2015 providence baptist church sanctuary dedication journal

Greetings from Pastor Amelda L. Lee “From Vision to Reality”

I would like to extend a warm welcome to you who have traveled from near and far to share with us in this glorious occasion of the Dedication of our new Sanctuary, built for the glory of God. It would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the “Vision” God gave to our late Pastor, Reverend James L. Dargon, who led us to purchase land in March of 1986 to build this new Church. Now, in 2015, this “vision” has finally become a “reality.” The journey has been long and fraught with obstacles, seen and unseen, but through the grace and glory of God, we’ve made it!

The Lord used Pastor Dargon as a type of “Moses,” who at 90 years of age and after having served the Providence family for 30 years, helped us purchase this land on Paul’s Place as one of his final acts. People such as Ruth Scott, Chairwoman of the Task Force, Deacon Hayes Johnson, Trustee’s Richard Byrd and Sylvester Clifton along with others, were instrumental in securing the land. Reverend Dargon retired shortly thereafter, not seeing us through to the end of the vision, but God raised up some “Joshua’s” to bring the vision to completion for which I am overwhelmed with gratitude.

Others such as Trustee Ewing Johnson, Deacon Wilbur Underwood and Deaconess Annie Clifton, to name a few, were great encouragers in moving us forward. Many others played key roles along the way, strategically positioned by God to help keep the “Vision” alive and prepare us to achieve today’s reality.

Although today we can see the manifestation of the “vision,” the assignment to build that began so many years ago is not over. In fact, it has given us a renewed challenge to move from some of the limitations we previously encountered, to transition us to new ministry opportunities as we engage in initiatives that will meet the spiritual and psycho-social needs of our community with its varied ages and stages of development. In fulfilling our mission assignment, we will continue to strive to minister to the “whole” man in ways that are relevant for this season.

I am so thankful for the support and encouragement we’ve received over these many years. Although I can’t name them all, allow me to recognize a few. First of all, to a congregation of people who followed my lead and did not lose hope but caught the vision and worked hard to bring it to life. I’m grateful for the wise counsel and support provided by friends such as Sal Alfieri and his Partners at the Law firm and for their generous support over these years. Extremely grateful to all those nameless individuals who have given their financial support again and again, many at great sacrifice. I’m thankful to the Officers, leaders and Building Ministry of Providence and for their tireless, unwavering support, especially through the never ending meeting process. Most of all I am grateful and amazed at the wonder of His Majesty, our Lord Jesus Christ, who has entrusted us with this challenging endeavor on His behalf, helping us to bring the Vision to Reality. TO GOD BE THE GLORY FOR THE GREAT THINGS HE HAS DONE!!! Amen.

Providence Baptist Church of Cliffwood NJ was founded as a small missionary organization on Tuesday October 11, 1927 at the home of Rev. and Mrs. George Smith on 5th St. which is now 253 Nathan Ct. Rev. Smith used his basement as a meeting place.

They are the parents of Mrs. Susie Boles, the Grand Parents of Mrs. Carrie Alston and Bennie Boles, Great Grand Parents of Mrs. Eleanor Richardson, a longtime resident of Cliffwood.

Later on the missionary meetings were held in the home of Mr. Haugabrook. As the Lord blessed this mission, the membership grew. Therefore, there was a great need to have worship service in a church building.

With much prayer and great consideration, Deacon Joseph Harris of Matawan NJ was able to mortgage his home for $2,500.00 to have Providence Baptist Church erected, on Kennedy Ave. The men of the community came together and went to Archwal brickyard with wheel barrels and were given bricks for free that didn’t fire up. They would push loads of wheel barrels up and down the railroad tracks to the site for the new sanctuary.

Some of the willing workers were Mr. Roger Mitter Sr. (father of Carol Mitter and Pearl Gumbs), Mr. Walter Bethune, Rev. Milton Alston, Rev. Samuel Button and Mr. Bates, who only had one leg.

Some of the early original members were instrumental in the progress of the church such as Bro. Gabriel and Sis. Daisy Robinson, (parents of Pauline Drake), Bro. Walter and Sis. Sarah Hicks (parents of Sadie Gumbs), Bro. Frank and Sis. Maude Bell (parents of Leona Fleming), Bro. Roosevelt and Sis. Ruby Bethune, (parents of Maxine Carty) Sis. Mabel Philips, Rev. Laboo, Hugo Fleming, (father of Audrey Jones) and Rev. Coakley, just to name a few.

