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. BREAKING NEWS – YPDERS EXPERIENCE “THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LAW”:
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – The Philadelphia Annual Conference
The Young Peoples Department (YPD) traveled from New York to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to attend the Philadelphia Annual Conference last Saturday, May 21st. The trip was supposed to be a spiritual outing for the young people of New York traveled to visit with and to be supportive the young people (YPDers) of the Philadelphia Annual Conference. Sister Daisy Fox was the leader who organized the event. The group traveled by Greyhound Bus.
The trip to Harrisburg may have been uneventful when they traveled to Harrisburg, but the turn of events radically reversed itself when Sister Fox and the YPDers prepared to return to New York. What started out as a dream trip for the young people turned into a nightmare.
As the YPDers were planning to return to New York and they were preparing to board the bus some type of misunderstanding, precipitated by the Greyhound bus driver ensued, and he called the police. The scene turned ugly. The police arrived and apparently approached the children and their adult leader in a heavy-handed manner. The police apparently, seeing a group of young black faces, approached the situation as if they were dealing with dangerous felons. Those YPDers and Sister Daisy Fox apparently looked like dangerous criminals. Presiding Elder Robert Bailey reported that Sister Fox was dragged off of the bus and handled like a common criminal. Presiding Elder Bailey said, “The police were irresponsible and ridiculous! “ He went on to say that he felt that racism was a factor in the behavior of the Harrisburg police in their heavy-handed approach and the way that they handled the situation. He added that racism was alive across the state of Pennsylvania and across the nation. Presiding Elder Bailey was livid.
The Philadelphia Annual Conference was being hosted by Bethel AME Church, Harrisburg in their new facility. The pastor, the Reverend Lawrence Henryhand and his wife were the ultimate hosts. The Conference had a “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” and the fellowship of ministerial, lay, and youth delegates and ministerial, lay, and youth visitors added significantly to the warm spirit and camaraderie of the Annual Conference.
The YPD celebration was over; the young people from New York were on their way back home and had arrived at the Harrisburg Greyhound Bus Station. The YPDers had stocked up on “goodies” for the long ride home. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Conference was completing a celebratory meal in honor of, and in recognition for the leadership of Bishop Richard and Mother Mary Norris. The warmth could be felt and there was a great expectation for the high time that would be shared at the evening service. Saturday had been a great day at the Conference. Bishop Norris and Bishop Richard Allen Chappelle, the presiding prelate for the 12th Episcopal District who was visiting the Philadelphia Annual Conference, were excitedly getting robed up for the evening service. The congregation was waiting in expectation.
But all of that came to a screeching halt. Someone went up and whispered something to Bishop Norris; he had a look of concern. Bishop Norris whispered something to Bishop Richard Allen Chappelle. Something had happened; something had gone wrong. Bishop announced that Bishop Chappelle would be in charge of the service. Bishop Norris, along with Presiding Elder Robert O. Bailey, Reverend Lawrence Henryhand hurriedly left the Annual Conference.
Presiding Elder Joseph Patterson would say later, “The folks in the First Episcopal District really love our bishop and he showed his love, concern and commitment when he left his annual conference to confront the police handling of our YPDers and Sister Daisy Fox. Bishop Norris didn’t have any fear; he took care of business.” Presiding Elder Bailey said that the pastors of the First Episcopal District support Bishop Norris 100% and appreciate the way he handled the situation with professionalism, firmness, and “no nonsense.” Bishop Norris went in behind closed doors and had a “heart to heart” talk with the leadership in the police station and “stayed on target” until Sister Daisy Fox was released and the YPDers were assured that “all was well.” Presiding Elder Bailey remarked, “The Bishop stopped what he was doing to take care of the flock. He modeled ministry for the pastors.”
On Sunday, the Honorable Edward G. Rendell, the Governor of Pennsylvania attended the Annual Conference and in his speech spoke about the incident that had happened the previous night with the YPDers and Sister Daisy Fox and said that the police actions were uncalled for and that he was going to look into the situation. He made an apology to Bishop Norris and the members and friends of the Philadelphia Annual Conference. He was saddened that something like that could happen in Harrisburg and in the State of Pennsylvania. Bishop Norris and the members of the Philadelphia Annual Conference were sorry that something like that happened.
