December - Brookland Baptist Church

The
Star
DECEMBER 2014
Editor’s note
As we witness the closing of 2014 and
ushering in of a new year with new
possibilities, it is our sincere prayer that the
editions of The Brookland Star have been a
source of information about the work of the
60-plus ministries of the Brookland Baptist
Church and the opportunities to fulfill God’s
calling on your life.
The Brookland Star is published monthly by
the Brookland Baptist Church.
Submit all articles, announcements,
celebrations and photographs to
TheStar@brookland.cc or
brooklandstar1@gmail.com
by December 19.
The January edition of The Brookland Star
will be distributed on January 11.
Gunby
In 2015, The Brookland Star staff will
endeavor to reach out to more ministries and provide exposure of the
work taking place across the Midlands as a result of the evangelism
efforts of both campuses. There are a number of ministries and
entities that regularly submit articles, fliers and pictures, but there are
so many more that we have not had the pleasure to feature for the
church congregation.
I would like to thank the members of The Brookland Star staff
and our extended reporter corps for their contributions so this newsletter
is a publication of which we all are proud. I would also like to
welcome two new members to The Brookland Star staff, Annette Sello
and Reginald A. Bess, Ph.D. Both have already proven to be
invaluable in our process to gather articles, review them for accuracy,
and provide our church family with a publication of which we can all
be proud.
Brookland Star Staff
Keisa Gunby, Editor & Layout
Peggy Brailey, Co-Editor & Layout
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 Annette Sello
S TAFF W RITE RS
Reginald A. Bess, Ph.D.,
Deacon Lenell Geter, Tré Tailor
and Dr. Eric Schuleter
C O N TRIBU TIN G W RITE RS
Dr. Tisha Boston, Angel L. Malone,
Dr. Reginald Parker,
and Donna Thomas, RN
Pastoral Staff
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
For past and color versions follow the link The
Brookland Star (Newsletter) on our web site,
www.brooklandbaptist.org, from the Home page at
the bottom of the page under Contact Us.
Hope for the Holidays
It’s an alarming reality that this time of the year always
has a tendency to carry with it much tragedy and trouble.
When we turn on the television; listen to the radio; read the
paper; or log onto the internet … we hear, see and read
about disaster, destruction and depravity all throughout our
communities. It seems that during the holidays, when our
focus and attention ought to be in a most positive direction
and centered on the joy and happiness we have in life … the
enemy has a way of redirecting our focus and causing us to
center our attention on the pain, problems and perilous
predicaments we have to deal with. It seems that the loss of
possessions, the loss of jobs, the loss of loved ones, etc., is
magnified this time of the year more than any other. When all
around us, there are signs and symbols of celebration, songs
and suggestions of joy and glad tidings, bright lights and
festive colors, all kinds of reasons to be happy, hopeful and
cheerful. For many people, however, the holidays can create
just the opposite sentiment.
Nevertheless, we want to offer somebody some Hope for
these Holidays, by reminding you that if you have Christ in your
life, and God is on your side, you have something and
somebody that will keep you inspired, encouraged and
empowered in the midst of whatever you may encounter or
experience. For, a life with the Lord is always a life filled with
Hope. When others may see a hopeless end, the true child of
God sees an endless hope… and that hope is based on faith,
not sight. That’s why faith is, “the substance of things HOPED
for…!”
Unfortunately, the devil wants us to focus on everything
we can see, and cause us to lose hope. And so many people
today are putting their hope in the wrong things. We’re hoping
in government policies, political elections, social security,
REV. CHARLES B. JACKSON JR.
Executive Pastor
health care reforms, unemployment checks,
investment portfolios, educational degrees, material
possessions, military power, and mankind’s promises. And all
of these can and will let us down at some time or another!
However, this hope we have as believers is rooted and resting
in ONE who will never let us down, never let us go, and never
let us lose!
Moreover, what this hope does for the believer is, it
reminds us of God’s purpose, it reassures us of God’s
presence, and it reaffirms God’s power. When we hope in the
Lord of our lives and not in the laws of the land, when we
hope in God and not in government, when we hope in Christ
and not in carnal things, we can know that someway,
somehow God will make a way and EVERYTHING is going
to be all right!
So Church Family, embrace the holidays and enjoy every
moment of it… knowing that My hope is built on nothing less than
Jesus’ blood and righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but
wholly lean on Jesus’ name. On Christ the Solid Rock I stand – All
other ground is sinking sand!
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in
believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
- Romans 15:13
Rev. Charles B. Jackson, Jr.
With all the commercialization surrounding Christmas, Black Friday sales, Cyber Monday specials, promotions
of Santa and Elf on the Shelf, it can be difficult for an un-believer or a new Christian to filter out all the noise and
tune in to the true meaning of this joyous holiday season, the birth of a Savior. It then becomes our duty, as
members of the body of Christ, to train our children and educate those that don’t know, that the real reason for
Christmas is about the gift of eternal life, not about dolls and bikes, video game systems or iPads. The real
meaning of Christmas is in the first six letters of the holiday - CHRIST and the celebration of God’s fulfillment of
a promise to send His son to save a world of sinners from eternal damnation.
As we transition from Stewardship Emphasis Month into the season of Advent, marking the days of the
Christian calendar before the birth of Christ. Let us remember to contribute our time, talent or treasure to those
that are less fortunate and ministries that support outreach efforts for those in need, for it’s only by God’s grace
and mercy that we are not in the same position.
It is the Christmas season, so rejoice and be glad that Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem in a manger in a
stable surrounded by animals because a world of sinners needed the gift of His life.
Dea. Lenell Geter shares insight on depression and tips to manage the holidays.
B
etween Thanksgiving and New Years Day is
generally a joyous and cheerful time of year.
Christians will be celebrating Christmas - the
birth of Jesus Christ. Yet, people suffering from
complications associated with grief and depression may
not be merry this holiday season.
Brookland Baptist Christian Counseling Ministry offers
Living with Grief and Loss sessions. The sessions are free for
people living in the greater Midlands area. The Ministry
handles issues of healing, empowerment and providing
training and support.
Sharon Rice-Brown, licensed clinical social worker and
Secretary and Program Coordinator of the ministry, says
the “sessions are held to enhance our participant’s
knowledge and skills in dealing with grief and loss.”
Throughout the year, many people are struck with
sickness or illness, the death of a love one, loss of
employment or the destruction of home by fire. These
circumstances often mark the onset of grief or a period of
depression for some people.
Dr. Robert Caesar also volunteers with the ministry
and is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Clinical
Neuropsychologist. He defines grief as “the normal
reaction to some sort of loss. It is a natural response to a
loss, whether it’s a loss of a love one or loss because of an
object that has been taken away. Grief in- and-of-itself is
not pathological. Rather, it is the persistence, frequency
and intensity that make it problematic or pathological. A
person goes through different stages related to grief. Grief
may include depression, but depression does not normally
include grief.”
“Depression involves a combination of symptoms,”
Caesar continues. “A lot of people get depression mixed
up with sadness and grief, but depression is much more
severe. It usually lasts over a two weeks period of change
from a person’s baseline level of functioning, and it usually
has to have a combination of symptoms:
depressed mood most of the day and most every day
over a two weeks period,
loss of interest in pleasurable activities that they once
enjoyed,
weight loss or weight gain during this period,
difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much,
tired most of the day or loss of energy,
feelings of worthlessness or guilt,
problems with thinking, concentration and decision
making,
reoccurring thoughts of death, or suicide”
Caesar says, “The biggest thing about depression is
that there is significant impairment in a person’s ability to
function and that’s what distinguishes it from
overall sadness. Usually a person will have
impairment in functioning as it is related to
Geter
social interactions with others or may involve
a job - their occupation. Or, if it is a student, it may involve
the inability to function in school or any other type of area
of functioning that just had a big decrease or drop in it - It
might be a relationship.”
