September 2009 - Fairview Missionary Baptist Church

Volume 16, Issue 9
SEPTEMBER 2009
The Fairviewan
From the Pastor’s Desk —
Fairview Baptist Church
“FAMILY MONTH”
Dr. J. A. Reed, Jr.
S
EPTEMBER IS
FAMILY
MONTH
in our
Church.
During this
month, much emphasis
will be placed upon the
family in all of the Ministries of our church.
In our society, there
is an epidemic of
―dysfunctionalism‖ in
the family. There are
many causes for the
family’s turmoil today.
The media constantly
reports the tragedies of
divorce, delinquency,
inadequate education
and unwanted pregnancies. Crime is on the
increase, often connected to alcohol and
drug abuse. C l i n i c a l
terms like dysfunctional
family, codependency,
enabling, toxic parents,
and ACOA (Adult Children of Alcoholics) have
become standard vocabulary. In fact, from
the number of articles
and books written on
these subjects, it looks
as if we have an epid e m i c
o f
―dysfunctionalism‖ and
codependency on our
hands.
I know the epidemic
of ―dysfunctionalism‖ is
real inside the church as
well as outside. We
have families who have
been infected by its
deadly virus, and not all
of them are involved
with alcohol and drug.
A wide range of problems creates and affects
dysfunctional families,
including physical and
emotional abuse, infidelity, sexual addiction, and
incest.
How did families
get into this mess? Why
does a family become
dysfunctional and even
codependent?
I am just oldfashioned enough to reduce these problems to
some pretty basic causes
and effects. At the top
of my list of basic
causes is what I call
“leaving God out of the
equation.” One major
reason the families of
our nation are in trouble
is that God has not been
the top priority.
It’s time that families “got back to its
Roots,” the Word of
God.
Please share with us
this month as we focus
on Developing Strong
Christian Families.
OUR CHURCH MOTTO:
GROWING OUR CHURCH—OUR PRIORITY
—Evangelism—Discipleship—Fellowship—
—Ministry—Worship—
Special points of interest:
 “Youth for Christ” Events
 Appreciation for Assistant to the Pastor
 New Baptist Covenant Conference
 100 Years of Implementing the Great Commission—Fairview’s History
 Ministry News and Announcements
 Upcoming Events
National Convention ~Young Adult Seminar ~ Marrieds and Singles
Conferences ~ Annual Family Day
Inside This Issue
PASTOR’S MESSAGE
“Family Month” ............................................ Front Cover
MINISTRY HAPPENINGS
Discipleship Ministry ............................................ 7
Nurses Ministry .................................................... 7
RETREATS: Singles/Married Couples ..............11
Tape Ministry ......................................................12
Fishes & Loaves Ministry ....................................12
Camp Burge Report ............................................13
Men’s Ministry Corner .................................. 14-15
SPECIAL FEATURES
2009 Youth Parade & Rally ..........3 & Back Cover
Asst. Pastor’s Appreciation Service ..................... 4
Pastor Reed at New Baptist Conference .............. 4
100 Years: Implementing the Commission ...... 5-6
Sunday School Promotion .................................... 8
OSBC Young People’s Camp ............................... 8
Honoring Membership—50+ Years..................... 9
DO YOU HAVE A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP
WITH JESUS CHRIST?
If you believe in your heart that Jesus Is Lord, the Christ,
the Savior, the Son of the Living God, and you are willing to
turn from sin to God, the receive Jesus Christ now by faith
and pray this prayer:
Lord Jesus I am a sinner.
Forgive me of all my sins, come into my heart
and save me.
I do now confess you as my risen Lord.
Thank you Lord Jesus for saving me.
AMEN
Fairview Family,
The book committee is actively accepting Patrons for the Souvenir Journal,
but the DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 20!!
SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS .....................................10
WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ............................. 16-18
CHURCH CALENDAR ...............................................19
The Fairviewan is published monthly by the Fairview
Baptist Church, 1700 N. E. 7th Street, Oklahoma City,
OK 73117-1621. All articles submitted for publication
are printed at the discretion of the Editor-In-Chief.
Articles printed do not necessarily reflect the opinion of
the staff.
Ad types include Personal Greetings (family & individual), Business, Fairview Ministries and Memorials.
Committee members will be in the vestibule after
church each Sunday to accept your information or
answer your questions.
OUR GOAL:
To commemorate the Fairview Family of 2009, reflect on our
beginning in 1909 and preserve this occasion for the Fairview
Families in the next hundred years.
Editor-in-Chief ................................ Pastor J. A. Reed, Jr.
Editor.............................................. Maeleatha Patterson
Managing Editor ........................................... Rose Partin
Recorder/Librarian ................................. Charlene Ellison
Staff Reporters .................. Theresa Kirklin, James Tobler,
............. Erika Alamah, Charles Hardrick, Sharon Guydon
.... Cathey Thompson, Charlene Ellison, Cameron Faulkner
...................................... Monica Wilder, Linette Burton,
Staff Photographer ............................... Levi McCullough,
....................................................... .CarVell McCullough
Layout ...................................................Cora Kemp Epps
Duplication .................................................... Larry Epps
Collation Managers ............... Rose Partin, Odessa Gaines
Distribution ................................................. James Tobler
............. .Johnny Douglas ,Fairview Hospitality Ministry
Mail Distribution ........Johnny Douglas, Charles Hardrick
Contributing Reporters ................................. (As Credited)
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FAIRVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH
1700 N.E. 7th Street
P.O. Box 36188 - Oklahoma City, OK
73136
PHONE: 405-232-1621
FAX:
405-232-5459
EMAIL:
fairviewokc@aol.com
WEBSITE:
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www.fairviewokc.com
THE FAIRVIEWAN -100 YEARS
words of praise from the respective ministries of
the church. The community definitely saw WHO
Fairview represents and I know they knew where
to go to meet HIM.
Upon our return to Fairview, the culinary
committee welcomed the crowd with hot dogs
and refreshments. We were then treated with a
youth rally which God had His hand all over! A
nice sized crowd was welcomed by the emcee,
Bro. Jamar Patterson. We were treated by our
own praise team and Brother Ahmad Kennedy
then blessed the Lord with an awesome rendition of "Total Praise," Then we were blown away
by the Redeemed Missionary Baptist Church 's
drill team. All of which led up to the young
speaker whose roots are in Fairview. The
speaker of the hour was none other than Minister Kevin "K.T." Thornton, formally of the R&B
singing group "Color Me Badd". Kevin’s message today is, "Color Me Blessed"!! He and his 8
year old daughter opened up with a wonderful
song (they both are undoubtedly gifted)! Minister
Thornton gave a wonderful message on David
and his battle with Goliath. He paralleled it with
his own battles and then gave encouragement to
those in attendance. God used him in a mighty
way!
