March 2013

The GRO-FAITH Ministries Magazine Publishing the Positive

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Publishing The Positive for 32 Years!!

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GRO-FAITH Ministries BOARD OF DIRECTORS

& STAFF

President/Editor Alberta W. Curtis Minters

Vice-President Atty. Cheryl Footman-Banks

Secretary Ledell Alexander

Treasurer Sonora “Sonni” Benn

Director of Public Relations Brenda Simpson

Assistant Editors Alma Anderson

Shawnia Cunningham Smiley Pattie Freeman Elnora Hayslett

Josephine Linyear Dr. Ethel Mitchell

Production Assistants

Linda Nicholes Annie Smith James Smith

From The Editor

GRAMS of FAITH—Published monthly by Alberta W. Curtis Minters since 1980; designed to share the good news of our Savior, His concern for us, and the miracles that He performs in our lives. Church and community news, testimonies, letters to the editor—welcome. Contributions are greatly appreciated. PLEASE submit information for publication (via email if possible) by the 15th of the month. Mail checks/money orders/correspondence to:

GRO-FAITH Ministries P.O. Box 1431 Chesapeake, VA 23327

Phone: (757) 420-3089 FAX: (757) 420-4897

Website: www.grofaithministries.org Email: grofaith@grofaithministries.org

Contributing Writers

Ethel W. Mitchell, Ed.D. Attorney Eric Moody

Viola Myrick Monica Scott

On The Cover: Rev. Dr. Jake Manley Photo by Editor

“If a task has once begun.

Never leave it till it's done.

Be the labor great or small.

Do it well or not at all.”

Greetings Friends,

I was reminded of this poem recently after completing a rather large task that I had begun many months ago. Somewhere along the line, I wanted to find information about someone who had been featured in GRAMS of FAITH, but I just did not have a clue as to where to look. Which month? Which year? Which decade?? Okay. So after realizing that wondering about where to find the article would not help at all, I decided to create an index of the publications—painfully aware that the very first issue was published in August 1980. As I embraced this task, I decided to begin with the most recent issue and work backwards. A good idea? I still think so. Anyway, as often as possible, I would pull the folder for a partic-ular year and try to get through all of the months: What’s on page 1? Who contributed an article or a poem? What special activities are going on at the churches? The index pages began to fill and the lists were getting longer. Hmm...didn’t realize that so many people were featured so many times over the years...And much to my dismay, I dis-covered that a few issues are missing—perhaps five out of approximately 400. I can’t imagine where they are…

A couple of weeks ago, I realized that all of 2012 through January 1993 had been done!! Wow!! There was still December ‘92—back to August 1980—plus the two months of 2013; but at least more than HALF of the job was done! A couple of Sundays ago, I put the pedal to the metal and thought that I could get through 48 issues...yes, I grabbed four years—but only made it through ‘92 and ‘91. Over the next few days, though, the job was done! Hallelujah! Thank the Lord!

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GRAMS of FAITH - Publishing The Positive -

VOLUME 34, ISSUE 3

4 FROM THE EDITOR

6 THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD CENTER FOR

CHANGE

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, BERKLEY

PROVIDENCE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

7 ATTORNEY MOODY: IT’S THE LAW

LITTLE ZION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

WOMEN EMPOWERED IN THE MILLENNIUM

8 FIRST BAPTIST BUTE STREET

IRON SHARPENS IRON MEN’S CONFERENCE

9 NEW MT. OLIVE A.M.E. CHURCH

MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH

50 YEAR REUNION PLANNED FOR CHS CLASS OF ‘63

8 LET’S LEARN MORE ABOUT BLACK HISTORY

10 EXCELLENCE GIRL’S CLUB, INC.

HE LOVED AND DIED

12 THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF ALGEBRAIC

COMPUTATIONS

13 THE SUPER BOWL CONCERT!

15 RECIPE: CURRIED CHICKEN, TURKEY,

OR LAMB

16 BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES

“Behold The Beauty!!” Photo by Editor

And why take ye thought for rainment?

Consider the lilies of the field, how they

grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:

And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon

in all his glory was not arrayed like one of

these. Wherefore, if God so clothe the

grass of the field, which today is, and to

morrow is cast into the oven, shall He not

much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?”

