Harristown News

By Willie Mae Harris

Thursday, May 15, 2008 May 16, 2008 09:40 am

— We congratulate Curtis Watkins on his induction into the Hall of Fame. His sister, the former Geraldine Watkins of Atlanta, Ga., was also one of the family that attended this ceremony.
Mother’s Day
The Mother’s Day luncheon, “Women Touched by the Healing Power of God,” was a success. The pastor, Bishop Smith, and coordinator, Sis. Gloria Kendall of St. Luke, wish to thank everyone that came for their support. Everyone received a gift, and each speaker had an inspirational message.
The Mother’s Day speaker at the Mother’s Day breakfast at the E.E. Waddell Center was from the New Direction Ministry of Norwood. Everything was lovely and the program was a success.
Upcoming events
Friday, 11 a.m. - Members of Parker’s Grove Baptist Church will be sponsoring a fundraiser at the New London Community Building on U.S. 52. Plates are $7 and consist of: chicken, potato salad, green beans, rolls and dessert. Delivery available.
Sunday - Annual Women’s Day celebration at Shiloh Baptist Church. The theme is “Christian women united for God’s service in the spirit of love, power and praise.” The speaker for the 11 a.m. service will be Georgette Edgerton of Spirit and Truth United Church of Worship in Albemarle. Minister Althea Harris of Parker’s Grove Baptist Church in New London will be the 3 p.m. speaker. All ladies are asked to dress in white apparel with a colorful scarf.
May 23, 7 p.m. - Minister Tammy Owens of Living Truth Ministries will be speaking on a youth program at St. Luke Church of the Living Word.
May 25 - Youth Day at St. Luke. Minister Lori Snipes of Sanctuary Deliverance, Greensboro, will be the 11 a.m. speaker. The 4 p.m. speaker will be Minister Lynda Purcell Wilson of Calvary Sanctuary, Fayetteville. The pastor is Bishop Chenner Smith.
May 25, 3 p.m. - First Baptist Spiritual Choir anniversary. All local choirs have a standing invitation. The president is Charlie Capel and the pastor is Dr. C.R. Lee.
June 14 - Rainbow Tea at St. Luke. More TBA.
June 22, 11 a.m. - Shiloh Baptist Church, New London, invites the public to their annual Men’s Day program. Pastor P. Kelly will deliver the morning message. Dinner will follow. Minister Burmine McCall will deliver the afternoon message at 3 p.m. Male choirs, officers, ushers and members are asked to help worship.
July 4-6 - 2008 West Badin Alumni staff is planning and organizing in preparation for the return home. Dues are asked. You may contact Lois Westbrook, Benny or Daisy Washington, Barbara Applewhite, Claude Kirk, Lucille Little or Ernest Peoples.
Birthdays
Happy birthday to Daune Daune Miller who enjoyed a dinner with her grandmother and Helen Nelson Drye of Atlanta, Ga., and a great uncle, John Turner Jr. Mrs. Miller visited in the home of her mother, Evelyn Hampton. Mrs. Nelson visited in the home of her father and other relatives.
Bereavement
Our deepest sympathy to the families of Herbert “Ned” Curtis Jr. and Bertha Mae Wells Nickleson.
Prayer Concerns
Annie P. Nelson, Naomi Steele, Clyde Christian, Mattie Majors, Annie S. Turner, Etta Mae Wilson, Lillie Tyson, Eula Kilgore, Velma Cook, Ollie Kirk, Alice Thomas, Pauline Thomas, Josephine Simms Lipscomb, Elmonia Parker, Zeraldine Turner, Naomi Patterson Dancey, Ruby W. Kendall, Katie Patterson, Mary T. Little, Ida Stovall, Sybil Chandler, Ethel Waddell, Odessa Watkins, Jeanette Davis, Anna Sturdivant, Verline Cook, Odessa Fields, Sue Jane Thomas, Henry Washington, Lee Gaddy, Rev. George Lewis, Marcus Pankey, Duane Quick, John L. People, Charlie Little, Wayne Medley, Weldon Solomon, EJ Christian Jr., Leroy Henderson, Hollie Ingram, John D. Turner, James Nabinett Jr., Raymond Knight, Fred McLendon and McCarson McMillon.

The Harristown News is written by Willie Mae Harris.

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