The Right Reverend T. Larry Kirkland -
Chair, Commission on Publications
The Reverend Dr. Johnny Barbour, Jr.,
Publisher
The Reverend Dr. Calvin H. Sydnor III,
the 20th Editor, The Christian Recorder
-- Christmastide, Christmas
Eve - January 5, 2015
-- Epiphany, January 6 -
Sundays after Lent through February 15, 2015
-- Lenten Season: Ash
Wednesday, February 18 - Saturday, April 4, 2015.
-- Easter Sunday: April 5,
2015
1. TCR EDITORIAL –
A POTPOURRI OF THINGS I WANT TO SAY BEFORE GETTING TO FAR INTO 2015, PART 2:
Dr.
Calvin H. Sydnor III
The
20th Editor of The Christian
Recorder
This is a modified
issue of The Christian Recorder Online
In
reviewing various FaceBook messages,
some of the messages seem to convey the notion that Christmas ended on
Christmas day. We need more than a day to celebrate the birth of Jesus!
Christmas
day is the beginning of the celebration of Christmas, not the end. Advent ended
on December 24th and the Christmas season began and is celebrated
for 12 days until January 5th and on January 6th,
Epiphany (and the Sundays after the Epiphany) is celebrated.
Another challenge
of reading the Bible from Cover to Cover
I
am excited by the number of readers who accepted the challenge and will journey
with us in reading the Bible from cover to cover beginning on January 1, 2015.
This
will be Challenge I for some of you and for others, it will be Challenge II,
III or IV, or more depending upon how many times you have read the Bible from
cover to cover.
Let’s
encourage and challenge each other.
Some
readers are planning to do the 360-day challenge, some of us will do the
180-day challenge, and others the 90-day challenge.
Commitment
and discipline are needed, but if you fall behind, stay the course. In one
challenge, I was doing a 360-day challenge, but decided I wanted to go a little
faster, so I switched to 180-day schedule.
If you start out on the 90-day or 180-day reading plans and determine
either of those plans is too time-consuming, switch to the 360-day plan.
If
you fall behind for one reason or the other, don’t quit, just keep
reading. You can also incorporate
listening to portions of the challenge is you have a heavy travel or work
schedule.
The
challenge is to complete the challenge of successfully reading the Bible from
cover to cover.
I
have sent the three reading schedules to those of you who requested them. If
you need the schedule, email me: chsydnor@bellsouth.net
Some more odds and
ends
--
After any Doxological statement or affirmation, “Amen” – (So be it) is
appropriate. An “Amen,” sung or spoken,
is always appropriate after the singing of “Praise
God from Whom all Blessings Flow…”
--
It is inappropriate for pastors and liturgists to ask the congregation to “say”
the Lord’s Prayer. Instead, pastors and worship leaders should enjoin the
congregation to “pray” the Lord’s Prayer.
--
Assembled parishioners are not “audiences” because they are not “spectators.”
Assembled parishioners are “congregations.” We refer to those assembled for
worship as a “congregation.” And, yes,
there is a difference between an “audience” and a “congregation!”
--
The general rule in many churches; and it’s a very simple formula - “We stand
to praise God, we sit to learn, and we kneel to pray.” Spoken or unspoken, the
same rule has been followed in many AME Churches. For instance, we stand to
affirm our faith, the Apostles Creed
or the Nicene Creed. We stand for the
Doxology, the Call to Worship, the
preface to The Decalogue, The Decalogue, the Gloria Patri, the Offertory
hymn and the benediction. We stand to sing hymns, but in some areas, AMEs tend
to sit and reflect during the sermonic hymn/hymn of preparation.
Please do, I beg us
--
I would hope that every AME Church would celebrate the second Sunday in
February as Founder’s Day in observance and a celebration of the birth of
Richard Allen.
