scouts are led by Cubmaster Enoch Wisdom and they meet each Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center.

Jesus Was Dedicated Luke 2:21-40 Holman Christian Standard Bible

On the eighth day after Jesus was born, it was time to present Him to the Lord at the temple, as the law of Moses said. Mary and Joseph brought the baby Jesus up to Jerusalem. At the temple, they offered a sacrifice to the Lord as the law said: a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons. Now, there was a man at the temple whose name was Simeon (SIM ee uhn). He was righteous and faithful, and the Holy Spirit was with him. The Holy Spirit had told Simeon that he would not die before he saw the Lord’s Messiah, the Savior. When Mary and Joseph brought the baby Jesus into the temple, Simeon saw them. He took Jesus into his arms, praised God, and said: “Now, Lord, you can let me die in peace. For my eyes have seen the Savior, just as You promised. You have sent Him to be a light for the Gentiles and a glory to Your people Israel.” Mary and Joseph were amazed at the things Simeon said about Jesus. Then Simeon blessed them and told His mother Mary: “This child will cause the fall and rise of many in Israel—and a sword will pierce your own soul.” At the temple, there was also a prophetess named Anna. She was a daughter of Phanuel (FAN yoo el), of the tribe of Asher. She was well along in years—for she had lived with her husband 7 years in marriage and had then been a widow for 84 years. Anna never left the temple. She served God night and day with fasting and prayers. At that very moment, she came up and began to thank God and to speak about Jesus to all who would listen. When Mary and Joseph had done everything according to the law of the Lord, they returned with Jesus to their own town of Nazareth. Jesus grew up and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and God’s grace was on Him.

Jesus’ Birth and Childhood Activity Page Look up the following verses to unscramble the words and learn facts about Jesus. 1. Matthew 2:1—Jesus was born in __________________. (HEETLEMHB) 2. Matthew 1:24-25—Jesus was the __________________ (FSRIT) (OBRN) child in His family. 3. Matthew 13:55-56—Jesus had __________________ (TRSBORHE) and _______________. (TSIRSSE) 4. Matthew 1:16—Jesus’ parents were _____________ (PJHOSE) and _____________ (RMYA). 5. Luke 2:39-40—Jesus was filled with ___________ (MIDWOS) as a child. 6. Luke 2:46—Jesus enjoyed going to the ________________. (LMEPET) 7. Matthew 1:18—Jesus’ mother, Mary, was a _____________ (IRIVGN) 8. Luke 2:25-38 __________ (OESIMN) and _________________ (NAAN) met Jesus as a baby.

West Campus Children’s Worship

Children’s Worship

Each Sunday, children who participate in Children’s Worship learn Old Testament and New Testament Bible stories and an age-appropriate application Our goal is to help our children, ages 5 to 11, grow in basic knowledge and understanding of our faith through a child-friendly worship service. We meet during regular worship hours in the Children’s Worship sanctuary in the Administrative building on the West Campus as follows: 8:15 a.m.: 2nd and 4th Sundays 11 a.m.: 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays We encourage all children who are 5 to 11-years-old to attend. New volunteers are also encouraged to join the Children’s Worship family. For information, contact Kenneth Campbell at [email protected] or (803) 4138949, or visit us.

The Brookland Northeast Campus Youth Program is designed to encourage children to have a relationship with Christ and to promote an understanding of worship. The program will give children a safe place to have fun and to develop meaningful relationships at various age-appropriate levels. Both programs are located in Hope Academy directly across the street from the Northeast Campus.

Northeast Campus Youth Program

Children’s Church provides a worship experience for children ages 5 to 11 on the 1st, 2nd, and 5th Sunday whose parent(s) or guardian(s) is/are attending worship service. The Nursery is open every Sunday and is open to children under the age of 5 whose parent(s) or guardian(s) is/ are attending worship service. [email protected] “Then were there brought unto him little children that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.” Matthew 19:13-15 KJV

Kevin Morgan contributed to this story.