Tammy Worth recently wrote 11 Tips for Avoiding
Holiday Depression Triggers for the online website
Health.com. Worth offers the following tips:
Plan ahead - Figure out what basics are going to help
you get through the holidays and make them a priority.
Avoid family conflict
Forget perfection – When you take your eyes off of
yourself and focus on those who have far less than you
do, you can’t be depressed. I learned to be grateful for
the blessings I had, and I had a lot.
Learn to grieve - All feelings are a sign that you’re
human and reflect where you are in your healing process.
Schedule some sleep – Try to get to bed and wake up
at approximately the same time every day; avoid large
meals and physical activity such as dancing within a few
hours of bedtime.
Get help - The author says she drew encouragement
from a small support group of women who were dealing
with depression.
Prioritize workouts – Taking a brisk walk for 35
minutes five days a week (or 60 minutes three times a
week) can do the trick.
Consider your light exposure - If you are consistently
tired, irritable, and down at this time of year, it may not
be due to the holidays as much as to the lack of exposure
to the sun.
Focus on what matters - The holidays shouldn’t be all
about the presents.
Don’t binge on food or alcohol
Cut back on commitments - Focusing on others can
help alleviate depression.
Brookland Baptist Christian Counseling Ministry,
chaired by Rev. James A. Jamison, has been established for
more than 20 years. It is mainly staffed by volunteers who
are licensed and lay professionals in church ministry and
also professionals in mental health, health and human
services and education. It hosts forums and workshops for
the public, and it is open on a case-by-case basis for the
individuals, families and communities it serves. Services are
strictly confidential.
O’Neal Smalls previews the Brotherhood’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. program.
The Brookland Brotherhood will celebrate the life and legacy of
Martin Luther King Jr. with their annual program on Sunday, Jan. 11 at
4 p.m. The theme of the event is A New Birth of Freedom and will
celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the 13th Amendment to the U.S.
Constitution as well as the 150th Anniversary of the end of the
American Civil War.
The keynote speaker is Georgia Supreme Court Justice Robert
Benham. Having previously served as chief justice, Benham is the first
African-American to serve on that state’s high court.
The Benedict College Concert Choir will perform Old Negro
Spirituals.
The program will also provide insight into the issue of voter
suppression and unprecedented number of incidents of police abusing
and killing young African-American men.
For information contact O’Neal Smalls, Chairman of the
Brotherhood’s MLK, Jr. Holiday Committee, at (803) 776-8072 or H.S.
Tate, President of the Brookland Baptist Brotherhood at (803) 3603856.
Benham
Justice Robert Benham, a lifelong resident of Georgia, was born
to Jesse Knox Benham and
Clarence Benham in Cartersville,
Georgia. He graduated from
Summer Hill High School;
Tuskegee University (B. S.
Political Science); the University of
Georgia, Lumpkin School of Law
(J. D. Degree); and the University
of Virginia (LL. M. Degree).
After completing law school,
Benham served in the U.S. Army
Reserve, attaining the rank of
captain. He then served briefly as
a trial attorney for Atlanta Legal
Aid Society, Inc., later returning to
Cartersville, where he engaged in
the private practice of law, served
as Special Assistant Attorney
General, and served two terms as
President of the Bartow County
Bar Association.
He is married to the former Nell
Dodson of Cartersville and they
have two sons, Corey Brevard and
Austin Tyler.
What is the Brookland Baptist Church’s Brand? The BBC
Brand Identity Program combines the church’s name, logo and
style guidelines to create a consistent and recognizable image
for the church’s promotional and advertising materials,
whether print or electronic, or whether used on products or on
informational literature.
Why does Brookland Baptist Church (BBC) need a
recognizable brand identity? BBC is one of several
institutions that serve the community and economic needs of
South Carolina and the surrounding areas. Internally, a unified
image helps to build loyalty among our members, volunteers
and employees and encourages a cooperative spirit of
professionalism. Externally, a unified image can enhance the
reputation of the church, reinforce our relationship with the
community, and clarify the role of each of our many
components. Building a strong brand identity helps ensure that
promotional messages pertaining to BBC’s efforts in
evangelism, education and economic empowerment will be
noticed among the thousands of messages our audiences
receive each day, in whatever form the message is conveyed.
Consistently displayed brand identity provides easy visual
identification and clarity of message.
Why does my department or ministry need to worry about
Brookland Baptist Church’s (BBC) brand identity?
An important part of creating an identity for an institution as
broad and diverse as BBC is consistency from department to
department. Whether an administrative office, another entity
of Brookland, or one of the ministries, each part of BBC
represents the whole church in the community. If one
department sends a letter with one logo, another department
uses its own logo and still another does something entirely
different, there is no consistent identity for the church. A
consistent identity with our clear image helps to make
Brookland Baptist Church a recognizable name in the
community and increases awareness of all of our many
components. In addition, all materials provided must have the
appropriate disclaimer statement.
Don't these graphic guidelines and standards limit
freedom? The goal of the identity system is to help develop a
strong brand identity for Brookland Baptist Church. While
they do limit graphic creativity in promotional materials, these
graphic standards do not prevent the entities from the ability
to be creative.
Does this mean that all Brookland’s advertising and
promotional materials must look alike? No. No one wants
a bland, generic approach for graphic design for an
organization as large and as diverse as Brookland. The Brand
Identity Program does limit the choices regarding the logo
color and typography. However, there are numerous
opportunities for incorporating creativity into the materials
with photography, layout, overall design, and color selection.
The Marketing & Public Relations Department is available to
help you with your program design needs.
I personally don't like the Brookland Baptist logo or the
tag line. Can I modify the logo and change the tag line
for my materials? No. Creating a brand identity is not about
individual preferences, but rather consistent use of the chosen
mark, logo or tagline. For example, the tag line “ Experience
the Expected” was developed based on market research and
was selected by the Brookland leadership team from among
several proposed options. The logo and tag line have been
endorsed by all members of the Executive Committee, and all
BBC departments, divisions and programs are expected to
incorporate the guidelines in advertising and promotional
materials.
What if I want a customized logo for my department?
The logo may not be customized. The standard logo must be
used for all departments.
My publication or website is only for internal use. Does it
still need to follow the identity standards? Yes. Our staff
and volunteers are two of our most important audiences, and
materials targeted to them need to be consistent with
Brookland’s brand identity. In addition, the nature of our
mission brings numerous visitors to campus each day. These
visitors often notice flyers and memos that are intended for
internal use only. Therefore, even internal documents have the
potential to support our brand identity program.
Why do we now have to send promotional and
advertising material through the Marketing & Public
Relations Department for review? There always has been a
policy of internal review for promotional and advertising
materials. But with the introduction of the revised Brookland
Brand Identity Program, leadership has placed renewed
emphasis on the review process. The process allows Marketing
& Public Relations Department members who are familiar
with both the letter and the spirit of the brand standards to
review materials for consistency, style and professionalism.
The Marketing & Public Relations Department will help make
sure that any publication, print or electronic, represents the
best possible image of Brookland Baptist Church.
What kinds of publications need to go through the
Marketing & Communications Department? Publications
of any advertising or promotional nature need to be reviewed.
These include brochures, flyers and newsletters.
All individuals who develop communications and marketing
materials that represent Brookland Baptist Church have a
responsibility and an obligation to follow specific guidelines
for their materials (Specific Guidelines established by the
Marketing Department). The consistent graphic appearance of
Brookland Baptist Church and its entities, publications,
correspondence, advertising, signs, and other materials
contribute to a strong visual image that is clearly and easily
identifiable as Brookland Baptist Church. It is also important
to use the logos and disclaimers correctly for legal reasons.
Our commitment to excellence and consistency in design for
both internal and external audiences will reinforce our identity
with the community and the surrounding geographical area.
Thank you for your cooperation and your support of our
efforts to continue building a coordinated and consistent
brand identity.