Matthew 6: 28-30

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Sunday: Early Morning Worship - 8 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Mid-Morning Worship - 11 a.m. Children’s Worship - 11 a.m.

Each Third Sunday - 6 p.m. “Strength For Living” Monday: Celebrate Recovery - 7 p.m.

Tuesday: Brown Bag Bible Study (BBBS) - 12 Noon Bible Study - 7 p.m.

Wednesday - 7 p.m. Christian Fitness

Friday, March 1st 7 – 9 p.m. An Evening of Praise and Worship with David M. Edwards

(Regent University, International Center for Worship) and

Tanya Riches (Hillsong Church, Australia).

Saturday, March 2nd 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Regent University's International Center for Worship will pre-

sent a Songwriting Workshop. Register online at: https://

www.regent.edu/academics/centers/worship/home.cfm. The

cost is $25.00 per person; $20.00 per person for groups of 4 or

more. Light lunch included.

First Baptist Church, Berkley 706 E. Berkley Avenue

Norfolk, VA 23523 (757) 543-4296

Web Site: www.fbcberkley.org Dr. W.D. Tyree, III, Pastor

Providence United Church of Christ 2200 Vicker Avenue Chesapeake, VA 23324

Phone: (757) 545-8347 Rev. Dr. Isaac L. McDonald, Pastor

Sunday, March 10th at 10 a.m. Youth Revival -begins ,Rev. Jason Knight, Youth Pas-tor of First Baptist South Hill

Monday & Tuesday at 7 p.m. Sunday at 4 p.m. guest of Zion Bethel UCC for their Combined Anniversary

Sunday, March 17th Guest of Zion Christian Church in Suffolk , Virginia

Friday, March 22nd at 7 p.m. Sista to Sister Ministry Saturday, March 23rd at 3 p.m. Dance Ministry Annual Celebration

WESTMUNDEN HOLY WEEK

JOINT COMMUNITY WORSHIP SERVICES

Thursday, March 28th at 7 p.m.

Maunday Thursday-at First Baptist West Munden

with Providence UCC leading the service

Friday, March 29th at 7 p.m.

Good Friday- at Providence with St. Joseph leading

the service

Saturday, March 30th (all day)

Holy Saturday - A Day of Prayer and Mourning

Sunday, March 31st at 6 a.m.

Easter Sunrise Service at St. Joseph with First Baptist

West Munden leading the service

PLEASE JOIN US WEEKLY

SUNDAY SCHOOL AT 8:45 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP AT 10 A.M.

BIBLE STUDY AFTER WORSHIP "PRECEPTS FOR LIVING"

(2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays) CHILDREN’S CHURCH (3RD AND 4TH SUNDAYS)

MONDAY: FOOD BANK MINISTRY 11 A.M. - 1 P.M. MEN'S FELLOWSHIP - 7:30 P.M.

THIRD TUESDAY: WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP - 6:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY: PRAYER/MEDITATIONS - 12 NOON FAMILY HOUR OF POWER BIBLE STUDY - 7 P.M.

The Church of The Living God Center for Change 1105 Portlock Road

Chesapeake, VA 23324 (757) 494-3555

Elder Sarah Eason Williams

Pastor

Sunday School - 8:15 a.m. Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.

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FBCB SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKSHOP

Back to the Basics

SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2013 10 A.M. UNTIL 12 NOON

An exciting two-hour workshop with outstanding and

experienced conference leaders. You will be involved in

fellowship, ministry and Bible Study. A class for all age

groups! We invite you to come and bring your family

and friends. You will enjoy a dynamic workshop, chal-

lenging teaching and good old fellowship, fun and food.

Don’t Miss This Day!

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Did you know that

March is "National Nutri-

tion Month?" Well it

is. It is a part of a nutri-

tion education and infor-

mation campaign spon-

sored annually by the

Academy Of Nutrition

and Dietetics. The cam-

paign is designed to fo-

cus attention on the im-

portance of making informed food choices and de-

veloping sound eating and physical activity hab-

its. The March 2013 slogan is "EAT RIGHT, YOUR

WAY, EVERY DAY." That really has a "ring" to it,

and it really makes sense. In other words, choose the

food that's best for you, not what others may suggest or at-

tempt to sell you on. And make that important choice daily.