L. Kobie Wilkerson III and Ashlye V. Wilkerson are the owners of Victory Executive Suites. Victory Executive Suites is the featured January Financial Empowerment Sunday (FES) business. Victory Executive Suites provides the best rates for office, meeting and event space at 1053 Ashlye V. Wilkerson and L. Kobie Center St., in West Wilkerson III Columbia. L. Kobie Wilkerson explains why they started the Victory Executive Suites. “We wanted to provide the opportunity for small business owners to expand their professional services by providing them affordable use of office, meeting, and event space. Our office building comes equipped with receptionist, copy/fax, technology, wi-fi, utilities, and cable services.” Ashlye V. Wilkerson tells about a recent success story. “We had several small companies host their endof-the year dinners/banquets in our facility. They were thrilled to find a location that met their needs, offered quality service, provided a professional and quaint atmosphere, at very affordable prices. Quite a few of those businesses have also expanded and are now tenants of our office lease services.”

Ashlye V. Wilkerson is a member of the Winthrop University Board of Trustees, a Ph.D. Candidate at the University of South Carolina and a professor of education at USC Upstate. Ashlye Wilkerson is also the author of the Tori book series that includes: Tori Finds Shapes All Around, Tori Finds Colors All Around, Tori Explores South Carolina, Tori Visits the Farm and Tori Visits the Zoo. She is a member of the Gamma Nu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and the Columbia Junior League. L. Kobie Wilkerson III is a master teacher, inspirational keynote speaker, national consultant on workplace culture & relationships, captivating storyteller and international award-winning author. At Brookland, Kobie Wilkerson and Ashlye Wilkerson have served as volunteers with the Brookland Foundation Homeless Ministry. Ashlye Wilkerson was the founder of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Sign Language Ministry. She continues to serve as a mentor for the Young Women of Excellence Program. She also served on the 2014 College Day Committee. Kobie and Ashlye Wilkerson are the proud parents of a daughter, Alana. The Wilkersons will be available on Sunday, Jan. 17, in the narthex after both worship services to share more information about their business.

Financial Empowerment Sunday (FES) is held on the third Sunday and features businesses owned by members of Brookland. FES is part of an ongoing effort to promote African-American economic empowerment. If you are a business owner, the executive director of a non-profit organization or a youth or young adult business owner and would like to be featured on Financial Empowerment Sunday (FES), please contact Kevin Morgan at [email protected].

Two new webinars are being conducted this year by the State Library to help alert citizens to voting procedures and to learn about proposed legislation in the SC General Assembly. The first webinar, Getting Ready for the Elections, will be held on Monday, Jan. 25 at 11 a.m. Join Elaine Sandberg, Information Services Librarian as she explores the resources of scvotes.org, the website of the South Carolina Election Commission to find just what we need to be prepared to vote! The second webinar on Legislation Resources will be held on Monday, Feb. 22 at 11 a.m. Sandberg will explore some resources on the scstatehouse.gov site, the new scrfa.gov site and sccounties.org site that are freely available to help us learn about the legislation, the state budget and state spending, and resources to help keep track of important bills. If you would like attend either session in person at the State Library, contact Sandberg for information (803) 734-8625 or [email protected].

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God Saw Something - Aug. 2, 2015 Standing Against The Enemy (Part I) - Aug. 16, 2015 Standing Against The Enemy (Part II) - Aug. 23, 2015 What Did Joseph See? - Sept. 6, 2015 How Much More Can A Person Take - Sept. 13, 2015 Through The Eyes Of Pharaoh (Part I) - Sept. 27, 2015 Through The Eyes Of Pharaoh (Part II) - Oct. 4, 2015 What Do You Do With What You Know - Oct. 18, 2015 Interceding On The Behalf Of Another - Oct. 27, 2015 Too Good To Be True - Nov. 8, 2015 Thank God For My Children - Nov. 15, 2015 After Joseph Woke Up - Dec. 20, 2015

The Joseph Story is a story of destiny...the Land of Promise. In Genesis 15, God promised that He would give this land to the seed of Abraham. From Genesis 37 to Genesis 50, the Joseph Story unfolds which led to the exodus of God's chosen people from Egypt to Canaan. In this story we learn of "total forgiveness." Learning to forgive is probably the most difficult lesson for the Christian to grasp. Joseph teaches us how to handle adversity, step over stumbling blocks, overcome obstacles and opposition, deal with hurt and pain, discover delight in disappointment, make an elevator in front of your hater, and use your setbacks for a set up to come back stronger, wiser and so much better. Join us for this Bible Study series which begins on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at both Noon and 6 p.m. This study promises to give insights and revelations from the Word of God that will enable and empower us to live in the favor and prosperity of God's riches in glory.

