October 14, 2007

Reunion of the Saints By Stanley L. Harris

On the road the Saints have been

Looks like their journey has no end

Saving lost souls and non believers

That's their aim

For this the Saints were trained

Spreading the Good News

Of God's Gospel from Spain to Rome

Giving Holy Communion into regions

Where God's Word is unknown

From place to place the Saints have roamed

Spreading the Good News

Of God's Gospel

The Saints were not ashamed

For this the Saints were trained

Welcome home!

Reunion of the Saints.

St. Philip the Evangelist

“We Have Come This Far by Faith”

Mission Chapel Parish

1888 189-? 2002

St. Philip the Evangelist is one of the oldest Black congregations organized in the Diocese of Washington, D.C. In October

1887 a small group of black Episcopalians banded together to form a Christian community. Members of this group began to

worship on Sundays at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith on Howard Rd., S.E. Sunday school was held in the

morning for the children and the noon service was for the elders. The Reverend Davenport, rector Emmanuel Church

officiated at these services.

As the membership grew a larger facility was needed. In 1888 the members rented a room in the Douglass Hall located on the

corner of Nicolas Ave. and Howard Rd., S.E. It was here that this group was established as a mission of Emmanuel Church

and was named Emmanuel Mission. Later, in 1889 the Pioneer Institute building was purchased by the members of the

congregation. Each member paid $14.25 a month toward this purchase.

Through their faith, dedication and hard work this frame structure underwent numerous changes. These changes included

raising the roof, the construction of a sanctuary and altar, the installation of stained glass windows and the conversion of the

basement into a parish hall. Soon the barn-like structure began to resemble a place of worship. In the late 1890’s this mission

became a chapel under the Diocese of Washington. The name Emmanuel Mission was changed to The Chapel of St. Philip

the Evangelist. Services were held continuously at the chapel until 1937.

In 1937 an anonymous benefactor presented the Diocese of Washington with monetary funds and land to erect a new chapel

and parish hall. The location of the new chapel was 2431 Shannon Pl., S.E. under the leadership of Reverend Millard F.

Newman. The furnishings of this chapel and parish hall were given generously by its members. The donor of this great gift

remained anonymous to the congregation until Sunday, December 20, 1942 when the Diocese presented a memorial plaque at

a dedicatory and memorial service in the memory of Mrs. Minnie B. Smoot.

Mrs. Smoot was a pioneer business woman and a devoted worker in the Chapel for many years. In 1948 the property next

door to the chapel was purchased for a vicarage. For forty years its members worshipped at the chapel. Outreach ministries

were begun and the quest for parish status was pursued. In the 1970’s, the congregation outgrew the small chapel and a larger

structure was sought to accommodate them and to further the development of their outreach ministries.

The Diocese of Washington purchased the old Anacostia Methodist Church building on 2001 14th

St., S.E. in June 1977. The

congregation of St. Philip the Evangelist, under the leadership of the Reverend Jesse Anderson, Jr., marched jubilantly from

Shannon Place to the new and present location. The congregation was eager to utilize the larger space and to continue its

mission of serving the Anacostia community. It soon became apparent that this building which was constructed in 1899 was

in dire need of repair. Minor repairs were made over the years; however, in 2000 the church underwent an extensive

renovation. The congregation had persevered by their faith, prayer, hard work and dedication. A new and vibrant church now

stands. The rebirth of this church spiritually energized the congregation. On January 26, 2002 the Chapel of St. Philip, under

the leadership of Reverend Dr. William B. Lewis, became a parish!

St. Philip the Evangelist was conceived by faith, nurtured by love and strengthened by hope. We have come so far by faith;

beginning as a small mission, growing into a chapel and finally becoming a parish, but our journey does not end here. It is on

the beginning. And as we celebrate our 120th

Anniversary may our faith continue to grow and serve the community of

Anacostia for years to come.

St. Philip the Evangelist Episcopal Church

William B. Lewis, Ph.D., Rector

Message from the Rector

My brothers and sisters, I bring you greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus

Christ.

Each year, we celebrate “Homecoming, following our return from Summer break. Our

renewed energy is directed toward the improvement our efforts to pursue our mission

with zeal and enthusiasm.

This year’s theme, “The Reunion of the Saints:, is a call for us to engage in a collective

way to use our time, talent and treasure, to do God’s work in a meaningful way.

As “Saints”, each of us has a gift to be utilized in the enhancement of God’s kingdom on

earth. With that in mind, may we always be inspired by these words in Paul’s letter to the

Ephesians: “The gifts he gave were that teachers, to equip the saints for the work of the

ministry, for building up the body of Christ” (Ephesians 4:11-12).

