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Anniversary of
Theme: Praying,Serving andTrusting in theLord through the Journey with a JoyfulHeart.“The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.” -Psalm 126-3
Sunday, November 4, 2018
Chairpersons
Sister Cheryl Reid-Alston Sister Elise Ingram-Sabatel
Organized in 1898 by Dr. George H. Sims, Sr.
240 West 145th Street * New
Reverend Brian D. Scott, ThM, Pastor • Deacon Charles Cook, Chairman, Deacons’ Ministry • Trustee
Greetings from Our PastorReverend Brian D. Scott
O taste and see that the Lord is good…
Greetings Union Family,
What a journey! We have seen God do the impossible in our midst. The miracles,
which we have witnessed, are no different than those recorded on the pages of the
Biblical witness. This year alone we have seen the sick restored to health, we like the
early disciples have been kept through storms, and in the face of disease, darkness,
disasters, and demons, God has delivered! Today we celebrate the God who keeps
His promises. He has done for us what He did in the delta for the hungry multitude;
He has turned our shortage into a surplus! Praise be His Holy name!!!!
I thank God for you and for your partnership in the gospel. Union’s rich history is
the story of a God who has been faithful to a people and a people who have been
faithful to God! As we enjoy this mountain peak moment let us bear in mind that
God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. We trust His law of divine
compensation. No matter what the struggle or the test may be, if we commit our
way to the Lord, all things work together for good.
Today we celebrate 120 years of God’s immeasurable grace to the people of the
Union Baptist Church. Our history really is His story. We have witnessed His hand
at every exchange sustaining, providing, and protecting. From the founding by Dr.
George H. Sims through the pastorates of Rev. George Sims Jr., Rev. Alfred Isaac,
Rev. Dr. Carl B. Taylor, Rev. Dr. Leonard E. Terrell, Rev. Dr. Ollie B. Wells, Sr., and
Rev. Antonio Anderson right up to this very moment God has guided the Union
Baptist Church. Let us exhaust every fiber of our being in praise to our God who has
done great things! As we commemorate, let us also commit to create. Good deeds,
progress, and daring faith ought to mark our ways just as they marked the lives of
those before us. May God use our service and sacrifice to secure Union for another
120 years. So on this noble and notable occasion let every man, woman, and child
purpose in his own heart to remain committed to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our
history has taught us the principle of I Peter 1:5, “If we keep the faith, the faith will
keep us.” I’m grateful for the glorious past and excited about a transcendent future.
The Lord has promised good to us, His word our hope secures, He will our shield and
portion be as long as life endures.
Proud to be your Pastor,
Rev. Brian D. Scott, ThM
Greetings from Our Anniversary
Chairperson
Greetings to my Sisters and Brothers:
I greet you with so much joy and love in
my heart. I thank God for the
opportunity to serve as your chairperson
for this 120th Church Anniversary.
As our theme says, “Praying, Serving and Trusting in the Lord
Through the Journey with a Joyful Heart,” Psalms 126-3: The
Lord has done great things for us and we are filled with joy.
This theme means a lot to me because we lived this and we made
it though, filled with the joy of the Lord, and it’s all because we
never stopped praying, serving or trusting our God.
So, as we celebrate today, our honorees and the fact that we are
still here, I would like to thank Pastor Scott for this vision of a
“Sacrificial Year.” Thank you to all the members for all they did
to make his vision for us come true. A special thank you goes to
my Co-Chairperson, Sis. Elise Ingram-Sabatel for graciously
accepting the task at hand.
To God be the Glory for all the things he has done!
Happy Anniversary Union Baptist Church!
Submitted in Love
Cheryl Reid Alston,120th Anniversary Chairperson
Greetings from Our Anniversary
Co-Chairperson
To Pastor Brian D. Scott and my Beloved
Union Baptist Church Family:
How joyful it has been to serve as the Co-
chair for the 120th Church Anniversary!
THE LORD has done great things for us, andwe are filled with joy.
Psalm 126:3
Throughout the 120-year journey, Union Baptist Church has not
been ashamed to proclaim the name of the Lord and declare our
gladness of His goodness to us. As we move on to our next 120
years, we will continue to do so, “Praying, Serving and Trusting
the Lord through the journey with a Joyful Heart. “
As we reflect on history along the way, we have much to celebrate
today and to be glad about – All Praises to Him!
Congratulations to Union Baptist Church for 120 years and to the
15, 25- and 50-year Honorees.
Happy Anniversary to the Union Baptist Church!
Blessings,
Elise Ingram-Sabatel,Church Anniversary Co-chair,
The Worship Service at 10:30 AM
Sunday, November 4, 2018Theme: Praying, Serving and Trusting in the Lord through the Journey with a Joyful Heart.
