Faith Celebrates A Decade of Faith, A Lifetime of Promise (Pictorial Highlights)
On a beautiful Fall day, Faith celebrated its 10th Anniversary and Homecoming Service on Sunday, November 8, 2009. The theme was “A Decade of Faith; A Lifetime of Promise”. Bishop Kenneth Monroe, Presiding Prelate of the South Atlantic Episcopal District, delivered a moving message encouraging Faith to stay spiritually connected to God. Retired Bishop Clarence Carr also attended the special service. A Fellowship Program and Dinner followed the morning worship service. Portraits of Faith’s former pastors were revealed at the Dinner. Rev. Jawwad J. Love also presented a resolution to Dr. Ndugu T Ofori-Atta, announcing the creation of the church’s Children’s Summer Program, the T’ Ofori-Atta Heritage Academy. The resolution was met with roaring applause. Kudos to Ms. Doris Jones, Anniversary Committee chairperson, and all those who worked diligently to make the Anniversary a wonderful success.
Ms. Doris Jones, Anniversary Committee Chairperson
Ms. Betty Stephens offers prayer at Fellowship Dinner.
Mrs. Gladys Reid gave highlights of Faith’s history to date at the Fellowship Dinner.
Mrs. Bertha Green rendered a poem at the Fellowship Dinner.
The head table at the Fellowship Dinner. Framed portraits of former pastors in background.
Dr. Ndugu T’ Ofori- Atta, Faith’s first pastor in 1999, gave remarks after being presented a resolution for the creation of Faith’s Summer Children’s Program, the T’ Ofori-Atta Heritage Academy.
Mr. Cecil Gordon received a standing applause after being wheeled into Sunday morning worship service. Mr. Gordon had been ill for a lengthy period of time but had the strength to make it to the Anniversary service.
Faith’s Gospel Choir sang glorious praises to God during the morning worship service.
Ms. Georgia Adams, Faith’s oldest member (98 years old), poses with Bishop Monroe (far left) and Rev. Jawwad J. Love (far right).
Bishop Kenneth Monroe (far left) poses with Rev. Jawwad J. Love and family.
Faith is Encouraged to Stay Spiritually Connected
Bishop Kenneth Monroe delivered a moving message on Faith’s 10th Anniversary and Homecoming Service held Sunday, November 8 , 2009. Bishop Monroe encouraged Faith to stay spiritually connected to God. A special Fellowship Program and Dinner followed the morning worship service. What a beautiful day it was!
