The Brookland - Brookland Baptist Church

Shining for the Church
and Community
VOLUME 38
ISSUE 6
JUNE 2012
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Brookland Northeast - God’s Vision and Our Faithful Stewardship
As the Brookland Northeast (BNE) church approaches its fourth year in
ministry, it continues to grow spiritually and numerically. Over the past years,
the church has created a holistic ministry to meet the needs of the growing
Richland northeast community.
Front View
Last April, the church broke ground on phase one of its building project. Phase
one, which is the multipurpose building, will serve as the temporary sanctuary
to seat 600 congregants, administrative offices and Sunday school classrooms.
However, the phase one project was delayed for four months when World War
II practice bombs where found on the property on Summit Parkway. After the
bombs where removed, construction began in August and currently is on
schedule. Phase two will consist of a 1,200 seat sanctuary, additional
Pastor Jackson
classrooms and administrative offices. The multipurpose building will be
turned into the fellowship hall.
“We will make an announcement during the first week of July after we are given
a definite move-in date. We will also provide a schedule of dedicatory activities
to coincide with our first week of worship at the new church." said Reverend
Chris Leevy Johnson, BNE Campus Pastor. Pastor Johnson has also expressed
that since construction has commenced, it has been a seamless and smooth
Side View
process. The church is being constructed by CDI Construction Company, a
member of Brookland. The project coordinator is Max Morgan who works for
CDI and attends Brookland Northeast. The church's project manager is Deacon Raymond Perkins. "We have been
blessed to have some committed and dedicated persons involved in the building process who are deeply connected
to our church." said Pastor Leevy Johnson. "Additionally, the faithful Christians who call Brookland Northeast
their spiritual home have been patient and steadfast in their stewardship to make God’s vision for His people a
reality."
While the building is being built, the church continues to build the body of Christ. Two years ago, Pastor Leevy
Johnson and the ministry development team created a separate worship experience for the church teenagers. Those
persons between the age of 13 and 19 have their own worship service every fourth Sunday throughout the entire
year. Also last year, the teen ministry developed a Teen Academy to foster mentoring and to develop leadership
skills for our teens. The first graduating class of the BNE Teen Academy was held on Friday, June 8th at Hope
Academy. On the second Sunday in June, the BNE church will have its second annual Cap and Gown Sunday to
recognize fifth grade, eighth grade, high school, college and graduate school graduates. One of the primary focuses
of the BNE church is the development of its children. "We truly believe that we are the Joshua Generation. Where
Pastor Jackson and our forefathers have brought us this far leaning and depending on Jesus, it is our God given
responsibility to prepare the next generation of saints for kingdom living. This charge begins with teaching our
children the same Christian principles that are the foundation of our faith." Eyes have not seen nor ears have heard
what God has in store for the Brookland Northeast church.
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Men’s Day 2012
“Essence of A Man: Listening, Learning and Leading to God’s Word”
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the
word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at
himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But the man who looks intently into the
perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it – he
will be blessed in what he does.” James 1:22-25
Speaker - Sunday Worship Services - June 24, 2012
Dr. Benjamin D. Snoddy
Senior Pastor
Mount Moriah Baptist Church
Spartanburg, SC
Speaker - Saturday Brunch - June 23, 2012
Dr. Percy A. Mack
Superintendent
Richland County School District One
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BROOKLAND
FOUNDATION
Presents
4th Annual Elliott E. Franks, III
Golf Classic
1936 - 2008
Friday June 15th, 2012
Saturday June 16th, 2012
Pre-Golf Party & Silent Auction
Golf Classic - LinRick Golf Course
1335 Elm Abode Terrace, Columbia, SC 29210
7:30pm
Silent Auction, Live Entertainment & Dessert
Party theme: Denim and Pearls
Women creatively dress up your denim
Men pair denim with elegant and imaginative attire
Make a unique fashion statement.!!!
