Community Christian Church
114th Homecoming Celebration
October 8, 2023
3 p.m.
“The Ties That Bind”
Masters of Ceremony Reggie Jeffrey Marilyn Jones
Call to Worship Elder Glen Harmon
Scripture Hebrews 10:24-25
Lametra Chatman
Prayer Elder Orian Flake
Congregational Hymn “We’ve Come This Far By Faith”
Welcome and Occasion Pamela Harmon
Offering CCC Deacons
Introduction of Guest Speaker Elder Glen Harmon
A&B Selections CCC Praise Team
Message Rev. Velva Waites
Burning Bush Christian Church
Invitation to Discipleship Pastor Anthony Chatman, Sr.
Community Christian Church
Remarks Kevin Smith Board Chairman
Benediction Pastor Anthony Chatman, Sr.
Guest Speaker
Reverend Velva J. Waites
Senior Pastor
Burning Bush Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Rev Waites has been a life time member (first generation) of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). She started out at East Annie Christian Church (now known as Community Christian Church). She remained a member when the church moved into this location.
She is married to Elder Maurice Waites (55 years) and has three sons (Erick, Roderick, & Frederick).
Rev Waites confessed her call into God’s ministry under the leadership of Pastor Alfred Dotson and obtained her ordination in June 2000 with the approval of the Regional and Area offices and Elders and the board of this church (Community Christian Church).
Rev Waites is a graduate of Texas Wesley University with a degree in Business Administration (BA). She is a graduate of Texas Christian University (TCU) Brite Divinity School with a degree in Master of Divinity (MDIV).
Rev Waites under the leadership of the area started a new church in 2001. The church name is called Burning Bush Christian Church ( Disciples of Christ). She has been the Pastor of this church through all of life’s struggles for 22 years.
Rev Waites loves the Lord and does not hesitate to call upon His name.
Community Christian Church
East Annie Street Christian Church
