Grandfather of the Year

Saturday, November 25, 2018 ~ 3:30 PM Village Inn Event Center 620 Ramada Drive Clemmons, North Carolina Mrs. Jamesine T. Ruff, District President Rev. Dr. Calvin L. Miller, Presiding Elder Mrs. Iris Miller Battle, Missionary Supervisor Bishop George. E. Battle, Jr. Presiding Prelate

GRANDFATHER OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION Ms. Genene L. Chaskley, Presiding District YAMS Coordinator PRELUDE

Mr. Kevin Douthit

NEGRO NATIONAL ANTHEM THE SCRIPTURE

“Lift Every Voice and Sing” Ms. Shanon Watkins

Psalm 1

Rickards Chapel AME Zion Church

THE PRAYER

Mrs. Judith Kelly Denny Grove AME Zion Church

THE WELCOME

Rev. Anita Morgan Union Chapel AME Zion Church

THE OCCASION

Ms. Genene Chaskley

LITURGICAL DANCE MINISTRY

Vessels of Praise Goler Memorial AME Zion Church

PRESENTATION

OF

HONORARY GRANDFATHER

OF THE

YEAR

Ms. Rachel Highsmith Hickory Grove AME Zion Church

Rev. Dr. Calvin L. Miller Presiding Elder of the Winston Salem District

PRESENTATION

OF THE

GRANDFATHERS

Mrs. Keisha Banks Goler Memorial AME Zion Church

Mrs. Kia Boykins Goler Metropolitan AME Zion Church

Mr. John “PawPaw” Abrams

Mr. Ber-Non “Moe” Mack

St John AME Zion Church

Goler Memorial AME Zion Church

Mr. Harvey L. Bailey, Sr.

Mr. Fulton “Dilly” McSwain, Jr.

Bethlehem AME Zion Church

New Hope AME Zion Church

Mr. Roger Bailey

Mr. Eldridge Mitchell, Jr.

Hickory Grove AME Zion Church

Stewards Chapel AME Zion Church

Mr. Floyd Barber

Mr. Dwight Moses, III

Rickards Chapel AME Zion Church

Mt. Sinai AME Zion Church

Mr. Ronald Ellerbe

Mr. Belton Petteway

Goler Metropolitan AME Zion Church

New Jersey AME Zion Church

Mr. Joseph Ervin

Mr. Gary Puryear

Bethania AME Zion Church

Benbow Chapel AME Zion Church

Mr. Frank Imes

Mr. Leroy Smith

Mainville AME Zion Church

Union Chapel AME Zion Church

Mr. Garrett “Bo” Knotts

Rev. William C. Speas

Ezekiel AME Zion Church

Center Grove AME Zion Church

Tribute to the Grandfathers

Mrs. Alethea Holmes Glenns Chapel AME Zion Church

Mrs. Dorian Scott Center Grove AME Zion Church

“Grandfather of the Year” Awards Remarks

Mrs. Jamesine T. Ruff District WH&OMS President

Rev. Dr. Calvin L. Miller Presiding Elder of the Winston-Salem District

Benediction

Presiding Elder Calvin L. Miller

Greetings From The Presiding Elder and First Lady of the Winston Salem District

Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour.

We extend our congratulations to the Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society for this outstanding Grandfather of the Year Fund Raiser Event. It is good to see the distinguish gentlemen of the District being honored and recognized.

Our grandfathers have lived lives of faith, service and wisdom and they possess a very strong imprint on their families and their churches to pass on to future generations. We offer our prayers of celebration for these men.

We are grateful for the commitment and cooperation of our grandfathers, their families, their pastors, the local Missionary Societies and all who have worked on the success of this fund raiser event.

We are indeed grateful to the faithful members of all the churches on the Winston-Salem District for all you do and your unwavering dedication and loyalty to the achievements of all the programs and ministries we undertake.

Our prayers for much success in your future.

In Christian Service,

Rev. Dr. Calvin L. Miller Presiding Elder, Winston-Salem District

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First Lady, Winston-Salem District

Congratulations to

John Abrams on your Nomination of PawPaw Of the Year

Your St John Family is Proud of You

Reverend Elston C Hart, Pastor Reverend Danissa Hart, First Lady 307 Church St Thomasville, NC 27360

Give God your weakness And he will give you his strength

John PawPaw Abrams

Loved you then Love you still Always have Always will It was Always You 50 Years and Counting

We Call Him DAD

Daddy We Love You Tony, Yvette, Audrey, Kristi

Grand Parents Make the world‌ A little softer A little kinder A little warmer

The only thing better than having you for a parent is our children having you for their PawPaw

Family A little bit of crazy A little bit of loud and a whole lot of

LOVE

Congratulations John Abrams on being nominated Grandfather of the Year From St. John’s Men’s Booster

Congratulations from Congratulations from Benny Harper Mary Lou Harper

Mr. John, You always find a way to make me laugh.

