DECEMBER 2018 — MAY 2019

IN THIS ISSUEIn Remembrance 3Church Operations 4Cote Brilliante Activities 5News From the Pews 7Kid’s Corner 8Our Sick and Shut-In/Condolences 9Acknowledgements 10Church Calendar 12

On Sunday, March 31st, the Cote Brilliante congregation held A Celebration of the Gifts of Beautiful Women in the household of God who regularly do beautiful things in love and faithfulness to Jesus Christ.

This special program was pre-sented by the Women’s Gathering to recognize the importance of the work that women do in service to our church.

Moderator Hazel Mays was the Mistress of Ceremonies, and offered a welcome and a prayer. She introduced a beautiful musical selection by Chan-cel Choir vocalist Mary Tatum, who was accompanied by Minister of Music Dwayne Buggs.

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Cote Brilliante Presbyterian ChurchA Loving, Caring, Sharing, Serving Congregation

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CBPCCote Brilliante Presbyterian Church• Sunday School 8:45 – 9:45a• Sunday Morning Worship 10a • Sacrament of the Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month

4673 Labadie Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri 63115314.381.2770www.CBPCStL.org

Reverend Clyde R Crumpton, Pastor

A Celebration of the Gifts of Women

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Ann Rice surprised Ms Mays with a beautiful bouquet of flowers, given in appreciation of her hard work and dedication to the Women’s Gathering, and it was back to the program.

Annette Hudson and Clarice Lumpkins introduced the following women, whom we were proud to recognize. In her own way, each has demonstrated Loving as Christ loves us, Caring for the community, Sharing the love of Christ, or Serving one another:

Fannie AndersonLovie ArpsMary BanksElmira BatchelorGloria BennifieldLaura CraigGail CrossFrances DennisBetty DickensEdith DickensJackie DuPreeBriah FlemingValleria FlemingShenicka Fondren

Martha GillespieKaren GrahamAnnette HudsonGwen JonesCarole KimbleGilda LathamPeola LucasArlene MartinAnn RiceFlora RobinsonJanet RobinsonShirlene TaylorPasadena WeathersbyPhyllis Weaver

Rosalyn Madden – In memoriam

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Jean Crumpton also acknowledged and presented certificates to a very special group of women who are not members of Cote Brilliante but have given their time, talents and resources to the church. Acknowledged were Rosemary Adams, Cherise Carroll, Alvia Chambers, Carla Drake, Pamela Grant, Rowena Jones, Anna Nicholas, Elsa Whitfield and Angela Wright. Mrs Crumpton pointed out that these women remind us that Loving, Caring, Sharing and Serving are also found outside our congregation.

Lorraine Merchant was recognized by the Women’s Gathering for her 63 years of faithful service to Cote Brilliante Presbyterian Church. Mrs Merchant was one of the first members of the reorganized congregation, and her history of service to many organizations and committees — including Sunday School, VBS, After School Tutoring, Bible Study classes, the Dorcas Circle, the Esther Circle, the Pathlighters, the Media Ministry,

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IN REMEMBRANCE

We have experienced the loss of phenomenal women

in the last couple of years. These women are woven into the fabric of Cote Brilliante, and

remain a source of inspiration, strength and courage. Their presence is missed, but the many lessons taught,

encouraging words expressed, love shared, and simple acts of kindness are not forgotten.

The impact they made, and the stories left untold, will continue to unfold for years to come.

Rosalyn Bailey Madden May 2, 1942 — March 11, 2019

Leslie Denise Creighton October 4, 1948 — January 4, 2019

Clothilde Ruth Wilder Garrett April 25, 1923 — May 26, 2018

Deborah Awkard DuPree February 25, 1922 — March 7, 2018

Janice Craig Hartsfield November 22, 1941— February 3, 2018

Vendetta E Dennis July 10, 1955—November 7, 2017

Alnita Marie Ward April 4, 1918 — October 10, 2017

Virginia Chloe Darris July 1, 1920 — September 30, 2017

Arlene Alillups February 27, 1948 — June 25, 2017

Daisy Lee Berry October 15, 1928 — March 23, 2017

Ethel Hoffman Davis Kinchelow January 22, 1926 — March 3, 2017

Theresa Winifred Cross September 29, 1916 — January 29, 2017

An excerpt from

Phenomenal Woman

by Maya Angelou

I don’t shout or jump about

Or have to talk real loud.