Questions? Call the Marketing & Public Relations Department
at 803-744-7909.
The west campus Sunday School Department will
celebrate the birth of Jesus during their annual Christmas
Program on Saturday, December 20 at noon in the Small
Sanctuary.
This event will feature the ever-popular display of
Brookland’s children’s talents as students from the various
Sunday School classes and Children’s Church have been
working hard to learn recitations to perform for parents
and family members.
Make plans to attend this holiday tradition and share in
the joy and excitement of the Sunday School Department.
Dea. Cliff Wilson contributed to this story.
To serve the audio and visual needs of the Brookland Northeast
congregation, the Director of the Media Ministry Dea. Cliff Wilson
has assembled a team of hard-working men and women to ensure
members and visitors have a glorious worship experience. Wilson has
been working with the Brookland Northeast Media Ministry since
the church began worshipping at Ridgeview High School on Sunday,
Oct. 5, 2008.
Wilson works directly with his Assistant Director Carlos Moses
to ensure all campus functions are staffed with knowledgable
technicians to troubleshoot any issues as well as to recruit and train
new volunteers.
Terdell Mealing is an audio coordinator who diagnoses audio system problems, like those high pitched squeals
that you sometimes hear from microphones.
John Dublin serves as audio technician and serves the ministry in coordinating the production of audio
recordings from worship services.
The Brookland Northeast paparazzi is Lin Johnson, as she serves as the campus photographer. She documents
all activities on the Northeast Campus through pictures for use in marketing publications.
Tim Gaskin serves as the visual coordinator.
Tré Tailor and Chris Connors serve as audio technicians.
Gaskin, Tailor and Connors were featured in the November edition of The Brookland Star for the work they
perform in producing the morning announcements.
We are grateful that all these men and women lend their talents so all of us can enjoy worship services.
In 2012, Feeding America estimated that 12.4% of
Lexington County residents and 18.6% of Richland County
residents do not have reliable access to affordable, nutritious
food and making matters worse, many do not qualify for
nutrition programs, forcing them to rely on local food banks
and charitable organizations to receive proper nutrition.
That’s where the Brookland Baptist Church and the
Brookland Food Bank come in. Your contributions to the
food bank assist individuals and families to meet a very basic
need that affects so many aspects of life.
When children are out of school more food insecure
families will need assistance meeting their hunger needs.
With the approaching holidays, consider making a donation
to the Brookland Food Bank.
Also, as you are preparing to enjoy the NFL Super Bowl,
stash some cash or pick up a few more non-perishable food
items to contribute during the Souper Bowl of Caring.
Earlier this year, $1,365.98 and 470 food items were collected
on both campuses.
Bobbie Louden is the Community Service Coordinator
for both the Food and Clothes Bank. If you need assistance
or would like more information about the Brookland Food
Bank, please call the church office at (803) 796-7525. The
Food Bank is open on Mondays from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Advisor Tammy Banks explains the work of the JM Youth Group.
The Junior Missionaries have changed their name to the JM
Youth Group, but their work and mission remains the same.
Youth between the ages of 10 – 18 have the opportunities to
serve in the community, travel, and share the love of Christ. Our
The JM Youth group, Boy Scouts Troop 74, the Young
goal is to prepare the next generation for the great commission
Women of Excellence, and the young men of the Jericho
Jesus gave us all.
Road Initiative will collect monetary and food donations on
We enjoy working in the field; going to nursing homes
Sunday, Feb. 1 to support the efforts of the Brookland
assisting the residents; helping the elderly and giving time to the
Baptist Food Bank.
clothing and food bank as needed. We study the word of God
with our peers throughout the 50 churches who are affiliated
with the Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Association. We also participate with the scheduled Gethsemane Association Youth
activities and contribute to the annual Souper Bowl of Caring drive.
High School seniors are eligible to receive Gethsemane scholarships if they have been active in their local churches as
well as an active JM Youth Group member. They must participate in four events sponsored by the Gethsemane Association
within the school year.
Make plans to join and get involved with the Brookland Baptist JM Youth Group today! Contact JM Youth Group
Advisor Tammy Banks at (803)477-7043.
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the son and of the Holy Ghost. Teaching
them to observe all things whatsoever I commend you and lo I am with you always, even to the end of the world. Amen. Matthew
28:19, 20
Cartrell Blume Jr. is the son of Rev. Cartell and Lisa Blume. He is a sophomore at Lander
University studying Exercise Science/Pre-Physical Therapy.
Dear High School Students,
In preparing for your finals, there are some actions you should
take in order to give yourself the best chance of being
successful. Give yourself ample time to study; a little bit
everyday is what I recommend. By developing a daily study
Blume
session, you will prevent yourself from cramming the night
before, giving you the best opportunity to learn your material.
Once the information is retained, taking the final exam will be less stressful.
Another suggestion is talking to your professor if you feel unclear about the subject
material. You need to learn to communicate with your professor because once in college you are solely responsible
for your grades. Not only do you receive help by visiting the professor, but also in many circumstances professors
give you extra points because you’re showing them that you’re really concerned about making a good grade in their
class.
One of my favorite scriptures May the work I’ve done speak for me from the book of Acts and it reminds me that as
long as I have put in the work, God will take care of the rest. So I say to you current high school students, if you’re
not in the habit of praying to God for help and putting your trust in Him, start practicing now because it will be
beneficial to you not only in school but in your daily life.
God Bless,
Cartrell Blume Jr.
The Girl Scouts of South Carolina Mountains to the Midlands Chapter has awarded Zakiya
E. Geter the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award. Geter recently completed her Girl Scout
Gold Award project on homeless families living in shelters in Columbia. Geter says “my
project addressed helping parent(s) with children living at St. Lawrence Place to transition
into the community equipped to succeed, and to transition into the community equipped as
self-sufficient persons.”
To achieve her goals in the project, Geter conducted four self-help presentations for
children, and presided during four self-help workshops for the parents that were conducted
by professional presenters who instructed the parents on coupon clipping, basic finance,
professionalism, and health and nutrition. Geter also held a food drive collecting more than Geter
200 non-perishable food items for the shelter. Geter also created a website featuring the major and minor cities in
South Carolina where homeless shelters can be found and she developed a resource brochure containing similar
information as the web site.
Geter is the daughter of Dea. Lenell and Deaconess Marcia Geter and is a freshman at Greenville Technical
College pursuing a degree in nursing. She is a 2014 graduate of Spring Valley High School where she participated
on the marching band, Air Force ROTC, National Technical Honor Society and other clubs. At Brookland, she
has worked in the Banquet and Conference Center, served as a junior usher and a member of Teens In Praise and
volunteered in the Soup Kitchen ministry. Geter has earned the Girl Scouts Bronze and Silver Awards also.
The Financial Ministry held its most recent graduation for
five adolescents and six teen students on Saturday, November
15 in the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center.
The leaders of the ministry thought that it would be a
good idea to have a former teen graduate deliver the
graduation message. As result of that idea, this graduating
class heard an inspiring message from Tyler Ashton Brown,
the son of Deacon Tyrone (Norma) Brown and Carla
Footman Brown. Tyler Brown is a former student of both the
teen and college Crown small group study. Tyler Brown’s
message reminded the graduating class that everything
belonged to God. In his message, he expressed that it was
important for the graduates to be good stewards of God’s
time, talents and treasures. He encouraged the graduates to
work hard in school as it would lead to them having a
successful future.
Here are some of the lessons the students learned in their
own words.
Tamia Devine, daughter of Jamie and Tameika Isaac
Devine, says the class taught her the importance of faith and
being a good steward. She does not want to be a borrower so
she is going to avoid debt.
Laila Rembert, daughter of Rodney and Lawanda
Rembert, says she was excited about everything she learned in
the class. She was surprised to know that the Bible taught
people how to handle money.