Tickets — Single
Couple
$30.00
$55.00
356 Camp Ground Road, Columbia, SC 29203
8:00am
Open
9:00am
8:00am
10:00am
Registration & Driving Range
4 Person Captain’s Choice
Ladies Golf Clinic
Youth Golf Clinic
Food and Refreshments: Throughout Tournament
Hot Lunch, Closing Ceremonies & Awards Presentation
(following completion of last team)
For more information or to become a tournament sponsor, participant, volunteer, or to
donate to the silent auction please visit:
www.elliottefranksiiigolfclassic.com or
E-mail: www.elliottefranksiiigolfclassic@yahoo.com
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Congratulations Mr. William Young
Brookland’s own, Willliam Young is in a live DVD stage-play recording on Saturday
June 23rd & Sunday June 24th called "Yesterday is Still Gone" at Harbison Theatre on the
Irmo location of Midlands Tech. (7300 College St., Irmo, SC 29063)
The playwright, Tangie Beaty has agreed to donate $1.00 from all tickets purchased
by Brookland patrons to the Brookland Academy on behalf of WOW Productions.
Tickets Prices
In Advance: ($15, $20 VIP)
At The Door: ($20, $25 VIP)
Tickets available at: The Brookland Federal Credit Union and the Brookland
Academy as well as online at www.wowproduction.org.
Once on the page go to "box office" to purchase tickets. Please inform patrons
that in order for Brookland Academy to receive the donations, they must list
Brookland as their reference in the "referred by cast member" box.
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Congratulations!
2012
Brookland Baptist Church
Scholarship and Education Assistance Award Recipients
Gold Scholarship - $2,000.00
Silver Scholarship - $1,500.00
Nathalie J. Stewart
Sydney L. Johnson
Bronze Scholarship - $1,000
Keirsten J. Hoyle
Pastor's Education Assistance Award - $750.00
Dinah Alexis Brooker
Katherine L. Davis
Miles R. Gardner
Joseph J. James IV
Jonathan R. McCray
Janai Pinckney
Jacqueline K. Rice
Shanique M. Cooper
Erika S. Farr
DeAngelo M. Georges
Briana R. Luckey
Desiree O. McCray
Alexandra C. Rice
Deacons Education Assistance Award - $500.00
Gabrielle L. Baker
Shalese A. Childress
Ashlee L. Reynolds
Tattiana M. Washington
Aaron M. Bowling
Erica M. Myers
Chasmine S. Smith
Jesse J. Williams
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Congratulations Candace Jackson
Candace Jackson will be serving, by Presidential Appointment, as Special Advisor to
the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) of the United States
Department of Commerce.
The MBDA is the only federal agency tasked to create new jobs by expanding the
U.S. economy through the nation's over 5.8 million minority-owned and operated
businesses. Many of these businesses make significant contributions to the national
innovation base and represent a long-term contributor to exports.
Thus, in the capacity of Special Advisor, Ms. Jackson will be working closely with
the International Trade Administration and the White House in helping to
successfully expose businesses to the global marketplace and increase their
competitiveness internationally. At times, her work will also require collaborations with the Office of
General Counsel at Commerce, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, Export-Import Bank and the
U.S. Trade and Development Agency.
Concerning her new appointment, Candace summarized her feelings, “I look forward to the opportunity to
help impact economic development, create new jobs, provide tools to strengthen and sustain existing
minority-owned businesses, and participate in trade missions.”
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The Couples For Christ Ministry Bible Study
The Brookland Baptist Couples For Christ Ministry would like to invite all
married and engaged couples to attend our annual Couple’s Summer Bible
Study. The Bible Study will be held every Wednesday beginning June13 and
ending on August 1st.
The location and speaker will be announced each Sunday prior to the Bible
study.
Thanks for your support and have a blessed and safe summer.
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Financial Empowerment Sunday - June 17th
On the third Sunday in June, Mr. O’Neal Smalls will be our featured author. He will
have a table in the narthex of the main sanctuary after both services on June 17th to
display, discuss and sell his book, “Blessed Be The Ties That Binds”.
