Our members running for office Pastor Jackson`s 8

The
Star
OCTOBER 2014
Pastor Jackson’s
8-week Sermon Series
Our members
running for office
November 14 - 15
Benedict College designated Saturday, Sept. 27, as Church, Community and Greek Day for the football game
against Fort Valley State and honored three local leaders for their work in those fields.
Dr. Charles B. Jackson Sr., pastor of Brookland Baptist Church, was honored with the Church Leader Award.
Jackson began preaching at the age of nine and was installed as Pastor of Brookland Baptist Church in West
Columbia at the age of 18 and has served for 41 years. The Brookland Baptist Church is one of the fastest growing
congregations in the state. The church has 65 ministries and more than 160 persons are employed in Brookland’s
ministries.
James T. McLawhorn Jr., president and chief executive officer of the Columbia Urban League, was honored
with the Community Leader Award. McLawhorn has been the president of the Columbia Urban League since
1979 and is recognized nationally as a leader in race and community relations.
Barbara Moore, a past International Grand Basileus of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., received the Greek Leader
Award. The hallmark of Moore’s tenure was an international initiative that she implemented known as ZHOPE: Zetas Helping Other People to Excel. The program impacted more than 1.5 million persons
throughout the nation and abroad. - Courtesy Benedict College Sports Information Office
Half time presentation during Benedict College
game on Saturday, Sept. 27.
Editor’s note
I would like to use this opportunity
to acknowledge some phenomenal
supporters of The Brookland Star.
Dea. Tyrone Brown and Dr.
Kenneth Campbell are always
sharing some of the inspiring
stories of our youth and giving me
great leads on articles about the
GREATER taking place at
Brookland. I have told them
GUNBY
privately how much I appreciate
their commitment to help me be newsworthy, timely
and innovative in this publication, and I wanted to
extend the same in print. Thank you gentlemen for
caring so much and being involved in the growth of The
Star.
Pictured (l-r): Benedict College President Dr.
David Swinton; Dr. Charles Jackson, Sr.; past
International Grand Basileus of Zeta Phi Beta
Sorority, Inc. Barbara Moore; and Columbia
Urban League President J.T. McLawhorn.
The Star is growing and more ministries are sharing their
upcoming events and information. Please review their
information and utilize it as a guide to the work of the
more than 60 ministries available to be a good steward
of your time and talents for kingdom building.
I again must apologize that some submissions were not
included while we were having technical difficulties with
our email address. The issue has been resolved and we
are working with each group to include their content as
promptly as possible.
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.
Dr. Charles B. Jackson, Sr. began an 8-week sermon series on God’s Greater for You on
Sunday, September 14. The series will end on November 2.
If you missed any of the series or you would like to add this series to your personal
library, contact the Book Corner or the Media Disk on Sunday.
September 14
A Greater Relationship
September 21
A Greater Faith
September 28
A Greater Hope
October 5
A Greater Love
October 12
A Greater Peace
October 19
A Greater Understanding
October 26
A Greater Encouragement
November 2
A Greater Authority
If you have been waiting all year to add some great Christian
CDs and DVDs to your personal library, the best prices of
the year are going on now.
The Brookland Book Corner Annual Media Sale is underway
through November 19.
All CDs and DVDs are 50 to 75% off. A select group of special CDs are marked buy one, get one free.
Purchase your very own copy of The Beatitudes, Playa Haters, The Love Series, Revivals 2012-2014, Men’s Day,
Women’s Day and Youth & Teens Day.
The Book Corner will have discs available for purchase after
worship services and during normal business hours Monday - Thursday 5 - 9 p.m.
June Lewis highlights Deacon Emertis Prentis Percell’s commitment to the Christian Education Department. Percell will step down
from the Director for the Christian Education Department.
Prentis Percell came to
Brookland Baptist Church at an
early age. His mother believed in
Sunday School and made sure
her son was in attendance.
Walking with many of his
classmates from Happy Town to
the Monticello Road site, Percell
would learn from teachers like
Dea. Frank Boykin, Claire Jivers,
PERCELL
Ernestine Cheatman, Annie Pearl
Johnson and Dea. Horace Mickens. At 14 under the
leadership of Dea. Horace Mickens, Percell began teaching
his first Sunday school class. In 1983, he was ordained as a
deacon and began his role as the Superintendent of Sunday
School.
Percell was instrumental in maintaining some of the old
traditions of the Sunday School Department, Easter
Programs, Christmas Programs and Vacation Bible School.
Along with the Sunday School teachers he held many
fundraisers to purchase needed materials for the Sunday
School departments. One of those fundraisers which
continued for many decades was the annual Green Tea.
As an extension of Vacation Bible School, Percell
organized summer trips for the youth and the seniors who
attended Vacation Bible School. It was his belief that
many children in the neighborhood and the teachers would
enjoy a picnic at the culmination of the week. Trips to
places such as Great Falls Park, Sesquicentennial State
Park, Eastman Kodak, Dreher Island, Six Flags over
Georgia, Carowinds, Myrtle Beach, Charleston and
Augusta Park were the highlight of the week of Vacation
Bible School. Percell would also bring along his grill to
ensure everybody was fed physically as well as spiritually
by the experience.
The growth of the Sunday School Department sparked
the creation and development of additional classes and a
new emphasis on more than Sunday mornings, Percell was
then named director of the Christian Education
Department. The Journey Through the Bible, Bible
Characters, and Bible Truth and Doctrines were taught by
Deacons and Sunday School teachers.
Rev. James Jamison was given the task of creating a
Bible Institute to help students dissect the Bible and make
it relevant to their lives. Again, the role of Percell changed
as he attended, graduated and went on to support the
Institute. As a member of the Board of Christian Education
he provided students with cards as they completed each
module and photos at the graduation ceremony.
We thank God for Deacon Emeritus Prentis Percell’s
unwavering commitment to spread the word of God to
youth and adults and dedicating 55 years of his life in
service to the Brookland Baptist Church Christian
Education Department.