When you see me passing

It ought to make you proud.

I say,

It’s in the click of my heels,

The bend of my hair,

the palm of my hand,

The need of my care,

‘Cause I’m a woman

Phenomenally.

Phenomenal woman,

That’s me.

2019 CHURCH OFFICERS

Duane Dilworth

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Reverend Clyde R Crumpton

Moderator

Ed Amos

Deacon Board Members

Rosalind Addison Frances Dennis Rydell Dennis

Ann Rice

Session Members

Guy Dorn

Gilda Latham Property Chair

Aaron CraigWorship Chair

Shenicka Fondren Clerk of Session

Edith Dickens

Lorraine Hughes Vanessa Lucas Madeline Matthews Janet Robinson Moderator

Arlene Martin Outreach Chair

Pasadena Weathersby

Stewardship Chair

Rosalynde Scott Evangelism Chair

Thomas Hood

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Dr Rodney Wead facilitates a series called Black America Time Line 1950-2018. The first session was very well attended and additional sessions will be announced.

You will not want to miss the engaging dialogue sparked by the events during this period.Photo courtesy of Marvin Ware

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Karen Graham

Yvonne Washington

Phyllis Weaver

Sean Robinson

Joyce Wilks-Love Personnel Chair

Elmer Galvin Finance Chair

Gale Hardeman Annette Hudson

Henry Gladney

Cheryl White-Young Christian

Education Chair

the Board of Deacons, the Evangelism Committee, the Women’s Support Group, the William G Gillespie Scholarship Committee, the Women’s Gathering and Church Anniversary celebrations — makes her well-qualified to receive this recognition.

Ms Mays, assisted by our 2018 Woman of the Year, Pasadena Weathersby, presented Mrs Merchant with an Honorary Life Membership in Presbyterian Women, including a sterling silver Life Membership pin and a personalized certificate.

Please join us in congratulating each of these beautiful women who show the love of Christ and make us proud to be members of Cote Brilliante Presbyterian Church!

— Submitted by the Women’s Gathering, Hazel Mays, Moderator

Thomas Hardeman Nominations Chair

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COTE BRILLIANTE ACTIVITIES

Shelley House Plaque RededicationThe St. Louis REALTORS Foundation, Northside Com-munity Housing and Rebuilding Together St. Louis held a rededication ceremony on January 18th to replace the commemorative plaque that was stolen from the front of the historic Shelley House in 2018. Reverend Crumpton and several members of Cote Brilliante, along with other St Louis civic leaders, were present to witness the rede-dication of the plaque.

The Shelley House stands at 4600 Labadie Avenue. Built in 1906, it was the focus of the 1948 United States Supreme Court case Shelley v. Kraemer, which ruled that judicial enforcement by state courts of racially restrictive covenants violated the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution.

The JD Shelley family had moved to St Louis from Starkville, Mississippi in 1930, fleeing racially motivated violence. After renting for a time, the Shel-leys bought the house at 4600 Laba-die in 1945.

Unbeknownst to the Shelleys, the house was under a 1911 covenant that prohibited the sale of the house to anyone of the “Negro or Mongo-lian race” for a fifty-year period. The Shelleys were sued by Louis D Krae-mer, owner of another property on the street, to restrain the Shelleys from taking title to the property. While the trial court held for the Shelleys, the decision was reversed by the Missouri Supreme Court in 1946.

The Shelleys appealed to the United States Supreme Court in 1947. The United States Office of the Solicitor General filed, for the first time in a civil rights case, an amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) brief in support of the Shelleys. The May 3, 1948 decision rendered all racially restrictive covenants unenforceable on the grounds that enforcing them would violate the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution.

The Shelley House was des-ignated a National Historic Land-mark on December 14, 1990.

“This is an exciting day for the Greater Ville Neighborhood, for the City of St Louis, and for every-one who understands that teaching and treasuring our history matters,” US Rep William Lacy Clay said at the January 18th rededication ceremony.

