Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 August 2002 — Page 16

THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9,2002

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Family Unity With a Christian Base , ^ 4 A birthday celebration for Walter James (Papa) Wright. Jr. in 1940 was a testimonial of his family’s ■ * unit). Their Christian base is what strengthens the 8 love and commitment that still exists today. Through family love and planning a 59th celebration and § family reunion will occur in Indianapolis, August 911.2002. The first one-day event in West Point. MS. with 13 attendees, has grown to a three-day gathering (hat includes attendees from Illinois. Indiana, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Virginia and more. “I'm thankful for my family's belief in God and (heir desire to celebrate Great Grandfather Walter's birthday. It's a time when we give thanks for those who've gone on to glory and those we are blessed to hold each day. A definite blessing is our faith in each other because we financially support each hosting city. Our belief in Christ makes this happen," says Dorcnda Roberson, Family Reunion Chairperson. This year’s theme is "Doing the Wright Thing, Down Memory Lane." The Wright family will unite, share memories, honor Great Grandpapa and God. Contact 2999213 for Wright reunion information.

i YOU ARE INVITEDl ■ FIRST SAMUEL MISSIONARY RAPTIST CHURCH CELERRATIN6 50TH ANNIVERSARY AND GROUNDBREAKING! Date: August 10th, 2002 Place: 2620 Cold Spring Road Future Home of FSMBC 1 Time: 12noon - 5 pm Groundbreaking Ceremony begins at 2 Church picnic. Games, Community Outreach and more! First Samuel Missionary Baptist Church 1402 N. Belleview Place • Indianapolis, IN 46222 Ph: 317-635-1942 Rev. Peter Fenton, Pastor Services: Sunday Morning Worship Sam & 11 am Sunday School 9:25am Bible Class on Wed. 12noon & 7pm ■ Visit our website: www.fsholistic.org I

New Revelation Baptist Church 1806 N. Alabama St. OLD FASHION DAY Sunday, August II, 2002 Guest Speaker: for the entire day Rev. Dwayne Turner Paster, Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, Louisville, KY and congregation

ALL ARE WELCOME Pastor W. C. Groves, Sr.

Greater King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church 2412 N. Sherman Dr. celebrates its 18th Pastorial Anniversary for Pastor & Mrs. Robert O. “Sonny" Williams Uontlav. August 5. 2002. 7:00D.m. — Sunday August 11. 2002 Monday — Rev. Randy Shepard, Guiding Light M. B. Tuesday — Rev. Vernon Davis, Christian Tabernacle M. B. Wednesday — Rev. Floyd Carson, Abyssinian Baptist Church Thursday — Rev. Avery Bush, Christian Faith M. B. Friday — Rev. Donald L Strayhorn, Good Hope M. B. Sunday. August 11.2002. 11:00a.m./4:00p.m. Rev. C. R. Cheatham, Woodlawn Elizabeth Baptist Church, Clarksville, IN and congregation ALL ARE WELCOME

University United Methodist will have annual basket service University United Methodist Church, under the leadership of pastor Dr. Frank N. Moore, will hold its annual Basket Meeting on Sunday, Aug. 18 at 10:05 a.m. The service and dinner will be held at the church, which is located at 5959 Grandview Drive. The com-

Who: Faith Baptist - North Indianapolis What: 117th Church Anniversary When: Sunday, August 11,2002 11:00 A.M. Guest Speaker: Rev. RomalTune Ass. Minister Metropolitan Baptist Church Washington, DC. Where: 880 W. 28th St.

Who? Women Of the Bible !! Where? Church of the Living God, C.W.F.F. # 18 2502 East 38th Street Indianapolis, IN Pastor Elder Frederick C. Bradley When? Sunday, August 11,2002 4:00 P.M.

munity is invited. For more information, call (317) 257-0237. Ministry will host Family Day at State Fair Guistians on the Move For God Inc. will present its National Family Day on Sunday, Aug. 18, from 1 -3 p.m. at the Indiana State Fair in the Union Federal Bank Entertainment Park. The main purpose of the event, organizers say, is to “bring families closer together.” Highlights of the afternoon will include booths and displays by local community organizations that stress the importance of family; praise dancers. Leadership and Family of the Year award presentations, speeches and appearances by state dignitaries and clergymen, and the Pepsi Gospel Music Day at the State Fair. Refreshments will be provided. Admission is free. For more information, call Pastor/ Prophetess Doris Holton at (317) 826-0016, or call Chelsie or Michelle with the Indiana State Fair at (317) 927-7524. Emmanuel Christian to have celebration for choir Emmanuel Christian Fellowship Center will have an anniversary service for its Mass Choir on Saturday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. It will take place at the church, which is located at 1400 English Ave. Praise will be offered by the Emmanuel Christian Fellowship Center Mass Choir, along with special guest Jerry Porter and The Voices of Lebanon; Chicago 111, and more. Admission is free, but a freewill offering will be accepted. For more information, call (317) 955-9533. First Baptist Church North of Indianapolis honored graduates. On Sunday, the 21st of July, The Martha White Schoalrship Committee of First Baptist Church

North of Indianapolis honored their graduates. Each high school graduate was awarded $1,750 dollars. Returning college students were given $1,200. Deacon Joe Slash is the outgoing chairman, and Mrs. Tina Foster, a local celebrated educator, will be assuming the leadership of the committee later this year. Graduates honored July 21 include: Middle School students: DeRon Brown, Jordan Reece Cheatham, Michael Conley, Dallas Green, Demi Motley, Ellisa Oyewo, Everett Scisney, Candace Shockley, Garrison Snowden and Damon Wiseman. High School students: Brebeuf graduate Ashley Green, attending University of Memphis; Northwest graduate Calvin Hart, attending a technical school; Pike graduate Matthew Johnson, attending Ivy Tech State College; Chatard graduate Eden Oyewo, attending Tennessee State University; and North Central graduate Adrian Slash, attending Hampton University. College students: Jocelyn Tandy-Adande of

