Bishop Gregory G. M. Ingram - Chair, Commission on Publications
The Reverend Dr. Johnny Barbour, Jr., Publisher
The Reverend Dr. Calvin H. Sydnor III, Editor
1. REMINDER: THE GENERAL BOARD & BISHOPS COUNCIL WILL BE HELD JUNE 26 – 29 IN DALLAS TEXAS:
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2. BISHOP GREGORY G. M. INGRAM TO BE ELEVATED TO PRESIDENT, COUNCIL OF BISHOPS: THE INVESTITURE BANQUET WILL BE HELD AT THE WYNDHAM ANATOLE HOTEL, DALLAS, TEXAS AT 7 P.M. ON MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2005:
The Investiture of the Right Reverend Gregory Gerald McKinley Ingram, presiding prelate of the Tenth Episcopal District as President, Council of Bishops will be held on Monday June 27, 2005 at 7 p.m.
Bishop Gregory G. M. Ingram, the man who many call a walking miracle after he survived a car crash in South Africa that nearly took his life, will be elevated to the position of president of the Bishop’s Council in a Texas-sized investiture banquet being planned in his honor.
Bishop Ingram, the presiding prelate of the Tenth Episcopal District, has come a long way since the 2003 accident.
So when Bishop Ingram assumes the position of president of the Bishop’s Council it will reflect the renewed strength that comes to those who wait upon the Lord as he did following the crash and his faith-driven determination to walk again.
His miraculous journey from death’s door to head the Council of Bishops symbolizes that Bishop Ingram has truly been ‘Called to Make a Difference,’ a motto that he adopted upon entering the ministry and is included in his Coat of Arms.
“Bishop Ingram’s life was miraculously spared and I believe it is because God had great work for him to do. We’ve already seen it at work in Texas,” said Bishop John R. Bryant. “His life has been spared in a miraculous way. His anointing has been increased and I believe his productivity will be a blessing to many, many others.”
The investiture banquet for Bishop Ingram will be held June 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the elegant Wyndham Anatole Hotel in Dallas. The Rev. Dr. Floyd Flake will be the featured speaker for the banquet and gospel recording artist Karen Clark-Sheard will perform for the guests. General banquet seating is $75. Inner Circle seating and VIP reception is $150. The deadline for purchasing tickets is May 13. To purchase tickets or get further information contact the Tenth Episcopal District Headquarters at 214-333-2632.
Rev. Dr. Jessica Kendall Ingram, the Tenth District Episcopal Supervisor, said the investiture banquet will be one that attendees will be an affair to remember. Bishop Ingram’s many sons and daughters in the ministry, his family from Detroit, and a host of friends will share this once-in-a lifetime moment with him.
“Bishop is proud to be an AME,” said Rev. Dr. Jessica. “We see this occasion as being ordained by God. It is an opportunity to celebrate. It’s going to be a great gathering.”
Bishop Ingram was elected the 118th Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in 2000. Prior to his election and consecration as a Bishop he served for 13 years as the senior pastor of Oak Grove African Methodist Episcopal Church in Detroit. While there 2,400 members joined Oak Grove and more than 1,420 of them became tithers. Bishop Ingram has distinguished himself throughout African Methodism for his expertise on stewardship and tithing.
His recovery and continued passion for Episcopal service has been nothing short of astounding.
Long time friend the Rev. Dr. William D. Watley, who plans to attend the banquet, called Bishop Ingram’s appointment a well-deserved honor.
“Greg was always seen as a bright shining star in our Zion who offered leadership and service. I’ll feel pride to see my friend assume that honor,” said Watley. “To see him moving around as if he’d never been in an accident is just a testament of the miracle-working power of our God and his own faith. He’s a walking miracle. He truly is.”
Bryant, Salatheia
3. THE CELEBRATION OF THE OPENING OF KAIROS COMMUNITY AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH ON PENTECOST SUNDAY:
And, what a celebration! The energy, the efficiency, the joy, the flags, the dancing, the musical instruments, the human voices, the prayers, the praises, the singing, the poem, the choreographic movement of the choir, the preaching, the “Kairos – ‘the right time; your divine opportunity; the appointed hour’” was experienced at the celebration of the opening of the Kairos Community African Methodist Episcopal Church, Nashville, Tennessee. Even the announcements were celebratory event. The Reverend Roderick Belin, the assigned “gardener” of the “planted” congregation knows the “garden” and the “ground” that has to be “plowed, watered and nurtured.”
