ALABAMA
UPDATE THE CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY
APRIL 2015
“...found the stone rolled away from the sepulcher ...and they... ....found not the body of the Lord Jesus” St. Luke 24: 2-3
Media Alert: State Convention Official Date Announcement Bessemer, AL- February 13, 2015 Alabama Church of God of Prophecy
2015 Alabama State Convention
When: July 16-19, 2015 Where: Embassy Suites, Hoover, AL
State Convention Announcement The 2015 State Convention Theme: We are exited to announce that the 2015 Alabama State Convention theme is “EMPOWERED.” In these present times we must be EMPOWERED by the Holy Spirit. We can only be EMPOWERED if we are connected to Jesus Christ, as He said “I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit” (John 15:5a KJV) During this State Convention, it is our passion to connect with Christ and be EMPOWERED for service so that we bear much fruit.
The 2015 State Convention Dates and Location: We are excited to return to the Embassy Suites in Hoover, Alabama once again. The Convention will begin on Thursday evening on July 16th and will conclude on Sunday July 19th.
RESERVATIONS ARE OPEN NOW: Make Your Reservations today! Go to ALCOGOP.com/StateConvention or call 205-985-9994 to make your reservations at the Embassy Suites (Group Code: CGP). Our reduced Convention rate of $131 per night is only guaranteed for a short period. The regular room rate is $159 per night. Connect with us on Social Media: Facebook.com/ALCOGOP - “follow/like” us to track the latest news releases, and State Convention pictures, videos and conversations. Twitter.com/ALCOGOP - “follow” @ALCOGOP for quick updates.
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Camp Boothe 2015 PROGRAMS
DATES
Gordon-Conwell
Camping Ministry Training
Calendar of Events TUITIO
AGES
DIRECTORS
3/26 - 3/29
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Bishop & Sister Jones (205) 425-1905
5/2
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16 & up
Tim & Bethany Beck (205) 994-1897
Collegiate
5/31 - 6/7
$165.00
15-19
ic & Haley Jackson (256) 460-2121
Senior
6/7 - 6/13
$165.00
12-14
Dustin Atkins (864) 907-9320
Discovery
6/14 - 6/20
$165.00
9-11
Denise Junkin (205) 394-2265
PeeWee
6/21 - 6/24
$80.00
6-8
Sandy & Curt Knowles (910) 308-1746
Outreach
6/25 - 6/29
$110.00
8-12
Trey & Casey ini (662) 321-7477
Women’s Conference
9/25 - 9/26
$45.00
16 & up
Liz Knowles (205) 412-7462
Men’s Conference
10/23 - 10/24
$45.00
16 & up
eal Wright (256) 443-3739
Gordon-Conwell
11/5 - 11/8
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Bishop & Sister Jones (205)425-1905
Winter Conference
12/30 - 1/2
$70.00
14-19 & Leaders
Tim & Bethany Beck (205) 994-1897
***For Summer Camps: All applications must be postmarked by May 15th. Applications postmarked after this date will be charged a late fee of $25.00. Please know that credit card companies charge a small fee when using. This is simply a normal processing fee. To avoid this fee, the application and tuition must be paid in full and received as stated above. 100% of tuition is transferable within the same year, but non-refundable after day of registration. All Summer Camp registration will begin at 2:00 p.m. Gates will not open until appointed time. Due to insurance regulations, registration ends 24 hours after beginning of registration. We are grateful to everyone who volunteers his/her time. For Summer Camps only, ALL SNACKS are included in the tuition cost. Everyone will receive the same amount of snacks. Please do not bring extra snacks. Drink and vending machines will be available for extra snacks. Pick up time on the last day of camps in 8:00 a.m.