(This story will be continued as The Christian Recorder receives additional information)
Editor’s note: To put this in perspective: I lived in the Harrisburg area; in Carlisle, Pennsylvania near Harrisburg, when I attended the U. S. Army War College in 1989-1990 and I saw more Confederate Flags flying in central Pennsylvania than I saw in Kentucky, Georgia, Virginia, Texas and Tennessee. I have lived in each of those states.
2. UPDATE OF MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE:
The Morris Brown College Board of Trustees has selected Mr. James E. Young, President and CEO of Citizens Trust Bank of Atlanta, Georgia, as its Board Chairman on September 13, 2004. The board is comprised of representatives from the corporate world, alumni of the college and concerned persons from the Atlanta community. At the time of the vote, there were no ordained African Methodist clergy serving as members other than Bishop DeVeaux.
Under the new model, Bishop William P. DeVeaux, the presiding bishop of the Sixth Episcopal District will serve as Board Vice Chairman. He has agreed to support all programs of the Board as it seeks to restore and revitalize the college. The trustees believe that this governance program will provide greater access of the corporate community, enhance the strategic planning process, and increase funding.
The Trustees will depend on the consistent and faithful support of the entire constituency of the African Methodism as its primary building block for insuring the future of Morris Brown College.
3. BISHOP KIRKLAND MARKS 120TH CHURCH ANNIVERSARY:
On Sunday, April 24th, a 10 a.m. combined worship service commemorated the 120th Church Anniversary of St. John AME, Huntsville, Alabama. The theme for the occasion was “www. Trust in the LORD always” and Bishop T. Larry Kirkland gave the sermon. Inspirational music was provided by the Male Chorus, directed by Mr. Rufus Gilmore III, organist and director of music. Mr. Kevin Long and Mr. Talbert Cox served as pianist and percussionist, respectively. The chairperson for the program was Dr. Jeannette Jones.
St. John members served as program participants in the regular Order of Worship with the modification of a contemporary version of the Decalogue, welcome and occasion, anniversary litany, and memorial tribute. The usual birthday prayer and renewal/recommitment of marital vows occurred in that it was the last Sunday of the month. The unusual aspect was that Bishop and Mrs. Kirkland were among those who chose to acknowledge their April anniversary and Bishop Kirkland’s April birthday.
Dr. Homer L. McCall, pastor, introduced Bishop Kirkland, the 114th elected and consecrated Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Bishop Kirkland preached on the topic, “The Tragedy of Forgetting God”, taking the text of the 17th chapter of Isaiah. He indicated that there are signs of mankind forgetting God reflected in homes, schools and the church. He noted that “bizarre behavior in the world” suggests that God has been forgotten by many (e.g., recent criminal activity and legal cases in the news).
Bishop Kirkland warned that becoming unfruitful or unproductive is the consequence of forgetting God, according to the text. Dr. Kirkland noted that the “AME Church ceased to grow”, with a decline in membership from “3.5 million to 825,000 since the turn of the century”. He went on to say that the Church lost its focus on spiritual power. He emphasized that God has been responsible for all the positive accomplishments of people, and Blacks in particular. Unfortunately, people have “gotten caught up and forgotten to thank God for the many blessings”. He highlighted the fact that “St. John was brought to this point by the Lord”.
The people of Israel “forgot that God brought them through the Red Sea” and ended up in the wilderness for forty years. Bishop Kirkland presented three reasons that Israel was so unproductive. The first was their love for idols. In modern times there are more subtle things that compete with God, which Dr. Kirkland summarized as “affluence”. He cautioned that God is not interested in clothes, but rather in souls. The answer is to stop pursuing success and turn over everything to God. He noted that “elitism” is the idol in the Black Community, and noted that the more appropriate goal is “egalitarianism”
The second problem listed was lapse in memory; that is, people have “forgotten the God of their salvation”. He posed the question to the congregation of whether they “remember how far God has brought you?” He gave a litany of African Americans who compared favorably or exceeded the accomplishments of individuals in the majority community in an effort to highlight the miracles that God has worked in the lives of a once enslaved people.
The other problem noted by Dr. Kirkland was a loss in concentration; that is, they focus on themselves rather than on the power of God. He noted, “There are things we can’t do for ourselves” and these should be turned over to God (“in the spirit”). However, he emphasized that “God won’t do what we can do for ourselves”. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare and search for a job (“in the flesh”). According to Dr. Kirkland it is important to “trust God to do things in the spirit...He will make a way for you”.