Nominations are being accepted for our 3rd recognition of Brookland Women Making History. Is there a woman in the Brookland congregation doing phenomenal work at church, in her career, or philanthropy? This story will share the great work these Brookland Women are doing to have a positive impact on our neighborhoods, state, and nation. Send her biography and photo to us at [email protected] by Feb. 19 to be included in the March feature. It is important that we receive a photo and biographical information, as this is not a listing of names.

Information provided by Palmetto Health.

Palmetto Health, in conjunction with Dr. Philip Michels and Dr. Gary Ewing, offers a free comprehensive, adult smoking cessation program to residents of Richland, Lexington, Fairfield and Sumter counties. Recent results indicate 74 percent of smokers quit smoking by the end of the three-week program and those who continued to smoke significantly reduced the number of cigarettes consumed each day. The program includes: Free counseling and consultation Free one-month supply of medication to those who qualify Six sessions within three weeks If you are looking to quit smoking and need some assistance, the classes at Palmetto Health begin this month. For more information or to register for Palmetto Health’s smoking cessation program, call 803-296-CARE (2273).

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Because God's tithe is first, sacred and Holy before any bill is paid in my house, God's tithe is first. Online giving makes it possible for this to happen; it allows me to keep the ‘Main Thang, the Main Thang!’ I pray over the resources that God has blessed me with, click the submit button and it’s done. No more waiting until Sunday morning to take care of God's business.

Tithes & Offerings IN PERSON Use an offering envelope and clearly print your name and full address on the envelope, so your donation will be credited accurately for tax purposes. ONLINE GIVING Use the secure, convenient online giving through the church’s website to pay through your checking or savings account, debit or credit card. Use your financial institution’s bill pay service to send a check of your tithes and offerings. BY MAIL P.O. Box 2093, Columbia, SC 29202-2093. Print your name and full address on the envelope, so your donation will be credited accurately for tax purposes. ESTATE PLANNING Designate Brookland Baptist Church or one of our entities in your Last Will and Testament. Please contact a member of our Finance Department at (803) 796-7525 with your questions.

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William T. Bethea Sr. Amanda Blair Andrea Blake Martina Taylor Campbell Melinda Treshenia Dublin Kemaria Furtick Angela P. Galloway Regina Goff Brandon Christopher Greene

Julius Harris Cheryl Hill Debra Jacobs Mattie Jennings Eugene Johnson Cynthia Little Yolanda Pee Cassie Portee Malcolm Shade Jared Tolliver Mark Weeks

Shawn Bell Erica Benjamin Marlon Bennett Kayla Canty Layton Cofield Jerletha A. Cosby Patrick Drayton Jr. Katrina Everett Akeem Freeman Derrick A. Gallion Lois Goodwin Emily T. Grant Jessica Hampton Tayler Johnson

Dianne Aiken Lorie Anderson Derrick Brown Patrick T. Brown Christopher Feaster Mikayla Genwright Zhane James Harriet Little

Sherrel L. Mars Erica Norris Cedric Thompson Cynthia Vaughn Wanda Walker Angel Werts Tallent Williams

Justin Anderson Miriam Andrews Talmadge Bookert Sr. Ebony Crenshaw Alexis Georges Sylvira Grady Albert Harris Franceina Hopkins Karen Kinard

Jennifer O'Neal Asia Pringle Faye Robinson Justin Scott Justice Jesse Smith Delores Clark Washington Daniel Yancey

John Butler Ramona Williams Carr Taylor Cunningham Thaddeus J. Davenport Laura Funchess Delicia Gillard Glenn O. Gray Geraldine Grissette Earthly Haskell Corey Johnson Purnell Jones