All in all the whole day was wonderful. God
Blessed, Pastor Reed was overjoyed and it was
the perfect preview to the following youth revival.
Fairview is a Blessed church and I feel
blessed to be apart of this 100th year celebration.
Thanks goes out to Pastor Reed and all who
were part of the planning of this event. It was
truly a team effort.
2009 Fairview
Annual Youth Parade/Rally
100 Years ago Fairview Baptist Church was
founded and thus began a journey. That journey
began in the heart of God and was carried out by
just a few under-shepherds. Faithful laymen and
missionaries followed God and the direction of
His Pastors and thus began the building of the
foundation of what we experience today at Fairview Baptist Church. An integral part of the
building blocks of Fairview in the early days were
the youth of Fairview.
The youth were introduced to the LORD and
trained in the knowledge of the LORD by their
elders at Fairview and went out into their communities and schools and shared Jesus. These
children grew up and just like their elders,
trained their children and so on and so. Upon
those shoulders a legacy was started and continues to this very day.
Annually, the 3rd week in August is a special time for the Fairview family. The week begins with the Annual Youth for Christ Parade,
Youth Rally, and then the Annual Youth Revival.
This year there was added excitement (if that's
possible) because this is the 100th year of Fairview 's existence. The theme for the 100th year
anniversary is " Fairview Baptist Church, 100
Years of Implementing the Great Commission".
This year’s parade was so full of excitement.
There were over 45 participating ministries/
guests in the parade as Pastor and Sis Reed led
the way that day. The youth "represented" in big
numbers, along with fellow youth from other
churches and other organizations such as community leaders and the "pride of the East side"
Douglass Trojans Marching Band. Tattooed on
the cars and floats was the Word of God and
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The article for the Youth Revival featuring the tremendous speaker, Rev. Kraig Pullam, will follow in the
October issue of the Fairviewan. Get the tapes!
Submitted by Bro. James G. Tobler
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FAIRVIEW PASTOR J. A. REED, JR. was among a full
slate of National leaders to speak before
delegates to the Midwest Regional Meeting
of the New Baptist
Covenant August 6 and
7. The meeting was
held at the Embassy
Suites Hotel in Norman.
Pastor Reed
preached during Thursday’s afternoon session, joined by Pastor Joe Grizzle of
CrossPointe Freewill Baptist Church in Norman. A
The Appreciation Service for the pastor’s assistant, Rev. Dernumber of Fairview members were in attendance to
rick E. Walter, Sr. and family was held on August 9 during the
10:00 worship hour. Rev. Ted Curtis and Kim Curtis escorted support their Pastor.
FIRST APPRECIATAION SERVICE
Rev. Derrick and his lovely wife, Sis. Johneese Shree into the
sanctuary for the celebration. The Fairview Family had an
official opportunity to demonstrate in many ways how much
we love and appreciate the tireless effort and tremendous contribution of the second family.
Individual words of appreciation for Rev. Derrick and Sis.
Shree were shared by Bro. Larry Epps and Sis. Joleeta McClish
respectively.
The message of the day was from Rev. Al Walter, Pastor of the
New Hope Baptist Church, Chickasha, OK, and father to Rev.
Derrick. Rev. Al Walter’s message was titled Instructions
From the Past, with Philippians 4:13 as his primary scripture.
The Baptist Church is the oldest institution in the black community with our style of singing, preaching and worshipping
being passed down by our forefathers. Yet with 16 million of
us proclaiming to be saved, our communities continue in a
mess. Rev. Al Walter’s message instructed us to correct this
by refocusing on the instructions from our past; to get back to
being God centered. Only in Christ will real unity be established. With Christ as our model, we must remain steadfast in
one Spirit, Philippians 1:27. It was a wonderful celebration.
Congratulations Rev. Derrick and Sis. Shree!
Cora Epps. Staff Reporter
2009—SEPTEMBER
Others on the agenda were former U.S. President
Jimmy Carter, Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry, former Oklahoma Congressman J. C. Watts, Dr. Major
Jemison, Pastor of St. John’s Missionary Baptist in
Oklahoma City and past President of the Progressive
National Baptist Convention, Rev. George Young,
Oklahoma City, Rev. Dwight McKissic, Pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Arlington, Texas, and past
President of the Southern Baptists of Texas Pastor’s
Conference, to name a few.
For more information on the New Baptist Covenant go to www.ok.newbaptistcovenant.org
Pictured right: Rev. J. A.
Reed, Jr. and Pastor Joe Grizzle
of CrossPointe FBC, Norman
Pictured below: Fairview
delegates to the Conference.
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“100 YEARS OF IMPLEMENTING THE GREAT COMMISSION”
In observance of Fairview’s 100th Anniversary Celebration, each month of the year, the staff and contributing writers will endeavor
to inform the readers of the history of this great church. It will be done through two methods: by printing excerpts from the current
written history and by interviewing long-time members to collect their memories of people and events during their tenure at Fairview. These two presentations will be entitled, “The Written History” and “An Eye Witness Account,” respectively. (Any additions made to these reports will be indicated by parenthesis). At the end of the year, this information will be compiled into one document and will be placed in the church archives.
The Written History – Part IX
sician and as the organizer and Director of the Inspirational Choir. (Sister Hall was known for her Annual
Sundown Musical productions. Pastor Reed renamed
the musical the Gloria G. Hall Sundown Musical.)
(It should be noted that during the period of 1993
to 1996, Fairview experienced the death of a number of
other long-time, stalwart members: Maggie McBeth,
Ruth Cummins, Emma Mitchell, Marvin Lee, Jesse
Drake, Sherletta Adedapo, Bertelene Gaddis, Maranda
Owens, Mildred King, Mark and Shirley Anglin,
Roberta Scruggs, Nadine Treadwell, Hassie Winkfield, just to
name a few.
Week after week and
month after month during this
period, Pastor Reed preached
eulogies and ministered to families of nearly 75 deceased members and the Fairview membership, as thought sought God’s
strength and guidance to “be
steadfast, unmovable” and to
Donald Earl Burns, Sr.
“count it all joy,” during times
FBC Building Chairman
when one felt the need to quesThe Donald Burns Feltion, Why? He continued to
lowship Hall and Educapreach and teach and to resound tional Center is named
to the congregation and grieving for Bro. Burns.
families, “And we know, that
ALL THINGS work together for
good to them that love God, to
them that are called according
to his purpose.” and admonish
us that although at times we
question God, we must never
doubt Him.)
1993 BEGAN ON A SOMBER NOTE. Maestro Leroy J.
Hicks went home to be with the Lord in January.
Leroy was an institution in the Oklahoma City music
community. He had been the chief musician at Fairview for many years.
