praise connection By Nicole Black
August 23-29, 2017 Page D-5
THE MICHIGAN CHRONICLE
CCDA Back to School Fair
Roberta Tyus-Pugh Services for Roberta Tyus-Pugh were held on Saturday, Aug. 5, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Gary A. Tyus officiating. Mrs. Tyus-Pugh passed away on Aug. 1, 2017.
Principal Angela Moore and the Commonwealth Community Development Academy School, a K-8 elementary school chartered by Eastern Michigan University, gave back to the community by having their annual Back to School Fair this week on the school grounds. The fair included games, rides, lunch and raffles of pre-packed school backpacks for the kids whose ticket numbers were called throughout the fair.
Roberta Tyus-Pugh was born on May 30, 1960 in Detroit to Mccarrol Tyus and Clara Lee McDonald. She attended Osborn High School and found employment as a physical therapist at Maybury Clinic after graduating. She earned an Associate of Arts degree in General Studies at Oakland County Community College. She also graduated from Virginia College School of Cosmetology in Montgomery, Alabama.
The Back to School Fair was designed for parents to acquire additional information pertaining to CCDA curriculum, Everyday Mathematics, Success for All Reading, Step Up to Writing, English, science, social studies, special education, physical education and health. Elective classes include Dance, a good school to educate and moComputer Applications and Music/ tivate kids to reach their highest Drama. Kids enjoyed the rides and potential in education. The new games as parents and the commu- principal, daughter of Dr. Cullen nity looked on. The Back to School Hill, Angela Moore accepted the Fair ended with more than 100 kids challenge after her dad’a retirement by stepping into her father’s a nutritious SchoolFelton AGAPEenjoying Jurisdiction hostslunch. DR. Louis supplies, backpacks and shoes shoes. Moore has been the principal for more than a year and is leadwere given to any children in need. ing CCDA in the spirit of excellence Dr. Cullen Hill, retired execu- and wouldn’t have it any other way. On Tuesday, August 29,stated 2017, that Bishop tive administrator, this Isaac King, Jr. and the Southwest Michigan more information Agape is Jurisdiction In ChristFor will have a special regarding service at what givingChurch back isOfallGod about, CCDA, please call (313) 366-9470. helpingTemple the community by having Inkster, MI. ][Host pastor Pentecostal 30101 Parkwood, is Elder Kellen
She and Alonzo Pugh were married in 1991 and blessed with several children. She enjoyed shopping and dressing with style and flair. Cherishing the memory of Roberta Tyus-Pugh are her husband, Alonzo Pugh; daughters, Stephanie Tyus, Treasure Pugh, Jewel Pugh, Ariana Pugh and Azeni Tyus-Pugh; brothers Gary Tyus and Robert Tyus (her twin); and many other relatives and friends. Swanson Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Interment took place at Elmwood Cemetery.
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Dana Gabrielle Woodley
DR. J. LOUIS FELTON, a devoted Servant Leader, who has served over half a century teaching and preaching the Word of God, is the gospel messenger.
On Saturday, Aug. 5, services for Dana Gabrielle Woodley were held at Hartford Memorial Baptist Church with Rev. Charles C. Adams as presiding pastor. Ms. Woodley passed away on July 25, 2017.
From 1991 until 2010, Dr. Felton served as Senior Pastor of The Galilee Baptist Church of Kalamazoo, Michigan, where a new facility valued at over $5,000,000, was successfully constructed and completed in December, 2004,
Dana Gabrielle Woodley was born to Shirlyne and Donald Woodley on Jan. 15, 1971 in Detroit. She attended Grosse Pointe Academy from preschool through eighth grade and graduated from Mercy High School in Farmington Hills. Following high school, she attended Purdue University, graduating with honors.
In 2010 Dr. Felton accepted the Servant Leadership of Mount Airy Church of God in Christ, from the founder, Bishop Ernest C. Morris, Sr., Jurisdictional Prelate of Pennsylvania Koinonia Jurisdiction. Under the Servant Leadership of Dr. Felton, over 2,000 souls have been received in the Kingdom. Dr. Felton has led the congregation to invest over $1,000,000 in capital improvements and ministry development.