We thank our guests and friends who have joined us in our worship service to celebrate

this year’s homecoming. May God bless you for your kindness and thoughtfulness.

Yours in Christ,

The Rev. William B. Lewis

2001 14th

St., S.E. Phone: 202.678.4300

Washington, DC 20020 Fax: 202.678.4577

Rev. Dr. Lewis M. Anthony

Senior Pastor, Metropolitan Wesley

African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church

Washington, DC

The Rev. Dr. Lewis M. Anthony is a native of Washington, DC and a graduate

of Anacostia Senior High School, Columbia and Harvard Universities, respectively. He presently

serves as the Senior Pastor of Washington’s historic Metropolitan Wesley African Methodist Episcopal

Zion Church. Founded in 1832, the Metropolitan Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church served as a station on

the famed “Underground Railroad” and was the first public school for Washington’s African-American

children.

Dr. Anthony has a long and distinguished history of public service and advocacy, serving in the

administration of Mayors Walter Washington and Marion Barry, Jr., as Assistant to the Mayor and City

Administrator of the District of Columbia; Assistant to the Secretary of the District of Columbia for

Appeals, Executive Issuances and Ceremonies, and as Assistant to the Mayor of District of Columbia

for Religious Affairs. Subsequently, he served two years as Director of the Congressional District

Office of The Honorable Walter E. Fauntroy, the District of Columbia’s first elected representative to

the U.S. House of Representatives.

Dr. Anthony has served as pastor of various churches in the Washington, DC and Baltimore areas,

including Union Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church; John Wesley A.M.E. Zion; and Yarick Memorial

A.M.E. Church.

Dr. Anthony is also active in community programs serving as Protestant Chaplain of Washington’s

Metropolitan Police Department; Nation Advisor to the Anti-Drug Program of the Congress of Nation

Black Churches; and Consultant to the National Crime Prevention Council.

Additionally, he serves on numerous boards and committees, including the Board of Directors of the

Council of Churches of Greater Washington; Chairman of the District of Columbia State Advisory

Committee to the U.S. Civil Rights Commission; and the Advisory Board of the Child and Family

Services Agency of the District of Columbia.

Dr. Anthony is a recipient of numerous awards and citations, including citations from Presidents

Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard M. Nixon; the Van AM Prize Medal of Columbia University, and the

Distinguished Public Service Award of the District of Columbia. He has also received “keys to the

city” to Akron, Ohio; Omaha, Nebraska; and Fort Worth, Texas.

2007 Homecoming Committee

---- Stefan F. Williams – Chair ----

---- Sonny Roots – Co Chair ----

---- James Ballard – Jr. Warden -----

----- Renita Barbee -----

------ Minto Clarke ------

------ Lema Crooks ------

----- Jackie Garrett -----

------ David Harris ------

----- Stanley Harris -----

----- Karen Harrison -----

------ Velma Lewis ------

----- Delores Price ------

-- Elaine Thompson ---

Menu

Steamship Round of Beef

Fried Chicken Ingram

Mashed Potatoes

Collard Greens with Kale

Candied Sweet Potatoes

Salad Medley

Rolls & Butter

Assorted Homemade Desserts

Punch, Coffee & Tea

Congratulations

Congratulations on the

120th

Homecoming.

We give thanks for our

many blessings!

Erik & Gillian Harris

“Have you not

known? Have

you not heard?

The everlasting

GOD, the

LORD, the

Creator of the ends of the

earth, neither faints

nor is weary.” (Isaiah 40:28b)

Congratulations St. Philip as you celebrate your

120th Homecoming

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Congratulations and God’s Blessings to

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church on our Homecoming.

To God be the Glory and may He continue to glorify our church and its foundation.

With Love, Thomasina W. Washington

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Don & Marie Hall

Congratulations and best wishes to St. Philip’s Church on your

Homecoming Celebration!

In Memory of the Reverend Charles E. Walden, Jr.

With Love,

Wilhelmina B. Walden

In Loving Memory of

Dorothy N. Anderson

“The Lord protects everyone who follows Him”

Missing you,

Louis B. Anderson & Miquel Anderson

In Loving Memory of Our Parents

Harriet Wheeler and Burton Wheeler, Sr.

“You brought me more

happiness than a rich

harvest or grain and

grapes” Psalms 3:7

Eternal Love,

Penny Landry

Burton Wheeler, Jr.

and Grandchildren

In Honor of

Carrie Jackson’s 90th Birthday

We are so blessed to have you with us.

Stan Jackson

Tayloria D. Jackson

Marqus Strong

Marqus R. Jackson

Stanley J. Jackson

“The LORD is the Creator of heaven and earth, and we

pray that the LORD will continue to bless you.”