Bishop Kirkland began by singing “The Lord Will Make a Way Somehow” and ended by singing “I Won’t Complain”. His sermon was punctuated with humor and a down to earth tone that all could embrace. It was certainly fitting and a privilege to have the Bishop of the Ninth Episcopal District as the guest preacher for this special occasion. Pastor McCall presented Kevin Anderson with YPD trophies/awards and Bishop Kirkland participated in this honor for this young man.
The food committee, chaired by Mrs. Charlsie Brooks, coordinated and served a delicious dinner after the anniversary service.
Article by Dr. Bridget Floyd
Reverend Dr. Homer L. McCall, Pastor
Reverend Dwight E. Dillard, Presiding Elder
Bishop T. Larry Kirkland, Presiding Prelate
4. THE NIGHTMARE ON APRIL 15TH
Written by Cynthia Claire Johns Marve, Mother of Joseph William Marve II
Editor’s note: When I read the article below that was forwarded to me as a “family member,” I had a laugh and had a recollection of days past with my children. This is a story for all parents past and present. Enjoy.
September 2004
It all began in September 2004. My handsome son, Joe, was preparing for the prom in April. He just knew that he was going to go and he would not go without a date. So, he asked a girl in September. She said that she’d see. After all, it’s early; the prom is more than 6 months off.
November 2004
If you know Joseph, then you know that he can be very secretive. He wouldn’t tell us who he had asked, but that’s why God gave him a big sister. She somehow found out that he asked Lauren Alber. Lauren is a petite little girl that Joe had tortured in elementary school. But you know how that goes; something about protesting too much. Anyway, some time later, when we were talking about the prom to Aunt Pix, she advised that she might not be the best choice for a date, since there was this prior animosity. No problem, she hadn’t given an answer anyway.
February 2005
Time is growing closer and the Parent Meeting is taking place. I, as the dutiful mom, went to the meeting and got my earful. Anyhow, that’s not the story. The questions kept being raised; “How are you getting to the prom? Who’s in charge of the limo?” And the really big question…”Who are you taking to the PROM??????” Well, Fedder, a football buddy, was getting the limo and there was a plan for after the prom. “We’re all chipping in $85.00 and we’re going to rent a house out east in the Hamptons.” “No, you’re not,” was my answer. “Suppose someone starts doing drugs or there’s sex going on. What are YOU going to do? Take your (my) $85.00 and go to a comedy club in the city or something.” Anyway, he still doesn’t have a date.
March 2005
It’s time to make decisions. The prom is only a month away. Deadline to buy the tickets is coming and Joe has no date. We are making suggestions left and right. Joe, how about Ugo, or how about …whoever we can think of. “I’ve got a date.” “Who?” “Casey Clark.” “WHAT?????? Well, that’s nice. Does her mother know?” You have to understand. Casey, whom we all adore, lives in St. James. About an hour and a half away. The logistics of this, for me, were mind boggling. I couldn’t make this work, no matter what!! Maybe she’d have to spend the night here. Where? How does this work? Well, I didn’t even have to worry. Linda said that she couldn’t let her go to two proms. Apparently, she had a date for one closer to her location. Well, that solves my problem, but now Joe doesn’t have a date again and the deadline to purchase tickets is almost here. So, what are the possibilities? He can always take Jeannie. She has a dress and promises to be quiet and stay out of his way. “No Way”, says he. “I’ll find my own date.” Tickets had to be purchased by March 18th. Every day, I dreaded asking the question. “Are we buying tickets for this or not? Would you consider going alone?” “NO WAY!!!!!!!! I’m going to the prom WITH A DATE!!!” Finally, it’s March 17th and if he’s going to the prom, I’ve got to get some cash so Joe can purchase tickets. “So, I have to go to the Credit Union to get some money. Do I need to get enough for one ticket or two?” “Two”, says he. “How?” I ask. “I asked Lisa,” he said. “Lisa?” I ask myself. A name I have never heard before. “I’m taking her and Ashley,” he says. And now the questions begin. “You’re taking TWO girls to the prom? How does that work?” He explained just how it came to be.
Ashley is a junior, just as Joe is. Lisa, a sophomore, is Ashley’s friend. Ashley had asked Lisa to go with her. So, the two girls were going to the prom together, that is, until Joe came along and asked Lisa. So, Joe is now taking both girls to the prom. He couldn’t leave out Ashley since she asked Lisa first.
