NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH
CELEBRATING 35 YEARS OF PASTORING
BishopRonaldL.Owens
Bishop Dr Ronald L Owens serves as the Senior Pastor of the New Hope Baptist Church of Metuchen, NJ and has the distinct honor of pastoring the church of his youth After serving his first pastorate for over 12 years, he was called to his home church in 1990 Since being at New Hope, the membership has grown with many active ministries serving the community
Pastor Owens attended Virginia Union University in Richmond, VA, Andersonville Seminary in Camille, GA and earned his Doctorate in Ministry at the Master’s Divinity School in Evansville, IN
Dr Owens was a member of the Board of Supervisors for Field Ministry at Princeton Theological Seminary, the Ad-Hoc Committee for Minority Recruitment for Robert Wood Medical School at Rutgers University, the past president of the Metuchen/Edison Clergy Association and former Vice-Chairman for the Democratic Party of Middlesex County, NJ Dr Owens was the General Secretary for the General Baptist State Convention of NJ He is the first Chaplain in the history of the Metuchen Police and Fire Departments where he serves in crisis counseling in time of disaster and loss of life He is a Past Moderator of the Middlesex Central Baptist Association, Inc Dr Owens had the honor of being appointed to the Board of Directors of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc, he was responsible of overseeing the Northeast Region which included states from Vermont to Virginia
The Pastoral sons and daughters in ministry, requested that the Dr Ronald L Owens be elevated to the office of Bishop On Saturday, October 8, 2022 the Ecumenical College of Bishops, with Bishop Eric Garnes of New York as the lead consecrator, consecrated him as a bishop in the Lord’s church
Dr Owens is a Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc, and a member of The Prince Hall Masons of New Jersey, where he serves in the Grand Lodge as Grand Chaplain Emeritus
Pastor Owens has received numerous awards, outstanding academic achievement, community service; political leadership and has a multitude of commendations and
Program
• Order of Service •
Introduction of Mistress and Master of Ceremonies Sister Kimberly Owens new hope baptist church
Mistress & Master of Ceremonies........................................................................Sister Brianna Rose Brother Stephan Lally new hope baptist church
Introduction of Honorees
Invocation Reverend Tracey L Brown pastor, ruth fellowship ministries, plainfield nj,
Scripture Reading........................................................................................................Reverend Jeffrey Bryan pastor, bethlehem baptist church, roselle, nj
Welcome............................................................................................................................................Sister Sharon Lyn new hope baptist church
Occasion Minister Sheila Summers associate minister, new hope baptist church
Ministry of Music...............................................................................................................................................The "OJ's"
Blessing of Food Bishop Jeffrey Broughton pastor, living grace worship cathedral, middletown, de
• Lunch is Served •
Introduction of Speaker Reverend Crystal White
Ministry of Music Brother Kirby Jones
• The Menu •
Appetizers
Caesar Salad
Pines Manor Salad
Seafood Salad
Grilled Marinated Vegetables
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Platter
Penne – Pink Vodka Sauce with Fresh Basil & Shaved Parmigiano Cheese
Entrees
Pan Roasted Salmon With Lemon Butter Cream Sauce
Shrimp alla Pines
With Roasted Tomatoes and Onions, Baked with Imported Feta Cheese
Sliced Sirloin Steak Over Caramelized Onions with Chef's Au Jus
Roasted Breast of Chicken With Artichokes, Roasted Tomatoes, Prosciutto, Mozzarella Cheese & White Wine
Dessert
Mini Assorted Pastries
Beverages
Soft Drinks
Freshly Brewed Coffee & Decaffeinated Coffee
Assorted Teas
Reverend Timothy Allen Guest Preacher
Rev. Timothy Allen has been the pastor of the Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church for the past 19 years. He is a native of Boston, Massachusetts and a graduate of Northeastern University. Rev. Allen received Christ as a teenager and has always been driven to see other people establish a relationship with the Lord. His concern for young people, especially those deemed at risk, has had a tremendous impact on his ministry. He has mentored and poured into the lives of many individuals across the country. Because of his influence, many have gone on to serve the Lord in many fields including law, medicine, politics and the Gospel ministry.
Rev. Allen is known as a prolific Bible study instructor with the ability to explain difficult issues in a way that anyone can grasp. As a result, he has been able to help many people gain a greater understanding of essential Christian doctrine. He currently serves as one of the protestant chaplains at the Nashua Street Jails in Boston. The chaplaincy has opened may doors for the Gospel to be preached in various penal institutions across the state of Massachusetts.
Pastor Allen is a nationally recognized lecturer on urban issues. For the last 30 years he has pioneered strategies to assist incarcerated men and youth to successfully re-integrate into their home communities. He has also designed and delivered training for families to help them support their loved ones when they are released from custody. His innovations have caught the attention of law enforcement agencies, schools and faith-based organizations.
In November of 2022, Pastor Allen released his f book seeks to help individuals recognize and cha to a major moral failure. In February 2025, Pasto a website to provide bible study content for thos develop a deeper walk with the Lord.
Pastor Allen and his lovely wife Sheila have been for 32 years. They are the proud parents of a bea daughter named Alexandria.