“The historic legal battle to end restrictive covenants in residential housing was a great victory, not just for the courageous family who lived here but for the fundamental principle that in America where you live should not be determined by what you look like.”

At the ceremony, former St. Louis REALTORS President Marc Levinson said that his organization works to overcome this history.

He said, “Replacing the plaque is just a small gesture of our pledge to encourage and practice fair housing in the great communities of St Louis.”—Thanks to Rebecca Rivas of the St Louis American.

Eric Friedman of St. Louis REALTORS; Erich Morris, who grew up in the home; Michael Burns, president of Northside Community Housing Inc.; Alderman Sam Moore; Morris’ sister Mary Easterwood; and US Rep Wm Lacy Clay.Photograph by Steven Engelhardt

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NEWS FROM THE PEWS

Our best wishes to Cheryl White, who wed James Edward Young on January 5, 2019.

Congratulations to Courtney Ruffin for her Straight-A’s Report Card.Courtney is an 8th-grader at City Garden Monterssori School. In the fall, she will be a Freshman at Colligiate School of Medicine and Bio-Science.

Courtney is the daughter of Cornelius and Lynn Ruffin and the grandaughter of Louis and Gail Cross.

Congratulations to Briah Fleming on the publication of her book, We Only Meet at Night: A small Collection of Moonlight Meditation Inspired Poems and Paintings.

Order your copy from Amazon, or purchase one directly from Briah.

A belated Happy Birthday to Marguerite Barker (left, with Esterline Dean) who turned 106 years old on February 23rd. Happy Birthday to Vashti Ransom,

center, who celebrated her 90th birthday on April 21st.

Congrats to Thayer Lance Weaver III, who graduated from the University of Alabama with a Batchelor of Arts degree in Marketing.

Thayer is the eldest son of Thayer and Phyllis Weaver, and the grandson of Mary Dillworth.

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Some of the Books of the New Testament

MATThEwMArkLukEJOhNACTS

rOMANSCOriNThiANSGALATiANSEPhESiANSTiMOThY

TiTuSPhiLEMONJAMESPETErJudE

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Marguerite BarkerMark Twain Manor11988 Mark Twain LnBridgeton, MO 63044

Zane CodyDelhaven Manor5460 Delmar BlvdSt Louis, MO 63112

Bernice DaltonRoyal Oak Nursing Home4960 LacledeSt Louis, MO 63108

*Laura DeClueStonecrest–Clayton View8825 Eager RoadClayton, MO 63144

Arthur DuPreeGarrison Health Center2939 Magazine, #101 St Louis, MO 63106

Marian GatesMark Twain Manor11988 Mark Twain LnBridgeton, MO 63044

Martha GillespieStonecrest–Clayton View8825 Eager RoadClayton, MO 63144

James Griffin Sr4870 Lee AveSt. Louis, MO 63115

*Mary HarveyThe Villa at RiverwoodOne Pratt PlaceSt Louis, MO 63031

Catherine MarzetteSt Sophia Nursing HomeCherry Blossom Wing936 Charbonier RdFlorissant, MO 63031

Juliette MasseyBethesda–Dillworth9645 Big Bend RdSt Louis, MO 63122

Patricia Pruitt4869 Lee AveSt Louis, MO 63115

Rebecca Robinson5926 Pamplin AveSt Louis, MO 63147

OUR SICK & SHUT– IN

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CONDOLENCES

Esterline Dean and Gilda Latham on the passing of their grand-son and nephew respectively, Jabari Hakim Hayes, on December 16th. The funeral service was held at Cote Brilliante on December 29th.

Sharon Morris and George Thompson on the passing of their cousin, Frances Georgean (White) Allen, on December 27th. The funeral service was held at St John AME Church on January 4th.

Peola Lucas and Vanessa Lucas on the passing of their brother and uncle respectively, Clarence Arthur Miller, on January 2nd. His services were held at St James Episcopal Church on January 11th.

Constance Dorsey on the passing of her daughter and our sister, Leslie “Denise” Creighton, on January 4th. A celebration of life was held in Ferguson, Missouri on March 10th.

Sharon Morris and George Thompson on the passing of their their cousin, Yvonne Dennis, on January 6th. Her services were held at Gaines Street Baptist Church in Little Rock, Arkansas on January 12th.