Zaria Rembert, daughter of Rodney and Lawanda
Rembert, says she learned the difference between a want and
a need. The most important lesson she learned involved
understanding the concept of tithing. She plans to tithe in
order to show God her appreciation for His blessings.
William Keaton Peterson, son of Antonio Peterson and
Keisa Gunby, says he learned that it is more blessed to give
than to receive. He believes his most valuable lesson learned
was to always seek counsel from God.
Tyler Alexander Shuler, son of Travis and La’Tanya
Shuler, says he learned that God wants you to give money to
those who are in need and to be wise with the money you
receive.
Taylor Alexis Moore Clarkson, daughter of Linda D.
Moore, says after the completion of this class, she has
become more independent with money. She is now
conscientious about saving, spending, and depositing money.
She learned that God expects us to give back to others and to
be honest in our giving.
Camille General, daughter of Angela Yates, says she now
appreciates knowing that God is everywhere and that He
would never leave you alone. She also learned that the Bible
wants us to treat everyone equal regardless of social class.
Candace General, daughter of Angela Yates, says she was
totally surprised to learn that the Bible has more than 2,350
verses relating to money. She believes her most valuable less
is to be faithful in the little things if you want God to bless
you with the “Greater.”
Courtney General, daughter of Angela Yates, says she
Adolescent Graduates Pictured (l-r) Instructor Wanda
Jenkins-Oliver, Laila Rembert, William Keaton Peterson,
Tamia Devine, Tyler Shuler, Zaria Rembert and Instructor
Dea. Tyrone Brown.
Teen Graduates Pictured (l-r) Instructor Katrina Fyar, Taylor
Clarkson, Travis Shuler, Courtney General, Jaden Suber,
Camille General, Candace General and Instructor Dea.
Tyrone Brown.
learned that God is in control of our money and that He is
our best provider. She expressed that when we obey God, we
become better in the eyes of our family and peers.
Jaden Suber, son of Deacon Jamie (Pameco) Suber and
Chavella Bailey, says the class taught him that the Bible is not
just a very important tool in everyday life, but also an
important tool regarding handling of money. Jaden would like
to encourage other teens to give an hour of their time on
Saturday mornings to experience the Crown Small Group
Study.
Travis Andre Shuler II, son of Travis and La’Tanya
Shuler, says after completing this class, he has a better
understanding and appreciation of paying his debt on time.
He now understands his role as a good steward of God’s
money.
For more than a decade, the Brookland Financial Ministry
has focused on promoting the concept of stewardship. We
wish to spread the word of God regarding His possessions in
our homes, communities, schools and places of employment.
The ministry continues to grow as members work towards
the goal of registering and educating every member of
Brookland Baptist Church through Crown small group
biblical study courses. The courses are offered to adolescents,
teens, college students and adults three times a year.
Registration for the Winter Session is now underway. For
more information please visit the church web site and click
on the Financial Ministry link under Outreach Ministries or
you may contact Jerome Nesbitt at
Jerome.nesbitt@gmail.com.
Jesus Was Born
Luke 2:1-20
During the time Mary was pregnant with the baby Jesus, the
Roman emperor, Caesar Augustus, ordered everyone to be
registered for a census. So every person traveled to the town
where his family was from to be counted. Since Joseph was
from the family of King David, he and Mary left Nazareth
and traveled to Bethlehem, the city of David.
While they were in Bethlehem, the time came for Mary to
have her baby. Mary and Joseph looked for a safe place for
Mary to have her baby, but every room and inn was full
because of all the people who were in town to be counted.
So Mary and Joseph found a place where the animals were
kept, and that is where Mary had her baby, Jesus. She
wrapped Him snugly in cloth, and she laid Him in a feeding
trough, where the animals ate their food.
Nearby, some shepherds were staying out in the fields to
watch over their flocks. It was night and they were protecting
the sheep from thieves and wild animals. Suddenly, an angel
of the Lord stood before them. A bright light shone all
around the shepherds, and they were terrified!
But the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid! I bring you good
news of great joy. Today a Savior, who is Messiah the Lord,
was born for you in the city of David.” Then the angel said,
“You will find a baby wrapped snugly in cloth and lying in a
feeding trough.”
Then the sky was filled with heavenly angels singing to God
and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace
on earth to the people He favors!”
After the angels had left and returned to heaven, the
shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go straight to
Bethlehem and see what has happened. Let’s go and see what
the Lord has told us about.”
The shepherds hurried off to Bethlehem. There they found
Mary and Joseph, and the baby who was lying in a feeding
trough. After seeing them, the shepherds told Mary and
Joseph what the angels had said about this child. Everyone
who heard it was amazed at what the shepherds told them.
The shepherds returned to the fields, praising God for all that
they had seen and heard. Everything had happened just as the
angel had said.
Brookland’s Theme 2014
“Greater Is Coming”
West Campus
Children’s
Worship
Children’s Worship Theme 2014
“Bible Basics: Stories for Our Children’s Knowledge and Spiritual Growth”
In the spirit of Pastor Jackson’s annual church theme for 2014, Children’s Worship will focus on Biblical
stories to help our children grow in basic knowledge and understanding of our faith.
Children’s Worship is a child-friendly worship service for children ages 5 to 11. It meets during regular
worship hours in the Children’s Worship sanctuary in the Administrative building on the West campus as
follows:
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 ageappropriate 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,
whose parent(s) or guardian(s) is/are attending worship service.
2nd, and 5th Sunday
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.
bbneyouth@gmail.com
“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.”
Pictured above is a photo from the Mental Health Workshop entitled Iron Sharpen Iron Sisters: Transferring created Works into
Dreamworks! The guest speakers were comedian Nikita B. Williams, Lori Pelzer, and Alicia Vassor-Small.
The Leading Ladies is open to female high school students and provides REAL TALK for REAL TIMES. The Leading Ladies Ministry will provide education, information, and guidance that will assist you in becoming the woman God designed
you to be. Leading Ladies provides lots of fun activities and events throughout the high school years.
Upcoming events include a Mind Workshop on Saturday, Jan. 10 at 9 a.m. in the West Campus Fellowship Hall. A Spirit
Workshop will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 9 a.m. in the West Campus Fellowship Hall. - Bernice Breeland
Members of Cub Scout Pack 74 attended the STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics)
Fair at the University of South Carolina’s Children’s
Center on Saturday, November 8. The STEM Fair
featured indoor and outdoor exhibits that
incorporated scientific thinking into playful
experiences for children. The Cub Scouts also toured Pictured Left to Right are Front Row— Adriel Brown; Joshua Green;
Toryn Burns; Jason Graham and Brandon Broadwater. Second Row—
the S.C. Military Museum. It is one of the largest
National Guard museums in the country which
Allan McDuffie, Isaiah Green, Cecil “CJ” Banks Jr.; Jalen Graham and
honors and chronicles the South Carolina citizen
Malcolm Scott. Third Row—Cubmaster Enoch Wisdom, retired Brigadier
soldier and this state’s martial tradition from its
General Calvin Elam, Kenneth Campbell, and Terrence Green.
colonial founding in 1670 to present-day operations
worldwide. Retired Brigadier General Calvin Elam
guided the tour of the Museum. Elam, a member of Brookland, is the S.C. National Guard’s first African American
general. Between the tours, the Cub Scouts, leaders and parents enjoyed a meal together.
Ethel Jivers reports on the James B. Adams Seniors cruise and upcoming events.
Seniors just want to have fun. Just recently 30 of the James B. Adams
Seniors cruised on the Royal Caribbean’s Enchantment of the Seas for 5
days. Five in attendance had never been on a cruise before and they had
“fun.”
They enjoyed having most of the nuts and bolts travel details worked out
for them; loved the traveling to several destinations; relaxing on deck or
in observation lounges watching incredible scenery pass by and especially
PHOTO CREDIT/ Bernice Breeland
the pampering, the service and the endless excellent food. There were
Pastor Jackson serving seniors during
opportunities to attend art shows, play bingo, watch the large movie
screen on deck and did I forget to mention the casinos. Many got off the
ship and toured CocoCay and the Atlantis Aqua venture.