--
I would also hope that all of our churches would celebrate and designate the
third Sunday in February each year as “Jarena Lee Sunday,” who was born on
February 11, 1783. Jarena Lee was the
first woman licensed preacher in the African Methodist Episcopal Church and is
recognized as the first woman preacher in the AME Church. She preached in the
face of hostility and though she was not ordained, she was an itinerant
preacher in the fullest sense. She was a pioneer for women in ministry and her
birth-date should be etched in our hearts and minds.
Read
her autobiography online: http://www.umilta.net/jarena.html.
I
am excited about 2015 and I am anxious to begin reading the Bible from cover to
cover – for me, Challenge IX (9). I
think I am going to start in a day or so before January 1, to help keep me on
schedule in case I fall behind during challenge IX.
2. ADVENT WISHES
FROM THE 15TH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT:
The
Rev. Clive Pillay shares the link
The
Rev Clive Pillay, pastor of Mount Olive Chapel AME Piketberg's Advent wishes
for 2014 as sung by Esther Moses at the Family Advent 2014 meeting with the
members of Mount Olive Chapel AME PIketberg
3. BISHOP VASHTI
MURPHY MCKENZIE VISITS BOTSWANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE:
The
Botswana Annual Conference had an early 2014 Christmas gift in the form of a
visit by The Rt. Rev. Vashti Murphy McKenzie, Supervisor Stan McKenzie and
members of the 10th Episcopal District.
Some
of us were aware that Bishop McKenzie would be visiting Swaziland later in the
year and it was therefore a pleasant surprise when a month ago, communication
reached us to the effect that she will detour to Botswana for a 2-day visit.
The
members of the 10th Episcopal District arrived late Sunday on 30
November, 2014 afternoon and checked in at Gaborone Sun Hotel. As dictated by culture to ensure that
visitors are “at home” the Presiding Elder of the Gaborone District, the Rev.
Tiroyaone Mobea and the pastor of Motswedi-wa-Botshelo, the Rev. Tshepo
Sebakile (the Rev. TDS) and I did the honours and met the Bishop, Supervisor
and some of members of the entourage at the hotel.
On
1 December, 2014 we took a trip to the Margaret Joan Cousin Women and Youth Empowerment Centre which is
about 70 kilometres (44 miles) outside of Gaborone, accompanied by the Rev. TDS
and members of Motswedi-wa-Botshelo AME Church and Lucas Mhere Mosata AME
Church respectively.
In
Lobatse, we were joined by the Rev. Beauty Lekone and members of Ball’s Temple
AME Church, the Rev. Mokopasetso of Jwaneng AME Church and Mother Nkele Sarah
Matlhare, who serves as the Deputy Board Chairperson of the M. Joan Cousin
Centre.
At
the Centre, we were received and welcomed by the Presiding Elder of the
Hukuntsi District, Rev. Judge Tlhage who serves as Executive Secretary of the
M. Joan Cousin Centre Board.
In
her response the Bishop noted that she was delighted to see that the Centre was
still up and running and continuing to provide a service to the community in
the name of the AME Church. She
commended the caretakers who had voluntarily and tirelessly given their time
and resources to the Centre. She also encouraged
us not to despair but to continue the good work and once more pledged her
support and that of the members of the 10th Episcopal District, Supervisor M.
Joan Cousin and the connection at large.
She further emphasized that the architects of this project and
respective Bishops must always be kept in the loop in terms of events and
assistance required.
On
this day, the Centre had arranged a Christmas party for the children and we all
joined in!!
The
Bishop and members of the 10th Episcopal District distributed the
Christmas gifts to the children and also gave cash donations for the Centre.
$1000
from Bishop McKenzie and the 10th Episcopal District ($100 was used to buy
gifts for the children) and $2500 from Bishop McKenzie towards the repair of
the roof and ceiling
$1000
from Dr. Daryl Ingram for signage and painting
R1400
from Brother Joseph Thompson to purchase shoes for the children
P200
from the Rev. James Morris to purchase of shoes for the children
The
Bishop also donated $1000 towards roof repairs at Ball’s Temple AME Church.