When the building was completed there was neither a heating system nor pews. Members were warmed by a coal fueled pot-belly stove and they carried chairs from their homes for every service.

In later years a home located next to the church caught on fire, badly burning the sanctuary, but by the grace of God it was not destroyed. The cornerstone of the church was laid under the leadership of Pastor JC Bentley. Upon his call to a new assignment, he recommended Rev. JL Dargon as his successor.

The church was enlarged. Interior remodeling was done by Mr. Vernon Rossin of Cliffwood to include a new baptismal pool, entrance, choir stand and pastoral study. The land next to the church was purchased to make way for a parking lot.

Sometime in the 80’s, the church was struck by lightning, again, incurring fire and smoke damage but through God’s mercy the church was spared from destruction.

With a vision for the future, Rev. Dargon led Providence in purchasing the land on Paul’s Place to build a new sanctuary for God’s glory before his retirement in 1987. The 470 x 100 foot lot was purchased at a public auction in March of 1986.

Over the years the Lord sent a number of Pastors to Sheppard the flock.

On Nov. 18, 2006, the church installed their first female Pastor, Rev. Dr. Amelda L Lee. With a mandate to evangelize the lost, disciple the saved and equipping the saints for effective ministry, Providence has sought to present the Gospel of Christ to our community at large. Through reaching, preaching and teaching the word of God to all who will here and obey, we strive to exemplify the love of Jesus in fulfillment of the vision of the future as we seek to make disciples for the glory of God.

The Vision - The Journey There was a vision from heaven in 1927 that a church of God should birthed it was set in time and put in place from the beginning of this earth.

The Holy Spirit began to speak to the people of this community and out of obedience to our God Providence Baptist Church was born you see.

Now the founders were Rev. and Mrs. Smith God fearing people to say the least The people gathered in their basement As they began to have a Holy Ghost feast Now the assembly of God grew larger their basement no longer scarified so a building was erected thru many a sacrifice Now it came with the bare necessities not too much was in it people carried chairs from their homes to the church, so they could have a place to sit

Folks gathered around a little cold stove which kept them warm as they praised the Lord The Holy Ghost fell upon their services For they were all on one accord

The church continued to expand in membership and size an another addition was added to the building some couldn’t believe their eyes As time went on pastor’s came and went Then we were blessed by Rev. J.L. Dargon you see this vision came under his leadership And we purchased this piece of property We had many starts, but very few parts To make the vision become a reality when the time was right God began to move And he sent us his servant Rev. Amelda Lee

So today we take our residency surrounded by new walls, windows, floors, and a roof Because we moved forward and continued to trust God You can bear witness to his perfect truth

For God is man, that cannot lie as believers we know this to be true so the message for the world today is to keep trusting him and put him first in all that you say and do.

AMEN Written by Audrey L. Jones

4-19-15

Congratulations to Our

Providence Baptist Church on the Completion and

Dedication of the New Sanctuary

“Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it; except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.� Psalm 127:1 From Brother Ernest and Pastor Amelda L. Lee

“Except the LORD build the house, they labor in vain that build it:” Psalm 127:1a

The MINISTERIAL STAFF of

Providence Baptist Church Congratulate, Celebrate and Worship together with you as we Consecrate and Dedicate The New Sanctuary constructed for the Glory of God!!!

Providence Baptist Church Congratulations

For Going Forth With Purpose To A New Beginning

We thank God for the vision, faith, commitment and dedication that made this dream a reality. May the Lord continue to bless, strengthen, and keep the Providence Baptist Church Family in His care.

For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

II Corinthians 5:1 From the Board of Trustees of Providence Baptist Church

Aurelia Dean-Scott – Chairperson Deacon Calvin Beaty – Co-Chairperson Denise Carroll Minister Denise Bell Larry Peterson Anthony Bing Patricia Johnson

The Missionary Ministry

As Missionaries, we are dedicated to The ministry of a mission to serve, with Unconditional love for all mankind.

To nurture communication between one another.

Ant to awake the God consciousness in the Missionary department, As we serve our fellow man.

Affirming that lifting Him up, He will do the drawing.

Deaconess Shirley Underwood

The Providence Baptist Church Seniors Ministry Wish the Church Body the Continued Love of Jesus and the Guidance of The Holy Spirit.