Leroy’s beloved mother, Acquilla, for whom he
had served as caregiver for many years, followed him
shortly in death.
In January 1994, Pastor Reed traveled to the Holy
Land, and on his return he preached with a new zeal
and enthusiasm reminiscent of an earlier time. The
monthly newsletter, “The Fairviewan,” was restructured and continues to do well. On August 21, 1994,
Pastor Reed was awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters
Degree from the Tennessee School of Religion, during
a special service held in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
1995 began with a second trip to the Holy Land by
Pastor Reed and members of the Fairview congregation. April was a tragic month, not only for our congregation, but for the entire nation. On April 19, a bomb
destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building and
killed 169 people. Our personal tragedy was the loss of
Bro. Donald Burns. Bro. Burns was our Building
Chairman and had led the effort to erect our new sanctuary, as well as continuing to guide our plans for remodeling the Fellowship Hall.
Rev. Reed served as co-chair of one of many victim relief funds. (The nation mourned with Oklahoma
City. Many national figures came to the City for memorial services, including President William Clinton.
Fairview served as a meeting place for strategy meetings and shared its sanctuary as a place for families in
the community to hold homegoing celebration services.)
In June, Pastor Reed began his first year as instructor in the Ministers Division of the National Baptist Congress of Christian Education that was held in
San Diego, California.
During the month of August, the Fairview Family
experienced tremendous grief at the sudden loss of Sister Gloria Hall, who had served for many years as mu-
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In spite of the repeated
sadness experienced through
these years, 1996 also was a
year of great blessings for the
Fairview Family. During the
year, five men of the membership were called to the ministry!
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Gloria Grace Hall
Church Organist, Pianist, Directress; Organized the Inspirational
Choir. Memorial tribute in Leroy Hicks
Music Room
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“100 YEARS OF IMPLEMENTING THE GREAT COMMISGaines, Deacon Holmes, Deacon W. A. Rawls,
Deacon Bozie Jones, Deacon Warner and Deacon Anderson Davis.
I worked with the Children and Youth Department, WMU, Vacation Bible School, Sunday School and the Library Ministries.
As I reflect back over the years, some of
the Sisters that that had the greatest impact on
my life is Sister Mildred King, Sister Myrtle
Holloway, Sister Lottie Douglas, Sister Katie
Darling, Sister Acquilla Hicks and Sister
Princella Anglin.
I choose to remain at
Fairview because there is
a spirit of family, belonging and Christian fellowship. I appreciate reflecting on the time I have at
Fairview and remembering what the church was
like back then and the
members that are no
longer here.
I am excited to be a
part of this 100 years of Implementing the
Great Commission.
AN EYE WITNESS ACCOUNT
OF
SISTER BOBBIE JONES
I was baptized at the Pilgrim Rest Baptist
Church in Kingfisher. Oklahoma. I joined the
Fairview Baptist Church
in 1955 and Rev. S. S.
Fairly was the Pastor. My
sister-in-law, Sister Mildred King, was a very active member of Fairview
and invited me to join the
Fairview Family.
Some of my memories
from the 1950s are the
number of youth programs that Fairview ofSister Bobbie Jones
fered, both spiritual and
recreational. I recall the close relationship of
the Church members and the community surrounding the church. I can never forget our
first lady, Sister Selma Fairly, wearing the
fabulous hats that she created.
Some of our church leaders at that time
were Sister Eva Newby, Sister Jessie Jacobs
and Brother Sidney Sanders.
I remember
Deacon Chiles, Deacon Pitts, Deacon Milton
Interview by Theresa Kirklin, Staff Reporter
Family Photos
Please Note:
Please see the Committee in the vestibule to schedule your family photo.
It is not required that you use the service of Bro. Levi for your personal
ads. However, if you want to be included on the photo pages (1/8 space)
you will need to schedule to have your
photo taken with the Committee. You
will be required to pay $10 minimum
for the photo and $15 for the space in
the souvenir book.
For more information, see the Committee or call 427-2543 or 570-1364,
This option is for Fairview members
only.
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DISCIPLESHIP
MINISTRY
The Discipleship Ministry is a two fold ministry consisting of
Counseling and Follow-Up. During the Counseling phase we
make contact with each person who accepts the call during
the invitational period. For those who have not professed a
faith in Jesus Christ we present them the plan of salvation in
hopes they will make a decision to accept Christ. We also
provide scriptures to help them to be assured of salvation
and encourage them to attend the New Members Class and
Wednesday night bible study and prayer service.
It is not enough to bring them to Christ we must help facilitate the process where they can grow up in Christ. This can
only be accomplished by them availing themselves to regular
bible study and fellowship with other believers. We send welcome cards, make telephone calls and visits in an effort to
keep them encouraged and let them know we are concerned
about their growth and development in Christ. It is the Lord’s
desire that they too will go out and help lead others to Christ.
I want to thank each ministry member for their continued
support and I would like to thank the following persons for
their support with the follow-up. It is not always an easy task
to keep up with new members once they become a part of
the church family.
Ardis Franklin
Sandra Holloway
Mark Johnson
Hattie Marsh
Claudette Gaines
Lola Fields
Pat Franklin
Delores Stephens does a good job in keeping up with the
new members so they can get them picture taken. The pictures are placed in vestibule so our members can see who
they are and help to welcome them into our family.
Nurses Ministry
HEAT exhaustion and heat stroke can occur in
the hot temperatures of the season so:
  Drink plenty of fluids
  Wear a hat/cap to help protect you from
the sun
  Schedule activities so not to be out in the
hottest part of the day, which is between
1:00PM and 4:00PM
Heat exhaustion occurs when people exercise,
work or play in a hot, humid place and body fluids are lost through sweating, causing the body to
overheat. Symptoms include:
Profuse sweating, muscle cramps or
pains, feeling faint or dizzy; complaints
of headache, weakness, thirst and nausea. Pulse rate is increased.
Lay down in a cool location if this occurs. Drink
plenty of fluids, call your doctor or call a local
emergency room to ask questions.
Heat stroke is a form of an elevated body temperature with accompanying physical symptoms.
It is a true medical emergency that can be fatal if
not properly and promptly treated symptoms include:
Abnormal mental status, dizziness, confusion,
severe headaches, hallucinations, slightly elevated blood pressure at first that later falls.
CALL 911,
HAVE THE PERSON
LAY DOWN
WITH FEET ELEVATED.
GRANDPARENTS DAY
SEPTEMBER 6, 2009
September is the month
we celebrate Families.
I solicit your prayers that the Holy Spirit will continue to minister to us as we minister to others.
―Go ye therefore and make disciples of all nations,
baptizing them In the name of the Father
and of the Son and of Holy Spirit, and
Teaching them to obey all things I have commanded you.