Congratulations on being nominated PawPaw of the Year Reneece Huntley

Congratulations on being nominated PawPaw of the Year

Liz, Ashanti, Johanna,Dakota

Congratulations We Love YOU Mr. John!

Carmen, Darlene, Marilla, Justin, Johnathan, & Derrick Mr. John Abrams

Congratulations Brother John Abrams!

Grandfather of the Year

St. John AME Zion Trustee Board Reverend Elston Hart, Sr., Mathew Oliver, George Ruff, Bernard Tate, Rita Goree, Kevin Johnson, Joe Harper, Floyd Goree, Darlene Snuggs-Ferguson, Chairperson,

Way to Go John PawPaw Abrams

CaDoodles Daycare Rural Hall, NC Audrey Abrams Lee– Owner

A Good Friendship Refreshes the Soul Congratulations on being nominated PawPaw of the Year

Mary Coleman John Burton

Family is a gift from God. Congratulations on being nominated PawPaw of the Year.

Henry & Jean Tillman

Congratulations to

Mr. Harvey L. Bailey,Sr. The Women's Home and Overseas Missionary Society Mrs. Gaynell J. Davis, President

Bethlehem A.M.E. Zion Church 6475 Yadkinville Road Pfafftown, North Carolina

Bethlehem A.M.E. Zion Church Trustees Board extends Congratulations to

Mr. Harvey Bailey, Sr. Grandfather of the Year Contestant Willie Bailey, Chairperson Rev. Clevan L. Davis, Sr., Pastor

Best Wishes to Mr. Harvey L. Bailey, Sr. Grandfather of the Year Contestant

Bethlehem A.M.E. Zion Church Alice Phillips, Assistant Superintendent Rev. Clevan L. Davis, Sr., Pastor

Congratulations

ELSON’S RESALE

Daddy

“Where You Buy the Best for Less”

Granddaddy

Pants  Jackets  Suits

Papa

Ties  Leather Coats

Uncle Harvey

Come visit us at Cook’s Flea Market #D5 or #E5

and Mr. Bailey

See You Soon!!!

Linda Bailey Turner

Elson Floyd

CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. ROGER BAILEY OUR “GEEPAW” IN THIS

GRANDFATHER OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION. WE THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION AS CHAIRMAN OF THE TRUSTEE BOARD.

BEST WISHES THE TRUSTEE BOARD OF HICKORY GROVE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH.

Rev. Belinda Harris ~ Pastor Mr. Billie Highsmith Ms.Brenda Banner Mr. James Wharton

“Therefore my beloved brethren be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the

Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. 1 Corn. 15:58 BEST WISHES TO

MR. ROGER BAILEY OUR “GEEPAW” IN THIS “GRANDFATHER OF THE YEAR” CELEBRATION MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU!

Pastor: Rev. Belinda S. Harris and The Hickory Grove African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Family

Floyd Barber Thank you for your loving service and dedication to Rickards Chapel Church May God continue to bless you abundantly

Rickards Chapel AME Zion Church Reverend Richard Watts, Pastor

“The Best Preacher Steward for 33 years”

Floyd Barber May your life in God’s service always be filled with joy

In Jesus Name Reverend Richard Watts Pastor of Rickards Chapel AME Zion Church

Dads and Grandfathers give us not only wisdom and encouragement, but they are an inspiration to us.

“Daddy”

“Pa Paw”

Gray & Tressie Barber Harter

“Honey” Tyson & Nicolette Barber

Kayla Barber, Jordan Johnson, Addison Barber, Nicholas Barber and Payton Barber Brooklyn Kate Barber

Floyd Barber I smile because you’re my brother, I laugh because there’s nothing You can do about it!!!

We Love You!

Johnny & Joann Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him.

Jeremiah 17:7

Floyd Barber He’s everyone’s PaPaw, but our favorite uncle.

We Love You, Zack and Kiaya

Floyd Barber I’m so grateful to be sharing life, love and parenthood with a wonderful man like you. You have given our children someone to look up to and admire. You are such a great husband, father, grandfather and friend.

Love, Katie Barber

FLOYD BARBER Rickards Chapel AME Zion Church

Anisa M. Nelson Reggie & Jemetta Martin Mariah Martin

The right person was chosen to represent Rickards Chapel AME Zion Church of Wilkesboro, NC as Grandfather of the Year

FLOYD BARBER LUV LUV LUV Best Wishes Kay Lomax, Sonya Vaught & Tyrese Lipford

Jane “Cuz” Wilborn

FLOYD BARBER

Floyd Barber Jerry & Helena Harris

We love you Jacquelynn & Marvin Barber

and

Mr. Ron Ellerbe in the

“Grandfather of the Year�

Celebration

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.