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 have
commanded you and lo I am with always even until the end of
the world. Matthew 28:19-20
October is Christian Education Month at Brookland and the Christian Education Department will host
workshops on October 24 and 25 at the Brookland Banquet & Conference Center. Early registration is $25 and
greatly encouraged. After October 17, registration will be $35.
The Christian Education Department offers members and persons interested in a greater knowledge of God’s
Word several opportunities to learn more through Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Journey through the
Bible study class, Women's Bible Study, Young Adult Bible Study, and the Bible Institute. New Members
Orientation is held weekly for persons who have recently joined our congregation. The series of classes
provide an overview of the beliefs and practices of our denomination and church as well as the opportunities to
become involved in the more than 60 ministries of our church.
PRE-Conference Week Prayer Time
The Intercessors will conduct a pre-conference prayer week so that we the church can be spiritually prepared for
the Prayer Conference. All are invited to participate in this time of preparation. The schedule is:
Monday, November 3 and Thursday, November 6, 6 - 7 p.m. (West Campus Small Sanctuary)
Saturday, November 8 at 9 - 10 a.m. Prayer Walk West Campus
November 4 - 7 at 5 - 6 a.m. - Prayer Line Dial (712) 432-0926 (Access Code- 1095852, then press #)
South Carolina voters head to the polls in a few short weeks and Dea. Lenell Geter highlights Brookland
members running for school board seats.
In November
voters will be
casting their
ballot in what is
called a midterm election.
Because it is not
a presidential
election, this is
the time that
many voters
DUBLIN
CHATMAN
choose to stay
home. However, all elections are important as they effect the
quality of life of citizens, the services that are allocated for
residents and most importantly the amount we are taxed to
pay for the government services.
On November 4 in South Carolina, we will be casting our
vote for several statewide offices including Governor, Lt.
Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Attorney General,
Comptroller General, Superintendent of Education, Adjutant
General and Agriculture Commissioner as well as Senate and
Congressional seats. Two Brookland members are running in
local school board races.
“social media to put numerous posts about
the election. We canvass the neighborhoods
and communities on the Richland side of the school district,
[and] we will have voter’s registration forms to give to any
non-registered voter.”
Chatman and Dublin support the belief that citizens need to
become informed voters to learn which candidate supports
their best interest.
“Vote to become a part of the process of installing candidates
that reflect your wishes and desires,” says Dublin. People
should vote, he believes, “to exercise your rights that so many
have died and fought for over the years. You vote to make a
change and become a change agent in your community.”
Most voters go to the polls and vote when they feel that the
candidates for office, once elected, will fight for the needs of
their communities.
Chatman says if elected, “It is my plan to continue providing
educational opportunities for all students that will allow them
to compete globally and rank among the nation’s best of the
best. As a fellow educator to other educators, it is my moral
responsibility to make sure teachers are afforded
Dr. Jacquetta M. Chatman is seeking the Richland County At- opportunities to benefit from high quality professional
Large Seat for the Lexington-Richland School District Five
development. To support the community and fellow business
School Board and Deacon John Dublin is vying for a seat on owners, my role as a school board member is to protect their
the Richland County School District Two Board of Trustees. assets and ensure tax dollars are spent wisely.”
Chatman and her husband have two children. She is a
business owner, an educator, and community leader. Her
desire is for all children to become “globally competitive,
academically astute, and productive citizens. As an educator
and a parent,” she says, “I am also an average person that
wants to make a difference in the lives of children.”
If elected Dublin will “advocate for students first - regardless
of their color, creed or apparent learning potential.”
Dublin demonstrates the significance of registering to vote,
when “on Saturdays, he says, “I walk the community
knocking on doors to register potential voters.”
Lexington Voter Registration Office
605 W Main St # 105, Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 332-8361
Richland Voter Registration Office
2020 Hampton St, Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 576-2240
If you are registered to vote, please make sure to take one of
the following photo identifications to the polls with you: SC
Driver’s License, SC Department of Motor Vehicle
Identification Card, SC Voter Registration Card with Photo,
Dublin is a retired police officer but says I am “an educator.” Federal Military ID, or U.S. Passport. The Photo
He has an extensive background as a principal and assistant
Identification Law is relatively new and critics view the
principal in public schools. He and his wife are the proud
requirement as being a hindrance to allow elderly and
parents of six children. Dublin says parents will appreciate his minorities to vote. Voters should visit www.scvotes.org
background in education and this will guide his decisions on website or contact your local voter registration office to
what is needed in schools. He also wants “success, stability
become informed of the voting requirements and to offset
and safety in our schools for all of our children.”
any possible barriers to voting.
Also, emphasizing the importance of voting by reaching
voters in non-traditional and traditional ways, Chatman uses
The Leading Ladies Ministry will sponsor a workshop entitled Because
I’m Happy: Tips for being successful in High School on Saturday, October 25 at
9 a.m. in the West Campus Fellowship Hall.
Kayla Shine will preside over the program where young ladies will learn
time management strategies for daily happiness, tips for being victorious
in high school and writing a winning scholarship essay.
ALL Young Ladies in grades 9th – 12th are encouraged to attend.
For more information about the ministry contact us at:
bbcleadingladiesministry@gmail.com
Spiritual Warfare:
Baggage vs. Purses
Sept. 13
Why is exercise so important as we age? After 50, we begin to lose muscle mass at the rate of 6% every decade
(about 5 pounds) and we gain 15 pounds of fat every 10 years to replace it. Less muscle and more fat stores in the
body, combined with inactivity and poor diet, can contribute to a wide array of degenerative conditions and
disabilities, among them: osteoporosis, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and osteoarthritis. Researchers
speculate that Alzheimer's disease and certain cancers can also be linked to a lack of activity as we age. Regular
exercise increases bone strength, controls weight gain, and keeps diabetes in check. Active seniors are better able to
take care of themselves, perform common household tasks, and remain mentally sharp. Keep in mind some
famous words of a 90-year old, “I work at living, not dying.”