Ava Marie Moore-Vereen
Come and be blessed by the Word of the Lord. There is a blessing with your (Aug. 22, 1954-Aug. 19, 2011) name on it! For additional information call 734 722-3060 or visit www.agapejurisdiction.org. You are truly loved, dearly missed,
Bishop Isaac King, Jr.
Congratulations to Cutrice & Theophilus Thompson Dawnyell Scott- Sister, Theophilus Thompson- Groom, Cutrice Scott- Bride, Dorita Scott- Mother, Bart Scott- Brother, former NFL Football Player for the Dr. Louis Felton Pastor Kellen Ravens and New York Jets Brooks gave his sister away. – Edmond Lee photo
Dr. J. Louis Elder Kellen Felton Brooks
AGAPE Jurisdiction hosts Dr. Louis Felton On Tuesday, Aug. 29, Bishop Isaac King, Jr. and the Southwest Michigan Agape Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ w i l l have a special service at Pentecostal Te m p l e 30101 ParkBishop Isaac w o o d , Inkster. King, Jr. The host pastor is Elder Kellen Brooks.
Ms. Woodley enjoyed reading, running, dancing, exercising and traveling.
and will live on in our hearts forever. Our beacon of light has dimmed but will still shine eternally.
Left to cherish the memory of Dana Gabrielle Woodley are her Detroit family, Lima family, Chicago family (not friends…family) and many others.
May you rest in peace. Loving son, Fortune; grandchildren, Jayva, Jadiss, Jaeya and Fortune Vereen II; mother, Winifred Moore; father, the late Dalton Maurice McCauley; and other family members and friends.
Swanson Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Interment took place at Mt. Elliot Cemetery.
William Spencer Radden Services for William Spencer Radden were held on Aug. 12 at Grace Bible Chapel with Pastor Kenneth Hampton officiating. Mr. Radden passed away on Aug 2.
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William Spencer Radden was born on Sept. 25, 1924 in Birmingham, Alabama to Maude and Homer Garfield Radden.
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After graduation from Parker High School, he served in the U.S. Army. He moved to Detroit in the early 1950s and married Grace Butts in 1968. For over 40 years, he worked at the Mack & Sheridan Meat Market. He worked until he was 83 years old. He was a church-going, Christian man who believed in helping others. Cherishing the memory of William Spencer Radden are his wife, Grace Radden; son, Homer; daughters, Marlene, Lydia, Christie, Sophia, Renita, April and Melandi; sister, Frances Allen; and many other relatives and friends.
August 25 – August 26, 2017 • 4PM
Swanson Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
NEW BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH
Interment took place at Woodlawn Cemetery.
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BishopDr. Isaac King, Jr. J. Louis Felton,
a devoted servant leader who has served over half a century teaching and preaching Word of Pastor Kellen the Brooks God, is the Gospel messenger. From 1991 to 2010, Dr. Felton served as sen ior pastor of Galilee Baptist Church of Kalamazoo where a new facility valued at over $5,000,000 was constructed and completed in December 2004. In 2010, Dr. Felton accepted the servant leadership of Mount Airy Church of God in Christ from the founder, Bishop Ernest C. Morris, Sr., jurisdictional prelate of Pennsylvania Koinonia Jurisdiction. Under the servant leadership of Dr. Felton, over 2,000 souls have been received into the kingdom. Dr. Felton has also led the congregation to invest over $1,000,000 in capital improvements and ministry development. Come and be blessed by the Word of the Lord. There is a blessing with your name on it For additional information, call (734) 722-3060 or visit www.agapejurisdiction. org.
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EVANGELIST DOROTHY NORWOOD
REVEREND ROBERT SMITH
BISHOP CLARENCE HADDON, SR.
AUDREY DUBOIS HARRIS
EVANGELIST ELBERNITA “TWINKIE” CLARK
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