THE TELLER - Second Baptist Church
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THE TELLER - Second Baptist Church
1879 “THE THIRTY-SIXTH YEAR OF OUR SECOND CENTURY” 2015 SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH 3310 E. COMMERCE STREET, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78220 ROBERT L. JEMERSON, D. MIN., PASTOR THE TELLER THE OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE CHURCH Only one life Only what’s done It’ll soon be past For God will last! February 15, 2015 8:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. Services “God make this house of worship we have raised to Thee wide enough to receive all who need human love, fellowship and the Father’s care and narrow enough to shut out envy, pride and hate. Make its threshold smooth that it may be no stumbling block to childhood weakness or straying feet, but rugged and strong enough to turn back the tempter’s power. God make this house of worship the gateway to Thy eternal Kingdom.” THE EARLY MORNING SERVICE Sunday, February 15, 2015 8:00 A.M. ENTER TO WORSHIP — DEPART TO SERVE The Preparation for Worship “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:” Ephesians 1:3-4 The Prelude “Medley of Spirituals” Mrs. La Faye Duren, Organist The Call To Worship Rev. Jemerson The Invocation Rev. Jemerson WORSHIP IN PRAISE The Opening Hymn of Praise “Amazing Grace” The Responsive Reading No. 343 Jeremiah 33:2-10 Pew Bible Page 601 WORSHIP IN MEDITATION The Hymn of Prayer “Just As I Am” No. 488 Silent Meditation The Congregational Prayer “Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.” Amen Pastoral Prayer Welcome Minister/Deacon Rev. Jemerson Announcements (Opportunities for Worship and Service) WORSHIP IN GIVING The Offertory Sentence Minister The Offering Ushers *THE DOXOLOGY Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen WORSHIP IN PROCLAMATION Ministry of Music The Sermon The Israelites Choir “Your Sin Is Gone - All Of It” Rev. Jemerson Text: “Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.” Colossians 2:12-15 The Invitation To Discipleship Rev. Jemerson The Benediction Rev. Jemerson The Postlude “Toccata on St. Anne” Mrs. La Faye Duren, Organist arr. Swann You are invited to have Breakfast in the Rev. S. H. James, Jr. Fellowship Hall immediately following the 8:00 A.M. Worship Service. Please stay and share with us in Sunday School at 9:40 A.M. THE TELLER Sunday, February 15, 2015 11:00 A.M. ENTER TO WORSHIP - DEPART TO SERVE The Preparation for Worship “ And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.” Romans 12:2-3 ORDER OF WORSHIP 9:40 A.M. Sunday School We have classes for all ages. Let more of us resolve to become regular members of the Sunday School! 10:45 A.M. Morning Prayer and Praise Team 10:55 A.M Organ Prelude 11:00 A.M. The Call To Worship “Medley of Spirituals” Mrs. La Faye Duren, Organist (The congregation is requested to engage in private meditation.) The Introit “I Love to Praise Him” *The Morning Hymn Rev. Jemerson The Contemporaries Mrs. Marilyn Zeigler, Soloist “Blessed Assurance” No. 572 THE RESPONSIVE READING Genesis 6:1-10 Rev. Jemerson Minister: And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose. And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years People: There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown. And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart. Minister: And the LORD said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man, and beast, and the creeping thing, and the fowls of the air; for it repenteth me that I have made them. But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD. People: These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God. And Noah begat three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Minister: Let us pray. THE INVOCATION Rev. Jemerson THE CHORAL RESPONSE The Contemporaries “I Pray We’ll Be Ready” Mrs. Erma “Candi” Ellis Davis, Soloist The Gospel The Contemporaries “Jesus Promised He’ll Take Care of Me” Mr. George Pines, Soloist The Scripture Lesson The Anthem Isaiah 61:2-6 Pew Bible Page 568 “I Stand In Awe of You” Mrs. Rose Cook, Soloist The Contemporaries THE CONSECRATION PERIOD (Organ Meditation and Prayer) The Recognition of our Visitors Pastoral Observations Mrs. Erma Jackson Rev. Jemerson THE PRESENTATION OF HIS TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS Offertory Commitment: “Will a man rob God? But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings” (Mal 3:8). “Upon the first day of the week let everyone of you lay by him in store as God has prospered him” (I