Now there are parents to call and arrangements to make. No sweat, not for an ol’ pro like me. Calls were made to see who could stay out until when, etc. Ashley’s mother didn’t want her to go off of Long Island. Lisa’s father didn’t want her to go anywhere after the prom, but home. In doing my research and phone calls, I discovered that there are very few things for teenagers to do on Long Island. So, I kept it simple. I arranged for them to go to the Nautilus, a local restaurant/diner in Massapequa. I arranged for a Lincoln Town Car for the three and we all talked to Joe about treating the girls just like princesses. They were to be treated like gold (or platinum was his suggestion). So, time went on and I kept in touch with the parents and the girls.
Meanwhile, there’s the tux. Joe being so busy with track and all, it’s not easy finding the time to go. Fortunately, we both had some time off at the end of March during Easter break. We went to the formalwear shop at the mall. I took Joe, Jeannie and Dave Murphy. Joe’s friend had come over and so he came, too. I let Joe pick out a nice outfit. When we had first discussed the prom tux, it was going to be all RED. I got him to tone it down just a spec by suggesting a pair of black slacks and a red jacket. That would work, except that the shop did not have anything like that, but if we did a white jacket and red vest and tie, then he would be smashing. Measurements were taken, a credit card was offered and we were on our way. Somehow, the message was not totally received by both parties, because I walked out without a receipt. We had forgotten to order the top hat and cane and white gloves, but we’d do that later. They had them on display, so it shouldn’t be a problem.
April 2005
I have checked out dress colors and made arrangements, and I feel pretty good about this event. But, now, as I talk to Natalie, Ashley’s mother, I find out that there is a 4th person riding along to the prom, Zack is going. You see, he is Lisa’s boyfriend. He is a freshman in another school. So, I speak to his father and make assurances to him that there will be no drinking in the limo or anywhere else. Fine, now we’re ready to arrange for a 6 passenger limo. After all, the girls need room especially for the pretty gowns.
On April 8th, one week before the prom, I went to the mall to order the top hat, etc. I spoke to Tonia, who, I didn’t know at the time, was the Assistant Manager. She made a phone call and told me that these items could be ordered on Monday, before the prom. She couldn’t find my order right then and she had what appeared to be a wedding party in the shop. Well, I am known for being patient, so, I’ll call on Monday.
On Monday before the prom and I call the parents. I didn’t speak to Lisa’s father. He was not home, but I spoke to her aunt, who says that Lisa’s not going. “Oh, but I’ve been in touch with Robert and he knows all about this.” Aren’t I the cocky one? I find out later that day that Lisa was suspended from school and Aunty was probably referring to the fact that she’s grounded for life. So, since she’s not going to the prom, then neither is Zack, who is her boyfriend. Now Ashley has to find another date and so does Joe, because I just can’t bear to call the limo company and tell them that I now need the Town Car. Ashley asked her boyfriend. I don’t want to know why she didn’t ask him in the first place, so……
I called Tonia on Tuesday about the top hat. It turns out that she was really busy on Monday and so was I, so Tuesday was going to be plenty of time. “Just add it to my charge,” I said. “That’s no problem,” she said. “Everything will be in on Thursday.”
Thursday, I had an appointment to get my hair done, so I did. Then, I went to the mall to pick up Joe’s tuxedo. I know he’s going to look great in it. We’ll try it on and make sure all is well. If the top hat doesn’t come in on time, that’s alright. We’ll make do. So, the young man that was there, asked for my name and he went to look for my tux and he came back with the hat and cane. “The other part’s coming,” I say to myself. Well, no, the other part is not coming. It seems that it was never ordered. The other young man that had taken care of Joe came out and tried to help. “Why, not?” I wanted to know. “Well, you see …” And he began to explain that I had not authorized them to use my credit card and on and on he went. Welllllll, if I gave him the credit card, did that not “authorize” him to “use” it??? These explanations were not helping me. I needed a tuxedo for TOMORROW NIGHT!!!!!! I drew my hand across my throat in a gesture as if to say “CUT!!” as any good director would do. I don’t need to know all of that, I had decided. “What are you going to do, now?” I wanted to know. By now, I was totally panicked. My son is going to the prom and his Sunday suit isn’t even in the cleaners. “We’ll order it tonight,” says the one that helped us three weeks ago as he is ringing up something at the register. I’m not so sure at this point that they’re really paying attention to me. But now I’m calmer. I’m going to get the tuxedo tomorrow. Someone takes my credit card, so that it’s now going to be swiped and I will have a receipt. It never occurs to them that something is so wrong with this picture. The hat and cane were charged properly, but not the tuxedo. Maybe it’s just me.