“The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.” -Psalm 126-3
The Grand March
The Call to Worship................................................................Brother Nicholas Lyons
The Invocation................................................................................... Deacon Ada Coxon
The Hymn of Worship: “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”(Text printed in
this program)
The Church Anniversary Litany.........................Junior Deacon JasaiahMiranda
The Affirmation of Faith.................................................Junior Deacon Jules Scott
The Worship through Dance... Union Baptist Church Praise Dance Ministry
The Benevolent Offering... Sister Harmony Williams & Sister Raquel Adkins
The Welcome.........................................................Junior Deacon Christopher Roach
The Historical Highlights............................................Reverend Claretha P. Moore,
Minister of Christian Education
The Memorial Solo
The Memorial....................Trustee Marjorie Richardson & Sister Victoria Clay
The Altar Prayer.................................................................Minister Wanda Herndon
The Selection “Better Is One Day”..... The Union Baptist Church Mass Choir
The Sermon.............................................................Reverend Brian D. Scott, Pastor
The Call to Discipleship........................................................................................Minister
The Tithes and Offering..MIT Massawa Morrison and Sister Junree Esdialla
The Announcements..Junior Deacon Anaya Calixte and Sister Michela Reid
The Recognition of the Honorees
The Remarks.......Sister Cheryl Reid-Alston and Sister Elise Ingram-Sabatel
The Benediction/Blessing of the food....................................................Pastor Scott
The Hymn for this Service
All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name
All hail the pow'r of Jesus' name!
Let angels prostrate fall;
Bring forth the royal diadem,
And crown Him, crown Him, crown Him,
crown him Lord of all!
O chosen seed of Israel's race
Ye ransomed from the fall,
Hail Him who saves you by His grace,
And crown Him, crown Him, crown Him,
crown him Lord of all!
Let ev'ry kindred, ev'ry tribe,
On this terrestrial ball,
To Him all majesty ascribe,
And crown Him, crown Him, crown Him,
crown him Lord of all!
O that with all the sacred throng
We at His feet may fall!
We'll join the everlasting song,
And crown Him, crown Him, crown Him,
crown him Lord of all!
Church Anniversary Litany
Leader: Dear Lord, thank you for drawing us, as a
congregation, to you to become part of
your church.
People: Thank you for our ancestors and those who
listened to your voice and were obedient to
your call to organize this congregation for
your purpose.
Leader: Help us to teach our young your ways and
their history, so they will know who you are
and who they can be.
People: Inspire us with a vision for the future and
use that vision to direct the path of this
congregation.
Leader: Help us to lean not on our own
understanding, but to lean on every
promise of your Word.
People: Grant us the authority to conquer all
divisiveness, and fill us with a desire to love
one another.
Leader: Lord, please hide us in your bosom and
protect us from all evil and from the wiles
of those spirits that seek to destroy the
peace you have given us.
People: May your spirit continue to infuse our
church with courage, hope, and grace.
Leader: Teach us to know your voice and give us the
courage to obey it.
All: Lord, please continue to provide your
Church with a light for the world.
The Affirmation of Faith
We believe in God, the Father, infinite in
wisdom, power and love, whose mercy is over
all His works and whose will is ever directed
to His children’s good.
We believe in Jesus Christ, Son of God and
Son of Man, the gift of the Father’s unfailing
grace, the ground of our hope and the
promise of our deliverance from sin and death.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Divine
Presence in our lives, whereby we are kept in
perpetual remembrance of the truth of Christ
and find strength and help in the time of
need.
We believe that this faith should manifest itself
in the service of love as set forth in the
example of our blessed Lord to the end that
the Kingdom of God may come upon the
earth.
Amen.
Litany of Giving
Leader: It’s time to give!
Congregation: Praise the Lord!
Leader: To whom does the tithe belong?
Congregation: The tithe belongs to the Lord and all the tithe of
the land, whether the seed of the land or the fruit of the tree it is
the Lord’s, it is holy unto the Lord. (Leviticus 27:30)
Leader: Who should give?
Congregation: Let every one of you lay by in store what God has
prospered him. (1 Corinthians 16:2)
Leader: How much should we give?
Congregation: Now consider how great this man was to whom
Abraham gave a tenth of the spoils. (Hebrew 7:4)
Leader: What is God’s promise to the tither?
Congregation: If I will not open you the windows of heaven and
pour you out a blessing that there shall not be room enough to
receive. (Malachi 3:10)
Leader: What kind of giver does the Lord love?
Congregation: God loves a cheerful giver.
The MemorialNovember 2017 – November 2018In loving memory of our Union Baptist Church members
who have gone to be with the Lord.
Sister Mary Clark
Sister Julia Ellis
Brother Michael Gottfried
Sister Beulah Jackson
Deacon Hemsley Jackson
Brother Paul Little
Sister Claudia McEachin
Sister Cheryl McKnight
Sister Sheila Richard
Sister Bertha Roye
Sister Margaret Standard
Sister Ruth Waters
Sister Ida Weathers
Sister Lavinia William
Union Baptist Church
A Brief Historical Overview
UNION BAPTIST CHURCH stands today as an example of just how good God is and
how a people, endowed with solid faith in God and His Word can not only survive;
but grow to be one of this city’s, state’s and nation’s leading congregations in
spreading the Gospel and in Mission Outreach. During her pilgrimage through these
years, UNION has been a pioneer and leader in many areas of ministry. UNION has
been a passageway for many African-Americans who migrated from the south to
New York City. From the early 1900s through the ‘50s a majority of these persons
passed through UNION BAPTIST CHURCH.