Book Summary: Freewoods, S.C., was founded by freed slaves in the 1860s. Smalls,
a retired law professor, grew up there in the 1950s, and in this work, based on his
memories and extensive interviews, he chronicles the year 1955, during the early days
of the civil rights movement following Brown v. Board of Education and facing the still
active KKK.
Financial Empowerment Sunday (FES) is a monthly event that will feature businesses owned by members
of Brookland Baptist. FES is part of an ongoing effort to promote African-American economic
empowerment and all Brookland worship service attendees are strongly encouraged to financially support
these featured businesses.
Please stop by Mr. Smalls’ table in the narthex after worship service on June 17th.
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Pearls From The Journey
Celebrate 89 extraordinary senior women of Brookland Baptist Church. Read
their moving profiles and view their stunning photographs. This book spans
close to 100 years and reflects the history of our church, our people and our
country.
Also included in this book: An essay by Pastor Jackson, a tribute to Black
women, a summarized history of Brookland Baptist, a listing of selected events in
African-American history, quotations by notable African-American women and
scriptures for seniors.
Partial proceeds from the sale of this book will go to the Senior Warriors Ministry
of Brookland Baptist. This book will be available for purchase in the Health and
Wellness Center after today’s worship services.
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Cheer for the South Carolina Venom Football Team
and
Support the Brookland Child Development Center
South Carolina Venom
2012 Football Schedule
South Carolina
Come out and cheer for our hometown Venom football team and $2 of each ticket purchased will be
donated to the Brookland Child Development Center.
The SC Venom home games will be played at Seven Oaks Park, 200 Leisure Lane, Columbia, SC 29210
off of St. Andrews Rd. Cost of tickets are $10. Tickets will be available at the Brookland Academy.
Jun 2, 2012 - 7:30 PM - CSRA Hurricanes - Home
Jun 9, 2012 - 7:30 PM - West Columbia Timberwolves - Away
Jun 16, 2012 - 7:30 PM - Greenville Greyhounds - Away
Jun 23, 2012 - 7:30 PM - Carolina Silverhawks - Home
Jun 30,2012 - 7:30 PM - Greenville Seminoles - Home
Jul 7, 2012 - 7:30 PM - CSRA Hurricanes - Away
Jul 14, 2012 - 7:30 PM - West Columbia Timberwolves - Home
July 21 2012 - Greenville Greyhounds - Home
Jul 28, 2012 - 7:30 PM - Carolina Silverhawks - Away
Aug 4, 2012 - 7:30 PM - Greenville Seminoles - Away
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Celebration of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HCBUs)
As many of our families celebrate the graduation of their children from high school and as they make plans
to send them to institutions of higher learning, we want to take this time to celebrate the history and legacy of
historically black colleges and universities (HCBUs).
HBCUs are institutions of higher education in the United States that were established
before 1964 with the intention of serving the Black community.
There are 105 HBCUs in the United States today, including public and private, twoyear and four-year institutions, medical schools and community colleges. All are or
were in the former slave states and territories of the U.S. except for Central State
University (Ohio), Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, Lewis College of Business
(Detroit, Michigan), Lincoln University (Pennsylvania), Wilberforce University
(Ohio), and now-defunct Western University (Kansas). Most HBCUs were founded
after the Civil War.
First Historically Black Colleges
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania - 1837
University of the District of Columbia - 1851
Lincoln University - 1854
Wilberforce University - 1856
Notable Alumni of HCBUs
Sean "Puffy"/"P. Diddy" Combs - Howard University
Keshia Knight Pulliam - Spelman University
Joseph DeLaine - Allen University
Samuel L. Jackson - Morehouse College
Matthew J. Perry - South Carolina State University
John Chaney - Bethune Cookman
Wanda Sykes - Hampton University
Willie Brown - Grambling State University
Marva Collins - Clark Atlanta University
Earl G. Graves - Morgan State University
Ed Bradley - Cheyney State
Thurgood Marshall - Lincoln (PA) University
Althea Gibson - Florida A&M
Walter Payton - Jackson State
Jesse Jackson - North Carolina A&T
Bransford Marsalis - Southern University
Ralph Ellison - Tuskegee University
Alex Haley - Alcorn State
Ida B. Wells - Fisk University
Doug Williams - Grambling State University
Modjeska Monteith Simkins - Benedict College
Kay Patterson - Allen University
Marjorie Joyner - Bethune Cookman
Toni Morrison - Howard University
James Weldon Johnson - Fisk University
Leo Twiggs - Claflin University
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays - South Carolina State University
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr - Morehouse College
Slick Watts - Xavier University
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Celebration of HBCUs cont’d
It is difficult to discuss HCBUs without mentioning the bands. Many of these bands are legendary!