The Seniors would like to send a heartfelt thank you to the Brookland Young Womens’ Auxiliary for supplying
non-perishable Thanksgiving bags on Tuesday, November 18; the Usher’s Ministry for sponsoring four senior
citizen families for the holidays - 2 for Thanksgiving and 2 for Christmas; and to Pastor Jackson and the
volunteers that provided a Thanksgiving Lunch to the Seniors on Tuesday, November 25.
The Seniors are anxiously anticipating a performance by Doris Works and the Pine Grove Elementary Chorus on
December 18, which will be the last meeting of the year. After the performance, the students will eat lunch with
the seniors.
The Seniors will not meet on Tuesday, December 16. Meetings will resume after the beginning of the new year on
January 6 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The James B. Adams Seniors HAVE FUN and welcome new members to share in the fun and fellowship.
Mildred Norris shares reflections of 2014 and look forward to the greater works next year.
The Brookland Baptist Senior Missionaries have had a joyous 2014 filled with the excitement of conventions,
conferences, banquets, elections and retreats.
This year two of our members became a part of the executive board for the Gethsemane Woman’s Auxiliary.
Beatrice (Bea) Stephens was elected as Assistant Treasurer during the 95th annual Session of the Gethsemane
Women’s convention in May and President Pinkie Caldwell was invited to become a member of the executive
board by the executive planning committee. The Gethsemane Woman’s Auxiliary is a part of the Gethsemane
Missionary Baptist Association that provides training and educational opportunities for men, women, and children.
Six of our members journeyed to North Charleston to the State Woman’s Baptist E & M Convention of SC, this
event was held at the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in June.
The Senior Missionaries traveled to Spring City, Tennessee to the majestic and glorious Cedine Retreat in October.
It was an amazing experience, we returned filled with hope and gladness and ready to do God’s work.
During the holiday season, we host special programs for our monthly visits to Magnolia Manor and Uni-Health
nursing facilities. We take the biblical account of Jesus’ birth to the residents by singing songs of Christmas cheer
and providing gifts to participants who have attended our outreach programs throughout the year.
We are eagerly anticipating working with Rev. Jamison and his committee that visit the sick and shut-in during the
coming year.
If you are interested in participating in our ministry, you can contact our President Pinkie Caldwell at (803) 7912077 or attend our next meeting on January 15 in the West Campus Administration Building Room 1 at 6 p.m.
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Dr. Reginald Parker is a family practice and emergency medicine physician practicing at Northlake
Family Medical Practice. Dr. Parker is a member of Brookland and attends services at Brookland
Northeast.
J ESUS
AND
P REVENTIVE M EDICINE
In Luke 17:11-19, Jesus encounters 10 men who have been stricken with leprosy in a village on the outskirts of
town. Lepers were kept apart from the general population because their condition was highly contagious. It was
sort of the Ebola of biblical times, except it wasn’t deadly. Nonetheless, those who had contracted it were
quarantined. If anyone approached a leper, they would have to call out to them rather than go to them or they had
to announce themselves before they approached other people.
In this story, as Jesus approached these men, they called out to Him to heal them. “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!”
they exclaimed. In verse 14 is when the miracle occurs. Jesus says to them, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.”
He said this because when a person was in remission, they had to show themselves to a priest to be declared clean.
But the phenomenal part of this story was as they walked away, they then became clean. Jesus sent the 10 lepers to
the priest before they were healed. It was as if Jesus had just practiced preventive medicine. He had the lepers
exercise their faith first in order to be healed.
In modern medicine, we also practice preventive medicine. As Christian doctors, we want our patients to exercise
their faith as well. But they must also take the necessary precautions and actions to preserve their health as much
as possible. One such area where death lurks is in those patients who have already experienced and survived a
heart attack. The risk of having a second heart attack or suffering a stroke is high, even if a doctor has the patient
on an aggressive treatment plan. In part, this increased risk is related to high levels of inflammation in the blood
vessels.
Currently there is a clinical trial called CIRT, or Cardiovascular Inflammation Reduction Trial, being offered in
Columbia to see if reducing inflammation can lower the risk of having a second heart attack, a stroke, or dying
from heart disease. Our office is one of the selected centers across the country designated to offer the trial by the
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. If you have had a heart attack in the past five years, and you have been
diagnosed with diabetes or a condition called “metabolic syndrome” which puts you at high risk for developing
diabetes, you may be eligible to participate in the trial. You will receive treatment at no cost to you, and your
participation will help develop appropriate treatments for patients in the future. Do you want to make a significant
difference in your life and the lives of other patients at high risk of dying from heart attack or stroke? Here’s your
opportunity. Call our office at (803) 419-5131 to determine if you are a candidate for this trial.
The rest of the story of the 10 lepers addresses the lack of gratitude shown by the healed men for what Jesus had
done. Only one came back and offered
thanks, and he was considered of lower class
than pure-bred Jews. He was a Samaritan.
Jesus acknowledged to the one grateful man
who came back to praise what Jesus had done
that it was the man’s faith that had healed
him. Faith requires action. We must faithfully
take action in the preservation of our own
health. Trusting God for a great outcome, and lifting up all healthcare professionals that work hard to keep you at
your best are ways you too can practice preventive medicine.
Palmetto Health Heart Hospital Dietitan Lisa Akly and fitness trainer Alban Evans offer tips on how to take steps to become
healthier in 2015.
If you are planning to get fit, eat healthier, or lose
weight in 2015, then we have some tips from leading
diet and exercise professionals to help you bring those
goals to fruition.
Healthy eating isn’t as bad as eating raw vegetables
and giving up your favorite foods. Palmetto Health
Heart Hospital Dietitian Lisa Akly says it easier than
you think to achieve a balanced diet. “When it comes
to fruits and vegetables there’s lots of ways to try to
sneak those into your daily routine. Fruits at breakfast,
vegetables added into your favorite foods for example,
you can add [them to your meal] or roast them. When
it comes to dairy, you want to make sure you are going
to low-fat or fat-free milk or yogurt, especially if you
are watching your calorie intake. And when it comes to
grains, whole grains are really the way to go as far as
fiber and nutrition … A handful of nuts is a great way
to get not only protein but also heart healthy fats.
Beans at a main meal, when cutting back on meat at a
main meal, can actually provide you with more fiber
and less calories in a meal.”
In terms of making good beverage choices Akly
says water is best. “Carbonated beverages, you are
really talking about the added sugar content especially
in regular soft drinks. A 12 ounce soda can have
anywhere from 10-12 teaspoons of sugar and provides
no nutritional value whatsoever, but can contribute to
weight gain being that it has calories attached to it.”
In order to maximize the benefits of healthier
eating, exercise is also necessary.
Alban Evens is a fitness trainer at the Brookland
Health and Wellness Center. He says if you are busy
and just can’t seem to make time to go to gym once a
day, there are other ways to get exercise. “You can
save time by bringing workout shoes to the office and
walk during your lunch break. You likely won’t get as
sweaty as you would if you were doing more strenuous
exercise, and you’ll get a good workout without taking
much time out of your schedule.
I’ve found a wonderful tool for working exercise
into your day: a pedometer. Carrying one of these
gadgets that measures how many steps you take in a
day doesn’t automatically get you extra exercise, but it
helps you track your ‘daily step count,’ and keeps your
mind on how much you're physically moving, and that
alone can be a motivational tool to help you move
more.
First, see how much you walk in a day without
trying to increase your step count, then see if you can
raise the amount of steps you take by 500 or 1,000.
Then get creative and find new ways to work
additional steps into your day and expect your cardio
output to naturally rise.”