Carla Evans and Sherri Walker on the passing of their father, Carl C Landis, on January 19, 2019. The funeral service was held at Cote Brilliante on February 1st.

Jerry Harrington on the passing of his brother, Melvyn Harrington, and sister-in-law, Ruth Lewis, who passed on January 21st and February 4th, respectively. Funeral services for both were held at Salem in Ladue United Methodist Church on February 16th and 17th, respectively.

Pasadena Weathersby on the passing of her uncle, Johnny G Starks of Gary, Indiana. His funeral service was held on February 9th.

The family of George Thompson Sr and Sylvia Thompson on the passing of their granddaughter, and family member, baby Mariyah Marion. Funeral service was held in Atlanta, Georgia on March 2nd.

Levance Madden on the passing of his wife and our sister, Rosalyn Madden, on March 11th. A memorial service was held on May 2nd at Cote Brilliante Presbyterian Church.

Barbara Burnett on the passing of her husband, John Gene Burnett, on March 20th. Funeral service was held at Cote Brilliante on March 27th.

Joyce Wilks-Love on the passing of her sister-in-law, Debra Lorraine Love-Milton. Services were held in Seattle, Washington on April 4th and 5th.

Dr Mary Tillman on the passing of her brother-in-law, Dr Otis Tillman Sr, on April 10th. Services were held in North Carolina on April 16th.

Arglister Palmer and Kim Banks-Taylor on the passing of their sister-in-law and aunt, respectively, Cheryl Dyle-Palmer, on April 13th. Services were held at Centennial Christian Church on April 19th.

Gwen Jones and Colonel Everett Page on the passing of their son and nephew, respectively, Townsend (TJ) Jones Jr on April 16th. The funeral was held at Cote Brilliante on April 24th.

Marvin Ware on the passing of his cousin, Kermit Robinson, on April 18th. Services were held at Shalom Church (City of Peace) on April 27th.

Marvin Ware on the passing of his cousin, Shirley Bryant Downing, on April 19th. Services were held at Victory Christian Outreach Church on May 6th.

Constance Dorsey on the passing of her brother, Edsel Webb, on April 20th. Services were held at Bethesda Temple Church of the Apostolic Faith on April 28th.

Todd James on the passing of his sister, Stacy Parks, on April 21st. The funeral was held at New Northside Missionary Baptist Church on April 29th.

Gail Cross, Edith Dickens and Betty Dickens on the passing of their brother, Charles Dickens Jr. A memorial service was held in California on May 7th.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Ed AmosRosalyn Anderson (J Robinson) William Agee (R Scott)Melissa Blount (L Blount) June Clark

Kevin Cross Beverly Eason (A Williams) Curtis Hayes (E Dean) Denise Helton (M Ware) Larry Johnson Family (H Gladney)

Ernestine Keen (R Scott) Khadijah McCain (V Lucas)Gwen McGrewDwayne Martin (A Martin)Thelma Morgan (P Parker)Catherine Morris (S Morris)

Donald NaborsRay and Verase Parks and FamilyEric Robinson (J Robinson)Helen WallaceJeffrey Williams (A Williams)

Please remember these families with kind words and deeds during their bereavement.

Our sympathy and prayers for peace and comfort are extended to those whose loved ones have recently passed from this life:

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Congratulations June Birthdays

1 Esterline Dean2 Sabrina Harris2 Pamela Hibbler4 Stacie Nash11 Ivory Johnson12 Richard Massey13 Martha Thompson 15 Phyllis Snulligan15 Charles Weathers, Jr16 Gloria Bennifield16 Charlotte Tatum18 Nina Stone22 Arthur Dupree III27 Flora Robinson28 Beatrice Bell28 Lonnie Jones28 Rodney Wead29 Marlissa Hudson30 Leigh Jones30 Everett Page

June Anniversaries

8 Clyde and Jean Crumpton17 Albert and Adrienne Bowers24 Alvin and Gilda Latham25 Kenneth and Gladys White26 Cornelius and Lynn Ruffin27 Jeffrey and Kim (Banks) Taylor