Wouldn't it be great if we as Christians followed

the lead of the Academy only with a "spiritual" fo-

cus? But there would be no need to limit the cam-

paign to the month of March. Nor would we pro-

mote it only in the United States. How about the

slogan, "LIVE RIGHT, HIS WAY, ALWAYS." Now

that really has a "ring" to it. We would stress making

informed decisions by urging others to know what

the word of God says is best for us. We could high-

light the positive and negative consequences of mak-

ing good and bad choices. A good scriptural basis

might start with "The wages of sin is death, but the

gift of God is eternal life." (Romans 6:23) This actu-

ally sounds like something that certainly is not

new...evangelism. March 2013 is, however, a new

opportunity to kick start it. Let's all, this March,

give it a new try.

Speaking of trying something new, if you haven't yet

heard interesting legal topics discussed in the media, or

you just need a reminder of how you can, you can

tune into "Hampton Roads Weekly" on the third Satur-

day morning of the month when Attorney Eric Moody

will give legal advice on air. His next appearance will

be on March 16 at 7 a.m. on WKUS, 92.1 FM, and re-

played on 102.9 FM, 105.3 FM, and 107.7 FM on Sun-

day March 17 at 9:00 a.m. He has over thirty six years

of experience as a lawyer and he has even served as a judge.

Hampton University also features the attorney in a

program on their campus radio station, WHOV 88.1

FM, on the first Thursday of the month, this

month on March 7 at Noon, for a live legal question and

answer program with Cheryl Wilkerson called "It's The

Law." For those living out of town, the programs can

be heard streaming live at the following web sites:

http://www.kissfmvirginia.com/pages/

hamptonroadsweekly.html

http://www.103jamz.com/pages/hamptonroadsweekly.html

www.1053hitmusic.com/main.html

WMOV-FM - Movin' 107-7 107.7 FM Norfolk, VA -

Listen Online

WHOV 88.1 FM - The Essence of Hampton University

Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church

Dr. William Chatman, Pastor 141 Kempsville Road, Chesapeake, VA 23320

(757) 547-7393

Sunday, March 10th at 2 p.m. Little Zion will worship with New Willow Grove Baptist Church; Rev. C. Keith McPherson, host pastor. Sunday, March 17th at 2 p.m. Deacons, Deaconess, and Trustees Anniversary Guest Rev. Dr. George E. Davis, Jr., Pastor Macedonia Baptist Church

Women Empowered in the Millennium, Inc. Elder Dr. Angela L. Corprew-Boyd Founder

P.O. Box 15142 (757) 237-6961 Chesapeake, VA 23328

www.angieboydministries.org March 15-16, 2013 Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Women’s Retreat Williamsburg, VA Dr. Shelton Murphy, Pastor

March 27-29, 2013 at 7 p.m. Grace Entwined Ministries Resurrection Revival Chesapeake, VA Pastors James and Gayle Gilmore

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Let’s Learn More About Black History

Who patented a fire extinguisher?

The answer can be found elsewhere in this issue.

INVITATION TO A COMMUNITY SING

WITH DR. JAMES ABBINGTON

For All Who Are Interested in Rich Christian Music! First Baptist Church presents ........

The Community Sings Songs of Triumph and Power!

In this three hour session, participants will experience an exciting and enjoyable exploration of hymns and musical works which will highlight the journey from Palm Sunday to Pentecost Sunday. The community will also join in this exploration by participating in a vesper worship experience later in the early evening. All denominations, ages, and levels of experience are welcomed.

First Baptist Church 418 E. Bute Street Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 622-6701

Saturday, March 23, 2013 9:30am-12:45pm Registration is $25.00 and participants can pre-register at

www.firstbaptistnorfolk.org

OUR GUESTS Guest Soloist, Dr. Wanda H. Wherry, is a lyric so-prano with prodigious skill and technical ability. Her musical experiences have been extensive. After stud-ying with legendary Metropolitan Opera sopranos Camilla Williams and Eileen Farrell, Wanda went on to sing leading roles in the Creation by Franz Joseph Hayden, Messiah by G.F. Handel, Beethoven's Mass

in C, Schubert's Mass in G, Dubois' Seven Last Words, as well as solo concert appearances in a number of US cities. She was the winner of several vocal competitions, including the regional winner of the Metro-politan Opera Auditions, and the National Association of Negro Musi-cians' National Music Competition. An artist of great versatility, she has also appeared as Aunt Em in the Haymarket Theatre's production of The Wiz.