is a partial list of some well-known Black college marching bands and their nicknames.
Below
Notable HCBU Bands
Howard University - “Showtime”
Florida A&M - “Marching 100”
Southern University - “Human Jukebox”
Clark Atlanta - “The Mighty Marching Panthers”
Prairie View - “Marching Storm”
Tuskegee University - Self proclaimed “The Best Band in the Land”
Virginia State - “Trojan Explosion”
Grambling State University - “Tiger Marching Band”
Bethune-Cookman University - “The Marching Wildcats”
Selected Accomplishments of HCBU’s
 More than 80 percent of all Black Americans who received degrees in medicine and dentistry
were trained at the two traditionally black institutions of medicine and dentistry--Howard
University and Meharry Medical College. (Today, these institutions still account for 19.7 percent
of degrees awarded in medicine and dentistry to black students.)
 HBCUs have provided undergraduate training for three fourths of all Black persons holding a
doctorate degree; three fourths of all Black officers in the armed forces; and four fifths of all
Black federal judges.
 HBCUs are leading institutions in awarding baccalaureate degrees to Black students in the life
sciences, physical sciences mathematics, and engineering.
 HBCUs continue to rank high in terms of the proportion of graduates who pursue and complete
graduate and professional training.
 Fifty percent of Black faculty in traditionally white research universities received their bachelor's
degrees at an HBCU.
 HBCUs offer a more supportive educational setting for students encountering some difficulty in
realizing their full academic potential.
Photographs of South Carolina HBCUs
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June Birthdays
1st
Bridgett
Monica
Willie B.
Devon
Torah
Joan
Annette
Nia
Austine
Anderson
Brock
Brown
Brownlee
Dukes
Faust
Folks
Frink
Gantt
Walter
Toyya
Shemeka
Mike
Eric
Anton
Demetrius
Mona
George
Gray
Mack
Mars
Sampson
Thomas
Thomas
Wells
Shawn
Tanzela
Bacote
Bates
2nd
Dale
Dingle
Antionette Elliott
Allen
Etheredge, Jr.
Timothy Gaskin
Dervel
Gillins
Ricky
Gillins
Shirley
Graham
William Green, Jr.
Brittney Greene
Carl
Holland
Edward Holmes
Michelle Barnes
Mahogany Payne
Michael Payne
Chantel Pringle
Diane
Richburg
Monica Walden
Anginette Washington
Betty
Williams
3rd
Taylor
Ashlee
Princess
Vicky
Christine
Harvey
Loyd
Sallie
Christopher
Kai
Matthew
Blassingame
Darby
Green
Hargrave
Jackson
Johnson
McClary, Jr.
Nicholson
Randy
Chester
Montega
Annette
Martha
Lewis
Myles
Davis
Frazier
Freeman
Haskell
Haywood
Hicks
Keels
Sharp
Sheffield
Wright
4th
4th continued
Arnett
Dionne
Deborah
Khwantza
John
Christopher
Yasmine
Jessica
Robyn
Klugh, Jr.
Louden
McDaniels
McLeish
Pearson
Pierce
Romey
Skelton
Watson
5th
Cynthia
Forbes
Chrystal
Lenwood A.
Antrinette
Velma
Dana
Marnie
Sheldon
Charlotte
Davis
Elam
Finney
Greene, Sr.