1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Your Church Family

Goler Metropolitan AME Zion Church Rev. Johnny L. Ruff, Pastor

CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO

Ron Ellerbe as you represent Goler Metropolitan as

“Grandfather of the Year” Contestant

“ As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord” Joshua 24:15

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Goler Metropolitan AME Zion Church Mr. Norman Dunlap, Chairman Rev. Johnny Ruff, Pastor

Wishing Much Success to

in the Winston Salem District’s

“Grandfather of the Year”

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Goler Metropolitan AME Zion Church

Mrs. Annette M. Wilson, Director Rev. Johnny L. Ruff, Pastor

May God Bless You And Our Very Best Wishes to

Ron Ellerbe “What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, do; and the God of peace will be with you.�

Philippians 4:9

Sunday School Goler Metropolitan AME Zion Church Mr. Ronald Kilgore, Co-Superintendent Mr. Thomas Morgan, Co-Superintendent Rev. Johnny Ruff, Pastor

“. . . whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”

Philippians 4:8

Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society

Goler Metropolitan AME Zion Church Rev. Wan Etta Belle, President Rev. Johnny L. Ruff, Pastor

Our Best Wishes to

Ron Ellerbe in the

“Grandfather of the Year”

“"And what does the Lord require of you?

To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.".”

Micah 6:8

The Cathedral Choir Goler Metropolitan AME Zion Church Mrs. Doris Watts, President Rev. Johnny L. Ruff, Pastor

Congratulations to

Ron Ellerbe “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

Romans 15:13

Men’s Booster Ministry Goler Metropolitan AME Zion Church Mr. Ron Ellerbe - President Rev. Johnny Ruff - Pastor

Body, Mind & Spirit

Congratulations to

Ron Ellerbe in

“The Grandfather of the Year Contest” “Beloved, I wish above all things that thy mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth” 3 John1:2

The Health Ministry of Goler Metropolitan AME Zion Church

Mrs. Carol Henry, President Rev. Johnny L. Ruff, Pastor

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The Senior Usher Board of Goler Metropolitan AME Zion Church Salutes

Mr. Ron Ellerbe as the Grandfather of the Year Fred C. Henry, Sr., President Rev. Johnny L. Ruff, Pastor

Congratulations

and

Best Wishes

to

Mr. Ronald Ellerbe A Devoted and Outstanding Man of God

“Grandfather of the Year” Celebration He has achieved success who has lived well, Laughed often and loved much; Who has gained the respect of intelligent men And the love of little children; Who has filled his role and accomplished his tasks, Whether by an improved world or a rescued soul; Who has never lacked appreciation of Earth’s beauty or failed to express it; Who has looked for the best in others And given the best he had; Whose life is an inspiration to others; Whose work is a blessing to the Lord.

Rev. Johnny L. Ruff and Mrs. Jamesine T. Ruff Goler Metropolitan AME Zion Church

Best Wishes to Our Father Mr. Ronald Ellerbe

Wishing You Much Success As You Strive to Become

Grandfather of the Year David and Kia Boykins

CONGRATULATIONS AND

BEST WISHES TO

The Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society and

Mr. Ron Ellerbe In Your Quest to Become Grandfather of the Year May God Continue to Bless You! Terrance and Shelia Crumb Brendan and Micah

Wishing Much Success to Ron Ellerbe and Goler Metropolitan Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society On Your Grandfather of the Year Program The mouths of the righteous utter wisdom, and their tongues speak what is just.~ Psalm 37:30 NIV

Hubert and Queenesther Jeffries

Congratulations and Best Wishes to Ronald Ellerbe and the Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society For A Successful Grandfather of the Year Program A grandfather is someone with silver in his hair and gold in his heart. Author Unknown

Charles R. Thompson

CONGRATULATIONS TO

Ron Ellerbe “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

Romans 8:28

BEST WISHES FOR A SUCCESSFUL “GRANDFATHER OF THE YEAR” CELEBRATION

Al and Amy White

Best Wishes to Ron Ellerbe – AKA as PaPa A grandfather is a little bit parent, a little bit teacher, and a little bit best friend – Author unknown

We just want to let you know You mean the world to us Only a heart as dear as yours Would give so unselfishly The many things you’ve done All the times that you were there Help us know deep down inside How much you really care Even though we might not say We appreciate all you do Richly blessed is how we feel Having a grandfather just like you Author Unknown

We Love You ~ Your Grandchildren Christian, Taylor, Rhyan, Kameron, Alyssa Chandler and Emmanuel

THANKS TO THE GOLER METROPOLITAN WOMEN’S HOME AND OVERSEAS MISSIONARY SOCIETY FOR ALLOWING ME TO BE YOUR REPRESENTATIVE FOR “GRANDFATHER OF THE YEAR” IT HAS BEEN AN HONOR TO SERVE

Ron Ellerbe

Congratulations and Best Wishes to RON ELLERBE Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society Representative for

Grandfather of the Year “In old age his children's children are a crown to him” Selected Traits of a “Proverbs 32 Man” Because he is diligent, his hand bears rule. (12:24) Because he walks with wise men, he is wise. Fools are not his companions. (13:20) He is good and leaves an inheritance to his children's children. (13:22) For he hath so loved his son; that he hath chasteneth him. (13:24) And his ways please Jehovah, so that the Lord maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

(16:7) Slow to anger , he ruleth his spirit as a victorious commander. (16:32) In old age his children's children are a crown to him; and the glory of his children are his glory.

