Our prayers are with Mrs. Sharon Lee with the transition of her husband, Attorney Herb Lee. He transitioned Friday, August 23rd at his New Orleans home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Please keep his family in our prayers.
We are sorry to learn of the transition of Mrs. Gwendolyn Bishop Chambliss of Jackson. She was the daughter of the late Corinth mayor E. S. Bishop. Please keep her family in your prayers.
Our prayers continue to be with our readers who are facing health challenges, namely Mrs. Addie Russell, Mr. and Mrs. Albert (Lucy V.) Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell (Mary) Nichols, Mr. Raymond Mabry, Angel Martinez, Mrs. Dorothy Buckley, Sister Maria, and Sister Obdulia.
We enjoyed revival services at Mt. Olive M. B. Church where Rev. Ernest Slaughter delivered the nightly message. He is pastor of Canney Creek M. B. Church in Jackson. His messages were challenging, informative and enjoyable. Canney Creek Church choir, drummers and musicians performed each night and the ushers were also in attendance. Rev. Marcus McDougle, pastor of Pleasant Hill Church in Morton delivered the morning message, Sunday, August 18th, and a delicious home cooked meal was enjoyed following services. Revival attendance was outstanding each night and all invited local churches were well represented. Thanks to Mrs. Ester Perry for the invitation. Rev. Charles Bell, Jr. is the pastor.
Camp ZiWE staff members are continuing to work with Legacy Mentees and Campers in the areas of safety conservation, hunting, and fishing. Additional details will be shared at a later time. The Camp ZiWE review session will be held in conjunction with the September meeting of Save Our Youth through Community Action to be held Tuesday, September 10th at noon at the Slaughter Library.
Legacy Education and Community Empowerment Foundation, Inc. held its 8th Annual Anniversary Volunteer Celebration Sunday, August 18th at the Forest Service Center. Volunteers were pampered, honored, and treated to a special meal prepared by Quita’s of Morton. Mrs. Shonnette Kelley was the mistress of order. Deacon Andrew Crudup provided the invocation, Nurivet Leal Santiago gave the welcome, James “Tre” Burwell, III gave the occasion, and Mrs. Rita Parker provided the grace.
Following the anniversary meal, Forest Coach Datodrick, Legacy Mentor and Advisory Board Member delivered the anniversary message. During his message, he referenced the need for citizens to invest in their community and to assist in empowering others. He thanked his grandmother, Mrs. Dorothy Pinkston, for nurturing and raising him and keeping him in church. He also thanked his mentor Constance Slaughter-Harvey for investing in him and others in the Y-WAIT program, Slaughter Library/Todd Pinkston Enrichment Program, and the Legacy Program. Coach Pinkston was introduced by James Burwell, Jr. who described Coach as an “ideal young Change Agent.”
Honored volunteers were recognized by former Legacy board members James and Constance Burwell. Mrs. Burwell is co-founder of Legacy. They presented trophies, certificates and medallions to the following volunteers: Board Director of the Year – Henry Slaughter; Advisory Board Member of the Year – Dick Molpus; Living the Legacy Awards for 2019; James Burwell, III and Nurivet Leal Santiago;- Parent of the Year – Louise Washington; Mentor of the Year – Dorothy Strong; The Legacy Angel Ward – Mrs. Loyce Collier; Camp Leader of the Year – Andrew Crudup; Because You Care 2019 Award – Mr. and Mrs. Gregory (Janice) Johnson; and the Legacy Leadership Partner 2019 Award – Ted Gary. Board president Constance Slaughter-Harvey expressed appreciation to volunteers and encouraged them to continue to invest in our youth and parents through empowering and encouraging self-esteem through mentoring. Deacon D. L. Bennett provided the benediction.
Invited guests and honorees were Board Members President Constance Slaughter-Harvey, Vice President Shirley Sykes, Treasurer Henry Slaughter, Secretary Stephanie Rhodes, Assistant Treasurer Verna Myers, Mayor Gerald Keeton, Shonnette Kelley, Rubin Ruiz, Denise Owens, Andre Hollis, Jody Matheny, and Susan Steffey; Advisory Board Members Rev. and Mrs. Rims (Judy) Barber, Rita Parker, Dick Molpus, Marlo Perry, Todd Pinkston, Datodrick Pinkston and Attorney and Mrs. Ed (Sharron) Smith; Youth Board Members Mykeria Hayes, James “Tre” Burwell, III, and Nurivet Leal Santiago; Mentors D. L. Bennett, Andrew Crudup, Barbara Dawson, Elizabeth Ferrell, Marquita Patrick, Datodrick Pinkston, Bonnie Floyd-Stowers, Dorothy Pinkston, and Dorothy Strong; Parents Mr. and Mrs. Eddie (Tina) Brown, Mrs. Bettie Robinson, Rosalina Santiago, Mr. and Mrs. James (Constance) Burwell, Jr. and Louise Washington; Supporters Mrs. Loyce Collier, Brenda Jones and Roy Pinkston. Other attendees were Mrs. Belsy Ruiz and Johnathan Ruiz and Deborah Walker.
Members of the Lynch Chapel U. M. Church family invite our readers to attend and participate in their Revival Services to be held Sunday, September 1st and Tuesday, September 3 through Thursday, September 5, 2019. Tuesday night’s speaker is Pastor Anthony Riley from Greenwood Chapel in Carthage. Pastor Craig Baxton from Trinity UMC in Brandon and St James UMC in Flowood will speak Wednesday. The speaker for Thursday, the final night, is Pastor Deborah Bracey of Mt. Pleasant UMC in Jackson. Lynch Chapel’s Pastor, Rev. Shirley Wilder, will deliver Sunday’s message. A home cooked meal will be served following Sunday’s service.
Our readers are invited to attend the Annual Revival at Concord M. B. Church which starts Monday, August 26th and runs through Thursday, August 29th. Rev. Sheldon Thomas, Pastor of Little Rock M. B. Church, is the guest speaker. Rev. Henry Patrick is Concord’s Pastor.
Answer to Quiz Teaser # 501: The late Dr. Daniel Gambrell was the first African American physician to serve local citizens from his office located across from Lackey Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Charity Robinson provided the correct answer.
Quiz Teaser #502: Who was the first African American Superintendent for the Forest Municipal School District?