UNION BAPTIST CHURCH was organized by a great leader and visionary, Dr. George
H. Sims, Sr. As a young man of 27, George Henry Sims had a dream in which God
gave him the key to a church and directed him to unlock the door. When he awoke,
he decided to act on that vision. He packed up his bags in Nyack, NY and moved
back to New York City, where he had received his first religious training. It was here
that he resolved to re-organize and begin the new UNION BAPTIST CHURCH, which
he did, with only nine members and a few dollars. The old UNION BAPTIST
CHURCH had dissolved. The new UNION, located on 63rd Street, was born November
6, 1898.
THE UNION BAPTIST CHURCH began on the eve of the twentieth century and now
it has become a bridge to the twenty-first century. Rev. Sims was criticized by
many for organizing and locating the church in what was considered the most
wicked section of New York City - “Hell’s Kitchen.” Men gambled in the street and
there was fighting and prostitution everywhere. Friends laughed at the idea of
building a church in this modern Sodom, but they did not know Rev. Sims. Instead
of calling the officers of the law, Rev. Sims organized the “Crap-Shooters
Association.” For years, he gave boat rides for thousands of the outlaws. He made
friends with the noisy, boisterous people who roamed the community. He won them.
He overcame the assumption that Negroes could not make investments, build, and
manage an institution. The plan moved forward, and the new building was
constructed and dedicated in July 1901. Rev. Dr. G.H. Sims erected two church
buildings before moving to 145th Street in Harlem. During his term, the church laid
cornerstones for four buildings: July 1901, September 1905, June 1927 and
August 1948.
Pastor Sims emerged as a great racial figure in the days of the bloody riots on San
Juan Hill, located between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues from 60th to 65th
Streets - the site is now occupied by the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
In 1926, the UNION BAPTIST CHURCH moved to 240-52 West 145th Street, our
present location. Due to population shifts. Harlem had become the central
residential area for Blacks migrating from other districts, various states and other
countries. Our present facilities, originally built for a theater, seated 1,000 people,
with space for seven stores. The auditorium was renovated for church use. The first
renovation at this location took place in 1927. A more extensive renovation was
done at a cost of approximately $143,000.00 and was dedicated in 1948. The
church was again renovated after a fire in 1971. Our last Building Renovation
Project, under the leadership of Dr. Ollie B. Wells, Sr., began in August 1988 and
was completed in April 1990, at a cost of $3,500,000.00.
Pastor Sims was awarded the degree of Doctor of Divinity in June 1905, from
Guadalupe College in Sequino, Texas. He was elected President of the NY State
Baptist Convention in 1912 - an office he held for 36 years. He also received
many awards and recognitions: and held many offices, set on numerous boards and
served many organizations locally and nationally.
Various governors honored Reverend Dr. George H. Sims with appointments:
Governor William Sultzer, Governor Glenn, Governor Whitman and Governor
Thomas E. Dewey.
In 1955, at the age of 84 years, “Doc Sims” was called from labor to reward. The
Christian Community lost a courageous, creative, compassionate and charismatic
champion. Union’s rich past has been due to her being blessed with great pastoral
leadership, staring with our organizer, Dr. George H. Sims, Sr., and continuing with
all of his successors.
REV. GEORGE SIMS, JR., seemed destined to follow in his father’s footsteps.
After graduating from Virginia Theological Seminary and College in
Lynchburg, Virginia, he answered the call to preach. George, Jr. was
ordained by the church in 1938. Subsequently, he was elected to serve as
Co-Pastor along with his father.
Rev. George Sims, Jr. was energetic and creative and was blessed with many
organizational skills. As Co-Pastor, he revitalized the various auxiliaries of the church
and interacted with them to develop and expand their leadership qualities. When his
father passed, Rev. George Sims, Jr. became the pastor. He was a scholar and an
excellent preacher. Rev. George H. Sims, Jr. continued to pastor after the death of
his father, but because of ill health, he was only able to continue as pastor until
1956. He was called home in 1965.
Following the resignation of Reverend Sims, Jr., Reverend Raymond A. Bryant
served as interim pastor until the next pastor was called.
REV. ALFRED ISAAC, a native of Orangeburg, SC and a Civil Rights Activist who
had worked with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., became the next Pastor of Union in
June 1957. He pastored until August 1958, when he was suddenly called home by
the Lord. However, during this brief pastorate, God blessed our church and
congregation as he enabled us to set meaningful goals and revitalize our worship
service.
REV. DR. CARL B. TAYLOR, served as our pastor from 1959 until 1962. One of the
great blessings his pastorate brought to the church was his involvement and affect
upon the youth of our church and the growth of our Youth Ministry. Rev. Taylor also
laid out some great plans for restructuring our groups for ministering and Christian
Education.
REV. DR. LEONARD E. TERRELL, a native of Mississippi, a former professor in the
School of Religion at Virginia State College in Petersburg, VA, and former President
of Storer College, pastored Union from April 1963 through 1973, when he retired.