Cor. 16:2). “God loveth a cheerful giver” (II Cor. 9:7). The Offertory Music Offering Ushers *THE DOXOLOGY: Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen THE MUSIC OF PREPARATION The Contemporaries “How Great Is Our God” Miss Richaundra Darden, Soloist THE SERMON Rev. Jemerson “There Is A Blessing In The Worst Of Things” Text: “ One of illegitimate birth shall not enter the assembly of the LORD; even to the tenth generation none of his descendants shall enter the assembly of the LORD. An Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter the assembly of the LORD; even to the tenth generation none of his descendants shall enter the assembly of the LORD forever, because they did not meet you with bread and water on the road when you came out of Egypt, and because they hired against you Balaam the son of Beor from Pethor of Mesopotamia, to curse you. Nevertheless the LORD your God would not listen to Balaam, but the LORD your God turned the curse into a blessing for you, because the LORD your God loves you. You shall not seek their peace nor their prosperity all your days forever.” Deuteronomy 23:2-6 THE RESPONSE TO GOD’S WORD Rev. Jemerson The Invitation To Discipleship The Contemporaries “Hold on Just A Little While Longer” The Benediction Rev. Jemerson THE RECESSIONAL “We Sing” Mrs. La Faye Duren, Organist Jenkins THE POSTLUDE “Toccata on St. Anne” arr. Swann Mrs. La Faye Duren, Organist ANNOUNCEMENTS WELCOME TO THE NEWEST MEMBERS OF THE SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH FAMILY Mr. Omar Gamez Baptism WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOUR HEALING Deacon Thomas Bowman Mrs. Ola Crenshaw Mrs. Fayetta Francis Trustee James Galimore Mrs. Grace Hogans Mr. Ulyses Lamkin Mr. Wallace V. Pope Mrs. Daisy Richardson Mrs. Barbara Smith Mr. Roger Stiles Mrs. Argra Nell Thompson Mrs. Merle White Mr. Shelly Williams, Jr. SYMPATHY The Officers and members of Second Baptist Church extend sincere words of sympathy to: The Family of Trustee Rosemary Deen in the loss of their loved one and our member Trustee Rosemary Deen. The funeral service for Trustee Deen was held Saturday, February 14, 2015 in the Second Baptist Church Sanctuary. The interment for Trustee Deen will be held Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 2:30 P. M. at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery. Trustee Jerry and Mrs. Mickey Roebuck, Renee, Rhonda, Dejanira, Ronald, Tyrai, and Omar Roebuck in the loss of Trustee Roebuck’s mother Mrs. Vera E. Roebuck. The funeral service for Mrs. Vera E. Roebuck was held Saturday, February 14, 2015 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. THANK YOU CARDS, LETTERS AND CALLS To Rev. Jemerson and the Second Baptist Church Family: Rev. Dr. John W. Kinney, Senior Vice President, School of Theology sends: “I want to express our sincere appreciation for the generous gift of $5,000.00. I thank you for your investment in our educational ministry and the emerging leadership of the church and the community. We pledge our faithful stewardship of every resource provided and affirm our continued commitment to excellence. As I again express our gratitude, I extend to you and the Second Baptist Church family my kind regards and best wishes.” THANK YOU CARDS, LETTERS AND CALLS continued To Rev. Jemerson and the Second Baptist Church Family: Mrs. Ann P. Carter, Joyce Renee, and the Anderson and Jones Family send: “If it were not for the Lord on my side, where would I be”, I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.” (Psalm 34:1) Thank you Pastor Jemerson and the Church Family, you have been a reflection of Christ, by your actions, during the past year. Deacon Robert Carter loved his Pastor and his Church Family. Your love, prayers and support has been unwavering during Bob’s illness and transition. His prayers are reigning down upon us. “Let the Church say Amen.” Thank you for being a beacon of light.” MIDWEEK WORSHIP SERVICE Wednesday, February 18, 2015 Church Family Dinner 6:00 P.M. FOOD SERVICE VOLUNTEERS - SERVING TEAM 6 Trustee Virginia Pope, Deacon Wallace Pope, Dorothy Scott, Jacquelyn Jordan, Marva Woods, Trustee Marie Thurston, Gloria Chandler Worship Service 6:30 P. M. Teacher: Deacon Alley Jackson ESTHER CIRCLE The Esther Circle will meet on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. for its Black History Month meeting and for lunch at Mrs. Kitchen’s Soul Food Restaurant, 2242 E. Commerce Street. Persons interested in joining the Esther Circle are welcome. All members are asked to be present. Please contact Mrs. Winfrey at 227-2605 for information. Mrs. Mary Odukoya is the Esther Circle President. HOMEWORK AT SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH (H.A.S) Monday through Thursday, 4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Students will work on their homework assignments. Tutoring is available for all students. A meal is provided and students will have recreational time after they have completed their homework, (bowling and basketball). If you are interested in volunteering or enrolling a student, please contact Rev. Keith Jackson at 227-2605. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH BOOKSTORE The Second Baptist Church Bookstore is now open! Located in the Second Baptist Church Community Center, the bookstore offers opportunities for persons to grow spiritually in their Christian Walk, Marriage, Family, Finances, Prayer Life, and other areas of their Christian living. There are even offerings for children and teens. Come visit on Wednesday evenings before and after Midweek Services, and on Sunday mornings following the 8:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. Worship Services. NANNIE HELEN BURROUGHS CIRCLE The Nannie Helen Burroughs Circle will meet on Saturday, February 21, 2015, 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. in the Taylor, Bland, Burns Room. The circle will meet every third Saturday at Second Baptist Church from 10: A.M. to 11:00 A.M. CITY-WIDE MISSIONARY COUNCIL The City-Wide Women’s Missionary Council will be held Monday, February 16, 2015, at 5:00 P.M. at Calvary Baptist Church, located at 6142 FM 78, San Antonio, Texas, Reverend Kevin L. Nelson, Pastor. Everyone is invited. STAKEHOLDER MEETING The Second Baptist Church Community Center Stakeholder Meeting of 2015 will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 7:45 P. M. after Bible Study in the Thurston Room of the Community Center. CHURCH NURSERY The Church Nursery is open for children, ages 6 months to 4 years, for the 8:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. Worship Services, also for Mid-Week Prayer and Bible Study. The nursery is also open for Business Meetings and special events. BOWLING LEAGUE Second Baptist Fellowship Bowling League, Tuesdays, 11:00 A.M. at the Second Baptist Church Community Center Bowling Center. Everyone is invited to attend for FUN and FELLOWSHIP, and bring a friend. DEACON OF THE WEEK February 8-14, 2015 The Deacon of the Week is Deacon Alley Jackson. Members may call the Pastor or the Deacon of the Week to express concerns. Please call Deacon Jackson at (210) 658-8273 for assistance. SOUND SYSTEM OPERATOR Bob Levy is the Sound System Operator for the 8:00 A.M. Worship Service and Korling Duren is the Sound System Operator for the 11:00 A.M. Worship Service. “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?” Romans 10:13-14 MEMORIAL SERVICE Today, February 15, 2015, a memorial service for Mrs. Janis Marie Spence Davis will be held at 1:00 P. M. in the Chapel. INTERCESSORY PRAYER MINISTRY Prayer requests may be placed in the prayer boxes located in the Narthex and the Rev. S. H. James, Jr. Fellowship Hall. Homebound members may phone in their prayer requests to the church office, 227-2605. “For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;” Romans 1:9 BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM PRESENTED BY THE NANNIE HELEN BURROUGHS CIRCLE AND THE ESTHER CIRCLE The Nannie Helen Burroughs Circle and the Esther Circle is sponsoring a Black History program on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 11:00 A. M. in the Rev. S. H. James, Jr., Fellowship Hall. The guest speakers will be Ms. Renee Watson, Bexar County Program Manager, Small Minority Women Business Enterprise (SMWBE) and Ms. Mary Michael, Grace First Baptist Church will present the 2015 theme, “A Century of BLACK Life, History and Culture”. You are cordially invited to come and enjoy this Black History Experience presented by the Officers and Members of the Nannie Helen Burroughs Circle and the Esther Circle. Come and enjoy an African Art Display, delicious food and fellowship. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH WEBSITE You are invited to visit the Second Baptist Church website at www.secondbaptistsat.org for information about our church ministries and upcoming events. You can even listen to recent sermons. Also, you can follow us on Face Book for even more news and photos of the body of Christ we call Second Baptist Church. NATIONAL MISSIONARY BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP OF CHURCHES 12TH ANNUAL WINTER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE REV. RANDOLPH C. WEST, JR., PRESIDENT The National Missionary Baptist Fellowship of Churches will hold their 12th Annual Winter Leadership Conference here at Second Baptist in the Church Chapel and classrooms, February 23 - 26, 2015, from 9:00 A. M. - 12:00 noon, and 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P. M. each day and evening. SBC COMMUNITY CENTER 2015 PLEDGES Second Baptist Church Family, we are starting a new year Pledge Card Campaign for 2015. If you have not completed your pledge card, please do so and return it to the Church Office no later than February 28, 2015. If you have not completed a pledge card and wish to contribute, you may contact any member of the Community Center Finance Committee. For us to be successful we need you to continue to provide your monetary gifts. The Bible tells us that “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver”. 2 Corinthians 9:7 NIV YOUR commitment is needed to support mortgage payments and operation/maintenance costs of the center. Will you Make a commitment - Make a difference and Support your church’s effort to enhance the quality of life for our church and community. If you would like more information, please contact the office staff at 227-2605. Thank you for your attention to this important church and community investment. SBCCC Finance Committee. CONFIDENTIAL PLEDGE CARD I support the Ministries of the SBCCC by pledging my financial gift. *All gifts are tax deductible* Name: _________________________Address: __________________ City: _____________ State _____ Zip____ Home Telephone: ______ Email Address:____________________________________________ In gratitude for God’s blessings I make the following commitment to God and the ministries of the SBC Community Center: $10 weekly ($520) $15 weekly ($780) $20 weekly ($1040) $50 weekly ($2600) Other Signature:______________________________Date:_____________ Come and See God work through your talents, skills and experience, as well as your financial support. Your offering can do as much as you empower it to do. “Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.”Luke 6:38 Second Baptist Church Community Center 2015 GIFTS THANK YOU FOR YOUR GIFTS. We have not reached our goal. Today, Two Million Four Hundred Ninety-Six Thousand and Nine Hundred Nine Hundred and Eighty-Four Dollars has been received. Members and friends who wish to give weekly, please use the offering envelopes in your offering package or the envelopes in the back of the pews. The church is asking every member and friend to give $20.00 a week for 52 weeks to equal $1,040.00 for the year 2015. If you have given we are grateful, however more is needed to reach our goal. Anything that you give over and beyond is appreciated and needed greatly. DO NOT STOP GIVING. SPECIAL MORTGAGE PAYMENT PLAQUE We are offering members and friends a special opportunity for their names to be recorded in the Second Baptist Church Community Center on a bronze circular plaque entitled “The Monthly Payment Circle.” Each member or friend who gives $1,000.00 beyond their tithes and offerings will be listed. If you would like to give $1,000.00 by April 2, 2015 your name will be recorded in the second circle. There will be 4 circles for the year ending December 2015. The first plaque was unveiled and was installed at the Second Baptist Church Community Center during the 135th Church Anniversary. Please take time to see it. “SERMON NOTES” Who were the Main Characters? _____________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ Why and where is this Text in the Bible? _______________________ _______________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ What other Scriptures were mentioned and what were the main points?__________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ What were the meanings of the illustrations? ____________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ How did the Message affect your spiritual and moral life? _________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ Suggested Sermon Scriptures _______________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ THIS WEEK’S OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE AND FELLOWSHIP SUNDAY 4:00 P.M. Contemporaries Choir Forty- Second Anniversary Celebration MONDAY 9:00 A.M. Exercise Program (SBCCC) TUESDAY 9:00 A.M. 3:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. Exercise Program (SBCCC) Goodwill Assistance Bowden Chapter Meeting Choral Readers Israelites Choir Rehearsal WEDNESDAY 9:00 A.M. 6:00 P.M. Exercise Program (SBCCC Church Family Dinner Team 4 