Our prayers are with residents of Morton and other areas affected by Thursday’s tornadoes especially those who suffered injuries and losses. Kudos to citizens responding immediately and offering assistance to citizens affected by the tornado and winds.
We encourage all readers to provide prayers and assistance for the victims of this natural disaster. We also remind readers to prepare your Tornado Survival Kits since this is the tornado season.
Our prayers are with the family of Mrs. Mary “Mae Lois” Lockhart who transitioned Thursday, April 17th in Morton. Memorial services are scheduled for Saturday, April 27th at 11:00 at Holifield Funeral Chapel. Please keep her family in your prayers.
Mrs. Johnnie Louise Moffett-Lamb received a beautiful homegoing celebration from family, friends and church members. She was remembered at her home church of Mt Nebo in Raleigh Thursday, April 18th and the bad weather held off until the internment.
Her son-in-law, Rev. Willie Kline, delivered the eulogy and referenced that Mrs. Lamb’s life was her obituary. He also reminded us that death is an appointment we cannot cancel. Mrs. Mary Henry was the mistress of order and other program participants included members of her family, governmental officials, friends and church members. Our prayers continue to be with her family, especially her husband, Carl, and children, Brenda, Chelsen, Tyler, Rickey, Arlester, Drylin, Steve, Darryl, and Larry. Please keep her family in your prayers.
A beautiful memorial was held for Forest native, Mrs. Barbara Jean Jones Curtis who resided in Las Vegas at the time of her transition. Mrs. Josie Hughes Douglas was the mistress of order and Rev. Eugene Bogan, of Meridian, delivered words of comfort. She was remembered as a Christian woman, a member of Delta Sigma Sorority, and an excellent English teacher. Others participating on the program were her sister, Shirley Jones, her soror, Constance Slaughter Harvey, and singer/pianist Jan Taylor Ellis. Our prayers continue to be with her family including her daughter and grandchildren as well as her sister, Shirley Jones, and brothers J. C. and Wilbert (Catherine). Please keep the family in your prayers.
Our prayers are with the family of Ms. Mary Love Qualls who transitioned April 5th and was memorialized Saturday, April 13th at Holifield Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor John T. Evans officiated and delivered the message of encouragement. Mrs. Ruby Warnsley was the mistress of ceremony and other program participants included Eric Hunt and Josalind Moore. Family members and friend expressed words of love and appreciation. Please remember her family in your prayers especially her children Lorraine Crook, John Davis, Bennie Patrick and Mary Barton.
Our prayers continue to be with our readers who are facing health challenges, including Mr. Albert Moore, Mrs. Flo Chambers, Angel Martinez, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell (Mary) Nichols, Mr. Johnny (Red) Thomas, Mrs. Renee McLemore, and Ms. Berdie Harvey.
We enjoyed revival services held during Holy Week at Mt. Moriah M. B. Church and Mt. Olive M. B. Church. Mt. Moriah revival evangelist was Rev. Rochell Wright of Union Grove. He encouraged attendees to prepare for Easter through service to others. Choirs from Mt. Moriah and Union Grove provided beautiful worship music and songs. Mt. Moriah’s pastor, Rev. Ralph James welcomed all and initiated the praise worship.
Mt. Olive’s revival evangelist was Rev. Anthony Robinson of Newton’s St John M. B. Church. He was introduced by Mt. Olive’s pastor, Rev. Charles Bell. Youth leaders provided the invocation and served as ushers. Rev. Robinson referenced the importance of parents working with the officials in the church and schools. He also reminded us to value our youth and to remind them that they are “somebody.” His remarks were followed by beautiful music from the church choirs of St. John, New Mt. Calvary and Mt. Olive.
The Good Friday services at St. Michael Catholic Church and the Kingdom Hall emphasized the importance of Good Friday and Jesus’ death. We appreciate the invitation to attend Kingdom Hall services from Mrs. Janice Johnson.
We enjoyed the Holy Week Luncheon services held at the Forest U. M. Church and Forest Baptist Church. In addition to delicious luncheon meals, the featured speakers shared wonderful perspectives on the meaning of Holy Week. Speakers included Revs. Sheldon Thomas (Little Rock M. B. Church), Shirley Wilder (Lynch Chapel U. M. Church), Mark Smith (Forest Presbyterian Church) and Andy Boles (Embrace Church). Special thanks to coordinator Rev. Dr. Joe Pate (Forest Baptist) and Rev. David Slaughter (Forest U. M. Church) for use of their facilities.
We enjoyed visiting with former MAP Alumni Association Chairman William Shelton during the Southern Echo Accountable Governance Conference held at the 4 Your Occasion Building last week. Attorneys Brenda Wright and Constance Slaughter-Harvey joined Flonzie Brown Wright, as panelists. We congratulate Mayor William Shelton, Jr. on his recent election.
Our readers are invited to attend the Annual Littie Marshall Scholarship Program Sunday, April 28th at 2:00 p.m. at the Greater Deliverance COGIC. The guest speaker for the occasion is Dr. Lorraine Dozier (Riley), Scott County’s first African American Veterinarian. All high school seniors are invited to attend.
The Mt. Olive M. B. Church family invites our readers to join them at their Pastor Appreciation Day, Sunday, May 5th where Rev. Sheldon Thomas, pastor at Little Rock M. B. Church, will deliver the anniversary message. Congratulations Pastor Charles Bell!
The New Bethel M. B. Church family extends an invitation to our reader to share in their Spring Revival Services which start Monday, April 22nd and end Wednesday, April 24th. Services start at 7:00 and the evangelist is Rev. Ralph James, pastor at Mt. Moriah M. B. Church.
Answer to Quiz Teaser #484: Robert C. Johnson was the first Scott County African American U. S. Postmaster when he served as Postmaster in Lake, MS. He is a graduate of East Scott High School and continues to reside in Lake.
Quiz Teaser #485: Who was the first African American Election Commissioner and longest serving African America elected official in Scott County?