4 Parts of a Healthy-Aging Workout
1. Endurance Exercise: running, brisk walking, biking,
aerobics and tennis (a minimum of 25-30 minutes a day)
2. Strength Training Exercise: Weight lifting, uphill training
(walking, running, hiking up an incline).
3. Stretching Exercise: Pre- and Post- workout stretches retain
flexibility.
4. Balance Exercise: Use a balance ball for core exercises or
stand on one foot without support.
5 Keys to Exercise Success
1. Dream big and set realistic goals. Create a step-by-step plan to
increase your stamina, strength and stability.
2. Exercise daily. Create your own special time for exercise
every day. Daily exercise is much more effective. Recommend
25-30 minutes of moderate to strenuous exercise every day just
to maintain your current weight.
3. Be aware of your body. If you feel soreness or a slight achy
feeling in your muscles, that’s OK. Your body is responding to a
good workout. If you experience serious problems such as
extreme pain, fainting, numbness in arms or legs, or chest pain,
seek medical attention immediately.
4. Stay well hydrated. Drink plenty of liquids before, during and
after your workout.
5. Be a health leader! Encourage others through example and
participation. Be positive and motivated.
Do you have questions on how to communicate with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Deaf and Hard of Hearing Ministry Director
Wanda Bennett offers some tips.
The Brookland Deaf and Hard of Hearing Ministry is
celebrating six years of enabling congregants who are
deaf or hard of hearing to more actively participate in
worship services.
How to Navigate in a Signing Environment?
Sign Language is a system of communication using
visual gestures and signs, as used by deaf or hard of
hearing people. It's very important when you enter a
signing environment to…
Make sure there are no physical barriers between you
and the person while in conversation.
If two people are signing and you can’t go around
them, walk quickly between them.
Be visually discreet when passing through a
conversation. Do not bend down or wait to be
acknowledged.
Touch the deaf person on the shoulder if the path is
too narrow to pass between the signers and/or
interpreters and they will
move aside.
Did You Know?
The deaf community
considers it rude to stand
between persons when
signing is occurring. How
Sign for Interpret
would you feel, if you are
talking to someone and a person stands in the middle
of your conversation?
Not all persons who are deaf use sign language.
Not all persons who are deaf speak.
Not all persons who are deaf lip-read.
For additional information about how to join the Deaf
and Hard of Hearing Ministry and upcoming Sign
Language classes, please contact Wanda Bennett
at bbcwsignlanguage@gmail.com.
The Brookland Youth Choir
will raise their voices on
October 19 under the direction
of Alexis Brooker or “Ms.
Alexis” as she is called by choir
members.
The Youth Choir is open to children 5 - 12 years old
and rehearsals are held from 9 - 11 a.m. on the second
and third Saturday of the month. The west campus
Youth Choir sings on the 3rd Sunday at the 11 a.m.
service.
The Youth Choir sings a variety of songs such as
Brooker is the daughter of
traditional gospel, anthems, hymns, and negro spirituals.
Harold and Karen Brooker and
To assist the children in their spiritual growth, they also
a honor graduate of Irmo High
participate in service projects including preparing care
BROOKER
School. She was a member of
packages for homeless; donating to the soup kitchen;
Teens in Praise, serving as President her senior year and giving their gently used coats, clothes and shoes to the
sang on the gospel choir at Irmo High. Brooker is
clothing bank; and providing gifts for the children
continuing her studies in the medical program at the
participating with the prison ministry angel tree. The
University of South Carolina.
Youth Choir partners with Children’s Church and teach
members to recite the Lord’s Prayer, Apostles Creed,
While a student at Xavier University in New
and the five fingers of prayer during each devotional.
Orleans, Brooker studied private vocal training. She has
also received training by Min. Edward Peeples, Aleatra
There is no cost to participate on the choir. For
Peeples, Carolyn Brailsford, Min. Darryl Izzard, Carlton more information about the choir contact Johanna D.
Strother, Rev. C.J. Butler, Emmanuel Taylor, Rev. Nicky Bridgett at youthchoir@brookland.cc.
Wilson and her Dad, Harold Brooker.
Reagan Davis, a 2013-2014 member of the Girl Scouts Cadette Troop 224, has
received her Girl Scouts Silver Award for her Promoting Literacy Among Youth
(P.L.A.Y.) early childhood literacy program. Davis’s project “addressed the fact that
some young children are not reading on grade level and some children struggle to
enjoy literacy. The goal of this project was to help kids learn how to enjoy literacy
so that learning how to read would come easier to them.”
Davis created a brochure on P.L.A.Y. which she distributed to teachers and parents
on the importance of childhood literacy. Davis read to kindergarten students at area
elementary schools and volunteered in the Children’s Room at the Richland County
Public Library.
DAVIS
On Davis’s Silver Award Form, she said “I lived out the Girl Scout Promise and Law by trying to be friendly
and helpful when working with parents and students to show respect so in turn they would respect me. I also
tried to make the world a better place because these children are the future and a strong education starts early
and literacy is a huge part of that, and if these children don’t have a strong education then they can’t be strong
world leaders.”
Davis, a freshman at Spring Valley High School, is the daughter of Dr. Baron and Pamela Davis. Davis is a
2014 SC Junior Scholar, a DUKE Tip Scholar and a Side line/Competition Cheerleader at Spring Valley High
School. At Brookland, Davis participates in Teen Church and is a member of the Jr. Usher Board.
BROOKLAND Northeast fun night
Candy Donations, Volunteers, and Trunks are needed
From 8:30 pm - 7 a.m., join
us for our Annual Youth
Lock-In for students ages 512.
Pre-register at Brookland Northeast website.
Call Casey Robinson at (803) 223-5750 for more information.
Annual Fall Festival Fun Nite
with “TRUNK OR TREAT”
Friday, October 31
Health & Wellness Center Gym
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Costumes Welcome!
“Trunk or Treat” will be held as part of the Fall Festival.