July Birthdays

3 Annie Berry 4 Lillie Thigpen6 Gilda Latham7 Doreen Sykes8 Gladys White10 Morsie B Cole Jr11 Joyce Wilks-Love 15 Audrey Underwood27 Mattie White29 Edith Dickens

August Birthdays

1 Duane A Dilworth3 Zina Bush3 Gail Cross3 Frances Dennis4 Fannie Anderson 4 Phyllis Harrell4 Clara Wright6 Bernita Clark7 Barbara Burnette7 Jordan Page-Davis10 Mary Hayden14 Lee Blount15 George Thompson16 Raymond Dennis16 Mildred Wilson20 Reverend Clyde Crumpton24 Gwen McGrew24 Jacqueline Rix26 Harry Gillespie29 Janet Robinson29 Consuelo Washington30 Mary Dilworth30 Madeline Matthews30 Ray Parks31 Chester Bernard RiceAugust Anniversaries

15 Louis and Gail Cross

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COTE BRILLIANTE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Church Staff

Pastor reverend Clyde r CrumptonAdministrative Assistant Alma williamsMinister of Music dwayne BuggsMusician and Gospel Choir instructor Carla drake Choir directors Carole kimble, Colonel Everett Page, Ann ricePercussionists Matthew Clark, Jordan PageParking Attendant and Custodian Charles weathers, davonté Bommer

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Jean Crumpton, Frances dennis, Jackie dupree, Gale hardeman, Phyllis harrell, Milton robinson, Cheryl white, Angela wright – design and Layout

Cote Brilliante Presbyterian Church

4673 Labadie Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri 63115Telephone 314.381.2770Facsimile 314.381.1919E-mail CBPC4673 @ att.netOnline CBPCStL.orgChurch Office Hours are 8:30a – 3p, Monday – Friday

Session Members

Ed AmosAaron Craig duane dilworthShenicka Fondren Elmer Galvinhenry GladneyThomas hardeman, JrThomas hoodGilda LathamArlene Martinrosalynde ScottPasadena weathersbyPhyllis weaverCheryl white – YoungJoyce wilks – Love

Deacon Board

rosalyn AddisonFrances dennisrydell dennisEdith dickensGuy dornkaren GrahamGale hardemanAnnette hudsonLorraine hughesVanessa LucasMadeline MatthewsAnn riceJanet robinson, ModeratorSean robinsonYvonne washington

SundaysSunday School 8:45–9:45aMorning worship 10a

1st Sundays Sacrament of the holy Communion Christian Education Meeting, following Morning worship Service

2nd Sundays Pilots Club Meeting 3p The Adventurers Meeting, following Morning worship Service

3rd Sundays Boosters Club Meeting, following Morning worship Service

4th Sundays Youth Fellowship Meeting women’s Gathering Meeting Men’s Council Meeting Evangelism Committee Meeting all following Morning worship Service

TuesdaysBible Study 10:30a and 6pCommunity Garden 12:30pAdult handbell Choir rehearsal 4:30 – 6p

1st and 3rd Tuesdaysdorcas Circle Meeting and Bible Study 12nFood Pantry and Clothes Closet 12–2p

WednesdaysChancel Choir rehearsal 4:30p Men’s Chorus rehearsal 6p

2nd WednesdaysGolden Go-Getters 1p

ThursdaysChildren’s Choir rehearsal 5p Children’s handbell Choir rehearsal 5 – 7pGospel Choir rehearsal 6p

SaturdaysCommunity Garden 9aMen’s Bible Class 10a Chess Club 10a

1st Saturdayswomens’ Support Group 9a

2nd SaturdaysEsther Circle Meeting 1p

CHURCH CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES

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7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30 31

July 2019

5 Dorcas Circle Annual Luncheon See any dorcas Circle member for your reservation

9 Youth Sunday; WG Gillespie Scholarship Awards

9 CBPC Community Cookout 12n to 4:30p, church parking lot

16 Father’s Day Luncheon immediately following Morning worship Service

24 Session Meeting

30 Gospel Choir Concert 4p Cote Brilliante Presbyterian Church

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2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

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June 2019

4 Independence Day Church office will be closed on July 4th and 5th

8 Vacation Bible School July 8th through 12th

8 Summer Youth Academy July 8th through 26th

22 Session Meeting