Congratulations! Congratulations!

On your Homecoming

Therefore my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable always abounding in the work of

The Lord, for as much as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

1 Corinthians 15:58

Brian & Gloria Hamilton

Compliments to

St. Philip the Evangelist Episcopal Church

for

Many years of service to the Community of God’s Children. Peace & Blessings!

Dr. Lezlie Downing, Director Rev. William B. Lewis, Rector

CDC Staff & Board of Directors

We Grow Butterflies

St. Philip’s Child Development Center of Anacostia 2001-14th Street, SE • Washington, DC 20020 • 202/678-1640 phone • 202/678-4577 fax

Home is Where the Heart is!

St. Philip Episcopal Church

Congratulations on the

120th Homecoming!

Peace & Blessings

David & Theresa Harris

“The LORD is my rock,

my fortress and

my deliverance.

The Henderson Family

Pauline Henderson

Wilbur & Valeria Henderson

John & Cynthia Francis

Anthony Francis

Tiffany Francis

Joshua Henderson

Justin Henderson

In thankfulness to God for His many

mercies and blessings to me, my

family and friends.

Thankful when He said

“Make St. Philip your Home”

God bless you all.

Lema Crooks

Grant me hope and strength today. Let me be thankful for the blessing of each new day.

Thank you Lord for blessing us with

Kierra Lynette Hall,

September 9, 2007

Consuella & Kerry Hall – Parents

Lynette T. Clarke – Grandmother

Minto & Harold Clarke – Great Grandparents

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Congratulations St. Phillip Church Happy Homecoming to the Parish of

on this momentous occasion. St. Philip the Evangelist!!!

May the Lord continue to bless your

church family exceedingly abundantly!!

My thoughts & prayers are always with you. May you continue to prosper and abide in

God’s purpose.

Best wishes!

With Love,

Dr. Elnetta G. Jones & Family Ivy Meadows

Favor and Peace to all at

St. Philip

Mr. & Mrs. John E. Howell

Thankful for family & friends

Margaret P. Jackson

In honor of our family members who have gone before us.

Jem Gibbs

Ben Littlejohn

Leroy Phillip

Martina Phillip

Gregory Daniel Bryant

In Loving Memory of

Charles Bliss

& Florence F. Williams

Stefan, grandchildren and great-grandchildren

We Share Peace and Favor

with ALL!

The Roots Family

Alvester “Sonny” Roots Rosalie M. Roots

Darryl A. Roots Pamela Roots

Sierra N. Roots

In Thanksgiving of my families and friends.

My Peace and Love be always with them.

~~Jackie Garrett~~

In Memory of Betty Jane Wilson and Charles A. Moore, Sr.

Fred and Sandra Moore

A special thanks to all of our 2007 Homecoming participants,

sponsors, and guests. May God continue to bless

you and yours.

Thank You

2007 Homecoming Sponsors

Sandra Allen

Mary L. Blakemore

Audrey Buckner

Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Crocheron

Grandchildren of Lema Crooks

Barbara Cryer

Donald Cryer

Mr. & Mrs. Henry Davis

Good Hope Carry Out

Sharon H. Harris

Stanley L. Harris

Edna & William Hearns & Family

Tabitha Lewis

Rev. William Lewis

Mr. & Mrs. Edward McCoy, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Michelle Crocheron Montgomery

Harold Watts

Ruby Watts

Edward White

2007 Homecoming Patrons

Mrs. Gussie Ball

Renita Barbee

Tia Barbee

Timothy Barbee

Mrs. Fanny Grant

Kim & Shelbie Harris

Barbara Harrison

Willie Kemp

Mrs. Jean Miller

Mrs. Felicia Mora

Dana Reynolds

Mrs. Margaret Todd

Ann Bliss Williams & Family

Christopher M. Williams & Family

Jeffrey Todd Williams & Family

Myrlin Wimbish

A Prayer to the God of My Life

by Stanley L. Harris

Dear Sovereign and Forgiving Heavenly Father, Guide and protect my family. Bless them and keep them under the blood of the lamb, wherever they may be under your heavenly kingdom, day and night. I pray for my neighbors and my enemies, so that they will find a place in their hearts….so they can walk in the light. I pray for my church members, especially those who need your healing power upon them, as they may be going through some kind of surgery, where only you have the power to control the outcome of the procedure, because, God, you are the healer and the physician. I ask for prayer and forgiveness for all of those I might have caused friction and offended. Dear Heavenly, Sovereign Father, I pray and ask this prayer through the only begotten Son, Jesus Christ. I give you thanks and praise always.

This is a prayer to the God of my life.