And surely I Am with you always, to the very
end of the age.‖ Matthew 28:19-20 (NIV)
Carolyn Peters, Director
2009—SEPTEMBER
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In conjunction with this celebration
We will salute our Grandparents
September 6, 2009
9:15 a.m.
During the second half of
Sunday School
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Promotion Day was held on August 23, 2009 during the
second half of the Sunday School hour. The youth proudly
marched in wearing blue promotion ribbons made by Sister
Valerie White, the Director of the program. She began the
program by congratulating each of the youth and conveying
expressions of thanks to the parents and instructors. The
commencement address was give by Min. Derek Nettles.
Are You an Eagle or a Prairie Chick? Eagles are leaders
and soar and seek the best. Prairie Chicks are followers
and scamper for the leftovers. Never settle for less than
you are. The youth were presented with Certificates of Promotion by their instructors and a letter from the Pastor was
presented by Children Dept. Director Curtis Simmons.
Closing remarks and the Benediction were given by Director Ron Coffey. We thank Sis. Valerie White for her hard
work in putting on the program. We thank the instructors
for their dedication and desire to see our youth develop to
be more like Christ, the parents for your concern and wish
to see your children grow spiritually, and also the youth for
letting Jesus be a part of their life.
Kindergarten
Laila Marsh
Raina McCoy
Michael Tanksley
Derrick Walter Jr.
Elijah Warren
Age 6 Primary
Age 10 Junior
Tyler Heard
Samia Hill
Malaijah Johnson
Tracy Burton
Aszaree Hood
Sierra Ellison
Cache Smith
Kristian Walker
Age 7 Primary
Alisha Ellison
Nyla Fields
Kayla Peltier
TJ (Tevon) Peltier
Donovan Smith
Makaylah Tanksley
Joseph Walker
Cymirah Williams
Age 8 Primary
Kaylah Peltier
Jahlani Reed
Jailah Reed
Age 9 Junior
Alyssa Arbertha
Iyanla Ellison
Jaiden Hayes
Shanya McLish
Latarryus Smith
Please help us in congratulating the following youth
who have been promoted.
Submitted by Lillian House, Sunday School
Age 11 Junior
Kyler Cudjoe
Intermediate
Delisha Childress
Deashna Mason
Alex McDonald
Essence Wofford
Seniors
Victoria Cole
Nathan Long
Rachie McDonald
Amber Ryan
Jaylin Wofford
Young Adults
Briana Elder
Ebony Jones
Fairview. They were Mt. Herman Baptist, Bristow
Ok, Tabitha Baptist Church, Oklahoma City, Central
Baptist Church, Chandler Ok, and First Baptist. We
separated by age groups and attended our classes.
In my class we talked about the Apostle Paul, who
was previously named Saul. Saul used to kill Christians because they believed in Jesus. Saul decided
to turn to God and started making the right decisions; Saul got saved. After he was saved his
name was changed to Paul. Paul went to Jail because he was preaching to the unsaved and because he loved God so much. After the lesson we
ate some great food!!! Then we heard 2 awesome
speakers from the Juanita Arnold Oratorical contest.
Their topic was based on our theme.
For those who didn’t come, please come next
time.
OBSC Joint Annual Session
Young People’s Camp
The Oklahoma Baptist State Convention held its
annual session of the Young People’s Camp at Fairview Baptist Church on Saturday August 1, 2009.
The event was originally planned to take place at
Camp Burge, but due to weather conditions, it was
redirected to Fairview. Pastor Reed was happy to
welcome the convention. Following is a breakdown
of the day’s events from one of our own faithful
youths, Sis. Victoria Cole.
I, Victoria Cole, attended the OBSC Joint Annual Session Young Peoples Camp. There were at
least 9 youth and 6 adults from Fairview .
Our theme for the camp was “The Heavenly Vision
and the Mission of the Church” Acts 26:1-2; 19. 4 Submitted by Sis. Victoria Cole
different churches attended the camp along with With a little help from Bro. James Tobler
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THE FAIRVIEWAN -100 YEARS
CELEBRATING THE LEGACY OF FAIRVIEW
Honoring 50+ Years as Members
Anglin, Charles
Douglass, Lottie
Lemons, Armeda
Anglin, John
Douglas, Johnny
Mason, Zoretha **
Anglin, Maurice
Drake, Elaine
Nelson, Roy
Bailey, Rosa **
Elliott, Victoria **
Nero, Willa
Brewer, Kathryn
Franklin, Melva
Perkins, Garvin
Brown, Velma **
Gates, Maggie
Quinn, Frankie
Carter, Charlene
Gaines, Eddie
Reed, Jo Anna
Carbajal, Eloise
Gaines, Mae Emma **
Smith, Roy
Chamberlain, Robert
Gaines, Odessa **
Starr, Willie
Chandler, Barbara
Grinstead, Robert
Stoner, B. Jean
Coley, Florene
Hildreth, Mozel
Toler, Nina **
Cole, Dorothy
Holloway, Myrtle **
Wade, Queen E.
Cudjoe, Johnell
Jordan, Josie
Warner, Rosa **
Cudjoe, Kathryn
Jones, Mary
Williams, Lucille
Darling, Evalia
Joe, Leola
Williams, Mattie **
Darling, Rhonda
Davis, Dimple **
** 90+ year old members
As we prepare for our 100th Church Anniversary, we would like to acknowledge ALL
50 + YEAR members in our 100-Year Souvenir Book.
If YOU have been a member for a half century and your name
does not appear above, please contact Sis. Deneen Reed or Sis. Linda Edwards
to insure that your name will be printed in the Souvenir Book.
Medicine We All Need
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RIHAUNA!!!
God wants spiritual Fruit, Not religious nuts!
Dear God, I have a problem, it’s me.
Growing old is inevitable. Growing up is optional.
There is no key to happiness, the door is always open.
Silence is often misinterpreted, but never misquoted.
Do the math, count your blessings.
Faith is the ability to not panic.
Laugh every day, it’s like inner jogging.
If you worry, you didn’t pray. If you pray, don’t worry.
Prayer is kind of like calling home every day.
September 5
Birthday Wishes,
Hugs & Kisses.
To Ms Rihauna
Cherae Pullen.
Happy First
Birthday,
Love Mommy
Carletta Pullen)
2009—SEPTEMBER
C. Meldon Hardrick Staff Reporter
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY,
SEPTEMBER!!
We extend birthday greetings to
the following members and friends
of our Church Family known to be
born in the month of September.
THOUGHT FOR THE
MONTH: "A man’s mind plans
his way, but the Lord directs his
steps and makes them sure.”