The event was a first-class event. Reverend Belin knows what needs to be done. He has a gift for putting an event together. The praise team led by Sister L’Tanya Moore was inspiring and set the tone for what was to follow. The entrance of the worship leaders followed by the Tennessee Annual Conference YPD processing in and bearing the flags of, what looked liked all of the nations of the world. It was a moving and symbolic event that embraced the Great Commission of Christian going to “all of the world” to carry the Gospel of Christ.
The participants represented all racial groups and the message of Reverend Belin was that Kairos Community is in the community and will attempt to reach out to all races and ethic groups.
The service was awesome, spiritual, contemporary, different, relevant, and dynamic. Folks from all walks of life were gathered in the spirit of Christ; young and old, black and white gathered in worship. A highlight of the worship service was a poem recited (note “recited,” not read), entitled “Whosoever Will, Let Him Come” by a young man, Eric Robertson, who is a member of Lee Chapel. The poem he recited was written by Iyanla Vanzant. That’s the way we used to do it; we used to recite poems in public venues, not read them. Young Eric is to be commended and he received a standing ovation.
Bishop Henry A. Belin, the father of the pastor Belin was joined in the pulpit by Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, who delivered the sermon, Bishop Gregory G. M. Ingram and their spouses, along with General Officers: Dennis Dickerson, Johnny Barbour who delivered the prayer, Daryl Ingram, retired General Officers, Robert Reid and Paulette Coleman; and yours truly. All of The married General Officers were accompanied by their spouses. Mother Belin was joined in the pew by the spouses of the bishops who were present. Brother Stan McKenzie who was the afternoon speaker in the near Paducah arrived later. The Reverend Dr. George Moore, pastor of Saint Philip AME Church in Atlanta, Georgia, and who is Reverend Roderick Belin’s father in the ministry gave remarks and spoke about Reverend Belin’s competence and dedication as a young minister. Bishop Ingram, in his remarks said that the event was a celebration of a heavenly disturbance. He went on to say that he would be here next year because he prophesied that Kairos Community, under the leadership of Roderick Belin, would grow by leaps and bounds. Comments were also given by Congressman Cooper who presented Reverend Belin and Kairos with a proclamation in recognition of the Kairos ministry.
Reverend Belin took time to recognize all of the guests and modeled protocol as a master. He did protocol right!
The choir sang and remarks were given, but then the preacher of the hour, Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, mounted the pulpit. She stood up proclaimed what “thus saith the Lord and left us panting. She took her text from Leviticus 6:8-13 and used as her subject, “Keep the Fire Burning.” She told us about the wood – cottonwood which is porous, green wood which won’t burn well, oak wood that is hard and turns to embers and will help to ignite another fire, and acacia wood that can be used when it couldn’t be used for anything else. Her hermeneutical application was superb. Kairos was set on “fire.” Later, I heard Bishop Belin say that his father used to say after hearing a preacher preach a sermon like Bishop McKenzie preached, “Call an ambulance, that kind of preaching will drive folks crazy!” Bishop McKenzie preached!
The Invitation was given, the offering lifted and the benediction pronounced. Refreshments were served and we all had been spiritually and physically fed. It was indeed a great Pentecost celebration!
4. EDITOR’S CORNER:
- Letters to the Editor:
- Dear Dr. Sydnor,
Greetings! Please note that AME University and her president were left out of the AME universities and colleges listed in the last publications of the Christian Recorder. AME University has over 1800 students. Here is the Information about AME University. Please include it in your list of AME Colleges and Universities:
Dr. Levi B. Zangai, Ph D., President
AME University (African Methodist Episcopal Church University)
34 Camp Johnson Road
Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa
God bless you now and always,
Bishop Daniels
- Dr. Sydnor,
Thank you for the additional copies of the Christian Recorder. Please thank those persons who so generously have made their contributions to the 20th. I just want to share something with you.
I attended a Bible Expo at the Sheraton, Zimbabwe, Harare over the weekend. I was surprised at the lack of materials they had. There was a beautiful advert (write-up) in the newspaper regarding the event, so I was looking forward to attending. What a let-down. I thought about the African Methodist Episcopal Church, the Libraries that we, members, have, the amount of literature that we produce as AME's, the kind of resources that we have, and I thought if we AMEs only had a bookstore in Harare, we would have taken up all the space in the convention center and would have needed more space, in comparison to all the participants that were there.