That’s when parents can decorate the trunk of your
vehicle and distribute candy or other goodies to the kids
as they leave.
Let’s fill up the parking lot with TRUNKSTERS.
A prize will be given to the best-decorated trunk/
trunkster!
Contact Kenneth Campbell at 419-7468 or KCampbell@sc.edu to confirm your participation.
Sponsored by Children’s Worship & Youth Department
SOLOMON ASKED FOR WISDOM
1 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12; 3:1-15
David had been king over Israel for a long time, but now
he was growing old. It was time for his son Solomon to
become king. Because David was at the end of his life, he
gave Solomon some advice.
“Be strong and brave, Solomon,” David said. “Obey God,
and He will give you success in everything you do. God
promised that if we are faithful, then every king of Israel
will come from our family.”
Unscramble each of the clue words.
Copy the letters in the numbered cells
to other cells with the same number.
HATRE
LOEV
HIESRC
When David died, Solomon took control of his father’s
kingdom. He married the daughter of Pharaoh, the king of
Egypt. With the princess as his wife, Solomon didn’t have
to worry about being attached by the Egyptians. So the
two countries were at peace.
MDREA
One night, God appeared to Solomon in a dream. God
said, “Solomon, ask Me for anything. What should I give
you?”
GINK
Now Solomon could have asked for power, or riches, or a
long life. He could have asked for victory over his enemies. But Solomon didn’t ask for any of these things.
Solomon wanted to be a good king, so he asked for something even better.
Solomon said, “Lord my God, You have made me king in
my father David’s place. But I am young, and I don’t
know very much about being a king. Your people are too
many to be counted. Please give me a wise and obedient
heart. Help me know the difference between right and
wrong. Help me lead Your people well.”
God was pleased with Solomon. He said, “I will give you
a wise and understanding heart. I will make you wiser
than anyone who has ever lived. There will never be anyone as wise as Solomon.”
Then God said, “Because you asked for wisdom, I will
also give you what you did not ask for: long life, riches,
and honor. You’ll be greater than any other king.”
Solomon woke up and realized God had spoken to him in
a dream. Then he went to Jerusalem to worship God and
offer sacrifices to Him.
HOONR
TYPGE
DOG
DOMSIW
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:
8:15 a.m.: 2nd and 4th Sundays
11 a.m.: 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays
We encourage all children in these age groups to attend. New volunteers are also encouraged to join the
Children’s Worship family. For information, contact Kenneth Campbell at KCampbell@sc.edu or (803) 4138949, or visit us.
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 age appropriate 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, 2nd, and 5th Sunday
whose parent(s) or guardian(s) is/are attending worship service.
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.”
Matthew 19:13-15 KJV
Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center Board Member Virginia Newman shares the celebration of the room
dedication.
M
ore than 100 well wishers were in attendance to
honor Mary Furgess Cooper with a room at the
Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center.
The Board of Directors for the Brookland-Lakeview
Empowerment Center (BLEC) held an Adopt-a-Room
Ceremony for Cooper, a beloved retired teacher from the
former Lakeview/Northside School on Tuesday,
September 16, 2014, at 10 a.m. in the cafeteria of the
BLEC. Cooper was a teacher of all levels for more than 35
years at Lakeview School and taught several Brookland
members including Dr. Charles B. Jackson, Sr.
Cooper expressed “excitement and joy to see everyone
and to know that the Lakeview spirit is still alive.” Her
daughter, Anita Cooper Adams, shared in the ceremony as
well as some of Cooper’s colleagues including elementary
school teacher Curtis Washington, football & basketball
coach Harold White, assistant football and basketball coach
Samuel Corley, and science teacher James “Jimmy” Roof as
well as numerous other Lakeview alumni. Also in
attendance was West Columbia Mayor Pro-Tem Boyd
Jones.
Cooper is one of eight persons who have been honored
in the Adopt-a-Room Project at the BLEC. On June 7,
2014, seven others were honored at the Dedication
Ceremony of the James B. Adams, Sr., Senior Citizens
Center. They were: Pinkie Caldwell, Thomas & Ezella
Rumph Jackson, Dr. Jasper & Thelma Salmond, Franklin &
Florence Wiley, Willis Gillyard, Dea. Luther S. &
Deaconess Dorothy Golden, and Carroll & Dorothy
Johnson. A plaque hangs on the wall beside each honoree’s
room.
There is only one remaining room available for adoption
in the Seniors Area. Other rooms are available for adoption
on another wing of the BLEC that need to be renovated.
For information or other ways to participate at the BLEC,
please contact Ethel Jivers or Elizabeth Deas at (803) 7441. Pastor Jackson, Mary Furgess Cooper, Anita Cooper
7943.
Adams; 2. The Cooper Family 3. The Deacon Luther S. &
Mrs. Dorothy Golden Family 4. Mrs. Pinkie Caldwell and
Mr. David Caldwell III 5. For Mr. Thomas & Mrs. Ezella
The Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center is a
501(c)(3) affiliate of Brookland Baptist Church
Rumph Jackson (Pastor Jackson’s Parents) 6. Dr. Jasper &
established as a Community Resource Center to develop
Mrs. Thelma Salmond 7. For Mr. Franklin & Mrs.
and house a number of programs to transform and
Florence Wiley 8. For Mr. Willis Gillyard 9. For Mr.
enrich lives in the Lakeview community, and surrounding
Carroll & Mrs. Dorothy Johnson.
areas, through social and human services and
entrepreneurial empowerment.
PHOTO CREDIT/ Calvin Reese
Relax, it’s ok not to hit or be hit!
Tré Tailor’s column appears monthly in The Brookland Star.
There has been quite a bit in
the news lately about people
being involved in physical
violence. Unfortunately, it’s
nothing new. Fights;
involving men vs. women,
women vs. women, adult’s
vs. children, teens and young adults – brawls in the streets,
like it’s the wild wild west, have always occurred. I was
involved in a few after school brawls myself back in the day.