Margie Bellamy – President

Muriel Leak – Secretary

Carol Forde

Lonnie Clifton

Hazel Gutridge – Vice President Maxine Carter Shirley Underwood Audrey Jones

Pastor Amelda Lee

The Youth Ministry Celebrates with Providence Baptist Church As we Dedicate our new Sanctuary

Sister Pauline Drake began attending Providence in 1931 or 1932 as a little girl. She doesn’t remember

who the Pastor was but there were several Ministers and they always had good preaching. She says, “This

was a good church, very friendly to everybody. We were like one big family who helped out whoever had a need.

Providence didn’t have a Baptismal Pool at that time, she says, “Our members would be baptized at

Second Baptist Church in Keyport.” The churches were close knit and there would be combined Sunrise Services on Easter Sunday with Second Baptist Church, Mt. Moriah and St. Mark A.M.E. Zion and others.

Breakfast fellowship would follow the service. Some of her other fond memories include dinners where

members would bid on meals prepared by other families, Quartet Singing Contests and traveling with the youth choir. Sis. Drake defines the construction of the new Sanctuary as a “Dream come true.”

Sister Maxine Carty and Brother Pernell Bethune children of Deacon Roosevelt and Deaconess Ruby Bethune, were very young when they became a part of Providence. They recall the church was originally a part of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church of Cliffwood Beach, but members had difficulty traveling there and began meeting at the home of Reverend Smith. They would bring their own chairs for service until the congregation grew too large to meet in his home. They remember being baptized at Second Baptist Church in Keyport on Easter Sunday morning.

They fondly remember being a part of the Baptist Training Union and the Red Circle, a religious group for girls that met each Sunday afternoon. They enjoyed trips to Coney Island, Cheesequake Park and Keansburg Amusement Park (Thursdays were Segregation night).

Each of them loved the chicken and collard green dinners held at the church, listening to the Junior and Senior Choirs singing, and special services where the children would recite speeches when they were young. They’ve stated, “Building the new church is a long time in coming, but it’s fantastic.”

Sister Ella Mitchell joined Providence Baptist Church in 1946 under the leadership of Reverend Lebue. She loves the Pastors and members that have come and gone and has fond memories of the Bethune children and others who were a part of the church, remembering the services where members were warmed by a “Pot Bellied Stove.”

She states, “She is glad the new church is finally under construction, Providence has owned the land about 30 years.” Sister Mitchell was in attendance at the meeting when the land was purchased from Aberdeen Township. Providence bid $30,000 for the land and the Mayor, who found out we wanted to buy the property, encouraged others not to bid against the church.

Deacon Lonnie Clifton joined Providence in the Spring of 1957 under the Pastorate of Rev. James L. Dargon. He states “The church was really small back then and was still being heated by a potbellied stove.” Since that time the church was expanded to include the pulpit and choir stand upstairs and the baptismal pool and Pastors office downstairs.

Deacon Clifton says, “It feels good that we are finally building. The church has owned the property for a long time and now being able to do something with the land is a blessing.” He remembers Aberdeen Township owned the land on Paul’s Place and we put in a $30,000 bid for the property which the mayor accepted, not allowing any contractors to bid against the church.

Trustee Sylvester Clifton to the good people of Providence. It gives me pleasure to see the photos of the project that the people started out to accomplish so many years ago. My mind goes back to the night we were all down at the town hall to bid on the property. Some of us were out in the hall trying to decide how high we could go on our bid if it became necessary. But thanks be to God, He worked it out so we could purchase the land for the minimum bid.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Scripture Reading, Psalms 127:1..................................................................Deacon Theodore Ferguson Prayer..........................................................................................................................Deacon Richard Ocie Byrd Statement of Purpose.........................................................................................................................Sean Gumbs

Remarks...................................................................................................................Aberdeen Township Official

Wilhelmina Gumbs, Minister Ruth Scott Ribbon Cutting........................................................................................................... Reverend Dr. Amelda Lee

Order of Service

Processional....................................................................................................................................................................

Praise and Worship..................................................................................................................................... Tehillah Welcome.................................................................................................................................... Aurelia Dean-Scott

Worship Leader........................................................................................ Reverend Dr. Kenneth McGhee, Jr.