Tucker
Jenkins
Martin
Robinson
Shine
Torain
6th
Keyirra
Roy
Raymond
Terrell
Darien
Lawanda
Rolonda
Dominique
Arsenio
Eldridge
Andre'
Maya
Marie
Ralph
Mia
Javan
Danika
Brian
Mardell
Avery
Ester
Aiken
Alexander
Asberry
Brunson
Carr
Champaign
Coaxum
Croswell
Hamilton
Herrin
Jett
Jones
McGruder
Posey
Richardson
Shepherd
Taylor
Thomas
Whyte
Wiggins
Williams
Mardell
Natasha
Keith
Lawrence
Katie
Belton
Bethea
Davis
Evans
Layman
Mickey
Carla
Jacqueline
Frances
Tiffany
Janice
Burnes
Gloria
Martin
McKenzie
Morris
Richardson
Thompson
Williams
Wilson
Wilson
7th
8th
Marilyn
Chameka
Bassfield
Bosket
8th continued
11th continued
Andre
Benita
William
Corine
Angela
LaMondre
Kayla
Antonio
Kedra
Brantley
Drye
Henryhand
Hill
Jordan
Rumph
Shine
Streater
Sullivan
Dana
Emmanuel
Antrecia
Elaine
LaFaye
Gary
Shimere
Gwendell
Brown
Brown
Brown
Burgess
Cooper
Fogg
Zaradia
Jacquelyn
Gabriel
Webber
Whitmore
Wright
Anthony
Nadia
Bridget
Meshelle
Stephanie
Toinette
Willia
Brooks
Burrows
Campbell
Davis
Deas
Drayton
Heyward
Betty
Dorian
Derwin
Frederick
Khalil
Tammie
Angela
Ran Shonda
William
Dawn
Patrick
Marilyn
Pamela
Winifred
Pearl
Lacretia
Darius
Samej
Harry
Kelvin
Hopson
Irvin
Kearney
Mansel
Peterson
Rice
Richardson
Thompson
Walker
Tobe
Akil
Deborah
LaChaska
Mark
Tammie
Araminta
Marva
10th
Leonardo
Thomas
Austin
Loretta
Mayola
Erica
Tyrone
Jada
Sina
Robin
Latisha
Shevawn
Gabrielle
9th
Deborah
Terry
Shellie
Shaquilla
Christopher
Kasey
Shatisha
Joyce
Brad
Gail
Kenai
Lonnie
Shaquille
Tamara
Tarence
Krystin
Jermaine
Byrd
Capone
Childress
Hicks
Howard
Hunt
Hutto
L. Jean
Makins
Marcano
McFadden
McIntee, Jr.
Richardson
Stukes
Tyler
White
Wright
11th
Richard
Glenda
Johnny
Helen
Shirley
Brent
Taylor
Teedra
Lena
Marlena
Cengen
Bennett
Coleman
Ethridge
General
Hair
Harris
Jackson
Johnson
Jones
Jones
Mack
Simpson
Washington
Brailey
Branch
Brisbon
Brown
Crowner
Dreher
Dukes
Jones
Jones, Jr.
Gortman
Holmes
Isaac
Jones
McDaniel
Mims
Parker
Patterson
Priester
Prosser
Reid
LaToya
Elaine
Muriel
Sandra
Isaac
Trey
Matthews
Murphy
Neal
Richards
Shine
Simpson
Jesse
John B.
Ronald
Doretha
Akins
Baden
Best
Bolton
Rice
Ross
Ruff
Salmond
Sellers
Struggs
Trowell
Young
Brian
Branch
Curley
Brown
Suzette
Childress
Sylvia
Davis
Ernestine Fogle
Constance Franklin
Vernelle
Fuller
Tina
Gidron
Leroy
Green, Sr.
Christopher Hagans
Faith
House
Jesse
Jefferson
Pamela
Johnson
Alliyah
Limpscomb
Braxton
McDuffie
Martha
McGaughey
Wilbert
McGraw
Chris
Minick
Crystal
Minick
Koskkoke O'Neal
Brandon
Samuels
Derrol
Shuford
Dorothy
Strouble
Courtney Wilson
Charles
Wright
12th
13th
Bailey
Bloomfield, Jr.