But now with the onslaught of technology, there is not only
24-hour access to see it played out on TV, we seem to take
great interest and pleasure in posting it all over social media
and the internet. It’s viewed with such regularity one would
think it’s the latest must see feature film. When did we
become so cynical that the fascination with tragedy and
disaster is common place. Also troubling is the way we handle
the inevitable stress in life. People are going to rub us the
wrong way, we will have bills, money issues, illnesses, all that
life entails will definitely befall us, but why choose physical
and verbal antagonism as a way of responding. It certainly
doesn’t help, it actually makes it worse! The madder you are
the madder you get! We have got to take control of our
emotions, or it will continue to destroy our relationships, our
families, even ourselves. 2 Timothy 2 1-8 ESV instructs us
that: in the last days there will come times of difficulty. People will be
lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to
their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous,
without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen
with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of
God, having the appearance of godliness, but
denying its power. Avoid such people.
areas and you can too if you need it. Yes, I am often
challenged by situations that make me want to lash out, but
the disdain of going backwards to that unpleasant place and
lose all that I’ve worked for, is much stronger than anything
that may happen or what anyone may do or say. I have power
over my life, how I feel and respond; we all do. Romans
12:17-21 ESV clearly tells us: “Repay no one evil for evil, but give
thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it
depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves,
but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, ‘Vengeance is mine, I
will repay, says the Lord.’ To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry,
feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you
will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but
overcome evil with good.”
e have to learn that when anger arises, to first think, breath, pray, exercise, recite your ABC’s …
whatever you have to do to diffuse your emotions do that. Don’t just curse people out because you see it on
TV! Don’t be fooled; it is not cute, it’s not right, and it’s not
real. While you’re at it, remember what you and your siblings
were told in the back seat of the car: “Keep your hands to
yourself!” That goes for everyone, even us ladies. Being a
woman doesn’t give us license to hit, kick or push just
because we were taught he won’t hit, kick or push us back …
because he may! Be the change you want to see, treat others
like you want to be treated…everyone! And don’t be the
bearer of bad news, spreading it around for everyone to see
what comes out of the mouth proceeds from the heart and this defiles a
person Matthew 15:18-20 ESV. It really does have an
extremely negative effect on our community
as a whole. We become desensitized, feel
it’s acceptable and causes copy cat behavior.
IF you see it, delete it and keep that to
I’m no stranger to dysfunction. My
yourself too!
mother smoked over 10 Pall Malls a day,
I’m not over simplifying the issue, there
drank gin and Ballentine Beer daily and
are some extenuating circumstances, but as
cursed quite fluently for as long as I can
Maya Angelou said-when you know better,
remember. And whippings - I once
you do better. And in most cases, we just
thought I was going to be an only child after seeing my
need to do what we know is right and not succumb to our
mother chase my brother up the stairs with one of those
impulses and do what is wrong. Be angry, and do not sin; ponder
black cast iron skillets! And while I’m sure all of that
in your own hearts on your beds, and be silent Psalm 4:4. It’s not too
influenced my having a short fuse, sharp tongue and even
late, if you’re alive; you have an opportunity to change your
how I raised my son; at some point I realized, that type of
life for the better. So Choose Peace, Love, Harmony, and
behavior was not serving me well. I was the center of
Calm. Choose a better life for you and see how quickly it will
confusion, the source of confrontation, and my life was
change everyone around you. So the moral of this story boys
going in a terrible direction. Then I realized that I am
and girls is, It’s not ok 2 revel in watching violence, it’s not ok
responsible for who I am and how I act. I can’t change
to spread the news about an altercation, it is definitely ok to
anyone or anything except me. So, I took the steps to adjust control your temper and get the help you need to keep your
my attitude and actions, modify my personality and ultimately emotions in check, and Relax its ok not to hit or be hit.
transform my life. It wasn’t easy, I had to get help in some
W
Synaya R. Jones is a trained mediator and arbitrator. She currently serves as a mentor for USC college students and
Brookland-Cayce High School students
The Association for Conflict Resolution has designated the third Thursday in October as “Conflict Resolution
Day.” This year Conflict Resolution Day is October 16.
The observance began in 2005 to promote awareness of mediation, arbitration and other creative peaceful
means of resolving conflict; promote the use of conflict resolution in schools, families, businesses, communities,
governments and the legal system; recognize the significant contributions of peaceful conflict resolvers and; obtain
national synergy by having celebrations happen across our country and around the world on the same day.
The American Bar Association declared the third week in October as “Mediation Week” in part building on
the efforts of many national, state and local organizations which have traditionally celebrated conflict resolution
during the month of October. Mediation Week is October 12-18, 2014.
As a volunteer mediator for the Midlands Mediation Center and the Upstate Mediation Center, I am often in
awe of how issues can escalate and the underlying tension occurring as a result of these conflicts. Individuals need
to remember that conflict is universal…conflict happens daily; however, conflict is difficult to deal with…it is a
topic no one wishes to challenge. However, on this day…I urge everyone to deal with conflict no matter how
difficult the conflict may be and attempt to resolve the conflict peacefully.
In the words of Pope Francis when he addressed the Syrian crisis in May 2014, “Peace is not something which
can be bought. It is a gift to be sought patiently and to be crafted through the actions, great and small of our
everyday lives.”
On October 16, 2014 THINK P.E.A.C.E. (Patience, Empathy, Amicability, Compassion and Empowerment.)
Since its formation, the Brookland Federal Credit
Union (BFCU) has been committed to helping you
design and achieve your financial goals. In honor of
Brookland Federal Credit Union’s 15th Anniversary,
we are offering an incredible special from now until
the end of the year.
When you allow us to finance your (NEW or USED)
automobile purchase, you will receive a $50 Visa
gift card and up to a 90-day deferral on your first
payment.
Visit the Brookland Federal Credit Union to learn
more about this offer. You can also call reach us
at (803) 794-9201.