Pastor Calvary Baptist Church, Red Bank, NJ

Welcome Response............................. Reverend Dr. Thelma Gattis, St. Marks A.M.E., Cliffwood, NJ

Scripture Reading, Habbakuk 2:2-3..................................................................... Deacon Calvin Beaty, Sr. Scripture Reading, Nehemiah 4: 6...........................................................................Deacon Gregory Curry

Hymn.......................................................................................................................................................“Lift Him Up”

Prayer of Thanksgiving......................................................................................... Reverend Dr. Betty Allison

Praise Dancer..................................................................................................................................... X’Andria Scott

History of Providence Baptist Church......................................................................Minister Jenna Moore

Prayer of Dedication............................................................................................. Reverend John Armstrong,

New Light Baptist Church, Cliffwood Beach, NJ Selection ............................................................................................................................................................... Choir Offering ..........................................................................................................................................Trustee Ministry Introduction of the Pastor.......................................................................... Deaconess Shirley Underwood

Selections............................................................................................................................................................... Choir Sermon.......................................................................................................................... Reverend Dr. Amelda Lee

Remarks................................................................................. Reverend Alexander Brown, Past Moderator

Seacoast Missionary Baptist Association

Reverend Robert Williams, President, Clergy United For Christ Second Vice Moderator, Seacoast Missionary Baptist Association

Reverend Detsy Adams, Pastor Temple of Praise, Pennsauken, NJ

Reverend Dr. Amelda Lee

Closing Remarks...................................................................... Deacon Ocie Byrd, Chairman of Diaconate

To God Be The Glory

Memorial Bricks Bernard Alston Teola Lee

Lionel A. Bellamy Deacon Hayes Johnson

James Lee Alston, Sr. Charles Christopher Jones James Lee Alston, Jr. Vivian E. Dean

George Jones James Dean, Jr.

Deloris Clark Deaconess Gussie Johnson

Sis. Leona Fleming Lawyer Newton

Sis. Kitora Jones James E. Williams

Joseph Mitchell Damon Eric Williams

Fidel Underwood Thomas T. Williams Edward Gutridge William L. Williams

Deacon Macon Underwood Evelyn M. Williams-Maiden Samuel W. Clark III Lillie B. Williams Edward Moore Frank Bellamy

Deaconess Shirley Mae Underwood Ralph Bellamy Karl Moore Doris Bellamy

Willie Lee Mary Blanford

Deaconess Annie Clifton Susie Boles

Bricks Patrons

Ernest Lee, Sr.

Gerri Crocket

Christian Moore

William Lee

Kiyaan Pettiway

Toni Fowler

Bobby Lee

William P. Lee, Sr.

Trustee Ewing Johnson

Sue McKnight

Iesha Armour

Crystal Bellamy

Darren Bellamy

Keith Beaty

Hazel Gutridge

Patricia Johnson

Champagne Clark

Lillian Parrish

Carol Byrd

Katina Ruiz

The Bing Family

Robert & Mattie Mann

Madisen Byrd

Rev. Betty A. Allison

Shirley Underwood & Family

Deacon Horace Gibson

Vari Lane

Stanley D. Webb

Andre Lee Deavin Shaw Noah McGhee Joan Eden Roberta Brown Leatha Williams Rever Simms Denise Carroll Dorothy M. Alston Bennett Jackson, Jr. Charli Rogers Denise Bellamy Jennifer Bellamy Theodore Ferguson Delores McCormick Hilda Johnson Margaret Sanders Min. Tyson Curry, Sr. Shawna Curry Cornell Bewley Annie Carroll Linda A. Williams-Newton Denny Allison Frankie Allison, Jr Rev. Thelma Gattis Mr. & Mrs. Sean Gumbs Jay T. Dean Harriet, Pamela & Imaua Brown

Ebony Shaw India Shaw Jacob Lee Rev. James L. Dargen Lucille Tyler Pinky Phillips Rev. Amelda Lee Bernile Carroll Clarence Hargrove Sherry Johnson Chase Rogers Michael Bellamy Lorraine Beaty Sis. Ella Mitchell Micah Clark Muriel Leak Cheryl Hodges Regina Parrish Pastor Eddie Sander, Sr. The McGhee Family Leyla Byrd Myles Byrd Harriet Brown Vivian Rodgers Andrew Bellamy Jack R. Dean, Sr. Deacon Lonnie L. Clifton, Sr.

Congratulations Providence On our New Sanctuary!

Blessings from

The New Generation Choir

Wishing you continued Blessings and Grace.

From the families of:

Muriel B. Leak & Brandan D. Leak

Great is Thy Faithfulness!

We give honor and glory to God For the things He has done!

Inspirational Choir, Providence Baptist Church

CONGRATULATIONS PROVIDENCE BAPTIST CHURCH FAMILY ON THE NEW SANCTUARY HALLELUJAH!