Proverbs 16:9
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Jamaris Caligone.......................... 9/ 1
Phillis Cole .................................. 9/ 1
Mauresia Hobbs ........................... 9/ 1
Rev. Ted Curtis ............................ 9/ 2
D'Andrae Moore ......................... 9/ 2
Ahmad Kennedy .......................... 9/ 2
Tamara Derrick ............................ 9/ 4
Lakeshia Drummer ...................... 9/ 4
Markus Herd ................................ 9/ 4
Mary T. Jones .............................. 9/ 4
Zsi Zsi McDonald ........................ 9/ 4
Urshell Darling ............................ 9/ 4
Jerrell Stepeny ............................. 9/ 4
Courtney Young .......................... 9/ 4
Cheryl Garrett .............................. 9/ 5
Patrick Hardimon ......................... 9/ 5
Devin Holmes .............................. 9/ 5
Derrick Norfleet ........................... 9/ 5
Rihauna C. Pullen ........................ 9/ 5
Cernoria Tilford ........................... 9/ 5
Charlene Ellison .......................... 9/ 6
LaChris Brown ............................ 9/ 7
Mae Emma Gaines....................... 9/ 7
Cynthia Harris.............................. 9/ 7
Ernice Hayes Wilson ................... 9/ 7
2009—SEPTEMBER
Gloria Higginbotham ................... 9/ 8
Ronald Hughes ............................. 9/ 8
Nichole Lewis .............................. 9/ 8
Earl Harrison III ........................... 9/ 9
Hattie Marsh................................. 9/ 9
Candace West............................... 9/ 9
Joel Bradford ............................... 9/10
Gabrielle Finney.......................... 9/10
Jessica Runnels ........................... 9/10
Alicia Tanksley ........................... 9/10
Rosaleen Walton ......................... 9/10
Katie Darling ............................... 9/11
Amber Ryan ................................ 9/11
Christopher Weston..................... 9/11
Quinton Daniels .......................... 9/12
Anthony Moore ........................... 9/12
Zoretha Mason ............................ 9/13
Daesha Lemons ........................... 9/13
Charles Shaw .............................. 9/13
Keith Stepeny .............................. 9/13
Tameka Tobler ............................ 9/13
John E. Hawkins ......................... 9/14
Kristian Walker ........................... 9/14
Kerrick Brookins ......................... 9/15
Cherika Fields ............................. 9/15
Kiera Gordon .............................. 9/15
Karen L. Hayes ........................... 9/15
Amber Maupin ............................ 9/15
Jeremy Russell ............................ 9/15
Tequila Searcy............................. 9/15
Cornelius Watkins, Jr. ................. 9/15
Alex D. Gates .............................. 9/16
Thomas Griffith........................... 9/16
Malcolm Hill, Jr. ......................... 9/16
Isaac Sims ................................... 9/16
Christopher Young ...................... 9/16
Teressa Hunter ............................ 9/17
Lois Daniels ................................ 9/18
Iyanla Ellison .............................. 9/18
Nyla Fields .................................. 9/18
Tevin Peltier ................................ 9/18
J’Vion Pinniy .............................. 9/18
Monique Watkins ........................ 9/18
Windell Harrison ......................... 9/19
Khatera Haywood ....................... 9/19
Christopher Norfleet ................... 9/19
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Dylan Wofford ........................... 9/19
Kamela Curtis ............................. 9/20
Kim Curtis .................................. 9/20
Cornelia Dixon Bass ................... 9/20
Brian Turner ............................... 9/20
Virginia Byrd .............................. 9/21
Angela Clemmons ...................... 9/21
Alvan Gasper .............................. 9/21
Robert L. Jackson ....................... 9/21
Sherita King................................ 9/21
Joyce Lewis ................................ 9/21
Charles Nealy ............................. 9/21
Sheldon Abernathy ..................... 9/22
Phyllis Ford ................................ 9/22
Darren Cudjoe ............................ 9/23
Linda Gaines............................... 9/23
Brenda Hughes ........................... 9/23
Debra Moss................................. 9/23
Cache’ Smith .............................. 9/23
E. J. Williams ............................. 9/23
Carletta Johnson ......................... 9/24
LaToya Anderson ....................... 9/25
Nadine Jacobs ............................. 9/25
Susan Burton .............................. 9/27
Robert Chamberlain ................... 9/27
Evan Fields ................................. 9/27
Dylan Holmes ............................. 9/27
Briana Elder................................ 9/28
Alice Hawkins ........................... 9/28
Jordan Wiley............................... 9/28
Shaun Cooks ............................... 9/30
Felicia Nero ................................ 9/30
Welcome, New Members
We WELCOME the following who have recently requested membership with
us. Please greet them
and welcome them to our
Family!
Cache’ Smith
Brent Mitchell
Steven Anderson
THE FAIRVIEWAN -100 YEARS
6TH ANNUAL
MARRIAGE RETREAT
2009 SINGLES
SEMINAR
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FOR MARRIAGE:
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
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MATTHEW 7: 24-27
REGISTRATION COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 25 & 26
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Fairview Baptist Church Media Ministry
The following media are currently available through Fairview’s Media Ministry. Simply complete the order form and
mail with donation to Fairview Baptist Church, ATTN: Media Ministry, P. O. Box 36188, Oklahoma City, OK 73136.
MEDIA MINISTRY ORDER FORM
NAME: __________________________________________________________________
Circle the desired media
type(s) and submit appropriate donation.
*CT=cassette tape
MAILING ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________
PHONE: _________________________________________________________________
CASH _____________________________ CHECK NO.___________________________
Presenter
*Media Types and Donation Amounts—CT, $5;
CD, $8; DVD, $10
Date
Event
Title
8/02/09
10:00am
Fairview Morning Worship Pastor J.A Reed, Jr.
―Count It All Joy‖ James 1: 1-4
CT
CD
DV
D
8/09/09
10:00am
Fairview Morning Worship Rev. Al Walter
―Instructions From the Past‖ Philippians 4:13
CT
CD
DV
D
8/15/09
1:00 pm
Fairview Youth Rally
CD
DV
D
8/16/09
10:00am
Fairview Morning Worship Rev. Kraig Pullam
―Every Reason to Praise the Lord,‖ Psalm 113:1-9
CT
CD
DV
D
8/1921/09
7:00 pm
Fairview Youth Revival
Contact Church Office for available titles
CT
CD
DV
D
8/23/09
10:00am
Fairview Morning Worship Rev. Derrick Walter
―Life Lessons From the Cross,‖ Luke 23: 43
CT
CD
DV
D
8/30/09
10:00am
Fairview Morning Worship Rev. A. Crawford
―Growing Up,‖ Hosea 11: 1-2
Featuring Minister
Kevin ―KT‖ Thornton
Rev. Kraig Pullam
Media may also be obtained by visiting the church at 1700 N. E. 7th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
AUGUST 2009
# Homes Served
# of Children in the home
# of Adults Served
114
105
193
# Deliveries to Sick/Shut-in
# of Committee Volunteers
10
29
But He saves the needy from the sword, From the mouth of the mighty, and
from their hand, and injustice shuts her mouth. So the poor have hope, and
injustice shuts her mouth. (Job 5:15-16)
TERESA KIRKLIN, MINISTRY LEADER
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Hardrick, Charles
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Forshee, Earl
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Fields, Lola
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Dickerson, Sarah
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Thanks For Your Continued Support!