Financial Empowerment Sunday (FES) is the 3rd
Sunday of each month and features businesses
owned by members of Brookland. FES is part of an
ongoing effort to promote African-American
economic empowerment.
FES slots are in high demand so please submit
your information as soon as possible. A request
for a specific month can not be granted.
To be considered for FES, you must be a member
of Brookland Baptist Church and submit a
description of your business or non-profit, a photo
of your product or logo, a list of your activities at
Brookland to mpowerkm@hotmail.com.
When your business is selected, you must be able
to display your product or services at the table
provided for you after both worship services on
your assigned Sunday.
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Angel L. Malone is the principal at the High School for Health Professions in Orangeburg Consolidated
School District 5. She serves in the Women in Ministry and is a volunteer with Teen Church. She is married to
Melvin E. Malone, Jr.
I recently came across an article entitled, “Why I Won’t
Tell My Son He is Smart” and the topic really caught my
attention. The article recounted a father’s story about
how his son was learning how to read and how it was
such a struggle. While his son was struggling, he would
praise him for his willingness to keep trying, even
though it was hard. When the son finished tripping and
falling over his words, he looked at his dad and said,
“Dad aren’t you proud of how I struggled to read?”
This resonated with me, because so many times we
praise children for what they do right instead of the
process that gets them there.
destined for us. This is the perfect
example of the growth mindset.
We must do what Phillipians 2:5
says, Let this mind be in you, which was
also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it
not robbery to be equal with God…” Jesus had a growth
mindset as well. He believed that there would be a
people who would follow God and be true disciples
regardless of their natural imperfections or dispositions.
Jesus believed who the disciple Peter could be in spite of
Peter’s denial of Him.
Carol Dweck, a renowned psychologist and author
of the book Mindset, stated that there are two types of
mindsets, fixed and growth. People who use a fixed
mindset are usually rigid and they believe effort has
nothing to do with ability. For example, people with a
fixed mindset believe that you are born smart and this
intelligence is based off of an IQ or genetics. They
believe you either have it or you don’t. People with a
growth mindset are hopeful and believe that just because
they didn’t get something right the first time, doesn’t
Psalms 37:23-24 says, the steps of a good man are ordered
mean they will never get it right. They believe that you
by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he
can change and you can become.
shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his
hand. Many Christians get discouraged when they don’t
began to think about the scripture John get things right. They can literally give up and miss God.
3:16, For God so loved the world that He gave I challenge you to become like the little boy who
His only begotten son. Jesus came upon the struggled with reading. He stumbled, tripped, and
earth to redeem us from sin. God has always upheld his trampled over his words while he read but he never gave
willingness to have an authentic relationship with
up. His father praised him for trying and for simply
mankind from the beginning of time. He started with
going through the process. His father understood that
Adam and Adam disobeyed His command. God sent
eventually he would become a better reader the more he
the flood to cleanse the earth only to have more sin
practiced. I encourage you to not give up on God
infiltrate the earth like a plague. He tried to have a
because he won’t give up on you.
relationship with the children of Israel, but many times
they disobeyed Him. Even after trying so many times,
As you continue to practice, I admonish you to
God never gave up on mankind. He then sent His son believe that God gets glory when you simply go through
to die for our sins.
the process. Finally, remember that practice makes
perfect. The more you practice holy living, building a
As many times as we have failed God, He has never relationship with God, eating right, praying more,
given up on us. He could have easily given up on us and exercising, or anything else that you desire to do, the
created the perfect human being who would obey His
better you will become. Never stop becoming because
command because He said so. However, God never
your future victory is dependent upon your present
gives up on us because He believes in what we can
mindset.
become. He believes we can grow into what He has
I
Matthew Blocker is the child of Dara Hopson and Forest Blocker and attends Nursery Road Elementary School. Blocker plays
Bantam soccer at Seven Oaks Park.
Chasity Blume is the child of Rev. Cartrell & Lisa Blume and attends Ridgeview High School. Blume cheers for the Ridgeview
High School Varsity Football team.
Jayden Brown is the child of Jason & Tiffany Brown and attends Polo Rd Elementary School. Brown plays football for the Middle
Tier Raiders with Northeast Columbia Football Association.
Justen Chatman is the child of Brian and Dr. Jacquetta Chatman and attends Dutch Fork High School. Chatman plays basketball for
Dutch Fork High School.
Lauryn Coleman is the child of Marcus & Angel Coleman and attends Blythewood Middle School. Coleman plays volleyball for
Blythewood Middle School.
Mia C. Conelly is the child of Mr. & Mrs. Barry (Teresa) Conelly and attends Airport High School. Conelly is a member of the
Airport High School Marching Band.
Jaylen McKenzie Davis is the child of John and Helen Davis and attends Heathwood Hall Episcopal School. Davis plays volleyball
for Heathwood Hall.
Reagan Davis is the child of Dr. & Mrs. Baron Davis and attends Spring Valley High School. Davis cheers for the Spring Valley
High School B team and JV competition cheerleader.
Bryson Earle is the child of Ivan & Sharon Earle and attends Heathwood Hall Episcopal School. Earle is the quarterback for the JV
football team, and is a member of the JV basketball team, soccer team, and golf team.
Ticora Gaskin is the child of Tim & Monetha Gaskin and attends Sandlapper Elementary School. Gaskin competes on the Carolina
Gymnastics silver team.
Rhyan General is the child of Angela General and attends Dutch Fork High School. General plays Varsity and JV football for
Dutch Fork High School.
Asa Griffin is the child of Alfred & Andrea Griffin and attends Northside Christian Academy. Griffin plays football for Northside
Christian Academy.
Haley Hawkins is the child of Frederick & Bridgit Hawkins and attends Ridgeview High School. Hawkins plays clarinet in the
Ridgeview High School Marching Band.
Keenan T. Jackson is the child of Nathaniel & Oneita Jackson and attends Airport High School. Jackson plays football for Airport
High School.
Kejhonna N. Jackson is the child of Nathaniel & Oneita Jackson and attends Airport High School. Jackson plays JV basketball for
Airport High School.