In
the evening the Bishop and members of the 10th attended a Worship Service at
Motswedi-wa-Botshelo AME Church. The Rev. Mpho Moruakgomo presided and led us
in Bishop McKenzie’s favourite songs for when she served as our Bishop in the
18th Episcopal District. What a pleasure it was, for the Bishop and her
entourage to worship in the African way!
Greetings
were presented by the Rev Rupert Hambira (immediate past President of the
Botswana Council of Churches President), the Rev. Mosey Simane (General
Secretary of the Botswana Council of Churches), Honourable Phenyo Segokgo
(Council Chairman of South East South), Supervisor Stan McKenzie and the Rev.
Tiroyaone Mobea (Host Presiding Elder).
Prior
to presenting the sermon Bishop expressed her gratitude and excitement on
seeing some of the members of the church who had been YPDers, missionaries
and Deacons during her Episcopacy in the
18th assuming positions of leadership as
now serving as ordained Itinerant Elders and Presiding Elders respectively.
As
usual, AND as expected AND as decreed the Bishop gave a rousing sermon from
Mark 5 v 21, entitled “do not allow people to stand in your way towards
claiming God’s grace”
We
thank God for having made it possible for our FIRST lady Bishop to visit us –
we will always be known to have been the FIRST country to host her for the
FIRST annual conference after her election as Bishop, the FIRST Episcopal
District to have a male Supervisor and the FIRST country to host her on this
trip as she tours the 18th!
Thank
you members of the 10th Episcopal for taking time out of your busy schedules,
leaving the comfort of your homes and loving families and spending time and money on the 18th
Episcopal District.
May
the good and ever present and ever providing God continue to bless you in the
work of missions.
Re a leboga (we thank you)! Re segofetse (We have been blessed by
your presence)! Le ka moso (Please do
come again and bring us good tidings)!
Sister
PJ Molomo
Connectional
WMS Associate Editor of the Missionary Magazine
4. THE SECOND
EPISCOPAL DISTRICT EMBARKS ON CREATING EFFECTIVE CLERGY-LAITY RELATIONSHIPS
Written
By: Rev. William H. Lamar IV & Rev. Mycal X. Brickhouse
Since
its conception, the African Methodist Episcopal Church has sought to minster to
the social, spiritual, and physical development of all people. This mission has
led the church to create a global movement focused on spiritual uplift
displayed through social and economic development. History has told of the
success of the ministry of African Methodism, and its influence is still
evident today. Even so, the A.M.E. church must still contend with the rising
tide of complacency by never allowing its legacy to be the focal point of its
current ministry.
The
church is called to serve a present age. Given this charge, the A.M.E. church
is obligated to perform a self-assessment that analyzes the effectiveness of
its local congregations in ministering to the community. Therefore, the Second
Episcopal District, under the leadership of Bishop William P. DeVeaux, is
intentional in addressing the challenge of ensuring that its congregations are
identified as healthy churches.
Upon
Bishop DeVeaux’s arrival to the Second Episcopal District, he and the District
have embarked on a ministry theme of: “Effective Christian Leadership Empowered
by Prayer, Praise, and Proclamation.” This theme has led the Second Episcopal
District to begin a pilot program in which it partners with a few local
churches that recognize they have an unfulfilled mission, the potential to
improve, and display a willingness to commit to becoming healthy and thriving
communities of faith. By partnering with these churches the Second Episcopal
District is intentionally seeking to create effective and sustainable
partnerships between clergy and laity, which are foundational for
congregational health and vitality.
Our
history teaches us that our past success extended beyond the pulpit and the
persona of the pastor. Although the preacher has served as the voice piece for
promoting the command of spiritual and social development, the church’s
ministry could not be fulfilled without the clergy and the lay working together
in the communities in which they lived. Given this reality, it imperative to
note that African Methodism would not be the church that it is today without
the presence of working relationships between clergy and laity.