I can see my minds-eye, the AME Church in Zimbabwe, in all its glory, being what Richard Allen meant it to be, a place where souls are saved, minds are liberated and deliverance takes place - a liberating and exalting church. This is the work that I look forward to doing in the 20th Episcopal District - expanding the Church, enabling God's people and exalting Christ.
Now, you asked me to tell something about the brick making machine. Because we do not have any Churches in Malawi that are fully completed, and because they have the natural resources (people and raw materials) there is a need for us to complete our places of worship as soon as possible. At the moment, the members mold the bricks themselves, wait for them to dry, burn them and then try to build, not knowing the proper mixture to use. Hence, when the rainy season comes, the church buildings are washed away. The brick making machine will help us with:-
1. Training and empowering persons with a needed skill and we can then use them to train others to build their own Church
2. We can use the machine as a continuous income generating project for the District because it can be moved from place to place for the purposes intended.
Additionally we have enough skilled persons in the 20th Episcopal District, that we can start our own AME Construction Company. Talk about empowerment - (GDC)!
There is enough work to repair the forty-two AME Schools we have in Malawi, the forty acres of land that we have in Zimbabwe that also has a Primary School, and on those grounds we intend to build a Clinic, pre-school, and do some farming so that we can feed the students that are at school along with the community. We want to send parents for training while the kids are taken care of at the pre-school. The closest clinic is 65 miles away from this village. The AME Church has the potential to become the “Church in the Heart of the Community, with the Community at Heart.”
We are in the process of providing electricity to our school so that we can introduce computers to the children and teachers. It will also become a means for me to communicate with that community and with the pastor, since the church is also on the grounds of the school.
Ah! I can go on with lots of information. If you want more, let me know.
HAVE A GREAT PENTECOST SUNDAY!!!! NOW YOU KNOW WHY I AM SO EXCITED!
Bishop Wilfred Messiah
Editor's Comment: I will publish the names of some folks who reponded to the call for help for our overseas Episcopal Districts 14-20. I will also publish the name of the person who led the drive in her community and in her family and folks responded. Praise God!
- Dr. Sydnor,
Thank you for your diligence in calling attention to the nation-wide scam through the AME Christian Recorder. Several well-meaning pastors and congregations have been victimized. However, I strongly believe we are coming to a positive and speedy resolution.
I have attached message of instruction from Tallahassee (Florida) Police Investigator, W. Stewart Clendinen. The emails were received today. He recommends that the victims, or persons who have been contacted by the perpetrators, should file a police report in their jurisdictions. He is serving as the clearing house for all reports. I have included his contact details on each of his email messages.
Again, thanks for your helpfulness. It also proves that our famous AMEC network actually works.
Sincerely,
A. J. Richardson, Bishop
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Bishop Richardson,
Since a crime was committed or attempted in St. Charles, Illinois' jurisdiction, a law enforcement agency in that jurisdiction should take the report and follow-up on the crime including seeking out information about the telephone number. That should be the procedure for each such incident.
Let me know if I can assist further.
All police reports should be faxed or E-mailed to me to act as a clearinghouse.
Investigator Stewart Clendinen
Tallahassee Police Department
Financial Crimes Unit
234 East 7th Avenue
Tallahassee, Florida 32303
V- (850) 891-4509
clendins@talgov.com
FAX- (850) 891-4685
- Dear Bishop Gregory G. M. Ingram - Chair, Commission on Publications, the Reverend Dr. Johnny Barbour, Jr., Publisher, and the Reverend Dr. Calvin H. Sydnor III, Editor
Let me take this opportunity to appreciate you all especially for making it possible for us to have access to the online edition of the Christian Recorder free of charge. The print edition of the Recorder is unaffordable to many prospective overseas subscribers like me. I count myself privileged to be among the less than 2% AME's both clergy and laity that have access to the internet this side of connection Allow me to thank Dr Sydnor for the excellent coverage made of the events that characterized the GDC hosted by the 20th District under the dynamic leadership of Bishop Messiah in Harare Zimbabwe. I salute you for your factual observations made of what is needed to be done to lift the bar of excellence in Districts 16 through 20.
I would like to agree more with the statement from our "ever green" Bishop Guidry who alluded to the fact that the definition for "missionary" and "mission" and the church need to change including the way that we are doing business in overseas Districts. I am glad that "All of the bishops and supervisors reiterated that their comments were not reflections of the great work done by all of our bishops who have served overseas, but they wanted to share the difficulties involved in ministry in some of the overseas districts."