Applications are available online at: www.campboothe.org Make all checks payable to: Camp Boothe Mail all applications to: Camp Boothe P.O. Box 240 Greenpond, AL 35074 Phone: (205) 938-2444 Fax: (205)938-9197
Fundamentals of The Faith Spiritual Maturity In The Church—Part IV Raymond Pruitt
IV. Each Member Accepts and Adjusts to the Hardships Which Come in the Course of Service for Christ. "But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us" (2 Cor. 4:7). There is one thing which every one of us must keep in mind, and that is, in ourselves we are weak and fragile creatures. We must realize that God is our sufficiency. We must draw from Him all of our strength. The earthen vessel Paul speaks of is, of course, our bodies, called "the outward man" (2 Cor. 4:16). Our body is subject to many frailties and limitations. But it is through these earthen vessels that God has chosen to manifest the ministry of His Spirit. In His infinite wisdom, God often allows the vessel He uses most wonderfully to be chipped and broken, that He might be all in all, and "that no flesh should glory in his presence" (1 Cor. 1:29). 1. Walking after the Spirit. Those who walk after the Spirit and not after the flesh, should never draw attention to themselves or elevate themselves as the center of attention, for they are vessels only, earthen vessels, weak and fragile, mortal and soon to be broken to pieces. God so ordained it that the weaker the vessel, the stronger His power will be revealed. A typical example is the apostle Paul who was buffeted by his affliction, and prayed that it might depart from him, but the Lord said, "My strength is made perfect in weakness," and Paul was then delighted that God had chosen him because he was weak. "Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest. upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake; for when I am weak, then am I strong" (2 Cor. 12:9, 10). 2. Dealing with stress and strain. Just as our physical bodies must handle stress and strain in the course of their normal function in the world, so must the members of the body of Christ maintain their balance and health in spite of pressures from within and without. Stress is the result of wear and tear caused by life, and there is a spiritual stress just as there is physical and psychological stress. Many common diseases of the body are largely due to inability to adapt to stress, rather than because of direct damage by germs, poisons, or other external agents. By the same token, most of the diseases in the Church are due to the poor relations of members with one another and with Christ, rather than because of attacks from forces outside the body. 3. Unity in the Spirit. The human body possesses a complex organization of checks and balances which are remarkably effective in adjusting to virtually anything that can happen to us in life. It is called "homeostasis," or "the staying power of the body." In the Church there is also a remarkably effective system for keeping all the members in harmony and functioning in a beautiful accord. It is called "the unity of the Spirit" (Eph. 4:3). The very foundation of our unity is in the Holy Ghost. There is no other bond which will unite us and strengthen us as will the unity of the Spirit. Church socials, clubs, activities, and outings can be most pleasant and refreshing times of fellowship, but we must look to the Holy Spirit to unite our hearts together as nothing else can. He takes the many frail and fragile parts and binds them together into one, and when they are bound together, they are stronger than they could ever hope to be if separated and alone. When the individual members are united together in the Spirit, they can withstand anything which may come against them. They will no doubt be "troubled on every side, yet not distressed." They will be "perplexed, but not in despair." They will be "persecuted, but not forsaken." They will be "cast down, but not destroyed" (2 Cor. 4:8, 9). Whatever their circumstances in this world, they will always have a "but not" to uphold them. 4. The Church militant. The Church in these last days is a militant Church; that is she is actually engaged in a warfare against sin and Satan. She carries on an incessant conflict against evil, within and without. It is not the mission of the Church to spend all of her time in prayer and fellowship, however important and edifying that may be; nor may she relax in the peaceful enjoyment of her spiritual heritage She must be fully armed with the whole armor of God, and constantly moving against the enemy. Such activity exposes its members to stress and danger. But through the Spirit of God, which