If you want to ease back into an exercise program,
Evens says “You can take two 15-minute workouts or
three 10-minute workouts can be just as
effective. Mixing up the different types of exercise can
add variety to your workouts and broaden the health
benefits. Aerobic activities like running, cycling, and
swimming strengthen your heart and increase your
endurance. Strength training like weight lifting or
resistance training builds muscle and bone mass,
improves balance and prevents falls. It’s one of the
best counters to frailty in old age. Flexibility
exercises like stretching and yoga help prevent injury,
enhance range of motion, reduce stiffness, and limit
aches and pains.” However Evens recommends,
“Exercising moderately for 30 minutes, five times a
week is one of the best ways you can do for your
physical and mental health.”
Members of Brookland Baptist Church are
eligible for a special membership rate at our
very own Health and Wellness Center $50
for six months. That’s a little more than $8
per month, to have access to an indoor
walking track, exercise equipment, and a
gym. Payments can be paid by cash, check,
or drafted from your account.
The Health and Wellness Center is open
from 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday,
and Thursday; 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday;
6 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday; and 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Saturday.
Relax, it’s ok to give yourself a gift!
Tré Tailor’s column appears monthly in The Brookland Star.
T
is the season to give and get! But before the season is barely over the kids
will be playing with the box the toys came in, somebody will not be happy
about what they received and will what you want be under the tree? Not
one person in your family or any of your friends or co-workers could give
you what you really need, because the best present of all is the one you decide to
give yourself; so Relax, it’s ok to give yourself a gift!
Was your heart broken in 2014? Give yourself the gift of healing. Is your self esteem damaged? Give yourself
pride and confidence. Have the rigors of life left you weary, weak or tired? Give yourself strength, energy and
resilience. Did you lose a job or position this year? Give yourself the spirit of entrepreneurship, innovation and
reinvention. Whatever you need you can have it, you can conquer it,
you can achieve it; as Philippians 4:13 states: You (I) can do all things
through Christ who strengthens (protects, comforts) me! God has given you the
gift to have all of your hearts desires; it’s up to you to receive it!
When you wrote out your Christmas wish list, did you run to the
mall, sit on Santa’s lap and tell him you were a good little boy or girl
and that each and every one of your wishes should be granted? You
can get what you want from life and it can be wrapped with a pretty
bow on top; but it won’t come from a fat man in a red suit! Or a slim
man in a blue pinstriped suit and it also won’t come from a lovely lady
with long hair, a natural or a tight weave! This precious gift is
something only you can give yourself when you: Trust in the LORD with
all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways
acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6.
That’s just one scripture that clearly explains how to live a better life, and while I know it’s not always easy to
trust and cast your cares, give up what we think is control… when you do-that’s when life becomes easier, stress
and anxiety free. But, it’s up to you to allow the change in your life, your circumstances. You are in control of you!
So if you want your life to change, if you want something different, if you want to stop being sad, mad, lonely,
frustrated, aggravated, stressed and depressed….you have to make the often tough decision to do what it takes, to
get what you want! That may mean eliminating someone from your life, starting and stopping some things and #1
on the list - developing your relationship with Christ!
This is the time of year we begin to reevaluate our lives, but you don’t have to wait until next month, it’s
Christmas; and you want, need and deserve a good gift! And you can guarantee you’ll get the right size, color and
perfect fit because 2 Thessalonians 1:2 promises: Our God gives you everything you need, makes you everything you’re to be.
(The Message)
Now, that’s a gift worth unwrapping so Merry Christmas and Relax, it’s ok to give yourself a gift!
So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, for God loves a cheerful
giver. 2Cor. 9:7
God gave His best; He gave His all. Our Christian giving should be a humble
and joyful response of praise, worship, thanksgiving and gratitude for
God’s wonderful gift. There is more than one way to give back to God. We
are faithful online tithers! We pay our tithes through the Brookland
Baptist website. The website is free, convenient, and easy to use. We like
it best because there are no additional or hidden charges to submit our
tithes online. On those few occasions when we are unable to attend
church physically, we know that our tithes and offerings can still be given
online. I encourage our members to support and use this great service. Let
your tithing light shine and continue to help Brookland Baptist edify God,
support the community, and assist our members.
The Coopers
Kevin, Melanie, & Kevin II
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 any questions.
The Brookland Baptist Church Campuses will observe the following closing schedule in
celebration of the Christmas and New Years Holidays.
The Administrative Offices will be closed December 25-27 and on January 1.
The Brookland Academy Child Development Center will be closed December 22 –
26 and January 1. The Academy will be closing at 3 p.m. on December 31.
The Brookland Banquet and Conference Center will be closed December 22 - 27.
Normal hours resume on Sunday, December 28 from 10 a.m - 3 p.m. Please pick up all
Holiday Catering Orderings by Wednesday, December 24 at noon.
For safety reasons, do not enter the choir loft or baptismal
area to take pictures.
An onsite photographer has been contracted to capture the
memory for you. Pictures will be available upon request at a
cost of $3 for a 4x6.
Please contact the church office at (803) 796-7525 to order
your photo and a pick up time will be provided.
Pictures will be available for request until the 3rd Sunday in
the month following the baptism. Requests made after the
3rd Sunday will not be honored.
Did you move or have a name change, please
contact the Church Office to ensure your
contribution statement reflects all the changes
taken place this year.
Returned mail costs the church and hinders your
ability to file your income tax return.
Don’t wait, avoid the rush, and reduce the
chances of not receiving your statement.
Marcus Adams
Michael L. Boone
Destiny Brice
Quandre Butler
Calvin Davis
Ross Davis
Brian Etheridge
James B. Gaddist
Cathy D. Gordan
Cecil Hannibal
Edward W. Hargrave
Mattie Holman-Garvin
Jerard Hubbard
Nancy Jeter
Desiree Jones
Betty J. Martin
Ida Barboza
Shennelle Bibbins
Kandace Blake
Sheila Brockington
Curtis Cannon
L. Jamal Crawford
Shawn Folk
Marcus Frazier
Hope Gadsden
Danny Gibbs
Stella D. Graham
James Green Jr.
Valerie Anderson
Gwethalyn Barnes
Sherry Barton
Shirley Bates
Matthew Bea
Jacqueline Brown
Jocelyn Brown
Jennifer R. Chewning
Stanley Conner
Diane Parrot- Davis
Tyrell Davis
Aniyah Hutto
Chadajah J. James
Alice M. Bethea
Johnthea Buskey
K. Allen Campbell
Erik Cartledge
Deidre Duncan
Harvey Furtick
Akayla Grimes
Tonda Jackson
Donnie Melvin
Gondi Melvin
Markel McBride
Breyon McClerklin
Donna Mae Oliver
Quintina Orr
Holly Pitts
Cassandra L. Pope
Jeyna Roberts
Danny Robinson
Albert Singleton
Thomas A. Smith
Daisy Stephens
Ollies Stivender
Samuel Thomas
Antoine Williams
Jamal Williams
Reginald Williams
Wanda T. Greene
Debra Hampton
William Lewis I
Denise McCray
Madison Murphy
Terrence Palmer
Rodney Porter
Betty Reddick
Nakia M. Stewart
Jalen Wigfall
Kimberly Williams
Brittany Peacock
Michelle Poindexter
Glenda Robinson
Herbert Speight
Deundhray Steele
Robyn Summers
Valerie Anderson
Summers
Nina Washington
Theresa B. Weldon
Donnie Weston
Lauren M. Woods
Clarence Portee
Arlene Posey
Donielle Rice
Melresa Rodgers
Nayquan Shuller
Tracey Smith
Nathan F. Stroy
Cheryl L. Suber
Donna R. Thomas
Jeri Ver Dier
Brittany Barksdale
April D. Belton
Benita Brown
Patricia Brumfield
Tiara Burch
Jazmine Cain
Jeronamo Cone
Malita Cook
Otisha Mickens
Daniels
Victor Davis
Tameika Isaac Devine
Eric Getter
O'Neil D. Gilliam
Felecia Hall
Shameka Holloway
Darlene McKinley
Otisha Mickens
Robyn Minter
Nasir Mobley
Natale Nelson
Erica Ruth
Tavaris Sims
Celess Squirewell
Yonique Sumpter
Deedra O. Wright
Derrick Alston
JoAnn B. Brennan
Eugene Burgess Jr.