Rev. Terrell was a great educator, counselor, preacher, and pastor. He led Union to
join the American Baptist Convention, USA., Inc., the Lott Carey Foreign Mission
Convention and established a credit union. Dr. Terrell also led the church through a
renovation and restoration project following a fire in 1971. Under the pastorate of
Rev. Dr. Ollie B. Wells, Sr., the church elected Rev. Dr. Leonard E. Terrell, Pastor
Emeritus in 1978. Dr. Terrell was called from labor to reward in August 1988.
Our faithful and loving Rev. Raymond Bryant, who had served under every pastor of
Union as Associate Minister and had served the church well in the interim between
pastors, was called home from labor to reward in May 1979.
REV. DR. OLLIE B. WELLS, SR., a native of Richmond, Virginia was called as the
pastor of Union Baptist Church in 1975. An active spiritual leader, Rev. Wells’
talents and services were extended to the community at large, where he served as
an officer or member of numerous organizations. Rev. Wells produced “In the
Sanctuary,” a Radio Outreach Ministry on W.W.R.L. 1600 AM radio. Under his
leadership, Union completed a $3.5 million renovation project in April 1990. In an
effort to reduce the building mortgage, he instituted the “Growing Together,
Building in Faith” stewardship campaign. The goal was to raise $500,000 over a
three year period. Under his leadership a Soup Kitchen was established, which
continues to feed homeless and destitute people each week. Also, legal and social
services
were provided, free of charge to those in need. During his tenure as pastor he was
responsible for the reorganization of the churches’ groups into ministries; instituting
tithing as the Biblical basis of supporting the church, instituting a Women’s and
Men’s Ministry, a Married Couples’ Ministry and setting up a Deacons’ Family
Visitation Ministry. Reverend Wells made history at Union Baptist Church in 1993
when eight women were ordained to the Deacons’ Ministry. Due to illness, Pastor
Wells went on disability in June 2004. On Sunday, December 14, 2004, Reverend
Wells preached for the first time since he went on disability. Following the service, he
answered his final call and went home to be with the Lord.
While we were without a pastor following Rev. Wells’ death, Deacon Charles Cook -
Chairman of the Deacons’ Ministry, was ably assisted by our Associate Ministers and
all of the Officers and Members of Union Baptist Church. In addition, Rev. Dr. Betty
A. Spencer and Rev. Claretha P. Moore both served the church well in the position of
Executive Minister.
On December 15, 2007 the call to pastor the UNION BAPTIST CHURCH was
extended to REV. ANTONIO DARNELL ANDERSON . He graciously accepted, and
took the pulpit on December 16, 2007. On Sunday, April 27, 2008 we joyfully
installed the REV. ANTONIO DARNELL ANDERSON of Philadelphia, PA as our 7th
Pastor. Rev. Anderson sought to uphold the “Spirit of Excellence” that Union has
maintained here in the village of Harlem. In addition to the aforementioned
ministries under former pastoral leadership, he has brought a new light and
energy. In continuing to cultivate the creativity here at Union a formal Drama
ministry has been formed, a 20/30 ministry has been started, a Young Adult Choir
has been reinstituted, a Transportation ministry has been formed for persons who
require assistance getting to and from Church and to assist our parents and children,
Rev. Anderson also reinstituted the nursery. Upon his arrival, Rev. Anderson
assisted in the remodeling of the Pastor’s suite and spearheaded the Chapel
Renovation project. Rev. Anderson served as our Pastor until December 2012.
On Sunday, October 15, 2017 the Union Baptist Church Family was blessed to
install the REV. BRIAN D. SCOTT of Houston, TX as our 8th Pastor. In the short
time that Reverend Scott has been here, he has shown himself to be “…A man after
God’s own heart…..” He has faithfully involved himself in the day to day life of the
church. Recognizing that as Disciples of Christ, we are instructed to “Study to shew
ourselves approved unto God, workers that need not be ashamed, rightly dividing
the word of truth,” Reverend Scott has diligently taught and preached the Word of
God week after week. He has also readily provided pastoral care to the
congregation and the neighborhood. Rev. Scott has already led us in two Churchwide
Fasts and two periods during which we had 6:00 am Prayer Services on
Wednesdays.
On those occasions when we were without a pastor, Deacon Charles Cook -
Chairman of the Deacons’ Ministry, was assisted by our Executive Minister – Rev.
Claretha P. Moore, our Associate Ministers and all of the Officers and Members of
our Church Family. During these periods of transition the Lord continued to bless us
as a Church Family.
Our pastors and their sons and daughters in the ministry are:
Rev. George H. Sims, Jr.
Rev. Isham Fleming
Rev. Oliver J. Brooks
Rev. Abraham Brown
Rev. George Daniels
Rev. James Hairston
Rev. Jackson Jones
Rev. John Joseph
Rev. Lloyd Springer
Rev. John J. Sass
Rev. Epsor
Rev. Luther Borden
Rev. Houston Crutchfield
Rev. Walter S. Penn
Rev. Randolph Higginson
Rev. David Henderson
Rev. James R. Moore
Rev. Alester Skinner
Rev. Daniel
Pendarvis
Rev. Alexander
Trent
Rev. J.B. Crocker
Dr. George H. Sims, Sr.