Guest Clinician, Dr. James Abbington, is the Executive Editor of the African American Church Music Series at GIA. He has also authored many successful books including Let Mt. Zion Rejoice and Let the Church Sing On. He brings his passion, energy, and skill to make this a memorable and inspiring event for all. He serves as Associate Professor of Church Music and Worship at Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta.

First Baptist Church of Norfolk Worship Ministry © 2013 Keep Worship Alive Series

COMING SOON!!!

Join The Men Of Your Church

At This 2013 Conference Location http://www.ironsharpensiron.net/component/

conferences/?cid[]=116

Seminar & conference information will be posted

here shortly. Be sure to request your free

Conference Church Packet to help mobilize

the men of your church.

Richmond (Mechanicsville), VA - March 23rd

Online registration for this conference is not yet available.

Seminars

Adam where are You Milton Harding, Pastor • Centerville, VA

Called to the Market Place Buddy Childress, Executive Director • Needles Eye •

Richmond, VA

Life's Greatest Adventure Gary Miller, Founder • Outdoor Truths Ministry • Harrogate, TN

Living Counter Cultural in an Entertainment Saturated

Society This seminar is for EMERGING Men (age 13-19)

Paul Downer, Director of Operations • Discipleship

Network of America • Signal Mountain, TN

Living Out of the Rut Rex Tignor, SL • Man Up Ministries • Glenn Allen, VA

Mobilize Your Men Steve Faulker, Ministry Associate • New Commandment

Mens Ministry • Arvada, Co

Prayer: Real Men Pray Don Coleman, Pastor • East End Fellowship • Richmond, VA

Restoring Balance in the Digital Age Brad Huddleston • Brad Huddleston Ministry • Waynesboro, VA

Safety is Not an Option This seminar is for EMERGING Men (age 13-19)

Scott Brawner • Fusion • Richmond, VA

Secrets and Web-sites Rick Kardos, Executive Director • Nathan Project • Bed-

ford, NH

Tools You Should Own Tod Schlomann • Noble Warriors • Midlothian, VA

Understanding the Islam World Andrew Fuller, International Director • World Horizon •

Richmond, VA

Winning the World One Man at a Time Eric Boutiella, Northeast Regional Coordinator • My Hope

with Billy Graham • Hagerstown, MD

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New Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church

1953 Campostella Road

Chesapeake, VA 23324

Phone: (757) 545-5993

(757) 545-6566

Rev. Ira K. McMillan, Jr., Pastor

Sunday, March 17th at 2:00 p.m.

NMO Male Chorus will sing at Holly Grove AME

Church, Windsor, VA

Pastor Ira K. McMillan, Jr. is the guest preacher

Saturday, March 23rd Easter Egg Hunt 12-2:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 24th Annual Women’s Day

Friday, March 29th Good Friday Service 7 p.m.

"The Seven Last Words of Christ"

Sunday, March 31st Easter Sunday

(Easter Program following Morning Service)

Mt. Zion Baptist Church

900 Middlesex Street

Norfolk, VA 23523

Phone: 757/545-3132

Fax: 757/545-3424

Dr. Charles Hart, Pastor

THURSDAY, MARCH 28TH

11 A.M.

Sally T. Anthony

Senior Kononia

Fellowship Luncheon

“Monthly informative and

enrichment senior sessions”

“Looking Towards

Our Future”

Consulate Healthcare Facility,

Nikki Chalk

“Thy Word is a lamp unto my

feet, and a light unto my

path.”