Now, we have to wait for Joe to come home from the track meet. I’m ordering Chinese, Jeannie is going to pick up Joe and all will be right with the world. Jewel, my friend Erika’s daughter, is coming over to braid Joe’s hair and that will be that. Jeannie can’t get in touch with Joe (typical situation) and the road to the rear of the High School, where the kids are usually picked up, is blocked. There’s a fire somewhere back there. Hope it’s not the school. So, an hour later, Joe shows up and Jeannie brings him home. We eat rather quickly; Joe takes a shower and Jeannie’s going to try and blow dry his hair, while I go to get Jewel.
And oh, yeah, is Justine going to the prom? Justine is someone that he spent time with a few years ago. Well, since we haven’t heard from her, let’s ask Ms. Davis (Erika, my teacher’s aide) if Joyelle can go. We had spoken earlier during the day about the possibility of her going to the prom if Joe didn’t get a date. I told her that I’d let her know when I came to get Jewel. When I mentioned this to Joyelle, it was the first time that she had heard of it. Apparently, she had not spoken to her mom, but she would be happy to go to the prom with Joe, whom she has only said “Hello” to one time. (The words “Blind Date” did not come from my mouth.)
It’s nearly 10:00 P.M. Jeannie calls me on my cell phone to say that the tuxedo was not ordered because they did not take the measurements. “WHAT?!?!?!?!?!?!??????? What do they mean, there were no measurements taken?” “Call them right away”, she says. “They’re closing.” So, I did. Jewel is in the car listening to me go ballistic. I was a crazy woman. I am so terrified that Joe will not have anything to wear to the prom. I’ll have to put his suit in the cleaners in the morning and that’s it. “What are you talking about, no measurements? What do you plan to do? Joe has to go to school and I have to go to work. I can tell you over the phone whatever I know.” “Well, we can’t order without measurements. We can always give you a refund.” “You just charged my card, what do you mean refund? DON’T REFUND MY CREDIT CARD!!! I NEED A SUIT FOR TOMORROW!!!!!” “Well, uh what’s his collar size?” Now we’re working. I can give him everything but the jacket size, which we decided could be done over the phone tomorrow with the store manager. Her name is Tonia. Finally, a name I can trust. I am now calm… well sort of. My nightmare is almost over. Jewel braided Joe’s hair and I finally took her home around 11:00.
I spent a very restless night asking God if he would please allow me to wake up and it would be April 16th. God decided that I should experience April 15th in all of its glory. I went to school and tried to concentrate on teaching my classes. I called the tuxedo shop on my break about 6 times, but I got no answer. Finally, Erika said that she’d call and get me a free tuxedo for my aggravation. She’d be my good luck charm. “Go for it!” I told her. Before she had finished, the boys that had taken care of me on Thursday were totally at fault. Somehow, it was said that I was the one that had been rude to them. Erika made sure that Tonia knew that this was not my fault. It was agreed that I would get a free tuxedo if the measurements had been taken. Of course, the measurements had been taken, but the clerk had not written them down on the receipt. I will have to pay for the tuxedo because, after all, how could I prove they had been taken? My only proof was that Jeannie and Dave had seen them taken. Oh, well…The arrangement for the day was that my retired mother would pick up Joe after he was dismissed from school and take him straight to the mall. There Tonia would fit him for a tuxedo. Well, with God’s help and that of my mother, Joe came out with a smashing black and white tuxedo, just as we had originally ordered.
I had Jeannie take Joe to Ashley’s house, which was the pick up place for the limo. I had gone to get Joyelle. Joe and Jeannie got to Ashley’s about 5:45, which is when I suggested they all meet. It was soon discovered that Joe did not have the corsage that I had bought for Joyelle. Neither did he have the invitation that would get them into the prom. Jeannie had to go back home to retrieve the needed items, neither of which was where Joe thought they should be. That for her was traumatic, but she came through as big sisters always do.
The rest of the story is anti-climatic. Erika went through what mothers go through in order to get their daughters ready for the prom. I picked them all up and we arrived in Farmingdale about 6:15. The limo was waiting, as were all of the kids who were so well dressed and beautiful. Pictures, pictures, pictures. And off they went, riding off into the sunset; Ashley, Bill, Joseph and Joyelle.
The Lessons Learned
As with any good thing that God allows us to experience, there is a lesson to be learned.