(17:6) His words are [as] deep waters; a wellspring of wisdom like a flowing brook. (18:4) He knoweth his wife is a good thing because the Lord has favored him to have found her, a prudent wife. (18:22, 19:14) Because he shows himself friendly, he has friends, for he is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. (18:24) Diligent in his business, he stands before kings and not before mean men. (22:29) He holds not correction from his child; (23:13) Neither is he found among winebibbers, nor gluttonous eaters of flesh. (23:20) Yet, he hearkens unto his father that begat him despising not his mother when she is old. (23:22) As iron sharpeneth iron; so he sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. (27:17) Because he hideth not his eyes from the poor, he does not lack. (28:27) As a husband, he is known in the gates, where he sitteth among the elders of the land. (31:23) Proverbs 12:24

May God Continue to Bless and Keep You Love You – Portia Ellerbe

Congratulations to

Ronald Ellerbe We Wish You Much Success in the Grandfather of the Year Celebration

Norman and Jackie Dunlap

In Honor of Mr. Ronald Ellerbe Best Wishes in all that you do.

Bless your family as they serve God.

May God Strengthen and Guide You in Being the Best Grandfather Possible.

Thomas and Teresa Morgan

Congratulations and Much Success to

Ron Ellerbe as you participate in the

Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society

“Grandfather of the Year” Celebration

Al and Amy White

CONGRATULATIONS

RON ELLERBE CONTESTANT FOR GRANDFATHER OF THE YEAR

MAY GOD’S BLESSINGS

FULFILL YOUR

LIFE TODAY, TOMORROW AND ALWAYS

Linda Glenn

WHAT IS A GRANDFATHER?

~ HE HAS EARS THAT

TRULY LISTEN

~

~ ARMS THAT ALWAYS HOLD ~ ~ LOVE THAT’S NEVER ENDING ~ ~ AND A HEART THAT’S MADE OF GOLD!

ENJOY YOUR SPECIAL DAY

MR. RON ELLERBE

Mrs. Norma White and Family

Congratulations and Best Wishes to

Ron Ellerbe in the

Grandfather of the Year Contest You are a good father to my nieces and nephews and a good husband to sister.

You are not my brother-in-law, you are more than that.

You are my brother.

Jimmie Thompson

Ron Ellerbe “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58

Congratulations on the “Grandfather of the Year” Board of Finance ~ Goler Metropolitan AME Zion Church Mr. Al White, Chairman Rev. Johnny L. Ruff, Pastor

Congratulations Ron Ellerbe THE STEWARD BOARD OF GOLER METROPOLITAN AME ZION CHURCH

Fred Henry, Sr., President Rev. Johnny L. Ruff, Pastor

Mr. Ellerbe, thank you for representing Goler Metropolitan as the “Grandfather of the Year “contestant.

Your character can be best described in the following quote:

“His heritage to his children wasn’t words or possessions, but an unspoken treasure, the treasure of his example as a man, and father.” ~ Will Rogers, Jr.

Fred C. Henry, Sr. & Carol P. Henry

Congratulations and Good Luck to My Brother-in-Law

Ronald Ellerbe and the Grandfathers of Goler Metropolitan AME Zion Church May your grandchildren always be grateful for your support, love and encouragement that you extend by word, thought, prayers and deeds.

May God continue to bless you!

Sister-in-Law Gloria T. Robbson

New Vision Inspirational Voices of Praise Choir Singing Praise and Sending Congratulations to

Mr. Ron Ellerbe As You Pursue the Title of

“Grandfather of the Year” Best Wishes To The Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society For A Successful Program

CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO

RON ELLERBE

Grandfather of the Year Contestant and

Goler Metropolitan Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society “But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine.

Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness.”