Ps. 119:105

The 50-Year Class Reunion Planners: 1st row Left to right: Sandra Hinton Pork, Georgia Boone Hicks, Ethel Harris Goodrich, Helena Jones Gary, Sarah Riddick Parker, Gloria Alston Outland, Willie Mae Brown Butts, Gloria Langford Billups, Geraldine Holmes and Arthur Williams

Back Row Left to right: Robert Smith, Sylvester Brown, William Davis, John Smith, Joseph Wright, Maurice Hilliard, Melvin Albritton and Bennie Richardson. Also attending the last meeting and not pictured: Elmo Lawrence, Benjamin Copeland and Linda Riddick Woods

The Crest-

wood High

School

Class of

1963 is

planning

to cele-

brate its

50th Class

Reunion July

19-21, 2013. To date, several

classmates have met on three oc-

casions to plan for this grand

event, and without a doubt, it has

been quite exciting because some

have not seen each other since

their graduation took place!! For

others, the connection was more

recent, say, 30 years ago at the

20th class reunion…

The next meeting is scheduled

for Saturday, March 2nd at Golden

Corral on Battlefield Blvd. in

Chesapeake (1 p.m.).

All members of the Class of ‘63

who are interested in attending

what is sure to be an unforgettable celebration are asked to contact

Gloria Langford Billups at gbillups@gmail.com/757-547-8914 for

more information.

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Excellence Girls' Club, Incorporated

Excellence Girls' Club, Incorporated will host its inaugural SPRINGFEST on Saturday, April 27, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex. The SPRINGFEST is a fundraiser to support our 4 sites on the Southside and the Peninsula. Activities will include a health education, awareness and screenings area hosted by Miss Virginia, Rosemary Willis and family and children's activities area hosted by Miss Virginia’s Outstanding Pre-teen, Samariah Cordew. Additionally activities will include a Zumbathon, local and regional talent, retail vendors, and special guest appearances includ-ing retired WNBA player Andrea Stinson (Charlotte Sting and Detroit Shock). Saturday, April 27th is National and Global Youth Service Day. The EGC advocacy project held annually on National and Global Youth Service Day, the organization’s 7th, will support Women Veterans. Each attendee of the festival is asked to bring a personal and/or toiletry item to donate to Women Veterans to be distributed by the Hampton Veterans Administration. The advocacy project area will be hosted by Miss Virginia’s Outstanding Teen, Andolyn Medina. Excellence Girls Club, Incorporated was founded in 2000 to provide girls in the 6th-12th grades an opportuni-ty to grow and prosper in life by developing a positive sense of purpose. Excellence Girls’ Club, Incorporated (EGC), is an empowerment and leadership, 501(c) (3), non-profit organization which focuses on nurturing young women by developing personal growth, civic engagement, and leadership. Our members participate in weekly educational sessions, parent meetings, book discussions, com-munity service projects, an annual advocacy project, leadership institute, college tour, and team building re-treat. Our members are middle and high school age females who exhibit academic and leadership potential. EGC currently serves 100 girls at four locations in the Hampton Roads community.

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5313 Indian River Rd., Suite 114 Virginia Beach, VA 23464

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He Loved And Died

When He was being beaten and spat upon

When His flesh was being torn by the whip

When His back was scourged,

Then He saw me being baptized

and so He permitted them to do so.

When the crown was crushed into His head

When He tasted His own blood

When the thorns pierced His flesh,

Then He saw me praying

and so He killed them not.

When His cross was so heavy that he fell

When He carried wood on His torn flesh

When He wished simply to move no more,

Then He saw me in confession,

and so He got up and walked on.

When His hands were being pierced

When He hung from a cross

When His side was bleeding,

Then He said I love YOU.

and so He died.

Submitted by Monica Scott

Easter says you can put

truth in a grave, but it

won't stay there. —Clarence W. Hall

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Your feelings are normal and natural. The problem is that we have been

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Realizing that teachers

often have difficulty find-

ing interesting activities for

their algebra classes, James

Smith recently published a

book to meet that need.

A veteran with 32 years

of experience as an instruc-

tor of general mathematics,

algebra, and geometry, he

retired from Chesapeake

Public Schools in 2000 and

began working on his book

four years ago. Bro. Smith

states that the goal of Alge-

bra 1 Activities is to help

students learn the basic

concepts in Algebra to the

extent that they will not

need to use a calculator.

To accomplish this goal,

his book offers pages and

pages of puzzles and

games that are designed to teach and to reinforce basic concepts of algebraic computation.

Even though the author retired more than ten years ago, he continues to tutor students in all areas of

mathematics. He acknowledges that this is a passion for him and his love of

teaching is what prompted him to write the book.