Brooker
Coleman
Dedeaux
Edwards
Ellis
Furtick
Holloway
McConnell
Patterson
Rivers
Rumph
14th
Cynthia
Sharhonda
Dameon
Keith
Willinda
Brown
Hinton
Hopkins
Johnson
Johnson
Evelyn
Makenzie
Jacqueline
Jaylen
Freddie
Freddie
Rick
Lucien
Lytton
Minor
Orr
Shelton
Simmons
Watson
15th
Avery
Brittany
Pamela
15th continued
Romelle
Sheila
Ratisha
Emily
Alice
Caitlin
Kenneth
Charity
Kenneth
Allen
Boyd
Brackett
16th
17th
Jeffrey
Kim
Bridges
Bryant
Roberta
Ratesha
Sheneshia
Ashley
Latise
Carly
Nicole
Chandra
Randolph
Vonetta
Willia
Carroway
Davis
Fitts
Haigler
Irving
McGregor
Metts
Morris
Nimmons
Pinckney
Ross
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June Birthdays cont’d
17th continued
Myala
Nyala
Smith
Smith
George
Williams
18th
20th continued
Corban
Marlette
24th continued
27th continued
30th continued
Williams
Williams
Eugena
Ahmer
Griffin
Heatley
Angela
Latrisha
Blake
Brazzell
Jennifer
Ashlei
Howard
Jackson
Alston
Cartledge
Chapman
Copeland
Deas
Etheredge
Farr
Gipson
Green
Harth
Herrington
Houston
Jefferson
Curtis
Edward
Shardaya
Melvin
Tamia
LaVina
Whitney
George
Calaundra
Ivery
Odessa
Rhonda
Ire
Kerschell
Heyward
Hill
Jackson
James
Lloyd
Morris
Napper
Pearson
Reed
Rice
Samuel
Shy
Thornton
Ward
Mary
Beatrice
Melise
Clea
Amber
Miah
Reginald
Rhonda
Linda
Elease
Marie
Dariane
Quincy
Trina
Campbell
Cook
Cook
Franklin
Gibbs
Glover
Glover
Hill
Hicks
Johnson
Lancaster
McClerklin
McLain
Nichols
Melissa
Michelle
Clarence
Shawn
Gethro
Marion
Bridgette
James
Sharon
Lauren
Jimmy
Lisa
Evelyn
Ryan
Jenkins
Johnson
Lewis
Lockett
Martin
Rush, IV
Segars
Shuler
Stroman
Tate
Vereen
Walton
Williams
Williford
21st
Herbert
Nolan
Erika
James
Kevin
Valerie
Linda
Jerna'
Shnita
William
Jacqueline
Korrealle
Addison
Brackett
Brown
Brown, Jr.
DeBarr
Dreher
Epps
Hutchinson
Lee
Lloyd
Luckett
Morning
Gertie
Zachary
Virginia
Christopher
Jimal
Courtenay
Anthony
Byron
Allen
June
Lillian
Zenith
John
Chyna
Myers
Shiral
Moss
25th
Trina
Offing
Aysia
Randall
Virginia
Risher
D'Andre
Allen
Elmer
Polite
LaTeasa
Brandon
Brandon
Norman
Reed
Sims
Sims
Venyah, Jr.
Leota
Kareem
Queenie
Marta
Rivers
Shell
Whitmore
Williams
Daya
Cassandra
Willie
Erika
Beckett
Brantley
Briggs
Cartledge
Rhonda
Michael
Byron A.
Presha
Shaw
Suber
Willie
White
Tiffany
Williams
Denise
Coleman
Delores
Anderson
LaTarsa
Williams
Marcus
Coleman
Hercules
Davis, Jr.
22nd
28th
19th
Kimberly
Cleaves
Altovise
Goodwin
Patricia
Hickman
Lewis
Barr
Alvin
Conyers
O.J.
Harrison, Jr.