1. When you are dealing with a boy, patience above all else. Just let it be. He’s going to tell you everything in time; his not yours. No matter what, kids work in their own time, no matter how much they plan ahead.
2. If a girl is going to the prom, take her to Estelle’s Dressy Dresses and buy her a dress. Preferably, send her with her mother. If a boy is going to the prom, send him with his father. They know how to buy tuxedos and they know the secret language of the male clerk.
5. HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR POSITION AVAILABLE AT THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS:
I want to share with you that effective June 6, I will be the acting director for human resources for the Library of Congress - a senior level position. They are searching for a director and while I was asked to apply for the position, I declined. However, it is indeed an honor to be asked to serve until someone is chosen.
In case there are folks out there that you know who are looking for a Human Resources Director position, they can go to our website - www.loc.gov and complete the on-line application. The close date is June 6, 2005
The director is responsible for leading the Workforce Management, Workforce Acquisitions, Strategic Planning and Automation and Worklife Services teams - a workforce of 60 permanent staff plus contractors. The person reports to the Deputy Librarian of Congress.
Call me, Bill Ayers on 202-707-0289 if you have questions.
Submitted by Bill Ayers, Jr.
Director, Workforce Acquisitions HRS
Library of Congress
6. CLERGY FAMILY BEREAVEMENT NOTICES FROM THE 1ST, 10TH AND 13TH EPISCOPAL DISTRICTS:
- It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sis. Lesley Ellis, mother of Sister Jewel D. McAshan.
Arrangements are as follows:
Funeral Service: Thursday, May 26, 2005, at 11:00 a.m.
Unity Funeral Home
4114 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 624-2703 (Office)
(773) 624-6969 (Fax)
All other correspondence may be sent to:
Sis. Jewel D. McAshan
1 Arthur Street
Copaigue, NY 11726
(631) 841-0386
E-mail: jd2eemc4@aol.com
Please keep the McAshan family in your prayers.
Submitted bySister Fredia A. Hanley-JohnsonPresident,
1st District MSWAWO
Bishop Richard F. Norris,
Presiding Prelate, 1st Episcopal District
Mother Mary A. Norris, Episcopal Supervisor
- Regretfully we share news of the passing of the Reverend A. L. Dunn of the 10th Episcopal District. Reverend Dunn passed away on Sunday, May 22nd.
Arrangements:
Visitation: 9:00 AM until 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, May 26, 2005
Funeral to follow at 11:00 a.m.
Metropolitan AME Church
1101 E. 10th Street
Austin, TX 78702
512-478-2857 (Phone)
Services entrusted to:
Emanuel Funeral Home
1721 W. Oak Street
Palestine, TX 75801
(888) 729-3188 Toll Free
(903) 727-0112 (Fax)
Condolences may be sent to his wife:
Mrs. Janice Dunn
9815 Cooper Creek Dr. #206
Austin, TX 78229
(512) 506-9444
Bishop Gregory G. M. Ingram, Presiding Prelate, 10th Episcopal District
The Reverend Dr. Jessica K. Ingram, Episcopal Supervisor
- Regretfully we share news of the passing of Mrs. Ruth Bryant, the mother of Reverend Sidney Bryant, Pastor of Payne Chapel AME Church - Nashville, Tennessee.
Funeral Service:Thursday, May 26, 2005
12:00 Noon
St. John AME Church
1822 Formosa Street
Nashville, TN 37208
615-320-1026 (Phone)
Condolences may be sent to:
Rev. and Mrs. Sidney Bryant and Family
601 Sunnyslope Court
Goodlettsville, TN 37072 Or to:
Payne Chapel AME Church
212 Neil Avenue
Nashville, TN 37206
615-262-3675 (Phone)
615-228-2791 (Fax)
Email: info@paynechapelnashville.org
Bishop Vashti M. McKenzie,Presiding Prelate, 13th Episcopal District
Mr. Stan McKenzie, Episcopal Supervisor
7. ALL BEREAVEMENT NOTICES RECEIVED FROM SISTER ORA EASLEY:
Please remember these families in your prayers.
God Bless!Ora L. Easley
Email: Amespouses1@aol.com
(Nashville, TN Contact) Phone: (615) 837-9736
Voice Mail: (615) 833-6936Fax: (615) 833-3781
(Memphis, TN Contact) (901) 578-4554 (Phone & Fax)
Archive of The Christian Recorder Online from 2004-2016; Dr. Calvin H. Sydnor III, 20th Editor of The Christian Recorder