Enevelyn Jeffcoat is the child of Grover & Yvette Bostic and attends W.J. Keenan High School. Jeffcoat is Co-Captain of the
Varsity cheerleaders.
Jalen Jennings is the child of Lorraine Jennings and attends White Knoll Middle School. Jennings plays football for White Knoll
Middle School and AAU basketball
Vinez A. Lyde is the child of Vincent A. Lyde & Shawna D. Martin-Lyde and attends Dreher High School. Lyde is a member of the
Varsity Swim Team at Dreher High School.
Damarcus Mack is the child of Carla Profit and attends St. Andrews Middle School. Mack plays football for the Upper Tier Raiders
with Northeast Columbia Football Association.
Britney A. McCants is the child of Connie McCants and attends Ridgeview High School. McCants cheers for the Ridgeview High
School JV football team.
Paul J. McCants IV is the child of Connie McCants and attends Summit Parkway Middle School. McCants IV is the manager of
Summit Parkway Middle School football team and plays AAU basketball.
Jerome S. Nesbitt II is the child of Jerome & Royvyetta Nesbitt and attends Lonnie B. Nelson Elementary School. Nesbitt II plays
basketball with the Richland County Youth Basketball League.
Jaden Parker is the child of Reginald & Betty Parker and attends Dent Middle School. Parker plays soccer for the South Carolina
United Youth Soccer League.
Justice Parker is the child of Reginald & Betty Parker and attends Dent Middle School. Parker plays football for Dent Middle
School.
Kelby Peterson is the child of Antonio Peterson & Keisa Gunby and attends Center for Inquiry. Peterson plays football for the
Lower Tier Saints with Northeast Columbia Football Association
William Keaton Peterson is the child of Antonio Peterson & Keisa Gunby and attends Center for Inquiry. Peterson plays football
for the Middle Tier Raiders with Northeast Columbia Football Association
Brandon Polk is the child of Tiakakata Polk, Isaac Shine, and Marilyn Polk-Shine and attends Dutch Fork High School. Polk plays
the trumpet in the Dutch Fork High School Concert Band.
Lauren Primus is the child of Carlos & Meredeith Primus and attends Keenan High School. Primus plays volleyball for the Lady
Raiders at Keenan High School.
Victoria Randolph is the child of Bill & Sandra Randolph and attends Lexington High School. Randolph swims on the Lexington
High School Swim Team.
Cayla Riley is the child of Katrina Fryar and Charles Riley and attends Spring Valley High School. Riley plays volleyball for Spring
Valley High School.
Lindsey Ruff is the child of Michael Ruff and attends Newberry High School. Ruff plays basketball for Newberry High School.
Courtney Sims is the child of Stacie Davis & Mark Sims and attends River Bluff High School. Sims is a member of the River Bluff
High School Gatorrette (colorguard) and sideline dancer.
Victoria Singleton is the child of Bryan & Gail Singleton and attends Dutch Fork High School. Singleton is a member of the
colorguard for the Dutch Fork High School Marching Band.
Bryan D. Singleton II is the child of Bryan & Gail Singleton and attends Dutch Fork High School. Singleton II plays Varsity
football for the Dutch Fork High School.
Nickolus Jon Stewart is the child of Dea. Nathaniel & Deaconness Jacquelyn Stewart and attends W.J. Keenan High School.
Stewart plays Varsity Football for W.J. Keenan High School.
Paul Streater is the child of Connie Streater and attends Killian Elementary School. Streater plays baseball for the Dentsville Youth
Baseball League minors division.
Emmanuel Washington is the child of Terri Washington and attends Keenan High School. Washington is a member of the Keenan
High School Marching Band.
Gabrielle Washington is the child of Terri Washington and attends Keenan High School. Washington plays tennis at Keenan High
School and plays soccer for South Carolina United FC.
Micah Simone Washington is the child of Phillip & Renee Washington and attends Montessori School of Columbia. Washington
plays soccer for the SCUYMCA.
Rebecca Washington is the child of Terri Washington and attends Hand Middle School. Washington plays volleyball at Hand
Middle School.
Preston White is the child of Benjamin & Dr. Patrice White and attends Bookman Road Elementary School. White plays Tiny Mite
football with the North Springs Steelers.
Jo'niece Wiggins is the child of Eric and Yolanda Wiggins and attends River Bluff High School. Wiggins runs track for the River
Bluff High School Varsity Track and Field team.
Gabriel Williams is the child of Dea. Leverette & Deaconness Latonya Williams and attends Catawba Trail Elementary. Williams
plays football on the Middle Tier Panthers with Northeast Columbia Football Association.
Jordan Williams is the child of Dea. Leverette & Deaconness Latonya Williams and attends Longleaf Middle School. Williams
plays volleyball at Longleaf Middle School.
Leverette Williams III is the child of Dea. Leverette & Deaconness Latonya Williams and attends Richland Northeast High School.
Williams is a member of the ROTC Drill Team at Richland Northeast High School.
Lauren Wilson is the child of Dea. Cliff & Deaconness Cheryl Wilson and attends Kelly Mill Middle School. Wilson cheers for the
football, basetkball, and volleyball teams at Kelly Mill Middle School.
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Dawud Z. El-Amin
Lillie Odom
Kenji Fudge
Dennis Oliver
James Hook, Jr.
Lytonja Osborne
Franchesca Simmons Melanie Jenkins
Jacqueline Thornton Nancy McCummings
David Tucker
Chertarveya Turner
David Amaker
Slyvester Whack
Myron Chambliss
Sean M. Wilson
Eileen Delaine
Yolanda Brown Elam
Tracy A. Evans
Randy Nelson
Safer Harrington
Samuel Orange
Avian Jones
Odessa Patton
Pamela Peake
Jorjeana Quinn
Derrick L. Baxter
Lonnie Rawls III
Christopher Brantley
Franchon Simpson
Alvisha Davis
Aquasia K. Sloan
Jakari K. Earle
Danita Thomas
Aquil Eggleston
Jhane Thomas
Angelia Felder
Betty Tucker
Giovanni Gordon
Erica Hepburn Wade
Kimberly Y. Grace
Millicent Williams
Celia E. Hartman
Brandon Wright
Seneca Henderson
Teresa Wright
Shaniqka Hosendove
Trista Johnson
Tyreke Lancaster
Andrea McKiver
Shinique McLellan
Richard Nelson
Roschell D. Pope
Jewell Pressley
Joe Quillin, Sr
Russell K Riley, Sr.