& First Lady Cheryl
“Behold, I have given him for a witness to the people, a leader and commander to the people” Isaiah 55:4 (KJV)
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Your love of God was born of your childhood days as a member of New Hope, and has come full circle during your 35-year journey as its servant shephard. During this time of celebration, the passage below comes to mind.
“If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.”
Romans 12:8
The many lives you and First Lady Owens have touched have been made better because you live those words, and teach others to do likewise.
Bishop & Lady Owens, may your many gifts continue to make room for you, your flock and community.
In loving memory of my parents Luther and Dorothy Owens, who taught me the Love of God.
Your loving Son, Bishop Dr. Ronald L. Owens
Inmemoryofmy mother, DorothyMarie RobinsonJones, awomanwhohadbeenastrongfoundationinmylife. Imissyouverymuch,butGodneededyoumore .
YourLovingDaughter,Cheryl E.Owens
Happy 35th Pastoral Anniversary
Rev. Dr. Ronald L. & First Lady Cheryl E. Owens
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine For the scripture saith, thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.
1 Timothy 5:17-18 KJV
We celebrate 35 years of your dedicated service to New Hope. We are grateful to have traveled on this journey with you for the entirety of your ministry here. Your guidance leadership and commitment to us and the people of God at New Hope are a blessing. We pray that God will continue to order your steps as you seek to do His will.
Love, Dea. Frances Moore & Dea. Kimberly Moore-Jones
CONGRATULATIONS
BISHOP RONALD & FIRST LADY
CHERYL OWENS ON YOUR
35TH PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY!
Beloved,Iwishaboveallthingsthatthoumayestprosperandbein health,evenasthysoulprospereth.
3John1:2
GRACE & PEACE, ELDER SHELIA BELLAMY
Happy35thPastoralAnniversary BISHOP & LADY OWENS
& New Hope Baptist Church of Metuchen
The Sylvia Hill Family Congratulates Bishop Owens and First Lady Cheryl Owens for thirtyfive years of pastoring the New Hope Baptist Church. The Hill Family loves you both dearly.
Sincerely,
Sylvia B Hill, Alexis Sears, Nicole LaStella, Michael LaStella, John T Hill III, Adrienne Hill & John T Hill II
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We thank God as we celebrate your remarkable leadership and unwavering commitment to spreading the Word of God.
823 Jerusalem Rd. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 (E): 823MBC@gmail.com (P): (908) 233-2855
Rev. Sharae L. Ford, Sr. Pastor, B. A., MDIV
Rev. Dr. Doris Gray, Asst. Pastor
Dea. Robert Moore, Chair of Deacon Bd
Sis. Bernetta Combs, Chair of Trustee Bd
Deac. Gail Brown, Church Clerk
“ He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.”
CONGRATULATIONS
PASTOR OWENS & FIRST LADY CHERYL OWENS
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 35TH PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY
“Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in teaching and preaching.”
I Timothy 5:17
NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH TRUSTEES
John Hill, Ethel Parker, Madge Stewart, Robert Cudjoe
Thank you, Pastor & Lady Owens for your dedication and service. We love and honor you and pray for God’s continued blessings for you and your family.
Happy 35th Pastoral Anniversary Rev. Dr. Ronald L. Owens, Senior Pastor
“And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie:” Habakkuk 2:2-3A KJV
As we celebrate 35 years of Pastoral and Spiritual Guidance, the Diaconate Ministry gives thanks to all mighty God for having provided us with an Under Shepherd who loves God and the children of God with passion and devotion.
Pastor Owens has emulated our Heavenly Father by knowing his sheep. He is and has always been a Visionary. God gifted him with a vision for New Hope, and we as members of the Diaconate Ministry are blessed and grateful to have been a part of this vision.
Dea. Sandra Clark
Dea. Monique Johnson
Deas. Frances Moore, Chair
Dea. Curtiss Fisher, Vice-Chair
Deas. Kimberly Moore-Jones, Secretary
Dea. William Clark
Dea. Reginald W. Johnson
The Elders
Elder Deas. Ida Flowers
Elder Deas. Mary King
Dea. John Hill
Dea. Jacquelyn Talford
Elder Dea. Charles King
Elder Deas. Lugenia Thompson
The New Hope Baptist Church Diaconate Ministry
Happy 35th Pastoral Anniversary
Rev. Dr. Ronald L. Owens & First Lady Cheryl E. Owens
And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.
Jeremiah 3:15 KJV
Love, Images of Sisterhood, The Women’s Ministry at New Hope Baptist Church
Sis. Ramona Taylor, President Min. Sheila Summers, Assistant
“We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach” Romans 12: 6-7 NIV
Happy 35th Pastoral Anniversary
Rev. Dr. Ronald L. Owens, Senior Pastor &
Lady Cheryl E. Owens
The New Disciples Teachers are grateful for the example you have shown over the past 35 years. You have inspired us to share the Word of God and the traditions of New Hope to those who have joined our fellowship.