Debbie Cain
Latecia Cobbs
George R. Cornelius
Shu-Yan Dreher
Sainey Fatty
Deidre Finley
Sheba Gaffney
Crystal Hightower
Rhonda Ingram
William Jackson
Cori Langford
Whitney McWhorter
Morgan Richardson
Emma L. Taylor
Sierra Tolson
Barbara Settles
Weston
Shirley Wilson
Troy Wilson
Quiterius Teri
Bennon
LaRhonda Brooks
Skylor Etheredge
Doris F. Evans-Tull
Robin Goldsby
Shaunzinski Gortman
Quatika Harris
Vera Jackson
Dorien Johnson
Vanessa McClintock
Zandra V. Middleton
Doretha Pough
Tyler Sims
Daria Slater
Suzanne Standifer
Ben Tolliver
Jamaal B. Tolliver
Eugene Tucker
Leshia Utsey
Cherelle Weston
DeShawn Brady
Curtis Davis
Reginald (Rex)
Epps Jr.
Ronald Finley
Tiffany Funderburk
Christian Gailliard
Stacy Garner
Robin D. Grace
Kenneth Guyton
Randolph Hallmon
Natasha D. Harrison
Aaron Honore'
Harold D. Jones Sr.
Mikail Lewis
Pamela S. McCree
Jamie Minick
Carl Moses II
Rodrecus Palmer
Ralph Rice Jr.
Natalie Richardson
Alvin Richburg
George Rogers
Mary Taylor
Michael K. Tisdale
Carla Tompkins
Norman Venyah
Kimberly M. Williams
Michelle
Boatwright
Penny Cheagle
Tia Cooper
Tawana Davis
Dennis Diamond
Dominick Dixon
Samaria Fant
Harmonie Frederick
George Holmes
Pascale Louis Jean
Eleanor C. Johnson
Sheila Littlejohn Myers
Elizabeth Mendenhall
Timmie Moody
Kaamilyn Moore
Duane Murphy
Katina S. Oxendine
LaTasha Ragin
Linda Segars
Camryn Tucker
Louis Wisdom
Shay-Dixon Young
Ervin Adams
Michael W.
Adams
Christine Alston-Kelly
Faustina O. Boafour
Ron Bright
Paris Brooks
Nontombe Brown
Willie Mae Gillespie
Artise P. Irving
Sharese Johnson
Karl Kenley
Delores Leonard
Shana Lewis
Alex Marshall
Britney McCants
Jeremy P. McLeod
Walter C. Priester
Yvette Sands
Terri Smith
Daniella Stephens
Monica B. Watts
James P. Wilson
Shavon Wilson
Helen P. York
Terri L. Bell
Albertha Burgess
Stanley A.
Cummings
Octavia Edwards
Sandra Farray
Leon Glaze Jr.
Evelyn Christine Hills
Shelby Kennedy
Eleja McClerklin
Jeremy McMullen
Loraine Montgomery
Jacqueline Rich
Lisa Robinson
Valerie Watts
Oswald Williams
Willie Mae Austin
Audriaana Barnes
Florenia Barton
Tynisha Bennon
LeKeisha Caulder
Willie Cooley III
Stacie Davis
Ruthie Gadson
Pamela Gallion
Eboni Huggins
Bijan Hunter
Niquelle G. Jett
Bernard Johnson
Mi'Kayla Lazenby
Margaret Moore Mack
Johnny McDuffie
Adrien McMackins
Brandon Polk
Mary Reed
Chad Riley
Jerome Scott
Margie Seabrook
Pamela D. Stansberry
Tiffany H. Williamson
Alex Wright
Zakiyyah Ali
Marie L. Brown
Andrea Cannon
Vaneisha Dyer
Lyla Ford
Howard Frazier
Sammie Lawrence Garrett
Raymond Gayten
Rastapari Hailstock
Sonya Jenkins
Shirley A. King
Elise Lee
Farrah Maner
Minnie Suber Mayfield
Vincent McClerklin
Geraldine E. Nelson
Agnes H Perez-Davis
Chaneyra Richbow
Sharon E. Robinson
Cynthia Simons
Ashley Durant Young
Lance Blair
Denise Bonnett
Lisette A. Brown
Briana Bryant
Tiffanney Conrad
Helen J. Everson
Mary Glover
Andre Goodwin
Isaac T. Harris
Doris F. Jones
Lisa McKnight
Darius Minus
Willistine Mosley
Sherman Porterfield Jr.
Tyrone Pugh Jr.
Patrice Rickenbacker
Terrell Roach
Jacoby Seawright
Kimberly Sherrill
Teasia Sims
Booker T. Singleton Jr.
Keandra Smith
Andrea Solomon
Bridgette Suber
Zendra Ulmer
Fatima Washington
Margaret Washington
Ka'la Wilson
Raven Barnes
Jilliam Beam
Shimika Burgess
Darrien Davis
Gale R. Gibson
James E. Goodwin
Charles Graham
Ayla Haskell
Ken Hooks
Sarah Jefferson
Linda Jenkins
Henry Jones
Kristopher Jones
Regina Parker
Matthews
Priscilla Metze
Tylin Moody
Marlon Nelson
Dennis Reid
McKenzie Rogers
Domineke Vereen
Racheal Wardley
Angela L. Williams
LaDoris Williams
Kayla Wilson
Marlene Al-Barwani
Virgil Brown
Christy Chinn
Kris Finley
Jerry Garrett
Nicholas Gibson-Harper
Jeffrey Gordon
Agatha Hall
Monique Henderson
Noelle Jackson
Wallace McCants
Tyler McElveen
Jarvae Mims
Theresita T. Moses
Jamal Richardson
Terrance Robinson
Timothy Roundtree
Sharon Williams
Ebony N. Young
AhTyrie Anderson
John Austin
Amber Graham
Tinasia Green
Al Hall
Tameisha Higgins
Teresa McDuffie
Georgia McKevie
Shauna Rhett
Arther Roberson III
Ronnie Sanders
Mary K. Simmons
Tessie Smith
Timothy Taylor
Warren Tyler
Leroy Tyson Jr.
Joseph A. Watson
Toshia Addison
Dexter M. Ashford
Mae Blackmon
Debra Boston
Harold Brooker
Jacqueline Brown
Jerome C. Brown
Cynthia Cooper
Shelia Dodd
Curtis Doughty
Shamara Evans
Naomi D. Garnett
Vincent Gatlin
Kandace Hopkins
Audrey Houston
Betty Jeffcoat
Kurtissa Johnson
Linda W. Lewis
Sheshonya A. Matthews
Sheila McCray
Aniya Neal
Victoria Randolph
Robert M. Rhinehart
Patricia Richardson
Francis Roberts
Jeanette Samuels
Helen M. Sheard
Ethel Suber
William Tyson
Carlina White
Antionette Rawls Wright
Kellie Yates
Bobby Zito
Tyrone Aiken
Shawn Blake
Renna Brown
Debora Carter
Kimwana Curry
Thomas Daniels Jr.