Willie Thompson

CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. RONALD ELLERBE “GRANDFATHER OF THE YEAR” “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” I Peter 4:10

Rev. and Mrs. George Erwin

to a Wonderful Man of Goler Metropolitan

Ronald Ellerbe in the

“Grandfather of the Year” Celebration

Annette Morgan Wilson

To Ron Ellerbe of

Congratulations and Best Wishes for Grandfather of the Year

Linda Riggs

To a Faithful Man of God

Ron Ellerbe May you find God’s favor in your good works as you succeed in The “Grandfather of the Year” Contest

Hazel Moore

Congratulations to Mr. Ron Ellerbe From the Deaconess Ministry of Goler Metropolitan AME Zion Church Deaconess Stella Davis, President Rev. Johnny L. Ruff, Pastor

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BEST GRANDDAD ~ MR. RON ELLERBE ~ STELLA M. DAVIS

Best Wishes In the Grandfather of the Year Celebration “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.” Psalm 37:23

Rev. Wan Etta Belle

Best Wishes to Ron Ellerbe and the Goler Metropolitan Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according his purpose.” ~ Romans 8:28

Cleveland and Natalie Harding

Best Wishes to Mr. Ron Ellerbe “Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts” I Chronicles 16:9.

The Gospel Choir Goler Metropolitan AME Zion Church Susan Cole, President Rev. Johnny L. Ruff, Pastor

Congratulations and Best Wishes to Mr. Ronald Ellerbe Charles and Mertice Williams Goler Metropolitan A.M.E Zion Church

Good Luck to our Grandpa – Ron Ellerbe Thanks for all you have done for us.

PaPa ~ PaPa You’re the Man If you can’t do it Nobody can!!

We love you ~ Christian, Taylor, Rhyan, Kameron, and Alyssa

Mr. Ronald Ellerbe Wishing you the Best in Your Quest to Become

To

Ron Ellerbe “In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and he shall direct thy paths.”

Proverbs 3:6

“Grandfather of the Year” Marie Matthews

Lillie Stevenson

Ron To God be the Glory for all that you do and will do.

CONGRATULATIONS to

Ron Ellerbe On a Successful Grandfather of the Year

Continued Blessings

Thomas & Margretta Davis

Goler Metropolitan Lay Council Mr. Terrance Crumb, President Rev. Johnny L. Ruff, Pastor

Best Wishes To Ron Ellerbe In the Grandfather of the Year

Best Wishes To Goler Metropolitan Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society and

Mr. Ron Ellerbe On Your Efforts To Become Grandfather of the Year “A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things”

Dorothy Wynecoff Wishing Mr. Ron Ellerbe Much Success On Grandfather of the Year

Blessing and Good Wishes to

Ron Ellerbe For Your Success

Goler Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church Junior Usher Board

Vernard & Constance Campbell

MUCH SUCCESS and

MANY BLESSINGS to

MR. JOSEPH ERVIN

The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. Psalm 37:23

Rev. and Mrs. Allen W. Stimpson, Sr. Pastor Bethania A.M.E. Zion Church

Congratulations!

Mr. Joseph Ervin The Trustee Board of the Bethania A.M.E. Zion Church Mrs. Yvonne Montgomery, President Rev Allen W. Stimpson, Sr., Pastor

The Missionary Department of The Bethania A.M.E. Zion Church Wishes

Mr. Joseph Ervin Much success!

Mrs. Elizabeth Speas, President Rev. Allen W. Stimpson, Sr., Pastor

The Sunday School of The Bethania A.M.E. Zion Church Wishes the Best for

Mr. Joseph Ervin Miss Denise Eldridge, Superintendent Rev. Allen W. Stimpson, Sr., Pastor

Congratulations!

MR. JOSEPH ERVIN

The Senior Choir of Bethania A.M.E. Zion Church Mrs. Yvonne Montgomery, President Rev. Allen W. Stimpson,Sr., Pastor

Congratulations to Mr. Joseph Ervin The Gospel Choir of Bethania A.M.E. Zion Church Mrs. Mollie McLain, President Rev. Allen W. Stimpson, Sr., Pastor

Congratulations to

Mr. Joseph Ervin

Lovingly, Your wife, Anna Children and Grandchildren

Much Success to

Mr. Joseph Ervin in the Grandfather of the Year Celebration Gloria, Rayvon Cuthrell and Children

We Love You Congratulations!

Uncle Joe

Mr. Joseph Ervin

Elizabeth, Prestina and Third

Delores, Douglas Alice Jean

Best Wishes

Floyd Barber Rickards Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church

and

PA PA’S RULES FOR LIVING

Best Wishes!

JOSEPH ERVIN Bethania AME Zion Grandfather of the Year Sincerely, Hershal and Natalie Summers

1. Life is not one game, it’s a whole seasonNever Quit!

2. Remember, the largest room in the world, is the room for improvement 3 You may have had a bad start in life, but you need not have a bad ending 4.Character is doing what is right on purpose 5.It isn’t the load that weighs you down, it’s the way you carry it.