is the Paraclete of the Church, and of its individual members, there is an inexhaustible supply of all that is needed to sustain the body while it is engaged in the Master's service. Jesus promised those who would be filled with the Spirit, that "out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water" (John 7:38). A Spirit-filled church, whose members walk in the fullness of the Spirit, will never be short of the power needed for victory. "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not be faint" (Isa. 40:31). 5. Like a mighty river flows the Spirit. The "rivers of living water" experience belongs only to those who are filled with the Spirit. When He flows through the Church like rivers of living water, we see the same results in the Church as happened along the banks of Ezekiel's millennial river (Ezek. 47). Though the land leading toward the Dead Sea is barren and arid, yet when the river flows there, Ezekiel saw in his vision "very many trees on the one side and on the other" (Ezek 47:7). A Church which had formerly been destitute and barren will blossom with all kinds of trees for food when the Holy Ghost touches the lives of its people. As with the river running through the desert to the Dead Sea, it can be said of them that their "leaf shall not fade, neither shall the fruit thereof be consumed" (Ezek. 47:12). When the river of God's Spirit enters the stagnant waters of a "dead sea" membership, the waters will become fresh, and "there shall be a very great multitude of fish" (Ezek. 47:9). That which had been dead and barren will teem with abundance. This is what the Holy Ghost will do for the Church when its members yield themselves to Him and allow themselves to be used as His consecrated vessels. But if the Holy Ghost be suppressed and not permitted to flow freely through the membership, the Church will suffer deprivation, barrenness, embarrassment, and defeat. Paul urged the Ephesians, "Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption" (Eph. 4:30). Any kind of sin or wilful neglect in our lives grieves Him, and impedes His shining forth through us. Following this verse, Paul went on to mention those specific sins which are most likely to soil the lives of Christians: carnality, anger, envy, wrong speech, and such like. Whenever the Christian allows these things in his life he quenches and grieves the Spirit, and the result is that He ceases to perform His supernatural work of empowering, enlightening, guiding, and anointing, and He reverts to His work of chastening, convicting, correcting, and reproving. If you have lost the song in your heart, and if your prayers are sluggish, and if you feel defeated, have little or no inspiration, if your service in the Church is becoming wearisome, it is a sure sign that you have grieved the Holy Ghost, and that you have become a sick member of the body. The time is here when we can no longer afford to be devoid of the fullness of the Spirit. We live in times of crisis, and unless the Spirit of God flows through the Church as "rivers of living water," we are not going to get along at all. We will become a laughingstock to the world, and a reproach to Christ. It is through the Holy Ghost that we have our most intimate contact with God, for He is God within us, guiding, illuminating, and enabling us at every point. The doctrine of the baptism of the Holy Ghost sets forth the truth that God is not only transcendent, above and beyond the world of space and time; nor is He merely with us, but He is God within us, "closer than breathing, nearer than hands and feet", the very ground of our being, binding us together in one bond with each other, with Christ and with the Church, which is His body. Conclusion: This chapter has been concerned with one of the most primary concerns of the Church in this age. Unless the Holy Ghost endues the Church with power and gives it guidance, and makes it victorious, no amount of study, training, or activity will have any real value. Without an abundance of the fruit of the Spirit and full manifestation of spiritual gifts, working in harmony with the God-ordained authorities of the Church, we are not going anywhere, and we are not going to shake any worlds. Instead of singing, "Like a mighty army moves the Church of God," our theme song would more appropriately be, "Like a sleepy turtle moves the Church of God"; brothers, we are treading where we've always trod! The Church is not a human organization, such as a political party, or a society for the promotion or the prevention of something or other. It is a divine institution in that it was called into being by the Lord Himself, and its essence does not merely consist in its members sharing a common purpose, but in their sharing a common life. When its members walk in the fullness of "the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus," there is absolutely nothing that can withstand it (Matt. 16:18), for it will be lacking in nothing it needs to fulfill its holy mission in the world.
Chickasaw: Our church family had a lunch at The Stagecoach for Valentine Day. It was a wonderful time of fellowship and enjoyed by everyone.