Reverend Leonard E. Terrell
Rev. Curtis L. Whitney
Rev. Albert J. Holman
Reverend Dr. Ollie B. Wells, Sr.
Reverend Antonio D. Anderson
Minister Keynon Jackson
Reverend Brian D. Scott
Minister Isaiah Hayes
Rev. Dr. Suzan D. Johnson-
Cook
Rev. Bobbie McDaniel
Rev. Dorothy Williams
Rev. Raymond Wilson
Rev. Louis C. Williams
Rev. Charles Eatman
Rev. Claretha P. Moore
Union has always been very involved in Missions. In 1922, Emma Butler and
Rebecca Brice, both members of Union Baptist, were friends. Rebecca was the head
of the Missions Society in Union and Emma was a missionary in Liberia. One of
Emma’s students was a beautiful little girl, Sundee. Sundee had been born in
Arthington, Liberia and was a member of the Gola tribe. Emma and Sundee’s paths
crossed at the Suehn Mission. With the support of Union, Emma Butler eventually
adopted Sundee and sent her to the United States. Once in America, Sundee
completed her education and eventually became an active missionary, following in
her adopted mother’s footsteps. After marrying Rev. Rufus Prunty in 1961, Rev,
and Mrs. Prunty returned to the missions field in Liberia to give back a portion of
what had been given to them. After going back and forth between Liberia and the
United States, because of the Liberian civil war that began in 1988, the Pruntys
returned to New York and the Union Baptist Church. Mrs. Sundee Prunty was called
from labor to reward in November 2016, while Rev. Rufus Prunty was called from
labor to reward in April 1998.
Union Baptist Church has always enjoyed a wonderful fellowship with our sister
churches in the community and all over the state of New York. Our church has
always been blessed with outstanding leadership since its organization 120 years ago
and we are certain that God in His infinite wisdom has guided and will continue to
guide our leaders’ footsteps to not only continue in that direction, but also to make
us, “One In the Spirit, Seeking a More Excellent Way.”
Celebrating 50, 25 and 15 Years of Dedicated
Service To
The Union Baptist Church
Celebrating 50 years - (joined in
1968):
Sister JoAnn Swain
To tell everyone about my journey here at Union over the past
fifty years would take too long to express, but I can truly say
thank God for Union, because this church has grounded me and I
thank God for keeping me. No matter what happened in my life,
I knew that God had His hands on me, never letting me stray
away from His will over my life. I have had the pleasure to serve
as Chairperson and Co-Chairperson of Women’s Day, Church
Anniversary, Homecoming, Grandparents’ Day, Mother’s and
Father’s Day, Family Pot Luck Celebrations, Thanksgiving,
Christmas Celebrations, as well as President and Vice-President of
several Missionary Ministries. I am presently Director of the
Missions Society and I serve as a yokefellow with the Deacons
Family Ministry. I am one of the Co-Directors of the Soup
Kitchen Ministry, where I cook and prepare full meals for over one
hundred plus people every Wednesday. I also cook and prepare
meals for our fellowship ministry under the leadership of Rev.
Claretha P. Moore. I serve the Christian Education Council and
hold the position of Chaplain. I am a member of the Sistah to
Sistah Women’s Ministry. I am a Church School and New
Members’ Teacher.
It is my heart’s desire that the Lord will continue to use me as
one of His servants. I thank God for His continued grace and
mercy. My favorite scripture is Hebrews 11:1 – “Faith is the
substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen.”
25 Year Members (joined in
1993):
Sister April Duncan
SISTER APRIL DUNCAN became a member of Union Baptist Church in 1993.
She participated with the old Sanctuary choir, which merged with the now,
Union Baptist Church Choir. She is also a member of the Nurses’ Unit
Ministry. April says that Union Baptist Church has been a blessing to her
and her family. Her favorite scripture is: “ Trust in the Lord with all your
heart and lean not unto your own understanding; in all your ways submit to
Him, and He will make your paths straight.” -Proverbs 3:5-6
Sister Mabel Laws
Sister Mabel Laws joined Union Baptist Church under the pastorate of the
late Rev. Dr. Ollie B. Wells, Sr. She is a member of the Young @ Heart Senior
Citizens’ Ministry. Before her health began to decline, Mabel served as a
volunteer at the Wednesday Soup Kitchen and as a dedicated usher of the
Auxiliary Ushers’ Ministry. She still attends worship services and ushers’
sermons when she is able.
Sister Lena C. Boddie-Ray
Sister Lena C. Boddie-Ray became a member of the Union Baptist Church
on January 17, 1993, under the pastorate of late Rev. Dr. Ollie B. Wells,
Senior.
She became a member of the Sanctuary Choir and the Union Baptist Church
Choir. She currently serves with the Nurses’ Unit Ministry, and has served as
their president, vice president and treasurer. Her favorite scripture is: “I can
do all things through Christ who strengthens me,” Philippians 4:13.