As mentioned in the promotional material, “Algebra 1 Activities allows for

creativity, flexibility, and the enhancement of learning experiences in mathe-

matics.” Parents, please consider purchasing this book as a resource for your

son or daughter. For more information, you may contact Bro. Smith at this

email address: algebra1activities@gmail.com

A member of First Baptist Church, Berkley, Bro. Smith and his wife Annie

(also a published author), reside in Chesapeake. They are the parents of two

adult children and the proud grandparents of three.

Much success in your endeavors, Bro. Smith!!

Copies of this book may be ordered from Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com. ISBN 978-1-4697-3695-2

COULD BE RIGHT AT YOUR FINGERTIPS!

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by Ethel W. Mitchell, Ed.D.

Superbowl Sunday LXVII was not the regular

celebration of the two best teams in the NFL com-

peting to become the best team in the NFL. It was

far more than that. On Sunday, February 4, 2013,

First Baptist Church South Hill, Rev. Michael R.

Toliver, pastor, was the place to be to witness

one of the best choir concerts this area has

witnessed. There was no competition,

rather it was an outpouring of praise,

worship, and thanksgiving to our Al-

mighty God! The mass choirs of

Bethany Baptist Church, Rev. Jake

Manley, pastor, and First Baptist

Church South Hill joined together to

worship and praise the Lord in concert.

The two churches have a wonderful

spiritual bond; Bethany Baptist Church

grew out of First Baptist Church South Hill

many years ago. The two mass choirs became

one massive choir of more than 100 voices and these

voices became one voice - the voice of praise and

worship to our Heavenly Father and our Lord and

Savior. The two church congregations came to-

gether to celebrate the life and work of a great man

in the gospel Rev. Dr. Jake Manley. It also marked

the beginning of the First Baptist Church South Hill

130th church anniversary.

The Reverend Dr. Jake Manley is truly a blessed

and anointed man of God. He celebrates his 90th

birthday October 16, 2013; his 68th wedding anni-

versary to the lovely First Lady Audrey Manley De-

cember 11, 2013; and he has pastored Bethany for

38 years! During his pastorate, Rev. Manley has

answered the “calls” of the emotionally, physically,

and spiritually downtrodden of humanity and has

held true to his mission: to offer a safe haven “from

the cradle to the grave” to the young, the old, to

black and white, and to the rich and poor through

the various ministries of Bethany. As the son of

sharecroppers, Rev. Manley is no stranger to diffi-

cult situations. In December 2008, Rev. Manley

was featured in The Virginian Pilot. He was credited

with going into the “hedges and highways” and

confronting angry men who were seeking

revenge. He spoke peace into the situa-

tions and convinced drug dealers and

gang members to lie down their

weapons and attend church.

These are but a few of the rea-

sons Rev. Manley was celebrated.

First Timothy 5:17-18, in part, says

that an elder who leads the church

in a good way should receive double

honor. Thus, the celebration was

awesome and well deserved! Members

of the music ministries of both churches

selected the music that spoke and yet speaks

to the boundless love God has for His children. Be-

cause of the “Greatness of God’s Faithfulness,” our

guilty stains were lost when our souls were washed

in the precious ”Blood of Jesus.” Then, the Lord

”Changed” us, ”Turned” us around, and spoke

”Miracles” into our lives. After God has done all of

that, we still don’t get right all of the time. As pas-

tor, Rev. Manley is a witness to this. So, God gives

us the ”Potter’s House.” God is a “Wonderful Coun-

selor” Who sends to us the Holy Spirit Who is just

like ”Fire” shut up in our bones. This fire causes us

to break out in an “Anthem of Praise” because God

is “Just That Good!”

To God Be the Glory, Great Things He Hath Done!

(Red denotes songs choir sang in concert.)