Greenpond: What an awesome God we serve. He is blessing our church and we are expecting great miracles. We were honored to have the Gideon Representative as our guest. It was wonderful to hear how this ministry is touching so many lives. God uses these men in a mighty way as they distribute the Gospel around the world. “God Loves His Children” was the theme for Ladies’ Day. Jo Ann Horton was the speaker and the ladies were truly blessed. The youth enjoyed an evening of games and fellowship in the gym. Kids Day was a great success with “Frozen” as their theme. We love our youth and children, what a blessing they are to our church. The Seniors celebrated Valentine Day at the Old Cook Stove Restaurant in Danville. The food and fellowship was great and twenty-seven were in attendance. Haleyville-Pathway: I am excited a bout what God is doing and had to share a praise report. Sunday morning during service the Lord began to speak to me about Exodus 36:1-7, where the people brought freewill offerings every morning and evening for the building of the sanctuary, so much, until Moses said “there was more than enough!!” The Lord really begin ministering to me...and I felt like He was asking me “Why don”t you begin to pray for the same thing so that these
buildings can be finished”. So I began to pray and ask the Lord for “the more than enough blessing” so we can finish the Youth Church and the main sanctuary. Before the services ended an individual visiting from another state gave an offering to the youth...more than enough to finish the Youth Church!!! Now this individual was visiting and she did not know what I was praying... but God....He knows and He is faithful and He answers prayers!!! Mark and some other men are at the church working as I write, working and preparing for increase.... “Lord enlarge our territory and, Let your house be fu ll.” Souls...Souls...Souls!!! Angie Fell Hartselle: We celebrated four new individuals joining our church! Our women’s paint and pray small group has grown from 3 attending the first class to 14 in our last class. It has been a great time of fellowship and devotion time for women in our church and community. We also had a Couples Valentine Banquet. We were able to share in fellowship and many laughs with other couples. It was a busy month but we are extremely excited to have the chance to fellowship so
many times and to see God’s hand in so much that we are doing. Huntsville-Mastin Lake: Several weeks ago the Holy Spirit began stirring people in a renewing way as we began a season of Revival. We acknowledged what we felt the Lord doing and determined that now was our revival time. One Sunday a continuation of a reviving move of God’s Spirit.....we were blessed with Brother Emerson Pope, his wife and children. They ministered in a wonderful and timely way to us and we were so glad they were with us. However, that was not the unique part of our service. As our ministry team was praying just moments before service started, the entire building lights faded like a dimmer had moved the control to about 1020% of normal light. The lobby lights worked fine but the sanctuary was very dim/dark. However, our sound system and screen for lyrics were 100% operational. We enjoyed a powerful time of worship with many coming up for a call for prayer and healing with the Spirit moving mightily. Then as we moved to the offering, in fact, at the end of the offering our power completely went out. We opened the blinds, opened the windows for air and continued on with no power, no air, and no fans (other than the ones people were fanning themselves with) and our people never lost focus. About ten minutes until noon as Brother Pope preached, the power came back on and we continued still. On top of all
that, at least two sought the forgiveness of God as they renewed their relationship with Christ. In this one service we were able to solidify that we can worship and receive from God’s Word regardless if our lights looked more like a youth service, or we have no air or no microphone like in the days past. God is timeless and His Spirit is not confined to our comforts or normal setting. I thank God for allowing our circumstances to change and for those who responded to the Spirit regardless of the circumstances. Leesburg: The Men’s Ministries provided a nice Valentine Banquet for all the ladies of the church. They cooked, served, and provided entertainment for a fun-filled evening. Pinson: Pinson congregation wants to thank Sister Kay Pate for filling in while the pastor and family were out of town. She did a great job and we praise God for 2 being saved. God truly has blessed. Short Creek: What a month! But God’s blessings still flow...We were blessed to have the District Meeting at our church and our State Evangelist as our speaker. He preached a wonderful message and his wife blessed us with her singing. All the district meetings have been outstanding and a great blessing. We celebrated Sister Green’s birthday and Valentine Day on Family Night with food, fun and fellowship. We appreciate her for all that she does for the church. A great woman of God! Tarrant: It was cold on the outside but warm inside as the Holy Spirit moved in our services. It was good to have Brother and Sister Wynn back in church with us after her mishap of falling and breaking 7