Sadly,
the blessings of effective clergy and laity partnerships are often diluted by a
societal focus of clericalism. The Second Episcopal District is aiming to lead
our parishioners back to the theological principal of priesthood of all
believers. In essence, congregations
will only be successful if they realize that both laity and clergy have
spiritual gifts purposed to edify the body, while glorifying Christ. Thus, the
Second Episcopal District is partnering with churches in an attempt to destroy
clericalism and promote the proven fact that successful ministry derives from
effective partnerships between clergy and the laity.
It
is imperative to note that this work found its genesis in a partnership between
the Second Episcopal District and Leadership Education at Duke Divinity School,
Durham, NC. Therefore, the Second Episcopal District expresses it gratitude to
Bishop DeVeaux, the staff of Leadership Education, and the many clergy and
laity partners who assisted in the development of this pilot program.
How
does this program work? Participating churches are asked to engage in a process
of self-reflecting, where both the Pastor and lay leadership are asked to write
an essay that shares what they personally love and value most about the
potential for developing a more effective clergy and lay partnership. They are
also asked to collaborate on an application that seeks to identify the
unfulfilled mission of the local church, behaviors that are attributing to this
unfulfilled mission, and what ministry goals the congregation is seeking to
obtain. These documents are then
reviewed by a committee of trained ministry experts that meet with each approved
congregation to identify reasonable goals and resources, and to develop
measures for evaluation of progress. At the conclusion of these conversations
an agreement of intent is signed as a means to hold each congregation
accountable.
At
the conclusion of this pilot program, the Second Episcopal District is hoping
to increase healthy congregations led by effective partnerships between clergy
and laity, which are strengthened by ongoing personal and corporate spiritual
development, empowered by clear and relevant communications, and renewed by
dynamic models for ministry and decision making. The Second District is
requesting that the A.M.E Church unites with them in prayer as they journey to
create a culture centered on spiritual unity for kingdom building.
The
Following Congregations are taking part in this Pilot Program:
Baltimore
Annual Conference:
•
Union Chapel A.M.E. Church - The Rev. Sandra Brown, Pastor
•
Bethel A.M.E. Church – The Rev. Robert Brown, Pastor
•
Mt. Joy A.M.E. Church – The Rev. Rae-Lynn Kingeter, Pastor
•
Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church – The Rev. Jay Young. Pastor
Washington
Annual Conference:
•
New Hope A.M.E. Church – The Rev. Derrick Brown, Pastor
•
First A.M.E. Church – The Rev. Tony Boone, Pastor
•
Embry A.M.E. Church – The Rev. Edna Jenkins, Pastor
•
Brookins Temple A.M.E. Church – The Rev. S. Isaiah Harvin, Pastor
Virginia
Annual Conference:
•
Gaskins Chapel A.M.E. Church – The Rev. Oretha Cross, Pastor
•
New St. John A.M.E. Church – The Rev. Orin Gill, Pastor
•
St. Paul A.M.E. Church - The Rev. Kevin Wilson, Pastor
•
St. Paul A.M.E. Church – The Rev. Donald White, Pastor
North
Carolina Annual Conference:
•
Turner Station A.M.E. Church – The Rev. Philip Blair, Pastor
•
McCormick Chapel A.M.E. Church – The Rev. Judy Johnson, Pastor
•
Wesley Chapel A.M.E. Church – The Rev. Freda Humphrey, Pastor
•
St. Mark A.M.E. Church – The Rev. Glenn Orr, Pastor
Western
North Carolina Annual Conference:
•
Clapp’s Chapel A.M.E. Church – The Rev. Clay Barrow, Pastor
•
Stoney Creek A.M.E Church – The Rev. Johnathan Richardson, Pastor
•
St. John A.M.E. Church – The Rev. George Pass, Pastor
•
Lincolnville A.M.E. Church – The Rev. Harry Simpson, Pastor
5. THE TRUTH IS THE
LIGHT
*The
Rev. Dr. Charles R. Watkins, Jr.
Based
on Biblical Text: Matthew 10:40-42: He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he
that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. He that receiveth a prophet in
the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receiveth a
righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's
reward. And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup
of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall
in no wise lose his reward.
