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Bishop Samuel Duncan, Jr.Bishop Samuel Duncan, Jr.Evangelist Dorothy L. DuncanEvangelist Dorothy L. Duncan
Pastor & Elect LadyPastor & Elect Lady
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Call to Worship ........................................................................... Minister Russell Davis
Invocation ....................................................................................................Imani Malone
Scripture Reading ..........................................................................................James Hosey
Praise and Worship ............................................................................Youth Praise Team
Ministry of Giving ................................................................................................................
Introduction of Speaker ....................................................................Elder JoEl Watson
Commencement Message .................................................. Minister Mark D. WilliamsFaith Fellowship Baptist Church
Class of 2013 Graduate Recognition ..........Aspiring Missionary Nicole CampbellSister Barbara Pryor
Remarks ................................................................................Bishop Samuel Duncan Jr.
Benediction ..............................................................Aspiring Missionary Cameo King
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Commencement SpeakerCommencement Speaker
Mark D. Williams received a bachelors of artsin accounting and masters of science in hospitality busi-
ness at Michigan State University. During his time at
MSU, he has held various positions on campus such as
Resident Mentor in Rather Hall, Cultural Aide in Hub-
bard and Campbell Halls, A Complex Coordinator for the
Office of Cultural and Academic Transition and an Assis-
tant Hall Director in Hubbard Hall.
He was very active in organizations such as Black Student Alliance and the Nation-
al Association of Black Accountants. Upon completing his masters, Mark worked
for Deloitte and Touche in Detroit, MI. He moved back to Lansing and began
working for Auto-Owners Insurance. Mark made a career change to serve stu-
dents and is currently a Community Director in Hubbard Hall at MSU. His future
goal is to purse a doctorate in university administration with a focus on the reten-
tion of students of color. Mark accepted his calling to ministry on February 7,
2010 and has been a youth minister at Faith Fellowship Baptist Church for the
past three years. He is also the president of the East Community Action Center
which serves the needs of the community on the eastside of Lansing. He is also a
campus leader for Just for Christ Campus Ministry as he tries to help students
stay grounded in their relationship with Christ to help them succeed in life.
And we know that all things work together for good to
them that love God, to them who are the called according
to [his] purpose. Romans 8:28
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Shunkea AliDavenport University
Amber BoydHolt High School
Victoria CarterSexton High School
Jalen HayesSexton High School
Victoria Carter is the daughter of Lori Carter of Lansing and Larry
Carter of Jackson. Victoria will attend LCC in the fall to take her
core basics, after completing them she plans to transfer to a 4-year
college to study education with the hopes of one day becoming a
teacher. During high school, Victoria was a cheerleader,
participated in The Sisterhood, 21st Century, and was a member of
the Student Court.
Jalen Hayes is the son of Denon and Myra Hayes. Jalen is
attending Oakland University on basketball scholarship, but
is not sure of a major yet.
Amber Boyd, daughter of Pamela Boyd and Terrel Boyd, will
attend Lansing Community College (LCC) and major in
performing arts. While in high school, Amber participated in theLeadership Academy, the Holt HS Step Team, and LINKS, which
assists autistic children.
Class of 2013Class of 2013Shunkea Ali, proud parent to Cadence and granddaughter of FannieHutchinson, graduated from Davenport University with an associate's in
business administration and a bachelor's in finance. This fall she is
returning to Davenport to begin a graduate degree in finance. Shunkea is a
member of the National Society of Leadership and Success and Business
Professionals of America. Her plan is to become an actuary. She gives
praise to God for guiding her steps.
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Jawan HayesSexton High School
Kamara MillerAlbion College
Mercedes MitchellWaverly High School
Kierra MooreJackson High School
Korey ParkerArt Institute of Tennessee
Kamara Miller, daughter of Charles and Liz Miller, graduated from
Albion College with a bachelor of arts in theatre. Kamara's passion for
arts started at a very young age beginning with Easter and Christmas
productions here at Lansing COGIC. She was very active in theater at
Pattengil Middle School as well as Eastern High School. During her time
at Albion, she performed in many productions both on stage and behindthe scenes. Her future plans are to own a theatre dedicated to producing
plays for and by minorities.
Jawan Hayes is the son of Denon and Myra Hayes. Jawan is attendingLansing Community College on a two-year scholarship majoring in
photography.
Mercedes Mitchell is the daughter of PJ Mitchell and Theoplis Mitchell ll.
Mercedes has been attending The Early College program at LCC for thepast two years and next year plans to transfer to Spelman College major-
ing in pre-med. She wants to become an obstetrician, and with the Lord as
her guide she knows nothing can stop her from achieving these goals.
Korey Parker is the son of Ed and Teresa Parker.
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Khadijah Radcliff, daughter of Lynn Radcliff and Tracy Radcliff, will
be attending Saginaw Valley State University in the fall majoring
in mechanical engineering. Her passion is bowling and hopes to
become a well-known bowler one day. With Christ as the head of her
life, she knows nothing is impossible.
Artrease PopeOkemos High School
Khadijah RadcliffEverett High School
Nathaniel SaundersOkemos High School
Ikea SmithUniversity of Texas
Ikea Alexis Smith, is a December 2012 graduate of the University of
Texas at San Antonio, Texas. She received a bachelor of science degree
in educational development and community health. Upon exiting UTSA,
she received a 4.0 GPA. She is currently employed by an importing/
exporting International Management Company in San Antonio, Texas.Her future plans are to pursue a career of health and research for the
state of Texas or wherever the Lord directs. Ikea is the daughter of
Elder Bill and Evangelist A. Nora Smith and the younger sibling of April
Smith.
Nathaniel Saunders is the son of Noland and Cheryl Saunders.
Nathaniel is attending LCC to complete basic studies and plans to transfer
to four-year university. He participated in marching band for the past 7
years and was awarded three medals in three ensembles. He also is
SW3s reigning Young Man of Valor.
Class of 2013Class of 2013Artrease Pope is the daughter of Marl Pope. She is will attend
Lansing Community College (LCC) and then transfer to a 4-year
university to study fashion design. Artrease was a cheerleader for
three years and currently serves as a youth nurse at LCOGIC.
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Xavier StewartRockford High School
Sade TurnerMichigan State University
Andrufus Day WatkinsBattle Creek 6/8 LCC
Lexis WellsEverett High School
Xavier V. Stewartis the son of Liberty Y. McPike. Xavier has yet to
decide which college he will attend, but is considering Lansing
Community College.
Andrufus Day Watkins is the son of Melissa Angell. He will
attend Lansing Community College and then transfer to Michigan
State University.
Sade Turner the daughter of the late Charese Pierce and Tracey Turner
but raised by my grandmother Sandra Turner. Today, June 9th is her 22nd
birthday and she graduated from MSU on May 3, 2013 with a bachelors
degree in media arts technology, concentration in radio/TV with a
cognate in human development family studies. Sade will continue on to
pursue a second bachelors, then attend graduate school. Her biggestpassion is writing poetry and working with children. She hopes to become
a child therapist. 2 Cor. 5:17 says "If any man be in Christ he is made a
new creature." Sade is definitely a new creature allowing God to take
total control of her life, and letting Him use her daily in any way He sees
fit.
Lexis Shavonte Wells is the daughter of Tamia Armstrong. She will
attend LCC and will then transfer to the University of Toledo tostudy psychology. Lexis participated in the SW3 Scholastic Motiva-
tion Quiz Bowl competition, loves to dance, and is a member of the
LCOGIC Soul Steppers.
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