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Reed, Patricia
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Jackson, Robert
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Holloway, Sandra
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Holloway, Myrtle
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Holloway, Chametra
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Hayes, Joshua
AUGUST, 2009
$ DOLLARS FOR CAMP BURGE
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Wilder, Edwina
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MEN’S MINISTRY CORNER
We greet you once more in the name of Jesus Christ
our Lord and Savior. This news from the ministry is
primarily intended to inform you of upcoming activity
within the ministry.
First I need to let you know that the decision was
reconfirmed that all members of the Singing Churchmen
were expected to purchase the new choir robes. Hopefully each Singing Churchmen member has taken steps
to do that, within the guidelines set forth. Also please
be reminded that the next outside engagement for the
group is at the Paradise Temple C.O.G.I.C on Thursday,
September 24, 2009. Also we have accepted an invitation to participate in the Annual Musical of the Christian
Faith Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday October 25,
2009.
Fairview’s Director of Men, yours truly, will be
appearing on Program at the Christian Faith Missionary
Baptist Church on The Afternoon of Sunday October
18th in a speaking engagement in their Annual Men’s
Day Program. Your attendance and support would be
welcome.
The Ministry is busy gearing up for our annual Clarence Wilder Fish Fry/Church Supper on the evening of
Tuesday October 13 at 7 PM. The entire church is invited to come out and participate in the affair. The Men
will be purchasing the food, preparing it, and serving the
meal. All you have to do is come out, sit down, and eat
the meal.
The entrees will be Cat Fish Fillets, and Lasagna.
There will be a complete menu served with the entrees
including deserts. Deacon Billy Watson, a renowned
Chef who is on the staff at the University of Oklahoma,
will be in charge of the cooking brigade and ably assisted by the men of the ministry.
We are asking each man to contribute $20.00 or more to
defray the cost of the food. This $20.00 will entitle all
members of your immediate family to sit down to supper
with us. We are aware that some members may not have
the $20.00 but we are asking you to join us anyway. We
do not want any Fairview member who is desirous of
fellowshipping with us to be denied that experience.
God knows whether you can pay the $20.00 or not. We
leave it up to you to help purchase the food and receive a
blessing for blessing others.
There will be an organizational meeting held in
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conjunction with the Fish Fry/Annual Supper on
Wednesday evening September 16, at 6 PM at the
Church. We have asked and been given permission to
hold our monthly Men’s Ministry Meeting on that 3rd
Wednesday evening instead of the 2nd Wednesday which
is the normal meeting time. All details of the October
Fish Fry/Church Supper will be discussed. All men are
asked to be present at that time. Our usual agenda will
be followed. We will have our business session followed by our Bible lesson, which will be brought by
Rev. Cleo McGlory or his designated representative.
Men, the honor of your presence is requested at this
meeting.
Finally for those of you who want to pay the $20.00
now, you may pay it to Brother Walter Ellison, or Bro.
Carlos Brown. If you pay by check, please make the
check payable to the Fairview Baptist Church. We
would ask that you pay the fee by Wednesday October
7th. That will give us adequate time to purchase the food
and prepare it for the date of the event. If you cannot
locate either of the above named Deacons, you can always see me (Bro. Hardrick) and I will get the money
into the proper hands.
I shall be attending the National Baptist Convention
USA Inc. Annual Session in Memphis, Tennessee starting Monday September 7 through Friday September 11.
My plan is to fly on to Newark, New Jersey as I usually
do to be with Pastor Reed at The Annual Founder’s Day
Service at the New Hope Baptist Church Pastored by
one of Fairview’s Sons in the Ministry, Rev. Joe Carter.
I will be flying home on Monday September 14. Pray
for traveling mercies for me and the remainder of the
Fairview delegation as we attend the Annual Session.
We are awfully proud of those men who comprise
the committee that is working with our young Jr. Laymen/Royal Ambassadors. Bro. Terry Peeler is our inhouse Coordinator, and he doing a great job. Bro. Terrence Bell is lending his considerable know how and
expertise, and they have OUR young men and boys on
the move marching for Jesus Christ. Not only do we ask
for your prayers for the effort being put forth, but also
we invite any input from any person that would be helpful. If you feel that you have something worth contributing, contact Bro. Peeler or myself. We need all the help
that we can get in trying to save our young men from
paths of destruction and set them on a path of righteousness.
Once again, the Men’s Ministry thanks all of those
who support us. We would ask that you actively join us
in this great cause of making disciples, which Jesus
Christ has commanded us to do.
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Continued from Page 15 Men’s Ministry News
Scripture for the Month: He shall feed his
th
The 89 Annual Session of the East Zion
Consolidated District Association began
early on Thursday, August 6, 2009 with
1st Vice-President, Sis. Rhonda Mitchell,
presiding. The Health and Wellness segment was presented by
Ms. Judy Organs, Asst. Professor, OU College of Nursing. In
her message, Our Body Is Our Temple; she spoke on the
plight of Sickle Cell and the recent loss of grants for research.
This is a very deadly disease inherited from both or one parent.
Some of the symptoms are hemolytic anemia, yellow eyes,
tiredness, respiratory problems and chronic pain in the joints.
In the past, people with sickle cell disease rarely lived beyond
age 20, but today they usually live well past age 40. St. Jude
held a garage sale to raise money for the disease and Oklahoma City still has a clinic for patients. I have seen and dealt
with Sickle Cell for years. My son has this trait; as well as my
nine grandchildren. It breaks your heart when your children
are in pain. One tenth of African Americans have Sickle Cell.
Please have your children tested. Children must rest, stay
warm and drink plenty of fluids. Some cannot even play
sports. A $1,000 Scholarship was awarded to a young lady in
Tulsa too sick to finish high school. Programs offered at Children’s Hospital are for those younger than 21 years of age.
Sis. Organs also spoke from Titus 2 and emphasized the need
for change. Remember, all things work together for good to
those who love the Lord. We were then blessed with a musical
from the EZCDA Women of Grace Choir.