ribs. We enjoyed a Valentine Lunch of soup and salad. We ended the month by visiting with the Alton church for a singing featuring “The Capstones”. Trinity: Prayers of 21 Days are being answered. During worship, people began to come up for prayer, to worship, and shout, and get in touch with God. One young lady got saved in her Sunday School Class and when the news spread, another wave of the glory of God blew through the church. We have new talented musicians coming. Also, a new sign is now a blessing to the church. Jasper District Sunday night, March 1, we had a great District fellowship service at the Boldo church. We had six pastors present and also, an outstanding altar service with people seeking God. The power of God was present. We thank God that our district is on the move. Pastor John Butler. ÈÈÈÈÈ
that individuals must be open and receptive in order to know the fullness life can bring. Listen to God. W e realize that our prayer time is for the purpose of communicating with God. However, we tend to make it about talking to Him more than anything else. It is vitally important that we spend equal time listening to Him as well. He speaks to us through the reading of His W ord, but He also speaks in His still, small voice. If we aren’t intentional about hearing Him, we will allow life to prevent it. W e must have an open heart and mind in order to receive His communication. Listen to Your Heart. My platform is based on hearing from God, knowing yourself and then taking action to fulfill your purpose in life. This plan will not work without all the steps. W e must understand our strengths and weaknesses, but we must also be aware of our true feelings and desires. As Chris Pilkerton put it in a recent sermon, “You need to pursue the things that make your heart burn.” Listen to Others. Listening is about so much more than sitting and looking at someone while they talk. True listening, active listening, involves actually hearing what is being said, with our ears and with our heart. The active listener confirms his understanding and interest by speaking these back to the talker. This not only communicates to them that we understand what they are saying, but that we care enough about them to truly listen. W e learn from listening to others. For free e-book, subscribe to Live! mailing list at liveyourfullestlife.co m faceb o o k.co m /liveyo urfullestlife; cguyton2@att.net
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Because He Lives
Tips For Abundant Life Carolyn Guyton Listen. Good listening skills are crucial to abundant living. W hy? If we don’t listen to God, ourselves and others, then we will be attempting to live life inside ourselves. God created us for Him and for others. I believe
Because He lives I can face tomorrow, Because He lives all fear is gone; Because I know He holds the future, And life is worth the living just because He lives. ÈÈÈÈÈ
ANNOUNCEMENTS Prayer Line with Dr. Wessly Saturdays 9:00 - 10:00 AM Dial 712-432-1690 Access Code: 650786# Birmingham District Revival: April 23-26, 7:00 PM. April 23, Alton church with Gary Archie speaking; Tarrant church with Cephus Prophitt speaking; Eastlake church with Judy Lyles speaking. April 26, Pinson church at 5:00 pm, Daniel Stronge speaking. Haleyville-Pathway: Brother Ezra will be talking about helping the Jews back to Israel. Join us April 26th, at 10:45 am.
STATE WEB SITES Alabama Update Blog: WWW.al ab a ma u p d ate.blogspot.com Alabama Web Site: alcogop.org Youth-Tim Beck Web: www.experiencehydrate.com www.hydrateministries.com
AVAILABLE FOR REVIVALS Rodney Bridges, 707 4th Street SE, Ft. Payne, AL, 35967; 205-3175642. Joey Dobbs: Member of Sterrett Church of God of Prophecy. Telephone (205)746-3017. Earlean Emerson, P O box 1863, Hamilton, AL 35570. Telephone (205) 921-5637. Christine & Curtis Englebert, 111 Woodland Road, Dora, AL 35062 Telephone (205) 648-2871 or cell # 205-275-1199. cenglebert2871@charter.net. Fill in for pastors also. Brenda Kay Pate, P O Box 156 Woodstock, AL 35188; 205-388-
1087 or 388-3129. Fill in for pastors also.
SPEAKING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS: James Adkins, P O Box 921, Collinsville, AL 35961-0920, Telephone (256) 524-3130. Anita Falkner Parker, 3615 Moody Pkwy, Moody, AL 35004. Telephone (205) 640-6207. Brenda Kay Pate, P O Box 156; Woodstock, AL, 35188; 205-3881087 or 388-3129.
MUSICAL MINISTRY Breaking Chains, Elliot:251-4548946,breakingchainsworship@yah oo.com.
BIRTHS Carbon Hill: Connor Matthew was born February 8th and celebrated by his parents, Jarrod and Nancy Vickery.
BABY DEDICATIONS Trinity Worship Center: Alilyah Henderson was dedicated February 1st by her Great-Grandfather A. L. Henderson. Her parents are Corie and Brittany Henderson and greatgrandmother, Carol Henderson.