From the above quotation, our Bishops I believe are stating the fact that there is work to be done based on the foundation left by previous Episcopal leaders. Indeed the way of doing business in the overseas districts of 16-20 requires a completely new approach if we are to close ranks with structures that exist in the USA. I am excited by the unity of command and purpose demonstrated by the Bishops that attended the GDC. The need for frank like the one the Editor Sydnor has made in the previous three editions about the GDC are required to sensitize the whole connectional church.
Lastly, let me thank Bishops Wilfred Messiah, James Davis, Carolyn Tyler Guidry, Samuel Green, and Sarah Davis and all Episcopal representatives for the tireless effort in adding value to the work of the GDC. To Dr Sydnor, I say keep up the good work and come again to mother Africa especially to the vast 17th Episcopal District. God bless all online subscribers Rev Royd Mwandu - Senior Pastor St Thomas AME Church 17th Episcopal District 82-14th Street, Nchanga South P O Box 11125 Chingola, ZAMBIA
5. AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH SEVENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT - HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF DISTRICT VISITATIONS:
The 2004-05 series of Annual Conferences in the Great Nation State of South Carolina is making history as the Bishop of the 7th Episcopal District,
The Right Reverend Preston Williams humbly promises to visit each of the 563 congregations of the six conferences that comprise the 7th Episcopal District. Bishop Williams passionately intimates that the South Carolina delegation of AME’s has a rich history not only in African Methodism, but in Christianity and in spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world.
Over the course of the next year, Bishop Williams vows to personally visit each church in every corner of South Carolina. It does not matter whether it is the leading church in a district or the smallest mission church on a circuit and/or in the rural counties of the state, Bishop Williams will personally visit the church, meet and greet the men, women and children of the congregations.
The eloquent history of African Methodism stands proudly on the shoulders of the many churches in the 7th Episcopal District. The Bishop’s desire and commitment to visit each church gives these congregations a well deserved place in the annals of African Methodism.
As the Episcopal visits unfold, district personnel will document and record each visit for future generations to enjoy.
Many parishioners have been truly elated by the visits. Several AME’s indicated that the Bishop was warm and engaging as he expressed thanks to them for their contribution to African Methodism. Additionally, an elderly woman remarked that in over 60 years of membership in the A.M.E. Church, this was her first opportunity to meet and talk with the Episcopal Leader personally. She further stated that it was a memorable event that she will treasure always. Another gentleman was heard saying “When you made that promise, I didn’t think you would keep it, and here you are”. Again, another was quoted as saying “Bishop Williams has gone where no other Bishop has gone before in South Carolina”.
Bishop Williams, accompanied by our Episcopal Supervisor, Mother Wilma Webb Williams together with the Christian Education Administrator, Ms. Kabrina Bass, will spend three (3) days traveling in each of the seventeen (17) Presiding Elder Districts. One can find hundreds of historical churches throughout the lowland, from the coast to the foothills, in the rural communities and throughout the cities, both large and small. Some churches are just a few miles apart, while others expand across this great Palmetto State.
For centuries, hundreds of thousand souls have been fed in places like Wando, Trio, Nesmith, Dalzell, Sellers, Pamplico, Jenkinsville, Rembert, Carlisle, Edisto Island, Holly Hill, Burton, Roseville, Summerton, Ft. Motte, Mauldin and Bradley. Even in the most remote places, deep in rich rural soil, there are voices of praise ringing out from beautiful wooden framed buildings to brick cathedrals, from churches in the middle of corn fields to churches on the main highways of small towns. Many of these are members who would not have the opportunity to share some personal quality time with our Episcopal Leaders.
We salute Bishop Preston Warren Williams, II and Mother Wilma D. Webb Williams for their ministry of embracing and motivating all of the constituents of African Methodism in the State of South Carolina.
To God be the Glory!
Presented by:
Presiding Elder Rosalyn G. Coleman
Newberry-Spartanburg District
6. CONNECTIONAL HEALTH COMMISSION LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP:
Health Directors on all levels, Health Coordinators Health Educators are invited to participate in a training session at 4:00 p.m. on June 26, 2005 at the site of the General Board/Bishop's Council, Wyndham Anatole Hotel, Dallas, Texas.
Updates on Connectional Projects, Policy and Procedure and other timely information will be shared with the participants.
Registration is free.