Sis B. Burton of New Zion presented the Youth Focus. Using
as her theme, Love Defined, she told a story of two sisters, one
a believer and the other a non-believer. The unbeliever is debating and watching how some believers act. The new believer found out that Jesus loves her in spite of her sins and
faults.
Sis. Shirley Featherstone, 2nd Vice President, presided over the
second half of the WMU program. During this segment, Sis.
Olivet Brothers, EZCDA President and member of St. Jude
Baptist Church, presented her Annual Address. Sis. Brothers
began talking about her boo, the late Rev. Brothers, and how
she misses him making her favorite food (kool-aid cheesecake), and she misses making his favorite food (turkey and
dressing). She shared how the church turned a cold shoulder to
her. People she thought were her friends turned on her. She
reminded the congregation that when the mission gets difficult
people should see something in you as a Christian. We should
love God, love ourselves and love others. Through the storm
she can now see the rainbow of His love.
There were approximately 245 women and over $2,000 was
raised. Great job!! Fairview received second place for the
most women registered.
flock like a shepherd; he shall gather the
lambs with his arm, and carry them in
his bosom, and shall gently lead those
that are with young. Isaiah 40:11
Deacon Charles M. Hardrick
Director – Men’s Ministry
Remembering
Dr. T. L. Turner
February 7, 1933
to
August 17, 2009
“For we know that if our earthly house of this
tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building
of God, an house not made with hands, eternal
in the heavens.” 2 Corinthians 5:1 (King James
Version)
Reverend Doctor Thomas Lee Turner was
born the fourth of eighteen children in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. He began preaching at the
age of 17 and pastored his first church at the
age of 19.
Rev. Turner pastored for over 50 years,
serving at churches in Dover, Chickasha,
Wellston, Muskogee, and Oklahoma City, in
addition to Wynnewood.
He was a great
preacher and teacher. He served as Instructor
with the Oklahoma Baptist State Convention’s
Pastor and Wives Conference.
Dr. Turner held ties with Fairview through
service and membership. For several years in
the late 1970s, when Pastor Reed instituted
the Annual Church Picnic, an Outside Worship
period was held before the family would share
in food and games.
Dr. Turner was the
preacher for the service. In later years of his
Ministry, Rev. Turner requested to be an affiliate member of the Fairview Baptist Church
Family.
A great voice has been silenced but his
works will follow him.
Submitted by Cynthia Burrell-Turner
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Opportunities for Worship and Fellowship —–
September 25 & 26—Married Couples and
Singles Conference
The Married Couples and Singles of
Fairview will hold their Annual Conferences Friday
night and Saturday morning, September 25 and
26.
See additional details elsewhere in this
month’s issue.
September 2009—Focus on the Family Month
The month of September is FOCUS ON THE
FAMILY MONTH at Fairview. During the entire
month,
emphasis
will
be
placed
on
“Implementing the Great Commission to
Grow Strong Christian Families.”
September 6—Grandparent Day
Sunday, September 6, is Grandparent’s Day!
We pay honor to all grandparents for the
contribution they have made and continue to
make in “Building Strong Christian Families.”
We will have our Grandparent’s Program during
the Sunday School hour.
September 27—Annual Family Day
We will have our Annual Family Day on
Sunday, September 27. Rev. Manuel Scott, Jr., of
Los Angeles, California, will be the messenger for
the service. We will begin the day with Sunday
School at 8:30. All members are asked to be in
attendance in Sunday School and families are
asked to sit together during the 10:00a.m.
worship period.
September 7 - 11—Nat'l Baptist Convention
Convenes
The National Baptist Convention, U.S.A., Inc.,
will meet in Memphis, Tennessee, September 7 11. Please be in prayer for the Convention body
and Fairview's delegation.
September 27—OKC First Church of the
Nazarene
We will worship with OKC First Church of the
Nazarene on Sunday evening, September 27. The
entire Fairview membership is asked to share in
this worship period. Pastor Reed will bring the
message and the JR Inspirational Choir will sing.
Service begins at 6:00p.m. promptly.
September 12—Young Adult Seminar
The Young Adult Ministry of Fairview is
sponsoring a you career enrichment seminar on
Saturday, September 12.
See announcement
details elsewhere in this issue.
September 20, Senior Saints’ Day
Sunday, September 20, all those aged 60 and
over will be honored as “Senior Saints.” Senior
Saints are asked to sit in the center section during
morning worship.
Lunch will be served
immediately following morning worship.
October 4—New Hope Baptist, Chickasha
On Sunday afternoon, October 4, we will
worship with the New Hope Baptist Church,
Chickasha, for the Anniversary Service for Pastor
Al Walter. Pastor Reed will bring the message and
the JR Inspirational Choir, Usher & Nurse
Ministries will accompany him.
September 23—New Hope Baptist Church,
OKC
We are invited to share with the New Hope
Baptist Church, located at N.E. 7th and Lottie, on
Wednesday night, September 23, for the
Anniversary Celebration of Pastor Tyson. Service
begins at 7:00 p.m. We will not have our regular
Wednesday night services at Fairview. The Pastor
is asking that all members will meet him at New
Hope. Pastor Reed will bring the message, the JR
Inspirational Choir will sing and the Usher and
Nurse Ministries are to be on duty.
October 5—Staff Meeting
October’s Monthly Staff Meeting will be held on
Monday evening, October 5, at 6:00 p.m.
October 9 - 10—Annual Women’s Conference
Fairview’s Women’s Conference will be Friday night
and Saturday, October 9—10. Special guest for this
year’s Conference will be Dr. Hugh Dell Gatewood,
National President of the Women’s Convention, Auxiliary
to the National Baptist Convention, U.S.A., Inc.
All women of Fairview should plan to be a part of
this great Conference.
September 24—Paradise Temple, OKC
We will worship with Paradise Temple, located
at 1404 Euclid, on Thursday evening, September
24, for the Anniversary Service of Bishop Bob
Thomas. Pastor Reed will bring the message and
the Singing Churchmen, Usher and Nurse
Ministries are to accompany him. Service begins
at 7 p.m.
2009—SEPTEMBER
A Look at Christian Stewardship
During the months of October and November, all Sunday School lessons and our Sunday messages will be focusing on Christian Stewardship.
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THE T. O. C. OKLAHOMA BAPTIST SCHOOL OF RELIGION
Fall 2009
Focus on the Family Month
September 2009
“Strengthening the Church Through Biblical Training”
The Oklahoma City Extension of the T. O. C. School of Religion will begin September 200. Three Bible courses will be offered for the Fall Semester. The tuition is $50 per course for the
Certificate Program and $150 for courses in the Associate Degree Program. Tuition is due upon enrollment.