Corenia
Hunter
Donald
Belton
Cameron
Everson
Karen
Henry
Tamarille
Jackson
Adriene
Bowling
Johnathan
Hickerson
Janice
Hoyle
Kenneth
Laury
Sherry
Cade
Tre'Von
Howell
Jherilyn
Johnson
Elane
Little
DeAngelo Cokley
Annie
Johnson
Valerie
Jones
Mary
Neumon
Gedresha
Ealey
Wendy
Johnson
Adia
Louden
Marquita
Priester
Ida
Edwards
Cordelia
Okoli
Reinata
Outen
Gloria
Smith
Robert
Geter
Stephanie
Robinson
Tonya
Payne
Kayla
Smith
Mary
Graham
Eric
Schlueter
LaShante'
Williams
Beth
Sprave
Alicia
Lyles
Dawayne
Shanabarger
Titus
Williams
Shantrice
Washington
Barbara
Richardson
Clarence
Sumpter
Tracye
Williams
Christy
Wilder
Pearlean
Sanders
Deborah
Wilds
Leon
Zeigler
Michael
Williams
Ina
Schlueter
26th
Angela
Dorell
Spann
Mildred
Allen
Cassaundra
Anderson
Cruddie
Torian
James
Anderson
Gloria
Bronson
Lawrence
Brown
Tammy
Wright
Anthony
Cabbagestalk, Sr.
Mikala
Brown
Emma
Corbin
20th
Saundera
Crawford
Sylvia
Carter
Cedric
Davis
Taron
Davis
Erin
Greene
Dessie
Croswell
Jermaine
Edwards
Damin
Gaffney
Aria
Hill
Otha
Dillihay, Sr.
Ruth S.
Hammock
Ashley
Hallman
Donald
Jordan
Patricia
Dobson
Happi
Harris
Christian
Hughes
Karen
Kelly
Portia
Fulton,
Perrene
Henry
Wearn
Hydrick
Nakia
Linen
Jaton M.
Grant
Bennie
Lewis, III
Deirdre
Jackson
Myra
Lippett
Audrey
Harris
Hope
Martin
Jon
McClary
Cynthia
Mack
Dwayne
Mazyck
Billie
Pharr
Geraldine Moss
Richard
Maree
Labreshia
Nelums
Jessica
Simpson
Logan
Peake
Willie
Mayfield
Jaton
Porter
Ivory
Tucker
Keeana
Ross
Margaret
McNeely
Diane
Rice
DeVell
Williams
Glenda
Sapp
John
Walker
Courtney
Smalls
Shelton
Keirra
Sells
Brenda
Weeks
Jonathan
Smith
Damon
Smith
Kim
Williams
Charles
Stephens
Todd
Caldwell
Tracy
Sweatt
Deanna
Thornton
Carlton
Ellis, III
Sharon
Walker
Pamela
Alford
Lillie
Tolliver
Moriah
Gethers
Josiah
Washington
Cheryl
Branch
27th
Moriah
Gethers
Tiana
Washington
Betty
Franklin,
Banks
Connie
Harrison
23rd
24th
Courtney
Young
29th
Wilson
30th
Wedding Anniversary
Calvin & Elnora Payne
June 26th - 51 Years
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“Train Up A Child “
The Brookland Baptist Financial Ministry would like to celebrate and
recognize the first graduating class of the Adolescent Crown Financial
Small Group Study. The adolescent study is structured for students between
eight and twelve years of age.
The students studied God’s word learning important values to include stewardship, the principle of tithing/
giving, and most importantly eternal life. We, the Financial Ministry, would like to thank the parents for
allowing us to provide instruction to their children using Proverbs 22:6 as our guiding force “Train up a
child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” We are extremely proud of
the six graduates and we encourage you to congratulate them for this amazing accomplishment. Each
student took a graduation photo and wrote a letter to the ministry about their experience.
Brenden Rogers 10 years old
“Thank you for giving me this opportunity to take this class. This class not
only showed me how to save money, but it also taught me the importance of
reading the bible and learning bible verses. I learned a lot from the jar
exercise which taught us how to give, save, and spend.”