For more information contact: Gwen Williams, Executive Director at telephone 504. 482-3051 or gwen8614@bellsouth.net
7. THE REVEREND DR. MIRIAM BURNETTE IS THE MEDICAL DIRECTOR FOR THE CONNECTIONAL HEALTH COMMISSION:
8. SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION:
1. The United Negro College Fund/J. P. Morgan Chase Bank is offering a full scholarship known as the John F. McGillicuddy Scholarship. Deadline May 31, 2005.
This scholarship pays (FULL TUITION) & provides a (COMPUTER LOADED WITH THE LATEST SOFTWARE). This scholarship is open to graduating high School seniors entering as a college freshman full time at a UNCF college /university. Applicants must be residents of one of the below participating states.
Participating States: Missouri, California, Indiana, Arizona, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut,
Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Delaware, Michigan, Texas, Florida, Oklahoma, Colorado, Louisiana, Utah, and West Virginia.
All Scholarship Information Can Be Found By Clicking or Copy Paste The Link Below:
http://www.uncf.org/scholarships/scholardetail.asp?Sch_ID=173
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3. Verizon is looking for students who are 2004 graduates of Historically
Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). If you know of someone graduating from a HBCU this year with a degree in Engineering, Computer Science and Technology, Information Technology, General Business, Finance or Marketing, please have them forward their resume to: melissa.w.langham@verizon.com to be considered for career opportunities within Verizon.
4. Harvard is offering free tuition for students that have a family Income below $40,000. If you are a mentor or know any teenagers, please give them this information. Visit Harvard's financial aid web site at: http://adm-is.fas.harvard.edu/FAO/index.htm or call the school's financial aid office at (617) 495-1581.
5. Subject: Full Medical Scholarship Please pass this on to any African American who may be interested in a free medical degree. Washington University in St. Louis, the Medical School, now ranked number 2 (along with Baltimore's John's Hopkins University Medical School) has scholarships to award to bright black Americans. The students that are chosen will be awarded full tuition for 4 yrs, $30,000.00 per year plus $2,500.00 stipend. Check them out on the Web. Washington University Home page www.wustl.edu http://www.wustl.edu/ ('http://www.wustl.edu/'); for Complete instructions and deadlines for applying, call the office of undergraduate Admission at (800)638-0700 or (314)935-6087.
To view the application and to obtain more information, you can also visit their web site at http://admissions.wustl.edu
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9. THE ATLANTA NORTH GEORGIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE:
The Atlanta North Georgia Annual Conference hosted by Rev. & Mrs. Gregory V. Eason, Sr., the Flipper Temple AME Church family, and Host Presiding Elder Walter Daniels, closed out in grand style on Friday night. The closing Commissioning services were held at Big Bethel AME Church, downtown Atlanta where the Rev. Dr. Mark Thompson serves as pastor.
Retired Bishop John Hurst Adams was the preacher of the hour and he used as his text Matthew 9, and Luke 4:20. Bishop Adams delivered a powerful message entitled "The Content of Our Faith."
Dr. Pam DeVeaux, Sixth District Episcopal Supervisor in her own inimitable style had the congregation on their feet as she led us in singing "What a mighty God we serve."
Along with several other visitors the following persons were in attendance for the closing services:
Bishop E. Earl McCloud, Ecumenical Officer of the AME Church, Dr. Dolly D. Adams, Retired Episcopal Supervisor, Mrs. Aurellis Davis, Nineteenth District Episcopal Supervisor, Bishop James Davis, Nineteenth Episcopal District, had attended services earlier in the week.
Bishop DeVeaux made the following moves at the conclusion of the Atlanta North Georgia Annual Conference:
Presiding Elder David L. Moore transferred from the South GA Conference to the Macon GA Conference, and assigned as Presiding Elder of the Griffin District.
Rev. Harvey Williams transferred from the Southwest GA Conference to the South GA Conference and assigned as the Presiding Elder of the Thomasville-Bainbridge District.
Rev. Kenneth C. Williams transferred from the South GA Conference to the Southwest Conference and assigned as pastor of Saint Mark AME Church, Columbus, GA.