The class offerings are:
The Doctrine of Prayer
Christian Doctrines
The History of Christianity I
“Implementing the Great Commission to Grow
Strong Christian Families” Matt. 28:19-20
Dr. Patricia Reed
Rev. Tony Rhone
Mr. Robert Simmons
This is a great opportunity to take advantage of great teaching
and good Christian education. There will be two (2) $100
scholarships available for the fall semester.
For more information, please call the church office at (405)2321621 or contact Sis. Mendell Simmons.
Dr. J. A. Reed, Jr.
Pastor
Rev. Manuel Scott, Jr.
Family Day Speaker
WEEKLY EMPHASIS ON THE FAMILY

Sunday, September 13 – Grandparent Day
•
8:30 a.m. – Church School – Designated Group Areas
•
9:00 a.m. - Tribute to Grandparents (Donald Burns Fellowship
Hall)
•
10:00 a.m. – Morning Worship (Main Sanctuary)
• Pastor’s Message for the Family
• Reserved seating for grandparents - Center Section
•
Sunday, September 20 – Senior Saints Day
•
8:30 a.m. – Church School – Designated Group Areas
•
10:00 a.m. – Morning Worship (Main Sanctuary)
• Reserved seating for those 60 years of age and older - Center
Section
• Dinner for Senior Saints immediately following Morning Worship –
Donald Burns Fellowship Hall
•
Sunday, September 27 – Family Day
•
8:30 a.m. – Church School – Designated Group Areas
•
10:00 a.m. – Morning Worship (Main Sanctuary)
• All families are asked to sit together during Morning Worship
•
6:00 p.m. – Annual Fellowship Service (Fairview & OKC First
Church of the Nazarene, 4400 NW Expressway, OKC); Sermon
by Dr. J. A. Reed, Jr.
Do you have your 100th Anniversary Commemorative
Lapel Pin?
Pins are available at cost for $2.00.
See the Committee in the vestibule or
call the church at 405-232-1621. The
pins are well constructed pewter color
and are a replica of the Centennial
Plaque affixed to the front of the
church sanctuary.
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F
or more than 20 years,
the Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation has been a global leader in
the fight against breast cancer
through its support of innovative research and communitybased outreach programs.
Working through a network of
U.S. and international Affiliates
and events like the Komen Race
for the Cure®, the Komen Foundation is fighting to eradicate
breast cancer as a lifethreatening disease by funding
research grants and supporting
education, screening and treatment projects in communities
around the world.
The Susan G. Komen Breast
Cancer Foundation was founded
on a promise made between two
sisters – Susan Goodman Komen and Nancy Goodman
Brinker. Suzy was diagnosed
with breast cancer in 1978, a
time when little was known
about the disease and it was
rarely discussed in public. Before she died at the age of 36, Suzy asked her sister to do everything possible to bring an end to breast cancer. Nancy
kept her promise by establishing the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in 1982 in Suzy’s memory.
My Sister, Karen Hayes was diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2005. In support of Karen, myself and a group of other
concerned sistahs (yes, I said sistahs), formed, “Team Diva” to participate in the annual “OKC Komen Race for the Cure”.
I too made my Sister a promise that I would not let her die (until the LORD said so) and I would not let her give up!
Trust me it wasn’t easy, many a day we prayed and cried, cried and prayed – through chemotherapy and radiation. This
disease not only affects the person who has it but the entire family. After Karen’s diagnosis, several more dear friends of
ours were affected as well; Charlene Ellison, Mendel Brewer and Travita Haywood. ALL of these Ladies are cancer free
as of August 2009, AIN’T GOD GOOD!!!! If you would like to be a part of our team or just wish to sponsor the team,
please contact me or Karen. All our welcome - Men especially, I want to thank my Big Brotha Rev. Renaldo Lemons for
being the first male member of TEAM DIVA in 2007, Real Men Do Wear Pink! Register online at www.okckomen.com
look for TEAM DIVA under teams and go from there. Online registration ends September 28, 2009 for mailing of packet
to your home. Race Date is Saturday, October 10, 2009. For more information you may contact, Karen Hayes:
MIZKAYLYNNE @aol.com, or Ernice Wilson: NEECEENEECE@aol.com.
Submitted by Ernice Wilson
SAVE THE DATE
Information on starting or enhancing group homes,
DHS homes, transitional homes, sober living homes,
halfway house, GPS homes, sex offenders housing, zoning, grants, Oklahoma Access to Recovery
housing, treatment facility, etc. More information
will follow. Vendor space is available.
Oklahoma Baptist
State Convention Prison Ministry
&
Reggie Hines D.O.C.
Would like you to join us at the following event:
Housing Seminar
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Fairview Baptist Church
1700 N. E. 7th Street—OKC
9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
2009—SEPTEMBER
Contact: Donna K. Thompson, 405-209-6750 or
obscprisonministry@yahoo.com
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THE FAIRVIEWAN -100 YEARS
2009—SEPTEMBER
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THE FAIRVIEWAN -100 YEARS
6:00pm– OKC First Church
of the Nazarene; Fellowship
Service
ANNUAL FAMILY DAY
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Fellowship
11:00am - Mid-day Bible Study/
Prayer
7:00pm - Bible Study/ Prayer
7:00pm - Children & Youth
30
28
27
23
Fellowship
11:00am - Mid-day Bible Study/
Prayer
7:00pm - Bible Study/ Prayer
7:00pm - Children & Youth
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100TH ANNIV. BOOK
AD DEADLINE
“Focus on the Family”—
10
3
Thu
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7:00pm—Paradise Temple;
Pastor’s Anniversary
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National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc., Memphis, Tennessee
Fellowship
11:00am - Mid-day Bible Study/
Prayer
7:00pm - Bible Study/ Prayer
7:00pm - Children & Youth
9
Fellowship
11:00am - Mid-day Bible Study/
Prayer
7:00pm - Bible Study/ Prayer
7:00pm - Children & Youth
2
Wed
7:00pm - New Hope Baptist Church; Pastor’s Anniversary
22
15
8
1
Tue
11:00am - Mid-day Bible
Study/ Prayer
21
14
7
NO STAFF MEETING
Mon
“Focus on the Family”—
SENIOR SAINTS DAY
20
“Focus on the Family”—
GRANDPARENT DAY
13
6
“FOCUS ON
THE FAMILY”
MONTH
Sun
September 2009
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18
11
26
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10:00am—Evangelism
10:00am—Food Giveaway
12
Dept of Corrections Training,
FBC
10:30am—FBC Young Adult
Ministry “Achievement in
Motion Workshop”
5
Sat
Married Couples’ Conference & Retreat
and Singles’ Conference
Usher & Nurse
Workshop
4
Fri
Fairview Youth Participate in the Annual “Youth for Christ” Parade and Revival
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