Thank you for being a kind, compassionate Christian man who is helpful to and considerate of others., Our “SuperHero”

Sylvia, Maddy and Angel

CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO

Mr. Frank Imes Our Contestant in the

Grandfather of the Year Celebration Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society Mainville AME Zion Church Mrs. Ethel Wilson, President Rev. Sylvia Perry, Pastor

Congratulations to Our Geepaw of the Year

Mr. Garrett “Bo” Knotts

From Your Church Family

Ezekiel AME Zion Church and

Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society

PARENT BODY MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF GOLER MEMORIAL AME ZION CHURCH

CONGRATULATIONS TO

BER’NON “MO” MACK GRANDFATHER OF THE YEAR “MY MOUTH SHALL SPEAK OF WISDOM; AND THE MEDITATION OF MY HEART SHALL BE OF UNDERSTANDING.” KJV PSALMS 49:3

Best Wishes and Much Success to our Grandfather of the Year Contestant

Mr. Fulton McSwain, Sr. “But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting

to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children;�

Psalm 103:17

New Hope AME Zion Church Rev. Dairl L. Scott, Sr. Pastor

CONGRATULATIONS TO NEW HOPE’S GRAND FATHER OF THE YEAR CONTESTANT MR. FULTON LOUIS MCSWAIN SR. New Hope Christian Education Department Director: Adult Co-Directors: Young Adult Director: Youth Director: Children’s Director: Pastor:

Marie McSwain Jamerson Dianne Winphrie & Shirlene Transou Isabella Luther Shirley Scott Maiya Phillips Rev. Dairl Scott Sr.

If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.

1 Corinthians 13:1 (NIV) …… And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 (NIV) “They will know we are Christians by our love, by our love, yes they will know we are Christians by our love.”

GOD BLESS YOU IN ALL YOUR ENDEAVORS

Our Best Wishes to

Fulton McSwain in the Winston-Salem District Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society

Grandfather of the Year Contest

Pray and serve with us as we win, “THE WORLD FOR CHRIST”.

Parent Body Missionary New Hope AME Zion Church Rev. Dairl L. Scott, Sr., Pastor

Best Wishes to Our Grandfather of the Year Contestant

Fulton McSwain, Sr. “A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is laid up for the righteous.”

Proverbs 13:22

We are so PROUD of you

New Hope AME Zion Church Steward Board

Mr. Fulton McSwain, Sr. Congratulations and Best Wishes

The New Hope AME Zion Church Sunday School Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers.

Proverbs 17:6

TO OUR FANTASTIC DAD AND ‘GP’ GRAND FATHER MR. FULTON LOUIS MCSWAIN, SR.

A grand dad can be loving and kind AND OFTeN wIll kNOw jUST whAT’S ON yOUR mIND. A granddad can be patient and helpful and strong. He will be on your side when something goes wrong. And each year that passes, you will be even more glad, more grateful and proud just to call him your Grandad.

Lovingly, Marley Yvonne, Shewanna, MOM & JR, Dad

TO OUR BROTHER FULTON LOUIS MCSWAIN, SR. (DILLY)

“NEW HOPE’S GRANDFATHER OF THE YEAR” WE WISH YOU THE BEST TODAY AND ALWAYS IN ALL THAT YOU DO!

“Jesus loves you, this I know for the Bible tells me so” Sincerely, Robert, Marie, and Frances

God bless you as the Grandfather of the year contestant for new hope ame zion church

A grandfather is someone with silver in his hair and GOlD IN hIS heART.” “GRANDPA hAS eARS ThAT TRUly lISTeN, ARmS ThAT AlwAyS hOlD, lOve ThAT’S NeveReNDING, AND A heART ThAT’S mADe OF GOlD,” You are doing a great job, dad We love you, Travis & lisa

God’s Rich Blessings to

Fulton McSwain, Sr. Special Love of a Grandpa There is a special kind of love that grandchildren have for their grandfathers It’s filled with respect for their wisdom and accomplishments… with gratitude for the values they’ve given them… with delight in the stories of their family that they remember and share.

It’s a special kind of love that’s built on a lifetime of caring and giving.

It’s the kind of love that’s felt for you Grandpa Dilly today and always.

Mama Hawkins & Tony

Best Wishes and Much Success to

Fulton McSwain, Sr.

The Senior Choir New Hope AME Zion Church Mrs. Dianne Winphrie, President Mrs. Shirlene Transou, Secretary/Treasurer Rev. Dairl L. Scott, Sr., Pastor

Congratulations and Best Wishes to Grandfather of the Year Contestant

Mr. Fulton McSwain, Sr.

New Hope AME Zion Church Stewardess Board

Congratulations to

Fulton McSwain, Sr.

Rev. & Mrs. Dairl L. Scott, Sr. Congratulations and Best Wishes to Grandfather of the Year Contestant

Mr. Fulton McSwain, Sr.

Rev. Sharon A. McKinney Associate Minister

BLESSINGS TO YOU FULTON McSWAIN, SR. FROM THE VOICES OF PRAISE CHOIR

WE ARE HAPPY TO SUPPORT YOU IN THIS CONTEST Congratulations

Fulton McSwain, Sr.

For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God Than dwell in the tents of wickedness.

Psalms 84:10

Best Wishes

Fulton McSwain, Sr.

“Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it, I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundance peace and security.” Jeremiah 33:6

Much Love New Hope AME Zion Church Usher Board

New Hope AME Zion Church Health and Wellness Ministry

Congratulations To

Fulton McSwain, Sr.

Keep your eyes, heart and your soul open to the many ways God’s love comes to you, and always be mindful of your many Blessings.

Fred and Shirlene Transou

Best Wishes to

Mr. Fulton McSwain, Sr.

“Grandparenting is our consummate; opportunity to serve rather than to be served, to love without taking offense, and to cheerlead and hand-hold those who come behind.”

Clea and Dianne Winphrie

Fulton McSwain, Sr. May God bless you as you continue to do your best in all you do.

Much Success in the Grandfather of the Year Contest Rev. Dorothy C. Kelley Association Minister

Congratulations

Fulton McSwain, Sr.

“Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.”

Proverbs 17:6

Lizzie Anthony

Stewards Chapel AME Zion Church Congratulates

Eldridge Mitchell, Jr. May god continue to use you as a living witness tell your story

Your church family is proud of you Rev. Antoinette e. joiner, pastor Mrs. Peggy golden, preacher steward Mrs. Anne smith, chair trustee board

Congratulations To

Mr. Dwight Moses, III 2018 Women’s Home & Overseas Missionary Society

Geepaw of The Year!

“I will bless the Lord at all times: his praises shall continually be in my mouth.”

Psalm 34:1 KJV

Rev. David M. Wooley and Mount Sinai AME Zion Church 488 Peoples Creek Road Advance, NC 27006

Congratulations and Best Wishes To Mr. Dwight Moses, III “The World for Christ” Women’s Home & Overseas Missionary Society Mt. Sinai A.M.E. Zion Church Mrs. Mable P. Allen, Local Missionary President Mrs. Shirley H. Allen & Mss. Kiah Holman, Superintendents of Buds Mrs. Kimberly A. Mayfield, Secretary Bureau of Supply Mrs. Jacqueline H. Cobbs, Chairman of Life Member Council

The Church Sunday School Department Of

Mt. Sinai A.M.E. Zion Church EXTENDS BEST WISHES TO

Mr. Dwight Moses III OUR “GEEPAW” REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GRANDFATHER OF THE YEAR EVENT. Mr. James E. Peebles, Jr, Church School Superintendent Mr. Jimmy M. Peebles, Assistant Church Sunday School Superintendent Ms. Beverly Hargrave, Local Christian Education Director Mrs. Mable P. Allen, Treasurer

GOD BLESS YOU

BROTHER PETTEWAY

The New Jersey A.M.E. Zion Church Family Rev. Jimmy C. Griffin, Pastor

To My Loving Husband

Belton Petteway I give thanks to God always for the gift of you. I pray that he will always keep you safe and strong because the world needs more people like you.

May you always have a song in your heart, a skip in your step and a light on your path so that you can keep doing the amazing things you’re doing.

Good Luck Myrna

To Grand Daddy Belton We Love You!!!

Naomia Madison Marice Kendel Camron

Good Luck!

BEST WISHES to BELTON PETTEWAY

Wishing You the Best to The Missionaries of New Jersey A.M.E. Zion Church would like to thank our Grandfather of the Year Contestant

Belton Petteway

Belton Petteway!

The Deaconess Board of New Jersey A.M.E. Zion

Best of Luck

Best Wishes

Good Luck

to our

Belton Petteway

Chairman

Brother Ace Petteway

New Jersey A.M.E. Zion Church Sunday School

The New Jersey AME Zion Trustee Board

CONGRATULATIONS to our Grandfather of the Year

Gary Puryear We love you for dedication and love for God and Benbow.

Rev. Keith M. Davis and

The Benbow Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Family

The UNION CHAPEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION Church Family is Honored for

Mr. LeRoy Smith To Represent Our Church “Grandfather of the Year Contestant” You are Truly a Blessing!

Thank you for all your hard work and dedication!

“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.”

I Corinthians 15:58

Union Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church 4328 Sowers Road Linwood, NC 27299

Rev. Michael A. Frencher, Jr., Pastor “The Church Alive is Worth the Drive?

God Bless You

Mr. Leroy Smith “Geepaw”

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your father which is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16

Men’s Booster Ministry Ushers Board Ministry Sunday School Department Zionettes Union Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church 4328 Sowers Road Linwood, NC 27299

Rev. Michael A. Frencher, Jr. Pastor

Our Loving Wishes to

Leroy Smith You mean so much to us.

Life is much sweeter because of you.

Thank you for being just who you are.

We Love You! Your Wife, Jeanette and Your Daughter, Julia

Congratulations to Our Uncle!

Mr. LeRoy Smith Go get’em Uncle Bus!!