Peace & Blessings,
Bruce Leon Francis
10. AN OPEN LETTER FROM THE REVEREND DR. CLYDE ODEN:
Dear Fellow Clergy:
Because African Americans and Latinos are among the highest AIDS case rates of any racial/ethnic group, it behooves communities of color, across the country, to come together as often as possible to hold special awareness and testing events. Members of the Statewide HIV/AIDS Church Outreach Advisory Board are committed to hosting prevention and awareness activities four times a year around the following observances:
- National HIV Testing Day, June 27
- World AIDS Day, December 1
- National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, February 7
- Black Church Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS, annually the first week in March (March 5 to 11, 2006)
In support of National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) on June 27th, we encourage churches to educate their congregations and communities about the impact that HIV/AIDS is having on the African American community.
For instance, share the facts. Because we have been silent about the disease, Blacks have been disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS since the epidemic began and the trend has grown worse over time. African Americans represent approximately 12 percent of the U.S. population, yet we account for 40 percent of current AIDS cases and more than half (54%) of the estimated 40,000 new HIV infections each year in the U.S. The number of women and youth with AIDS in this group has also been on the rise.
Included with this letter is a calendar of various HIV/AIDS activities that take place throughout the year. We recommend that churches visit www.healingbeginshere.org for additional announcements on the Healing Begins Here community calendar. These items are part of the National HIV Testing Day Church Information Kit that offers tips on how churches can enlighten their congregations during the observance of NHTD on June 27. What some churches have done is to open up their parking lots for confidential HIV testing; others host discussion groups about HIV/AIDS education and awareness or deliver compassionate sermons such as the ones found in the pages of the Healing Begins Here: a Pastor’s Guidebook for HIV/AIDS Ministry through the Church.
We respect that each church will approach the subject of HIV and AIDS from a direction that fits the comfort levels of their congregation. I preach to my congregation that AIDS is a disease, not a sin. As it says in Hosea 4:6, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge . . . ” We are seeking your assistance in helping to inform our people that knowing your HIV status can help prevent the spread of the disease.
Call us toll-free at 1-877-256-1997 or e-mail us at info@healingbeginshere.org with ways your church observed NHTD. Together we can demonstrate God’s powerful purpose of love and compassion through action.
Sincerely,
Rev. Dr. Clyde W. Oden, Jr.
Working Committee Chair,
Statewide HIV/AIDS Church Outreach Advisory Board Member
Pastor, Bryant Temple A.M.E. Church – Los Angeles
11. CLERGY FAMILY BEREAVEMENT NOTICES:
Regretfully we share the following two notices of bereavement.Mr. Modest White of Cleveland, Ohio, the brother of the Rev. Quentin White, Chaplain, Dept. of Veterans Affairs (Salem, Virginia) and Pastor, St. John AME, Roanoke, Virginia.
The funeral arrangements are being planned for this weekend.
Condolences may be sent to Rev. Quentin White.
Contact Information: Rev. Quentin WhiteChaplain, Dept. of Veterans Affairs (Salem, Virginia) Pastor, St. John AME3019 Rutrough RoadRoanoke, VA 24014
(540-982-2463, ext. 2890
(540)562-2325
qjwhite@roanokemail.com
The funeral arrangements for Mr. Modest White of Cleveland, Ohio, the brother of Rev. Quentin White, Chaplain, Dept. of Veterans Affairs (Salem, Virginia) and Pastor, St. John AME, Roanoke, Virginia.
12. DEATH NOTIFICATION:
Mr. Freddy Tyer, the brother of Mrs. Martha Huggins, wife of former Presiding Elder Harold Huggins, Michigan Conference, 4th Episcopal District passed this life on Saturday, May 7, 2005, in Dothan, AL. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Condolences may be sent to: Mrs. Martha Huggins3791 Fullerton Detroit, MI. 48238(313) 491-0445 – Phone
Funeral ArrangementsFuneral arrangements for Freddy Tyer, brother of Martha Huggins, wife of former Michigan Conference Presiding Elder Harold Huggins are as follows:
Wake Thursday, May 12, 2005
Levite Funeral Home
814 Headland Ave.
Dothan, AL.
Funeral Service May 13, 2005
North Highland Baptist Church
407 Houston Street
Dothan, AL.
Home address:
3791 Fullerton
Detroit, MI. 48238
Email Condolences: Elderrete2@aol.com
Fax number: (313) 491-446
13. ALL BEREAVEMENT NOTICES PROVIDED BY:
Please remember these families in your prayers.
God Bless!Ora L. Easley
Email: Amespouses1@aol.com
(Nashville, TN Contact) Phone: (615) 837-9736Fax: (615) 833-3781
(Memphis, TN Contact) (901) 578-4554 (Phone & Fax)
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