Calvin H. Elam
Cedric Elias
Ella Hiller
Jaila Jacobs
Trina Jacobs
Chris Kohn
Mary Moore
Terry Seawright
Lenita Stovall
Christopher Streater
James Washington
Malik Wilson
Antoinette Wright
Ronald I. Best
Sandra Brock
Jazmine Bryant
Tariq I. Byrd
Baron Davis
Orlando C. DeMoss
Detravius Ervin
Jasper Gilmore
Candice Holsey
Alcide Honore'
Samuel Jiles
Theo Kennedy
Karen McPherson
Zakiya Mickle
Donna Shine Moses
India Narciso
Torance Peoples
Bessie Smith Rankin
Tyrone Rouse
Teresa T. Smith
Rinzee Stansberry
Delphia Taylor
Sherry Williams
Arthuree Woodberry
Robin Belgrave
Shavay Betts
Doris J. Brown
Sharounda "Kizzy" Brown
James R. Burgess
LaTasha Cooper
Ryacus A. Dean
Rhonda R. Dolby
Taylor Ferguson
Marva Hickson
Tracy L. Huston
Jennifer Lee
Stacey Martin
Vivian Martin
Nakeisha McCoy
Desiree McCray
Elias C. McCray
Betty Melvin
Marion Oglesby
Carolyn J. Paige
Tyra Mckenzie Seawright
Ernest Cheatham
Carol Cook
Kimberly Counts
Amber Curry
Joydan S. Foust
Teresa Garner
Alicia L. Gibson
Georgiaree Godfrey
Debra A. Gooding
Brandon Gourdine
Tarla Green
William L. Harper Jr.
Eric Jordan
Tabari Jordan
Peggy Makins
Nena McKay
Ronald Moore
Franklin A. Moses
Latella Pinckney
Michael Paul Priester
Octavious Pringle
Rosiland M. Rice
Sheryl Smith
Justice Stewart
Lavoiad Wilson
Shannan Bonaparte
Ronda L. Fryar
Leroy Hunt Jr.
Dwight E Jackson Jr.
DaNatia Mansel
Ken Martin
Aria A. Robertson
Jahkya Sherman
Marilyn Spells
Washington Sumter Jr.
Benjamin Williams III
Shoka Alston
Beatrice Bates
Miracle Carol
Bonnett
Tiaa Booker
Crystal Cabbagestalk
Breanna A. Casapit
Lisa Coleman
Tamike Drew
Wilhemenia Edwards
John L. Elmore
Sandra Corbitt Grant
Latisha Grice
Tina Hall
Martha B. Johnson
Kellye Mace
Enida Perry
Beatrice C. Peterson
Kwane Welcher
Michael Williams Jr.
Bennie F. Wilson
Valerie Young
Bonita D Clemons
Terrainio
Cunningham
Charlie Garrett Jr.
Tia Geiger
James Goldwire
Horace Grant
Charles B. Jackson Jr.
Sharon Jamison
Holly Johnson
Rosalyn Johnson
Jeremy Long
Rosalyn W. McCrea
Kedwrick Miles
Danyelle Miller
Lisa Miller
David B. Moore
Joel Nuhu
Artesha Parker
Cathy Riley
Evette Smikle
Crystal Tolliver
Dorie J. White
Lula Zeigler
Gloria Bennett
Alicia Brooks
Shirley Chambers
Charles A. Cherry Jr.
Phillip Cokley
Micah Dickerson
Perry Fulton
Essence Gidron
August Glover
Simeon Good
Brandon Graham
Jeryl Graham
Shawna R. Hughes
Kayshawn James
Van W Johnson
Lance Jude
Steven Mims
Alfreda Mitchell
Kristin Richardson
Joyce Riley
Jasmine Shears
Teshawna Sutton
Jannet Thompson
Christian Tyler
Weldon W. Wallace Jr.
Cindy Jackson Washington
Sandra-Ellerbe Watson
Diann P. Williams
Virgie "Lamont" Bell
Cheryl Benjamin
Sanquanetta Coleman
Troy Davis
Sylvia Day
Elizabeth Deas
Shermarco Goodgame
Pamela R. Green
Kaelyn Hartwell
Monet' Hill
LaWanda Jenkins
Sandra S. Johnson
Major A. Kennedy Sr.
Maya Nicole Leach
John E. Matthews
Shonna Munson
Selena M. Pickens
LsRoydia S. Sanders
Cynthia Taylor
Dean Webb
Courtney Williams
Jackie Abney
Owen C. Belton
Tara Bines
Natarcia Bloomfield
Brenton G. Brown
Tywanna Dawkins
Darron E. Delancy
Isaiah Drake
William Ford
Drusilla Harris
Isaac Harris III
Sherry R. Jackson
LaTasha Johnson
Jasmine Jones
Jeff Lackey
Terrence Legette
Damarcus Mack
Marcus Miller
Talisa Montgomery
Niema Phillips
Shanee' Richardson
Marion Rush III
Laurin Shaw
Latisha Washington
Brittany Anderson
Gabrielle Baker
Randy Boston
Deaundra Boykin
Gary Brooks Jr.
Phyllis Copeland
Curtaris Dickerson
Sonya Farrow
Jennifer M. Gardner
Chester T. Gray
Javier Harper
Davondra Holliday
Clarissa Holloway
Larry Jacobs Jr.
Gregory Kinard
Dwayne Martin
Ebony McCoy
Amber Stanley
Kerry Strong
Rowana Thomas
Erica Werts
Bryan Williams
Rick Zimmerman
Kennedy Bailey
Deloris M. Brown
Vera Johnson Burkett
Matthew Busby Jr.
Kala Canzater
Latonya Cox
Whitney Denton
James Flowers
Gregory Fountain
Kevin Garnett
Karnell Gleaton
Titus Glover Jr.
Barry C. Leveretter
Jacqueine Manigault-Rice
Breana Marshall
Charles Marshall Jr.
Unique McCutchen
Maurice Moultrie
Rose Parson
Antonio L. Peterson
Jessica J. Rudolph
Kimberly Shuford
Raekwon Sims
Necole Stinson
Chris Truesdale
Willie Washington
DECEMBER 17
Dealing with Grief and Loss:
Comfort During the Holidays
West Campus
New Members Orientation Room
7 - 8:30 p.m.
DECEMBER 20
Sunday School Christmas Program
West Campus Small Sanctuary
Noon
DECEMBER 28
S.W.A.G. - Teen Church
Hope Academy
10 a.m.
DECEMBER 31
Watch Night Service
JANUARY 11
V.I.B.E. - Teen Church
Health & Wellness Center
11 a.m.
Dana Glymph Barnes
Jacqueline Bratcher
Sylvia Hampton
Brown
Jasmine Gantt
Melvin Henry
Karen Johnson
Vinez A. Lyde
LaKarsha Mack
Katie Riley
Perry Robertson
Roosevelt Robinson
Priscilla A. Smith
LouEddia Studstill
David Tillman
Michella Troy
Jamila Washington
Kevin L. Washington
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) 753-0610.
JANUARY 11
Brookland Brotherhood
Annual MLK Day Program
4 p.m.
JANUARY 25
State of the Church Address
Both Services
FEBRUARY 1
Souper Bowl of Caring
Both Campuses
FEBRUARY 2-5
Young Pastor’s & Minister’s Series
FEBRUARY 13-15
Couples for Christ
Couples Retreat
Jacksonville, Florida
From your computer, smart phone or mobile device you can stay in
contact with your church at
www.brooklandbaptist.org
and on Facebook at Brookland Baptist Church
and via the ChurchLink app on your
smartphone
Our Wednesday 6 p.m. Bible Study is now LIVE STREAMED via our
website.
Sermons by our ministers can also be heard on the following
stations and times:
Pastor Charles Jackson, Sr. KISS 103.1FM at 7:30 a.m. and WFMV 95.3FM at 5:30 p.m.
Pastor Charles Jackson, Jr. KISS 103.1FM at 9:30 a.m.
Pastor Chris Leevy Johnson WWDM 101.3FM at 7 a.m. and WFMV 95.3FM at 10:30 a.m.
Join us for New Year’s Eve breakfast
immediately following
Watch Night Service.
For reservations, please see our staff at
The Banquet and Conference Center or
call (803) 744-7956.