STEPHEN E. HARRIS, DIN., ASSOCIATE MINISTER, FBCSH

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Thanks To Magazine Contributors

Mrs. Elaine Baynard, Miss Jane Blowe, Miss Maggie Blowe, Mr. John Blowe, Mr. Alan Brinkley, Mrs. Norma Brinkley, Mrs. Anne V. Bunch, Mr. Clifton Cabarras, Rev. & Mrs. William Chatman, Mr. Eugene Clark, Mrs. Millicent Clark, Mrs. Carolyn Copeland, Mrs. Shirley Creekmore, Mrs. Linda Davis, Mrs. Blanche Duggins, A Friend, Mrs. Maidie Edison, Miss Iris Edwards, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Faulk, Ms. Gail Footman, Mrs. Gloria Gorum, Mrs. Valerie Gray, Mrs. Annie Hayes, Mrs. Elea-nor Hayslett, Mr. & Mrs. Jack Kidd, Mrs. Mary Lewis, Mrs. Josephine Linyear, Rev. Marie McCoy, Mrs. Odessa McDonald, Mrs. Carol McGee, Mrs. Toni McGlone, Miss Catherine Mingo, Rev. Walter Mitchell, Mr. Fleet-wood Moyler, Mrs. Elizabeth Mullen, Mrs. Amphia My-rick, Mrs. Viola Myrick, Mrs. Diana Pearce, Mrs. Ethel Powell, Ms. Jacquetta Reid, Mrs. Carolyn Vincent, Mrs. Josephine Walker, Mrs. JoAnn Watson, Mrs. Jean Westray, Mrs. Ernestine Wilson, and Little Miss Katrina Wilson

A WARM Welcome to

New Readers/Supporters!!

And To Churches/Ministries/Entrepreneurs:

Thanks for your “advertising support!” We appreciate your faithfulness!

Yes, I can now look at the 15-page, four-column list

and see lots of weddings, new babies, church and com-

munity activities, people with a variety of talents, student

accomplishments, retirements, entrepreneurs, lots of

church events, contributing writers, and the list goes on

and on. I see that my sister, Mary Brown, wrote a heart-

warming article on “The Restoration of Faith” in Septem-

ber ‘80 (the second issue!!); Rev. Jesse, the tailor and hat

maker, was featured in December ‘88 and January ‘89; a

former schoolteacher and co-worker gave birth to triplets

in December ‘89. Quite frankly, I had forgotten about

some of the GRAMS contents, and did find the undertak-

ing to be a rewarding (although seemingly endless) one.

Now that the index is current, I pray that it will be kept

that way. As soon as this issue is in the mail, I hope to

update the list and maintain this “catalogue” after mailing

each issue. Of a certainty, the biggest part of the task is

done...and I thank my God!!

Until next time,

Alberta W. C. Minters

P.S. How do you like the new cover design?

From The Editor (Continued from page 4)

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Submitted by Viola Myrick, Member

First Baptist Church, Berkley

5 tablespoons butter

2 tart apples, chopped

1 onion, chopped

2 teaspoons curry powder

2 cups broth (turkey or chicken)

1 cup water

1 tablespoon lemon juice

4 cups chopped meat (chicken, lamb, or turkey)

Melt 2 tablespoons butter. Saute onion and apples until

tender and add rest of butter. Blend in flour and curry. Stir

in broth and lemon juice. Cook until thickened. Add meat

and simmer 30-45 minutes. Serve with rice.

Makes 6 servings

Miss Viola Myrick has been a member of FBCB for more than 70 years. She thoroughly enjoys cooking and began her career as a Food Service instructor at the Janie Porter Barrett Home for Girls in Hanover, Virginia. She also worked as a Food Service Manager and a Licensing Specialist Supervisor (Richmond Re-gional Office) for the State of Virginia. More recently, she was coordinator of the Food Service Ministry at FBCB.

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Miriam Chambers Ray A. Jennings, Jr. Angelica Labat Imani Morgan Sheila Woodhouse Pastor Mary L. Woodhouse Mr. & Mrs. Richard Boyd

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Kenneth Reginald Chesson Banitta Cuffee Desiree Cuffee Ashley Etheridge Desiree King Cynthia Lewis Glenda Phillips Bernice Satchell Raena Simmons Mr. & Mrs. James Riddick

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5 Ellsworth Johnson, Sr. Betty Spence Samuel Swift, Jr. Barbara Tann Selma White Mildred Hall

6 Earl Cuffee, Jr. Andrew Holtz, III Ronald Johnson, Jr. Rev. Gracie King Brittany McNair Tinisia Smith Jacqueline Wilson Nicole Wilson

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Richard Winfield

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Pamela Anderson Harold Campbell Dorothy Fuller Juanita W. Harris Vincent Hinton Elliott Moody

15 Bobby Elliott

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