Certainly
the world would be a better place if we could all come to realize that we live
to serve others. It is written that we need each other because, “No man
(person) is an island…” Jesus speaks of service to one another as it is
connected to our relationship with Him. Jesus said, “When you do it to the
least of these, you do it unto me!”
We
see in our text that Jesus points us to the importance of putting our faith
into action, especially in the body of Christ. Jesus emphasizes our duty to
those who serve Him. Bible scholars will argue that it is here that Jesus is
talking about the need to care for ministers. That is true, ministers do need
ministering. However, it is my intent to paint a wide stroke, broadening the
interpretation highlighting the duty of disciples to be concerned, compassionate
and considerate to the brethren.
Let
me begin with the assertion that all who profess Christ are ministers to some
degree. There may be a conflict with regard to the criteria as it relates to a
western theological religious definition of ministers as men or women of the
cloth, but no arguing the point that we are all called to minister to each
other, and to the world. That being the case we must agree that we are all
duty-bound to demonstrate the concern, compassion and consideration of Christ
in our interaction with those around us.
What
is Christ demanding of us? We are admonished that it is our responsibility as
Christians to be ministering and welcoming toward those who strive to move the
kingdom of God forward. Jesus said, “When you do it unto the least of these,
you do it unto me.” Our concern, compassion and consideration of each other are
actually a demonstration of our love for Jesus Christ. And not only Christ, but
God the Father, God’s spokespersons and all the servants of God, including the
least of the servants. In other words, our love for Christ is manifested in our
actions toward each other.
We
fulfill the law of Christ when we bear one another’s burdens, therefore when we
are filled with concern, compassion and consideration for others we can expect
an equal response. In other words there is an amazing reward for our service.
Jesus
promises an eternal reward and that we shall in no wise lose our reward. Jesus
wants us to understand that when we minister freely to the brethren we are
pouring honor upon Christ and God Himself. Thus, it is not our brothers and
sisters in Christ that we are entertaining, we are entertaining Jesus!
Jesus
wants us to know that when we honor those who serve Him, we are actually
involved in their work! In other words we might not be a Steward, but when we
pray for our Stewards, and we offer to assist our Stewards, we are helping them
in the work of ministering to the congregation. We may not be the elected
president of the Women’s Missionary Society, the appointed Christian Education
Director or the Church School Superintendent, however when we offer our help to
these ministry leaders, and when we follow their lead, Jesus says we are
sharing in their work!
The
concept of honoring Christ by honoring each other is difficult for some to
fully comprehend mainly because it requires work. It is the custom in the
church for many just to toss money into the collection plate, rather than offer
a true demonstration of real concern through honest sacrifice. God asks that we
give each other sacrificial gifts. God requires that we offer gifts that
reflect His great sacrificial gift to us!
The
Lord is love! Love never counts the cost! Jesus is sharing a formula with us,
founded on the premise that love lights the fires of compassion, thus
compassion lights the flames on the candle of service.
We
find that love travels full circle. We can only give Jesus’ love, if we have
first received Jesus’ love. We give because we have received. Even the smallest
act of love like giving the thirsty a cup of water, the hungry a piece of bread
or extending an encouraging word to calm a nervous heart will receive its
reward.
*The
Reverend Dr. Charles R. Watkins, Jr., is the pastor of Morris Brown A.M.E.
Church in Charleston, S.C.
6. iCHURCH SCHOOL LESSON BRIEF FOR SUNDAY,
DECEMBER 28, 2014 - MATTHEW 14:22-36:
*Bill Dickens, Allen AME Church, Tacoma,
Washington
The
Adult AME Church School for December 28, 2014 looks at the awesome power of
God. The story is familiar to Bible
connoisseurs - Jesus Walks on Water.
The
lesson topic picks up after the miracle performed by Jesus in feeding 5,000
men, women and children with five loaves of bread and two fish.