LaRhonda McCray Terry Millender Francia Montague LaDarryl Page Terence Palmer Tiffany Ray Djwana Snider Reeves Deedra Roberts Wendy Adams Curtis Singleton Kendra Alexander Briana Stansberry Sam Bartley Samuel A. Stewart Kaitlyn Blackwell Theron Wallace Helena Bridges Anise Calloway Candace Cannon Bianca McCoy Dominic H. Croswell Brenda Middleton Jerome Gamble Tiffany Pearson George Garner Elliott Powe Reggie Geiger Pedro Rodriguez Bria Simpson Jaylaan Washington Tracey Alexander Chrisheena Williams Therese Alford Latanya N. Wright Jenny Barber Darlene Ziegler Cyril V. Belton Ishamel Byrd Elizabeth Nuhu Carrie L. Colley Sharron Pappillion- Pamela Simmons Davis Diggles Shayla Gortman Jennifer Perkins Rachel E. Jackson Megan Robinson Doris Jones Keira Session Loyd R. McClary Sr. Alisha Simmons Elainea Myers Margaret Stewart Tasha Talavera Lauren Walton John D. Weston

Aleesa Jones Able Barrick Belton Michael Clark Lauryn Coleman Richard Cunningham Darlene Earle Georgia Gandy J. K. Laslene Glymph Jordan Ashley Green Rose Holmes Emery L. Benn Tormora Carson James Daniels Jr. Sharmella Deberry Michael DeWitt Gwendolyn Dwyer Jeanette Gilchrist Fred Gillens Alachia L. Gilmore Alexis M. Graham Jenese A. Jackson Kenneth A. Makins

Thomas Barr Latonia Barrett Michelle Bennon James Brown Zachary Butler Dale Collier II Mia C. Conelly Roger Corbin Jr. Marian Cross Orlando Haggins Sabrina Jackson Jessica James

Tacara Jett Kadetrix J. Marcus Walter Napper Bobby Odom Tamiko Robinson Waletha R. Short Kenny Simmons Willie A. Smythe Travis Thomas Richard Walker Rosie Washington Davita Williams

J. Michael Brown Kendrick Brown Floyd A. Burgis Jr. Rianna Carroway Delesia L. Crumblin Justin Geiger Daysia M. Grady Janie Graham Robert Hubbard Terrie Slaughter James Kenyatta Enevelyn Jeffcoat

Paula Jordan Christopher Miller Leatrice Nelson Dylan Reilly Evangelist Rena Robinson Walter Christopher Thompson Cassandra S. Vaughn Irvin A. Walker Ebony Washington

Patricia Hall Ahryona Johnson Rose Jones Richard D. Krider Melvin McDonald Daishia Robinson Devin Simmons Chezdent Thompson Dennis White Niasia Zeigler

Jacolby Nelson Alicia Osborne Elnora Payne Dorothy Perry Jackie Perry Angela Sims Caliah Sims Ashante' Smith Cynthia Smith Joe Solomons Mosetta Sullivan Edwin K. Williams

John Alford Vernetta Anderson Barbara Coe Latoya Cook Bobby Davis Sr. Santerria M. Davis Khalil Eggleston Anthony Fanning Tarcia Flemming Patricia A. Greene

Loel Heatley Latoshia Lancaster Shanitra Mason Richardine Myers Rodell & Maxene Nesbit Aubrianna Pressley Janella Rayford DeAndra Scott Cleveland Stokes Cameron Javon Weston

Tre' Adderley Tricia Douglas Terry Fell Tyler Gasque Rosalyn Glenn Charles Alex Greene Douglas Harley Shaniya Hughes Christopher Lewis

Joy Mackenzie McGraw Roberta H. Okoli Trina Georgette Stevens Chessnee Chantelle Williams Andrena Wilson Booker Wright Delores Wright

All birthdays and anniversaries listed on the previous pages are generated through the church membership database. If you find any errors, please contact the Church Office at the West Campus at (803) 796-7525 or the Northeast Campus at (803) 7530610.

We will be open on Monday, Jan. 18 for lunch on Martin Luther King Day. Join us for a delicious meal from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Special meal pricing will be 2 for $15 and $1 beverages. Reservations can be made by calling (803) 744-7956.