Shakira Crawford 9 years old
“ This class taught me how important it is for us to bless other people. I also
learned that everything belongs to God and we are responsible for taking care
of it.”
Gabrielle Washington 12 years old
“I learned that when you give money or spend money that it all belongs to the
Lord and that you should spend money the way that He would. I also learned
that I can’t only be a good steward of the money I get, but also my clothes, my
room, and even my body which is the Lord’s temple.”
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“Train Up A Child” cont’d
Rebecca Washington 10 years old
“ I have learned about three important things: saving, giving , and spending. God wants
me to give to others. I am supposed to give my time, talents, and my treasures to
others. God wants me to know that before I spend money that I should pray first and
He will show me if it is something that I really need.”
Earl Jones, III 10 years old
I have learned that nothing belongs to us because it all belongs to God and He is
always watching us. I would recommend this class for more kids and parents
because it is fun. The lessons about money and the story about the people in the
Bible were very interesting.”
Jaylen P. Nesbitt 10 years old
“I have found out that God wants us to use His money to bless others. God’s way of
using money is very important and I recommend this class for those who want their
children to be financially blessed when they grow-up. I hope that you continue with
the Crown Class so that other students can learn God’s way for His money.”
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
The 93rd annual session of the Woman’s Auxiliary to the Gethsemane Baptist
Association awarded its Mary L. Neal Scholarship at the Youth Department’s
Convention on May 16, 2012. Fourteen scholarships were awarded.
Shanique Cooper and Erika Farr who have faithfully served with our JM Youth
Group (formerly known as Junior Missionaries) received scholarships as
representatives of Brookland Baptist Church.
Both Shanique and Erika attend Irmo High School. In the fall, Shanique will be
attending Lander University and Erika will be attending Vanderbilt University.
We wish them both total success!
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The 2012 Women’s Day Committee would like to thank the following individuals
and ministries for supporting this year’s activities and events.
Pastor Charles B. Jackson, Sr.
Pastor Christopher Leevy-Johnson
Rev. CJ Butler
Brookland Pastoral Staff
Dazzle Events by Andrea, LLC
Deaconess Linda Myers
Ms. Christina Myers
Mr. Antonio Peterson
Brookland Book Corner
Mr. Tim McAllister & the Brookland Staff
Musicians & Orchestra Group
Women’s Day Choir Directors
Women’s Day Usher Directors
Sound Ministry
Mr. Greg Daniels & the Banquet & Conference Center Staff
Rainbow Rose (5K T-shirts)
Sew n’ Sew (Lap Scarves)
Deacon’s Ministry
The Brotherhood Ministry
Mr. Donald Wood
BBC Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts
YWE
Jericho Road
MTC Sister Circle
AAMLI
BBC Website Committee
Ms. Adreane Burgess
The Nurses Guild
Mr. Patrick Cobb & AARP
Strictly Running
Mr. Reggie Williams
Chief Moss & the BBC Security Staff
Mr. Rick Henry
Ms. Judi Gatson
Ms. Tre’ Tailor
Ms. Tamara Finkbeiner (Graphic Artist)
Rose Fuller Photography
Deacon Michael Keels
RNE Cheerleaders
Kevin Morgan & the Brookland Star Staff
Women’s Day Committee
Rev. Kim Y. Neal
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Women’s Day 2012
Community Health Fair
Titus 2 Women of the Year
Rev. Lillie A. Burgess
Community Health Fair
Run Walk 5K
Next Level Women’s Conference
N-Touch With Judi Gatson
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Newsletter Staff
Kevin Morgan, Editor
Peggy Brailey, Layout and Design
Marcus Works, Layout and Design
Pastoral Staff
Reverend Dr. Charles B. Jackson, Sr.,
Senior Pastor
Reverend James A. Jamison,
Assistant Pastor
Reverend Charles B. Jackson, Jr.,
Pastoral Support
Reverend Chris Leevy Johnson
Northeast Campus Pastor