Jesus
dispatches his disciples to board the boat and set sail for the city of Gennesaret
while He stays behind to be fortified with prayer in a nearby mountain.
At
the conclusion of the prayer, Jesus decided to meet his mariners by taking a
shortcut - walking on the water over the lake!
The
disciples, griped with fear, mistook Jesus for a ghost and cried out with
terror. Jesus provided calm and comfort by reminding his disciples that He is
present. Peter requires evidence and asks Jesus to let him, Peter, walk on
water also.
Jesus
complies and Peter experiences the miracle of walking on water until he was
distracted by a strong wind. Peter thought he was going to drown until Jesus
reaches out his hand and pulls him up to safety. Jesus instructs Peter that his
doubt caused him to sink.
The
other disciples saw this as further proof about Jesus' deity. When they landed
at their destination Jesus continued to display the awesome power of God by
healing the sick.
As
long as we keep our “eye on the prize,” we can see God's awesome power, which
can be done provided we keep doubt and distractions in-check.
7. MEDITATION BASED
ON ISAIAH 26:1-7:
The
Rev. Dr. Joseph A. Darby
This
meditation started out as a very pleasant Advent message about Jesus being the
greatest gift that we’ve ever been given - He is - but a funny thing happened
while I was writing it. I noticed that
my Outlook email kept asking for my password and wouldn’t accept what I
entered. When I tried my Web, iPad and
iPhone mail, the same thing happened. I
called my internet service provider, did what was necessary to reset my
password and when I did, one of the messages I subsequently received was from
my internet service provider, informing me that my email account had been
hacked!
That
surprised me, because I’m very “internet cautious.” I never click on suspicious links - the most
recent one going around is about “Oprah’s good advice” - or respond to e-mails
from “friends” stranded in faraway places and asking me to send money so that
they can get home. The service representative who helped me to straighten
things out told me that even though I was cautious, some “bugs” can invade
one’s email, change passwords and gather data just by showing up in your e-mail
Inbox, but he then said, “Don’t worry
about it, we’ve got you covered.”
I
share that experience with you as an Advent meditation with a new focus. Navigating life’s roads can often be like
navigating the internet. Try as we
might, all of us sometimes intentionally or unknowingly stumble into dangerous
situations that can steal our joy, hack into our peace of mind and hijack our
well-being.
We’ll
all run into dangers seen or unseen sooner later, but that’s not what
matters. What matters is that a child
born to humble parents in old Israel over 2,000 years ago was - and is - the
Christ of God, the Savior who came into this world to save us from our sins,
offer everlasting life to all who believe in Him and put us into a right
relationship with the God who can handle whatever life throws at us.
Enjoy the blessings of the Christmas season,
but never forget the real meaning of Christmas.
Christmas is about more than decorated trees and houses, big family
dinners, holiday social events, visits from “Santa” and obligatory gifts. Christmas is about the Christ who speaks
peace in the midst of life’s unexpected storms and who says to us every day of
our lives - as the internet service representative said to me - “Don’t worry,
I’ve got you covered.” Merry Christmas!
This
Meditation is also available as a Blog on the Beaufort District’s Website: www.beaufortdistrict.org
On
Facebook at: www.facebook.com/BeaufortDistrictAMEC
Get
Ready for Sunday, and have a great day in your house of worship!
*The Rev. Dr.
Joseph A. Darby is the Presiding Elder of the Beaufort District of the South
Carolina Annual Conference of the Seventh Episcopal District of the African
Methodist Episcopal Church
8. CLERGY FAMILY
BEREAVEMENT NOTICE:
From
the office of the Eighth Episcopal District
It
is with heartfelt sympathy that we announce the passing of Mrs. Annie Mae
Hardiman, mother of The Reverend William Hardiman, Jr., presiding elder of the
Grenada District of the North Mississippi Conference of the Eighth Episcopal
District.
Visitation:
Sunday, December 28, 2014
1:00
p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Clark-Williams
Funeral Home
602
Cherry Street
Grenada,
MS 38901
Telephone:
(662) 226-3368
Funeral
Service: Monday, December 29, 2014
11:00
a.m.