Midweek Worship Service Junior, Youth and Cherub Choir Rehearsal Instruments of Praise Rehearsal Chancel Choir Rehearsal 6:30 P.M. 6:30 P.M. 6:30 P.M. 7:30 P.M. THURSDAY 9:00 A.M. 6:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. FRIDAY SATURDAY 9:00 A.M. 7:00 P.M. 9:00 A.M 9:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M. Exercise Program (SBCCC) Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal Drill Team Rehearsal Contemporaries Choir Rehearsal Mahogany Brain Challenge Practice Exercise Program (SBCCC) Second Praise Rehearsal Boy and Cub Scout Meeting Sunday School Council Fidelia Usher Board Meeting Nannie Helen Burroughs Boy and Cub Scout Committee Girl Scout Meeting Sunday School Teachers Black History Program Hospitality Committee Meeting Second Baptist Church Community Center (SBCCC) CHURCH DIRECTORY ROBERT L. JEMERSON, D. MIN., PASTOR RESIDENCE: 11402 FOREST SQUARE 78233 Office Phone: 227-2605 Residence Phone: 653-6273 Email address: baptistoffice@sbcglobal.net Website: www.secondbaptistsat.org ASSISTANT TO THE PASTOR: Rev. Keith Jackson CHURCH SECRETARY: Mrs. Elena Winfrey PASTOR’S SECRETARY: Mrs. Nancy Willridge OFFICERS BOARD OF DEACONS Deacon Alley Jackson, Chairperson BOARD OF TRUSTEES Trustee Marie Thurston, Chairperson TREASURER Deacon Richmond Smith Mr. Ray Grant, Assistant Treasurer FINANCE CHAIRPERSON Deacon Charles Thurston BUDGET DIRECTOR Deacon Thomas Washington SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT Deacon Wallace Pope Trustee James Galimore, Assistant Superintendent COMMITTEES Mrs. Gladys Dixon, Chairperson GOODWILL Mrs. Barbara Reed, Chairperson Mrs. Mary Johnson Co-Chairperson HISTORICAL Mrs. Geraldine Smedler, Chairperson Mrs. Barbara Greene, Co-Chairperson PERSONNEL Deacon Bruce Scott, Chairperson TRANSPORTATION Deacon Daniel Martin, III, Chairperson SENIOR MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION Ms. Patricia Mitchell, Coordinator YOUTH AWARDS Mrs. Simone Isom, Chairperson AUXILIARIES BOY SCOUTS Rev. Dawarren Ennis, Chartered Representative Mr. Henry Embry, Committee Chairperson Mr. Charles McKinney, Scoutmaster, Deacon Patrick Lewis, Assistant Scoutmaster BROTHERHOOD COUNCIL Rev. Lowell Johnson, Director CUB SCOUTS Mrs. Argra Nell Thompson, Cub-Master Mrs. Tina M. Darensbourg, Assistant Cub-Master EMERGENCY HEALTH CARE Dr. George Hilliard, Coordinator Dr. Shirley Davis, Assistant Coordinator Dr. Eula Pines, Assistant Coordinator EVANGELISM Mrs. Conchetta Brown, President GIRL SCOUTS Mrs. Bridget Lewis-McKinney, Coordinator HOSPITALITY Mrs. Erma Jackson, President MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. SERVICE GUILD Mrs. Erma “Candi” Ellis-Davis, President MATRONS’ GUILD Mrs. Patricia Edwards, President MINISTERS, DEACONS & TRUSTEES’ AUXILIARY Mrs. Dorothy Jones, President MISSION GUILD Mrs. Mary Odukoya, President PUBLIC RELATIONS Mrs. Tobortha Samples, Chairperson RADIANCE NEWSLETTER Trustee Louis Levy, Chairperson Mrs. Tobortha Samples, Chief Editor SINGLES PARTICIPATING IN CHRISTIAN ENDEAVORS (S.P.I.C.E.) Miss Brenda L. Gamble, President SPEECH ARTS GUILD (Choric Reading) Mrs. Delores Doyle-Lewis, Director Mrs. Antron Nious, Sponsor Natalie Henry, Youth Director Cortney Nious, President WOMEN’S MISSIONARY UNION Mrs. Dolores Carter, President YOUTH IN ACTION FOR CHRIST (Y.A.C.) Mrs. Sandra Thomas-Ojimadu Co-Chairperson MUSIC DEPARTMENT ORGANIST Mrs. LaFaye Duren JUNIOR CHURCH MUSICIAN Mrs. Barbara Marshall CHANCEL CHOIR Mrs. Elverne Nalls, President CHIMES CHOIR Mrs. Alice Powell-Brown, Director COMFORTERS CHOIR Trustee Helen F. Joshua, Director/Musician Mrs. Marian Olison, President CONTEMPORARIES CHOIR Mrs. Alice Powell-Brown, President GOSPEL PEARLS CHORALE Mrs. Ethel Young, Co-Chairperson HAND BELL CHOIR Mrs. Alice Powell-Brown, Director Mrs. Tina Dickerson, President ISRAELITES CHOIR Mrs. Linda Lee, Musician JUNIOR CHOIR Mrs. Pamela Bell, Sponsor Mrs. Helen Embry, Musician MEN’S CHORUS Trustee Helen F. Joshua, Director Mr. Archie Brown, President PRAISE DANCE AND MIME MINISTRY Mrs. LaTonya Ellis-Beverly, Director Mrs. Nancy Willridge, Sponsor INSTRUMENTS OF PRAISE Mrs. Elaine Curry, Director TyNeashya McGee, Drum Major YOUTH CHORUS Mrs. LaTonya Ellis-Beverly, Director USHERS CONSOLOR USHER BOARD Mrs. Madora Brown, President FIDELIA USHER BOARD Mrs. Ellon Colbert Williams, President MEN’S USHER BOARD Deacon James Shelton, President SENIOR USHER BOARD Trustee Virginia Pope, President Mrs. Bettye Lamkin, Vice President YOUTH USHER BOARD Deacon James Brown, Sponsor Mr. Clement Bruce, Sponsor Naya Willridge, Co-Sponsor Ciara Anderson, President