The Teachers Ministry of New Disciples
First Lady Cheryl E. Owens, President
Dea. Frances Moore, Recording Secretary
Dea. Kimberly Moore-Jones, Financial Secretary
Sis. Barbara Cannon
Sis. Barbara Thurmond Jones
Dea. Sandra Clark
Sis. Eunice McPherson Benjamin
The Senior Usher Ministry of New Hope Batist Church
Congratulate Pastor Owens and First Lady Cheryl Owens
On their 35th Anniversary
We are the Servant Doorkeepers of the Church, Praying and Studying God’s Word.
Here are our Favorite Scriptures
Servant Leader Tony Martin: Matthew 5:16 “Let your light so shine……….”
Deacon Reginald Johnson: Ecclesiastes 12:1-7 “Remember now thy Creator……”
Barbara Tudor
Yvette Carter
Horace Stuart
Claudette Stuart
Roxie James
Charles Pinkney
Johnnie Adams
Madge Stuart
Jamie Torres
Mario Crespo
Psalm 23 “ The Lord is my Shepherd……”
Ephesians 6:11“Put on the whole armour of God…..”
Joshua 24:15 “If it seems evil unto you to serve the Lord…”
John 3:16 “For God so loved the world…….”
1 Corinthians 13:13 “And now abideth faith, hope, love….”
John 3:16 “For God so loved the world…….”
Psalm 23 “The Lord is my Shepherd……”
Isaiah 40:31 “But they that wait upon the Lord……”
John 3:16 “For God so loved the world…….”
Philippians 4:6-7 “Be careful for nothing…….”
Congratulations!
Bishop Ronald L. Owens & Lady Cheryl Owens on your 35th Pastoral Anniversary.
We honor you both for the years of service that you have rendered to people all over the Nation. As you celebrate, may you treasure the gifts and accolades that will come your way and treasure the memories for years to come. We love you both!
Blessing always,
Pastor Nathaniel & Minister Sheila Bullock
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“How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!” Romans 10:15
Bishop Ronald Owens & First Lady Cheryl Owens
Congratulations on 35 Years of Pastoral Excellence
Bishop Owens, you are a man who earnestly seeks to serve the Lord with all your heart. Your devoted walk with God has been a great inspiration to me, my wife Sheila, and to the Norton Avenue First Baptist Church Family. We have been blessed by your willingness to give of yourself and to be used where God has placed you.
Thank you for being a great Pastor, a great Mentor, and a great Friend! Your thirty-five years of faithful service has been an enormous gift to a world in need. May the Lord bless you as you have blessed so many, and may He give you peace and joy in your future years of ministry and service.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace. Romans 15:13
Dear First Lady Cheryl Owens:
When we thank God for Bishop Owens, we must give Him thanks for two, for when your husband was called to preach, God also sent us you. A pastor’s wife must be many things, you have many hats to wear, and we say “thanks to you” for all you do and lift you up in prayer.
Congratulations & Happy 35th Year Pastoral Anniversary to Both of You
For Ministry and Service at New Hope Baptist Church Metuchen, New Jersey
~ May God continue to Bless you as you walk in His way ~ With Gratitude and All of our Love
Yours in Christ and In His Service, Reverend James G. Evans, III and First Lady Sheila Evans & The Norton Avenue First Baptist Church Family Bristol, Pennsylvania
Congratulations Bishop Ronald Owens and First Lady Cheryl Owens on your 35th Anniversary! You have been an unwavering beacon of light to the Township of Metuchen and beyond. We honor your ministry, leadership and the deep love and dedication you show to God’s people. Through your selfless mentorship, you have raised up countless pastors, ministers and individuals transformed by your love and teachings. May God continue to bless you, First Lady Owens, and your ministry as you continue to fulfill the divine work set before you!
2 Timothy 4:2 – “Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage-with great patience and careful instruction.”
Rev. Mae Belin-Senior Pastor www.roscomchurch.org
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“To Bishop Rev. Dr. Ronald L. Owens”
Congratulations to you on your 35th Pastoral Anniversary. This milestone is a testament to your unwavering dedication, compassion, and leadership in your community. Over the years, your preaching, teachings, prayers, and example have touched countless lives, guiding them closer to God and one to one another.
As you continue this blessed journey, may God’s grace sustain you, and may you be filled with renewed strength and joy. Thank you for your tireless service and for being a beacon of hope and love. We celebrate you and look forward to many more years of your faithful ministry.
With heartfelt gratitude and blessings,
Reverend David Ford, Sr., Pastor, and the St. Matthew Baptist Church Family
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RW James L. Felton, Jr., Chairman
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PM Bruce E. Glass, V. Chairman
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Bro. Chet Thomas, Sr. Steward
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Bro. Clyde S. Hare, Chaplain
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Congratulations to Our Pastor Rev. Dr. Ronald L. and First Lady Cheryl Owens on Your 35th Pastoral Anniversary
We take this opportunity to express our gratitude for your thirty-five years of service to New Hope Baptist Church.
Your guidance, wisdom, dedication, and faith are appreciated. We celebrate with you and pray for your continued grace and may you continue to bless New Hope.
How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?
And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” – Romans 10: 14-15
With Love, Barbara Thurmond Jones & Everett and Deborah Thurmond