Greater
Powell Chapel AME
Springhill
Road,
Grenada,
MS 38901
Telephone:
(662) 226-3368
Email:
powellchapelame@att.net
The
Reverend Thomas B. Brown, Jr., Pastor
Professional Services Entrusted to:
Clark-Williams
Funeral Home
602
Cherry Street
Grenada,
MS 38901
Telephone:
662 226-3368
Mr.
Clinton Williams, Funeral Director
Condolences and Expressions of Sympathy may be
sent to:
The
Reverend William Hardiman, Jr., Presiding Elder
P.
O. box 1124
Tunica,
MS 386767
Telephone:
662 357-3842
Email:
whardiman0207@comcast.net
9. CLERGY FAMILY
BEREAVEMENT NOTICE:
On
Friday, December 19, 2014 God peacefully called to rest the Rev. Sheila Laverne
Mack Uzzle of the Virgina Conference, Second Episcopal District.
She
was born to the late Samuel Owens and Vera Mack in Newport News, Virginia. She
was married to the late William E. Uzzle. She leaves to cherish her loving
memory two daughters, Sherry Ashburn (Tyrell); Wendy Walton (Tony), both of
Windsor, Virginia; three brothers, Reginald Owens (Darolyn), Charles Hill and
Kevin Hill (Nicole Brown-Hill) all of Newport News, Virginia; two sisters, Elizabeth
Owens of Newport News, Virginia and Pamela Holmes (Walter) of Fredericksburg,
Virginia; an aunt and uncle, Irma and Stanley Jones of Hampton, Virginia; 2
brothers-in-law, George Uzzle (Gladys) of Ivor, Virginia and Robert Mack of
Newport News, Virginia; 3 sisters-in-law, Alberta Uzzle Winslow, Lucy Uzzle
Gray (George) both of Windsor, Virginia and Barbara Uzzle of Suffolk, Virginia;
2 Godchildren, Sclonda Williams (Carlos) of Richmond, Virginia and Larry White
of Virginia Beach, Virginia; She also leaves to cherish her memory 4
grandchildren who were her pride and joy, Tony (T.J.), Gregory (Gee) Sherrell
and Bridgette and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A
Service of Celebration will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 23, 2014 at St. Paul AME
Church in Newport News, Virginia. Viewing was held on Monday Dec. 22, 2014 from
4-7 p.m. at Shivers Funeral Chapel.
- See more at:
10. CLERGY FAMILY
BEREAVEMENT NOTICE:
We
regretfully inform you of the passing of Mrs. Delores Moody, mother of the
Reverend Olivia Collins, Pastor of St. Stephens AME Church in Cape Charles, VA.
Services
for Mrs. Delores Moody:
Saturday,
December 27, 2014, 1:00 p.m.
Ebenezer
AME Church
27054
Cheap Side Road
Cape
Charles, VA 23310
Services
are entrusted to:
Morris
Funeral Home
6328
Lankford, Hwy
Nassawadox,
VA 23410
Expressions
may be sent to:
The
Rev. Olivia Collins, Pastor
St.
Stephens AME Church
511
Jefferson Avenue
Cape
Charles, VA 23310
Or
email: ocollins_50@msn.com
*The
Rev. Dr. Charles R. Watkins, Jr., is the pastor of Morris Brown AME Church in
Charleston, S.C.
11.
GETTING TO ZERO:
The Getting to Zero Column, penned by Dr.
Oveta Fuller, Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology and Faculty of
the African Studies Center at the University of Michigan and adjunct faculty at
Payne Theological Seminary will resume in January 2015.
12. BEREAVEMENT NOTICES AND CONGRATULATORY
ANNOUNCEMENTS PROVIDED BY:
Ora
L. Easley, Administrator
AMEC
Clergy Family Information Center
Web
page: http://www.amecfic.org/
Telephone:
(615) 837-9736 (H)
Telephone:
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