Love, Reggie, Sharon, La-Toyer,

Good Luck Pop! Thanks for teaching me how to become a strong black man.

Love you forever D.J. Your grandson

Grandfather of the Year to Some; Grandfather of a Lifetime to Us!!

Love,

Mr. Leroy Smith (A.K.A.James Brown) “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and he delighteth in his ways.

Though he fall he shall not be utterly cast down, for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand..”

I have been young and now an old, yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken nor his seed begging bread.

Micah, Seneca, Uriah, Asa, Bernard and Travonia Davis

Congrats and Love Reginald, Kay and Natasha

Mr. Leroy Smith

Mr. Leroy Smith (Uncle Bus)

(Uncle Bus) To our uncle and our friend. We truly love you and enjoy being around you to hear the amazing stories of time in the past and present; and we enjoy seeing the stylish suits you wear.

Congratulations We Love You, Vanessa Henderson Diana Smith Brenda Smith Dalton

We love you and truly enjoy all the times that we can enjoy being around you.

We know that God’s Grace and his Mercy is keeping you.

Congrats and We adore you.

Zaryne Dalton, LaVern Griffin Dalton, Haley, Bryce, Jamae and Jeremy Dalton

Mr. Leroy Smith

Mr. Leroy Smith

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth and he also created you.

Thank God for such a good

Psalms 9:2 says, “I will be glad and rejoice in thee. I will sing praise to thy name. O thou most high.”

neighbor and friend.

Congrats and Love Mr. & Mrs. George Smith and Family

We thank God for the song you sing, “I Refuse I Want Let Nobody Steal My Joy”, because you truly show us joy Congrats and love, Ms. Metha Fortune Ms. Jessica Fortune Tony Henderson

Mr. Leroy Smith

Mr. Leroy Smith

(Uncle Bus)

(Uncle Bus)

We thank God for such a wonderful spirit that you have and that you show to us every time we see you.

To a wonderful Uncle and Brother whom we love dearly.

We say Congratulations.

Congrats and Love Denise Griffin Brook and Girls Hollie & Shawn Henderson and children and Genia Griffin

May God continue to bless you and keep you in his care.

Paula, Barbara May Hazel Griffin

Our Best Wishes and Much Success

Rev. William C. Speas “Grandfather of the Year”

Your Church Family Center Grove AME Zion Church Tobaccoville, North Carolina Rev. Dairl L. Scott, Jr, Pastor

Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society of Center Grove A. M. E. Zion Church Give Our Support and Best Wishes to

Rev. William Speas for the

Grandfather of the Year Thank you for representing our Church

Congratulations and Best Wishes to

Rev. William Speas Center Grove AME Zion Church Contestant in the

Grandfather of the Year Celebration Rev. and Mrs. Dairl L. Scott, Jr.

Sending My Best Wishes for

Rev. William Speas Grandfather of the Year Contestant

Congratulations Rev. William C. Speas “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose..� Romans 8:28

Dianne Hardin

To

Mr. Ron Ellerbe ON THE

GRANDFATHER OF THE YEAR We thank you for all your acts of kindness towards us and for being our mentor.

We Love you, The Children and Youth of Goler Metropolitan AME Zion Church

The Ministerial Staff of Center Grove AME Zion Church

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the Churches, Pastors, Missionary Presidents, Grandfathers and YAMS Participants for your love, cooperation and support in making this Grandfather of the Year Fund Raiser a success!

May God always smile upon you for your faithfulness and for the good works you demonstrate to glorify his name.

We are grateful to all who have come to witness this event and share in celebrating the distinguish gentlemen of the Winston-Salem District With the love of Christ REV. DR. CALVIN L. MILLER Presiding Elder of the Winston-Salem District and the WOMEN’S HOME AND OVERSEAS MISSIONARY SOCIETY

WOMEN’S HOME AND OVERSEAS MISSIONARY SOCIETY EXECUTIVE BOARD President ........................................................................................... Mrs. Jamesine T. Ruff

Young Adult Missionary Society .................... Ms. Genene L. Chaskley, Coordinator Youth Missionary Society .......................................... Mrs. Robin F. Pulliam, Secretary Buds of Promise ................................................... Mrs. Anissa L. Scott, Superintendent Bureau of Supply ............................................................ Mrs. Mable P. Allen, Secretary Life Members Council ..................................... Ms. Gwendolyn D. Hardin, Chairman Mission Education ....................................................Rev. Antoinette E. Joiner, Director Recording Secretary .......................................................................... Ms. Genita C. Oakes Treasurer .............................................................................................. Ms. Linda D. Glenn

Ecumenical Representatives Church Women United .............................................................. Mrs. Shirley W. Damon World Federation of Methodist Uniting Church Women........... Mrs. Linda H. Riggs National Council of Negro Women ...................................... Mrs. Sharon G. Hargrave Balm in Gilead.................................................................................... Mrs. Carol P. Henry