Sister Yvonne Melton
I joined Union on a Mother’s Day 25 years ago. I immediately joined the
Gospel Choir and the Fellowship Ushers’ Ministry. As a way to spend more
time with my son David, I became a Den Mother and eventually Assistant
Den Leader for the Union Baptist Church Boy Scouts. Over the years I have
served as Church Clerk and Assistant Church Clerk. I have also served as
President and Vice President of the Sistah to Sistah Women’s Ministry and
Women’s Day Chairperson for the 73rd Annual Women’s Day in
2014. Currently I am serving as: Church Clerk, a Sistah to Sistah Women’s
Ministry participant, a member of the UBC Mass Choir and Director of the
Youth & Children Choir.
15 Year Members (joined in
2003):
Sister Cynthia Ardrey
Joined Union Baptist Church in 2003. She is presently a Yokefellow and
involved with the Sunday School Ministry. Cynthia is also a Minister in
Training and her favorite Scripture is Proverbs 3:5&7 – “Trust in the Lord
with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding…fear the Lord
and shun evil.”
Sister Christine Dancy
Sister Dancy joined Union Baptist Church in 2003. She was born with
multiple congenital defects. Doctors had little hope for her. Our heavenly
Father provided talented surgeons; one from London, England who requested
permission from her to wear a device to stimulate growth of her under
developed cleft palate. In a year’s time, the doctors were amazed to see the
roof of her mouth had developed completely and her planned surgery was no
longer necessary! Christine had undergone over twenty (20) surgeries by her
eighth birthday and she never complained. Christine has been blessed with a
loving and a perpetual smile. Her favorite scripture is: “Heal me, O Lord,
and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved for thou art my praise.”
-Jeremiah 17:14
Marcia Lovene Harris
Marcia Lovene-Harris began her journey through Union Baptist Church in
March of 2003. She is enjoying every minute of fellowshipping with her
sisters and brothers in Christ. She is a part of the Union Baptist Church
Choir and the Sistah to Sistah Women’s Ministry. Her favorite scripture is
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you
are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. – Psalm 23:4
Brother James Oliver, III
Brother James Oliver has been coming to Union Baptist Church for a long
time. He gives thanks to his mother for bringing him to Union and
introducing him to the Master. His journey at Union has been filled with love.
Though he was baptized, lost and then returned, the Lord has kept him on
his journey. His prayer is that through Union Baptist Church he will learn to
stay focused on serving the Lord. James served as a member of the Union
Baptist Church Choir, Fellowship Ushers, the R.O.C. Men’s Ministry, the Soup
Kitchen Ministry and the Lily of the Valley Missionary Ministry. His favorite
scripture is Psalm 27:1, “The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall
I fear. The Lord is the strength of my life of whom shall I be afraid.”
Deacon Clifton Stokes
Deacon Clifton McCoy Stokes joined Union Baptist Church in 2003 as an
ordained Deacon. He serves with the Deacons’ Ministry, ROC Men’s Ministry
and the Young @ Heart Seniors’ Ministry. He is a dedicated soup kitchen
volunteer and visits the sick and shut-in. He is a former member of the Isaac
Archer Male Chorus.
Sister Arvella Wilkins
Arvella Wilkins became a member of Union Baptist Church in 1993, under
the late Rev. Dr. Ollie B. Wells, Senior. She participated with the Hospitality
Ministry for a short period, but found a special place working with the Soup
Kitchen Ministry, which she loves doing.
Church Life Today
Meetings: -Hospitality Ministry – Room #1
-Male Ushers’ Meeting – Chapel
-Nurses’ Ministry – Library
-South and North Carolina Ministry Meeting – 2nd
Balcony, Left
-Drama Ministry Meeting – Room #2
After Worship: -120th Church Anniversary Fellowship
Luncheon
6:00 PM: -120th Church Anniversary Evening Worship
Service
Reverend Donnie McClurkin, preaching.
Announcements
THE UNION BAPTIST CHURCH SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE is
hosting a silent auction of hand-made baskets. If you have not
made up your mind on a gift for that special someone in your life,
please don’t hesitate to bid on one of these baskets. Each basket
will be displayed with a starting bid beginning on Sunday,
November 25th in the fellowship hall and may be viewed after
service. All proceeds will help support our future scholars. Please
see Sister Sharon T. Walls or Sister Desiree Davis for further
information.
THE HEALING SPECTRUM: Pregnancy and Child Loss – A Panel
Discussion, Sponsored by Sister Verkeya Holman on Saturday,
December 8th, at 11:30am, held at 92 St. Nicholas Avenue
(Community Room). Trained and Licensed panelists will be
available. Please RSVP or send questions to [email protected].
Suggested donation: $8.00. Light refreshments will be served.
FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF THOSE AROUND YOU,
please do not overload the elevator.
Boosters
A
Princess Kennady Allen
Sister Remy Allen
Brother Rick Allen
Brother Rico Allen
Brother William & Sister Sandra Allen
Brother Ed & Sister Cheryl Alston
Brother Omari Alston
Deacon Charles & Sister Mae Cook
Brother Walter Cousins
Sister Constance Coutourier
Sister Janie Coutourier
Sister Joann Coutourier
Brother Julien Coutourier
Brother James & Sister Patricia Cross
Sister Rahkiya Alston
MIT Cynthia Ardrey
Sister Jacqueline Avery
B
Brother Darrell Barner
Brother Jon Bowden
Brother Aleck & Sister Patricia Brooks
Sister Adrianna Buckman
Sister Elaine Regina Buckson
Sister Mae Nora Bynum
C
Junior Deacon Anaya Calixte
Brother Jason Chapman
Sister Olga Chapman
Tribute — Mother Katie Cheek
Brother James Clark, Jr.