DEATHS Hartselle and Moulton: Bill th Gardner left this life February 8 . Hartselle: Adam Rachel went to his final home February 28th. Twilleytown: Sharon Snider was called to her reward, February 25th. Winfield City: Lou Carter went to his reward on February 24th. ÈÈÈ
APRIL PASTORS/WIVES BIRTHDAYS Hoyt Holcomb Clint Knowles Avena Lewis Wilda Pate Ernest Pigorsch Debra Prophitt Brenda Smith Donald Stanton ANNIVERSARIES Chris & Jamie Bates W. T. & Betty Branch Wilton & Patsy Price Moody & Patsy Pritchett Donald & Johnnie Ruth Stanton Raymon & Arlene Sutton Future Events Hydrate Campus Tour April Woodlawn High School 16 Main Event (6:30 pm) August 18 Calera High School Main Event (6:30 pm) May 2
Camping Ministry Training Tim & Bethany Beck May 31-June 6 Collegiate June Camps July 16-19 State Convention Embassy Suites Hotel & Convention Center Hoover, Alabama November 5-8 Gordon Conwell School Camp Boothe 11-14 Fall Term SOPAS Camp Boothe ÈÈÈ
February Statistics
2015
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CHURCH
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TITHES
Alexander City Aliceville Alton Altoona Anniston Praise Worship Bayou La Batre Bessemer Hopewell Rd Woodland Hills Boaz Boldo Brown’s Chapel Browntown Calera Harvest Chapel Carbon Hill Chickasaw Citronelle Clanton Collinsville Harvest Center Cordova Cottondale Cunningham Bridge Decatur Dothan Dry Valley East Lake Highlands Elba Elkmont Eoline Fayette-North Pointe Fort Payne Gadsden Living Waters Goodwater Joyful Praise Gordo Grant-Sanctuary Greenpond Grove Hill Hackleburg Haleyville Pathway Hamilton New Heights Happy Hill Harris Chapel Hartselle Hazel Green
29 10 64 16
3194.05 1370.54 3291.43 1465.62 6767.13 365.00
90 57 ----23 39
8240.70 12227.27 977.50 769.95 --3182.10
70 130 20 15 22
--7066.81 1784.00 3026.00 3005.00
No Report 68
5890.00
--No Report No Report 106 17 18 10 24 18 54 13 27 28 6 21 19 No Report 111 37 112 36 No Report 39 62 50 No Report 51 ---
8540.25
46 15
Huntsville Mastin Lake Bell Road Jasper Leesburg Lincoln Mentone Montgomery Moulton Munford Silver Run Odenville Parrish Pelham Pinson Parkway Poarch Red Bay Robertsdale Rock Cliff Sheffield Cliff Haven Short Creek Sterrett Summerbrook Tannehill Mission Tarrant City Trinity Worship Twilleytown West Blocton Winfield Family World Outreach
3 39 8 --42 ------91 7
581.00 3131.60 1541.26 1390.36 2427.05 787.00
50
4912.37
15 40 No Report 71 No Report 175 60 No Report 64 35 20 47
2064.73 7486.44
3514.00 4915.00 572.60
8719.00 30051.59 6136.80 11238.61 10834.31 6266.00 ---
8522.00 1058.90 1690.00 1202.00 2270.56 1883.00 3143.40 800.00 4011.91 1820.00 630.85 4201.95 2184.50 16439.48 3387.00 9018.88 3805.83 2271.50 8339.70 2912.50 3586.27
THE ABOVE STATISTICS WERE TAKEN FROM TREASURERS’ REPORTS RECEIVED IN STATE OFFICE AS OF MARCH 2015
Reports from Previous Months January Boldo
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936.27
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Our Sympathy to our Ministers Families William M. Estes March 11, 2015 Retired Minister
Bishop William M. Lee March 16, 2015 Bessie Lee’s husband
Carolyn McCray March 20, 2015 Marchel McCray’s mother
Sharon Snider February 25, 2015 Anthony Burns’ sister
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