Richard Sells
Javonte Spencer
Tyshakia Turnbow
Ron Washington
Michael T. Wells
Shanikwha Jones
Sterling Moses
Russell Riley, Jr.
William Everette Sands III
Robert Sumpter, Jr.
Christopher Thomas
Shamon Thomas
Jeremy Lee
Lawrence Lindsay
Quincy Lloyd
Maurice Lockhart
Melvyn Mahon
LaRose Morgan
Kellan Myers
Royvyetta Nesbitt
Erricka Simmons
Kenny Simmons, Jr.
Barbara Vanderhorst
Samantha Webb
Karen Williams
James Alston
Kenisha Brown
Lawrence Bryant
Kenneth Cherry
Brianna Childs
Cory Etheridge
Ayana T. Green
Juliet S. McCay
Alzena Newton-Dessaure
Victoria Roberts
Eureka Robertson
Franchesta Stokes
Sheryl Williams
Chasity Anderson
Delmarsharee
King Bellamy
Darlene Brewer
LaKendra Cartledge
Elizabeth Jade Daniels
Robert E. Dickerson
Tyrell Fleshman
Rodney Francis II
Hope Gillard
Terrell Hicks
Trythene Hutto
Cynthia R. Johnson
Allen Martin
Camelia McLain
Deborah A. Moody
Loniecca Rawls
Cynthia Richardson
Keris Sullivan
David Tillman, Jr.
Jordan Taylor Williams
Saundra Woods
Kolita Wrice
David Wright
Leon Anderson
Delores Anthony
Diane Anthony
Ashley O. Brown
Angela Collins
Kevin L. II Cooper
Erlene Dawkins
Willie Mae Godfrey
Antoneya Green
Melissa Jackson
Margaret Mickle
Adrienne Rankin
Rodney Rembert
Tracey Russell
Pinkie Simon
Josephine Smith
Tosheba E. Snider
Willie L. Spencer
Ronald Staley, Sr.
Colette Swann
Herlene Taylor
Walter Wright
Aurielle Boone
Joseph K. Charles
Preston Clinkscales
Lemuel Darby, Sr.
Ramone Felder
Ophelia Irby
Ella Rose Larkin
Art Lawrence
Jamaul McLloyd
Tatiyanna Minor
Myette Morris
Margaret Percell
John H. Peterson
Hope Rivers
Victor Spigner
Karen Stevens
Jermaine Tart
Benjamin White
Sylvester Young
OCTOBER 18
Healthy Relationships
West Campus Fellowship Hall
8 - 11 a.m.
OCTOBER 18
Small Business Empowerment
Showcase Extravaganza
BNE Campus
9 a.m. - Noon
OCTOBER 23
Brookland Foundation
Anniversary and Color Pink Gala
Seawell’s Banquet Facility
Program begins at 7
OCTOBER 24
Leading Ladies
Because I’m Happy: Tips for
Being Successful in High School
Fellowship Hall
9 a.m. - Noon
Tre'von M. Amaker
Marcus Carlos
Taji Eggleston
Neal Gadson
Philip T. Johnson
Jennifer Rogers Kennedy
Lucille Lewis
Jordan T. McLamore
Crystal Mitchell
Gabrielle Morant
Tyrone Robinson
SherFrenda Stovall
Maria Studstill
Shaneika Taylor
Raymond Whitaker
Shirley Wilbourn
Shannon Noel Winn
Tracy Allen
Ann Cook
Jacqueline Corley
Tierra Edens
Sirrone Glover
Quinasha Henry
Herbert Hudson III
Alsten Darnell Jones
Remirez Jones
Morgan Lambert
Julia Lapor'te
Jessica Mallett
Antonio Alfred Morant
Conshelda S. Nelson
Felicia Nelson
Charita Perkins
Tamekia Pierce
Wilhemenia Reddish
Donna Rouse
Maya Smith
Nathaniel Stewart
Eric Washington
Bernie Wilson
NOVEMBER 14-15
Intercessory Prayer Conference
DECEMBER 5
Annual Black Tie Affair
DECEMBER 6
OCTOBER 24-25
Christian Education Conference
Banquet and Conference Center
OCTOBER 31
Fall Festival
Health and Wellness Center
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
OCTOBER 31
Fall Festival
Health and Wellness Center
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Fun Night
BNE
7 p.m. - 7 a.m.
Sonrise Chorale Annual
Pre-Shopping Extravaganza
Health and Wellness Center
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
DECEMBER 12
Christmas Drama
Main Campus Sanctuary
7 p.m.
DECEMBER 13
Annual Christmas Program
Noon
DECEMBER 31
Watch Night Service
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.
The Brookland Star is published monthly by
the Brookland Baptist Church.
Submit all articles, announcements, and photographs to
TheStar@brookland.cc or
brooklandstar1@gmail.com by October 17.
The next edition of The Brookland Star will be distributed
on November 9.
Brookland Star Staff
Keisa Gunby, Editor & Layout
Peggy Brailey, Co-Editor & Layout
Marcus Works, Print & Distribution
P HOTOGRAPHERS
Calvin Reese (West) and Lin Johnson (BNE)
P ROOFREADERS
Deaconess Sharon Dublin (BNE) and Brenda Henicks
S TAFF W RITERS
Deacon Lenell Geter, Tré Tailor and Dr. Eric Schuleter
C ONTRIBUTING W RITERS
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