IUPU1, Tia Mooney of Indiana Business College and Jamal Perryman of Purdue University. Christ Temple Apostolic Faith Assembly Tent Revival Christ Temple Apostolic Faith Assembly will be hosting its Tent Revival rirom Wedsneday, August 14 to Saturday, Aug. 17. Services start at 7 p.m. each night horn Aug. 14-16, and begin at 10 a.m. on Aug. 17. The event will be held at the church, located at 430 West Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive in Indianapolis. Everyone in the community is invited to come and enjoy guest choirs, anointed preaching, food and refreshments served after the services. The featured speaker of the revival will be District Elder Robert Evans, Pastor of Bethel Temple Longview, Longview Texas. For more information, please call Belinda McCann at (317) 407-1088 for transportation, please call (317) 923-7278.

Obituaries

Estelle Thomas Harris Mrs. Estelle Thomas Harris, 90, died July 7. She had worked ten years for the Juvenile Center; ten years for Noble School; and with the Foster Grandparent Program; and the Marion County Fairgrounds for ten years. Mrs. Harris was a member of Saint Luke Missionary Baptist Church; she received many awards and certificates for outstanding performances and volunteer work for numerous civic organizations. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Ann Hendricks; 14 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; one greatgreat grandchild; one brother, John Thomas; four sisters, Ella Mitchell, Mattie Martin, Margaret Anderson and Madie Goens.

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Mr. Richard “Dickie” Laswell, 71, Indianapolis, died July 14. He was a GLC Facilitator for IPS for 13 years, retiring in May 2000. Mr. Laswell was a Deacon for 22 years with Light of the World Christian

Mother Aletha B. Page, ' 80 yrs old, still on the Battle Field for the Lord will be the featured speaker at the Free Church of God, 1844 W. 10th St., Indianapolis, Ind.

August 18, Sunday @ 11:45 A.M. August 23, Thursday @ 7:30 P.M. August 24, Friday @ 7:30 P.M. August 25, Sunday @ 3:30 P.M. She currently resides in Irvine California with her son. Bishop Dr. Richard D. Sanders, Pastor of Mount Pilgrim Church in Compton, California. She will have a special message for all — children, adults, middle age and seniors. Come enjoy the Spiritual Feast. Bishop Dr. Charles Tinder Pastor 9-16

HORACE “PETE” PETERSON Horace "Pete" Peterson, 70. Los Angeles, CA., formerly of Indianapolis, died July 22. He was a 1949 graduate of Crispus Attucks High School. He was Navy veteran of the 7th Fleet during (he Korean Conflict. He worked for Los Angeles Unified School District for many years. Survivors: son. Robert; companion, Cheryl Johnson; brothers, LaMar Jr., William, Gregory, Rodney and Homer Smith; sisters. Naomi Hall, Chicago. IL. Delores Donald. Indianapolis, Phyllis Peterson, Warrcnsville, OH, Carolyn Green, Indianapolis and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Services were held Monday, July 29, Englewood Cemetery Mortuary, 1:00 p.m., 3801 W. Manchester Blvd., Englewood, CA.

gory Slatter and James’E. Robert Jr. and four grandchildren. , Jeffrey Lynn Johnson “Jeff” Mr. Jeffrey Lynn Johnson “Jeff’, 31, Indianapolis, died July 29. He was employed as a driver loader for Federal Express. Mr. Johnson was a member of Eastern Star Church. He is survived by his children, Jeffrey L. Johnson Jr. and Jalen L. Johnson; parents, Waymon L. Johnson Sr. and Ethel I. Biven Johnson; two brothers, Kenneth Johnson and Tracy Johnson; four sister, Cheryl Johnson Moore, Joyce Johnson McClendon, Barbara Johnson and Mary Johnson.

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Sister Donna Lois Jenkins Thomas Sister Donna Lois Jenkins Thomas, daughter of the lale Franklin D Jenkins and Lula L Sanford was born June 9. 1941 in Indianapolis She received her clcinemary education in (he Indianapolis Public School 56 and Crispus Altucks High School She was employed by Ford Motor Company as a Cashier in Ihc dietary Department She retired after 20 years of service. She was united in marriage to John Henry Thomas. October 15. 1977 He preceded her in death on April 6. 1997. Desiring a closer walk with the Lord she received the baptism of the Holy Ghost in 1980. Sister Donna Thomas became a member of Si Timothy COG 1C in 1980 She was the first member to join the church, and instrumental in getting her friend Glenda Evans to come She is now the Church Mother Sister Thomas stayed with the church through the years, supporting the church with her presence and finance She was truly a pillar of the church She served on the Trustee Board, was a Sunday school leach and YPWW Chatrlady for Calvary District. She also organized Mother Day and Father Day offerings just so the Pastor and Wife could enjoy these special days. She remained faithful to her church until her health prevented her from attending On Tuesday. July 16. 2002. al 5:50 p.m. God called her child home from labor to reward She leaves to cherish her memory her mother. Lula L. Sand ford: aunt. Francis Johnson (Mama Francis): two daughten. Stephanie Sparkman Watkins and Sherrie Holmam; two granddaughters Tiffany Ratne and Chenell Watkins, followed by a host of relatives, friends, and rwo trusting friends Glenda Evans and Barbara Glynn