D
Sister Desiree Davis
Sister Cassandra Dennis
Sister Vanza-Sheana Donaldson
Sister April Duncan
E
Sister Patricia Ann Ellerbe
F
Deacon Cornell & Rev. Christy
Freeman
Sister Velda Fuller
Tribute — Sister Gladys V. Fulton
G
Sister Marie Gagliano
Brother Wilburne Greene
H
Sister Barbara Hall
Sister Talise Hall
Sister Quaneisha Hall
Deacons Joseph & Fannie Handberry
Sister Marcia Harris
Sister Joanne Hawkins
Sister Pearline Herndon
Sister Alona Hill
Sister Hope Holman
Brother Norris Holman
Prince Zachary Hopkins
Sister Tina Hunter
I
Sister Elise Ingram –Sabatel
L
Sister Peggy Lacks
Tribute – Brother Cleveland & Sister
Annie Lacks-Carter
Sister Suzett Larmond
Sister Bernadette Lewis
Sister Denesha Lewis
Brother Michael Lewis
Sister Betty Littlefield
Sister Lorraine Littlejohn
Sister Justine Lockhart
Sister Dorothy Lowery
Brother Dana & Sister Valen Lyons
M
Brother Nigel & Sister Sheila Mack
Sister Cola Mangham
Sister Sharon Martin
Brother Clarence & Sister Connie
J
Sister Almeta James
MIT LaTasha Jenkins
Sister Carol Johnson
Brother Kenneth and Sister Eleanor
Johnson
Sister Mary Frances Johnson
Sister Ruthenia Johnson
Sister Virginia Johnson
Deacons Elisson & Rowena Joseph
K
Sister JoAnne Kitt
Massey
Sister Annie Matthews
Brother Ashton Maxwell
Brother Frank & Sister Karen
Maxwell, Jr.
Sister Annie McDowell
Sister Iris McDowell
Sister Leola McIntyre
Sister Yvonne D. Melton
Sister Pate Middleton
Junior Deacon Jasaiah Miranda
Rev. Claretha P. Moore
MIT Kenyetta Morris
MIT Laurita Moye
N
Brother Manuel & Sister Selma Ned Sister Kwana L. Smith
Sister Catherine Smith-Lowe
Sister Ozzice Stevenson
O
Brother James Oliver
Sister Yvonne Oliver
Sister Emma Jean Osborne
P
Sister Denise Petersen
LaVarr Lacks Piggott
Sister Elizabeth Pridgen
Sister Cora Pugh
R
Sister Lottie Mae Randall
Sister Bernette Roberts
Brother John Roscoe
Tribute – Sister Bertha Roye
S
Tribute — Sister Grace Samuels
Deacons Clifton & Rose Stokes
Sister JoAnne Swain
T
Sister Beatrice Thomas
Trustee Shautae Thompson
Sister Cupid Townsend
MIT Stephanie Tribble-Sterling
W
Sister Sharon Walls
Dea. Catherine Wells
Sister Sheron White
Sister Theresa White
Sister Angela Wilkinson
Tribute – Brother Louis Williams
Sister Lula Williams
Sister Juanita Wilson
Dea. Thomasina Wise
Sister Rubye Wright
Tribute — Sister Lois Wright
Sister Frances Scruggs
Sister Susie Scruggs
Trustee Earnestine Simmons
Deacon Edward & Trustee Eleanor
Simmons
Prince Jaymie Simmons
Sister Carolyn A. Slaughter
Brother Dewrell & Sister Sarah
Smith, Sr
Trustee Pamela C. Wright
Z
Trustee Rachel Zanders
Special Prayer
Brother Frank Maxwell,IIISister Rahkiya Reid-AlstonSister Danene TurnerBrother William MooreMangham & BrownFamiliesSister Addie BrownSister Mary Lee AlstonSister Dorothy MatthewsSister Brenda WilliamsBrother Clifton Williams,Sr.Brother Charles AtkinsDea. Fannie HandberryBrother Alexander MillerSister Anaya CalixteBrother Teddy WatsonEvangelist LorettaDupreeSister Jeanne GabrielSister Roberta MosesBrother Charles MorganSister Amaya DennisBrother EmmanuelDennisThe Blue and WiseFamiliesSister Tauren Deas
Sister LeonaWitherspoon
Sister Cozelle WrightBrother John DancySister Jacqueline DancyBrother DylanCrossgroveBrother David McCarthyRev. Charles Franklin, Jr.Sister Florence Temple &FamilySister Evelyn HolmesTrustee Olin FrazierBrother Dewrell SmithSister Erma RawleySister Helen RhodesBrother Eugene CalhounSister Elfreda Griffin andFamilySister Kathryn GreenDea. Rowena Joseph &FamilySister Cleo CartwrightBrother John & SisterAnne WrightBrother Frank Maxwell,Jr.Brother Keith TempleBrother Brack MurphyBrother Alfred Deas
Sister Deloris WilliamsSister Barbara DavisSister Martha FonsecaThe Petersen FamilySister Joyce LewisSister Patricia Brooks &FamilySister Denise WilloughbyMaster Charles J. BaileySister Carolyn StevensSister Barbara BethelSister Evelyn Manley &FamilySister Catherine KeittSister Charlise VincentSister Irene DasherSister Laura JonesTrus. Lewis StokesBrother James DowdySister Vanessa Jenkins &FamilySister Pearl ScottSister Karetha HarrellBrother Bob LanceSister Leola McIntyreBrother James RaySister Sunni Stewart-FaganSister Qiara RoperRev. Charlotte W. Holley
Hospitalized
Sis. Selma Walston
Sister Myra HansenFamily of AlphonsoArnetteDea. Ruby GarvinSister Selma Walston &FamilySister Carolyn BakerSister Venetia MorganSister Patrice LittleSister Pamela Hawkins &FamilyBrother Jamal White &FamilyBrother WadeSister Grace TaylorSister Betty Bennette
Brother Carl Lightburn,Sr.Sister Beverly HallSister Masah TabahSister Dorothy GilesSister Delilah SantosBrother Herman MikeSister Tonya MitchellSister Elgena Hickman-MitchellSister Shirley MaeRichardsonThe Walters FamilyBrother Ralphael RosarioDeacon JosephHandberry
Brother Matthew PlummerSister Cassandra DennisTrus. Donald KeittFamily of Eva YvonneWallcotBrother Herman DanielSister Dedra Richardson &FamilyBrother Moses T. JensenBrother Aleck BrooksDeacon Catherine Wells
Church Life
Monday, November 5
Church Office Closed
Tuesday, November 6
Mass Choir Rehearsal...................................................................7:00pm
Wednesday, November 7
Outreach Bible Study and Prayer Service.......................12:30pm
Soup Kitchen...................................................................................1:30pm
Prayer Service................................................................................ 6:00pm
Bible Study.......................................................................................7:00pm
Thursday, November 8
Deacons’ Ministry Meeting.........................................................7:00pm
Friday, November 9
B.Y.F. Ministry Meeting...............................................................6:30pm
Girl Scouts’ Ministry Meeting...................................................6:30pm
Saturday, November 10
Lily of the Valley Ministry’s Apron Prep..........................10:30am
Men’s Ministry Meeting............................................................11:00am
Christian Education Council Meeting....................................1:00pm
Sunday, November 11 – Holy Communion and Baptism –
(Veteran’s Day)
Sunrise Praying Band..................................................................8:00am
Church School................................................................................. 9:00am
New Members’ Class.....................................................................9:00am
Worship Service...........................................................................10:30am
The 120th Church Anniversary
Committees
Banner/Poster CommitteeSister Cheryl Bonaparte-Lake
Deacon Rowena Joseph
Deacon Fannie Handberry
Sister Carolyn A. Slaughter
Sister Jonell McMahon
TestimoniesMIT Laurita Moye
New Members (Joined in 2017-2018)
Sister Kenyetta Morris
New Life(Babies Dedicated)Sister Bernardine Crute
Daughters and Son of UnionDeacon Catherine Wells
Sister Maja Scott
Honorees CommitteeSister Peggy Lacks
Sister Mary Johnson
Brother William Allen
Sister Pamela Marteles
Sister Patricia Cross
Snack ShopSister Denesha Lewis
Sister JoAnne Coutourier
Sister Rachelle Lavender
Sister Angela Wilkinson
Sister Paula Richie
Sister Bernadette Lewis
Junior Deacon Anaya Calixte
Deacon Joseph Handberry
Sister Lorraine Littlejohn
BoostersSister Iris McDowell
Sister Kwana Smith
DecorationsSister Ceray Lewis
Sister Sharon Martin
Sister Bernadette Lewis
Sister Theresa White
SouvenirsSister Sharon Walls
Sister Karen Maxwell
Sister Jackie Avery
Sister JoAnne Hawkins
Sister Pamela Hawkins
Sister Shaute Thompson
Sister Vanza Sheana Donaldson
Sister Katherine Doctor
Outreach CommitteeBrother Jon Bowden
Trustee Shauntae Thompson
Reverend Claretha P. Moore
Culinary CommitteeDeacon Cornell Freeman
Reverend Christy Walters-Freeman
Host/HostessesSister Olga Chapman
Brother Frank Maxwell
Power Point ClassBrother George Banks and Students
PM Dessert CommitteeThe Lily of the Valley Missionary Ministry
Bulletin Board DisplaysTrustee Earnestine Simmons
Trustee Carl Lightburn
CommunicationsDeacon Ada Coxon
Deacon Vertelle Heatley
Sister Annette DeLoatch
Sister Annie McDowell
ProgramSister Cheryl Reid-Alston
Sister Elise Ingram-Sabatel
Thank you for your team effort and your extraordinary love andcommitment to Union Baptist Church, which helped to make our 120th
Church Anniversary a memorable event.