SISTER HILDA JOHNSON & SISTER PATRICIA JOHNSON

Providence Baptist Church

Congratulations

God has Blessed Your Steadfastness To God Be The Glory!

The Allisons

St. Paul Baptist Church 196 River Street, Red Bank, New Jersey 07701 Reverend Alexander Brown, Pastor

Phone: 732-741-1855

Email: mogalbr@aol.com

Fax: 609-894-8407

Congratulations and Best Wishes are extended to

Providence Baptist Church of Cliffwood, NJ

as you prepare to transition after a 28 year journey to the dedication of your new sanctuary.

“Sing unto the Lord; for He hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth.”

Isaiah 12:5 “In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy path.”

Proverbs 3:6 The Pastor, Officers and the entire membership of St. Paul Baptist Church, Red Bank, New Jersey

Shiloh Baptist Church

44 Union Avenue, Route 71 North, Manasquan, NJ 08736 Phone: 732-223-8414 Email: shilohbaptist@optimum.net

Reverend Michael Morgan 2224 Taylor Avenue, Point Pleasant, NJ 08742 Cell: 732-715-0496

Deacons Ministry Jacqueline Key Franklin Griggs

Wendy Arnold Church Clerk

Reverend Gerald A. Schenck Pastor Emeritus

Trustee Chairman Windsor Leveille Celise Hayward Treasurer

Congratulations to Providence Baptist Church On

Church Building Dedication

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.�

James 1:17 (KJV)

Macedonia Baptist Church

Services Sunday. 11 a.m.

P.O. Box 579, 143 John Street Lakewood, NJ 08701

Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday 7 p.m.

“In The Heart of the Community with the Community at Heart” Voice: (732) 905-3878 / Fax: (732) 905-1284 Internet: macedoniabaptist-lakewood.org

Bennie Bivins, Jr. Valerie Williams

Chmn, Trustee Ministry Marilyn Toombs

Servant Pastor Edward D. Harper, M. Div., EdD

M. Toombs Administrative Assistant Chmn, Deacon Ministry Treasurer Vivian White Church Clerk Financial Secretary

The Pastor, Dr. Edward D. Harper, the Officers, and the Entire Membership of the Macedonia Baptist Church in Lakewood Congratulate Providence Baptist Church on your New Sanctuary

Our Prayers are with you!

Continue to be a magnificent beacon of light!

“Eyes have not seen, ears have not heard, nor minds have conceived What God has prepared for those who love the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 2:9

Pastor Amelda Lee, Officers and Members Of

Providence Baptist Church

We wish to take this opportunity to congratulate all of you on your move to your new edifice. As Christians, we know that this holy structure was built with great love and appreciation to the Lord who is the giver of every good gift.

We pray that God will continue to bless you as you continue to serve Him and minister to others.

Matthew 16:18 “And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.� KJV

Pastor John H. Armstrong, First Lady Gwendolyn Armstrong Officers and Members New Light Baptist Community Church

We would like to Congratulate

The Providence Baptist Church On Its Opening of the New Sanctuary

We Wish You Many Years of Good Use. Jampol Kinney, LLC Certified Public Accountants

The Shore Knights members, family and friends would like to congratulate Pastor Lee and the Congregants of Providence Baptist Church. The new Church is absolutely beautiful. “God is Good” all the time! May God continue to Bless everyone with an abundance of love! Providence please keep on doing what you are doing for the Community at large, stay “Cliffwood Proud.”

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

PROVIDENCE BAPTIST CHURCH On making your dream a reality After 28 years of praying Which now god has answered!

From the ofFicers and members of Butler Lodge #42

Ancient Free & Accepted Masons 191 County Road, Cliffwood, NJ Brother James Cross – Worship Master

Brother Alphonso Ayers – Senior Warden

Brother Ronald Ellison – Junior Warden

Brother Anthony Jackson – Chaplain

Brother Richard O. Byrd – Secretary

Brother Anthony Jones – Senior Deacon

Brother Larry Peterson – Treasurer

Brother Wadger Williams, Jr. – Past Master Brother Eugene Victor Brother Darrin Cleary

Brother Anthony Brown

Brother Jose Rijo – Tyler

Brother George Williams, III – Past Master

Brother Eric Townes

Brother Franklyn Allison

Brother Zan Macon

Brother Lonnie Clifton, Sr.

Brother Samuel Manful

Brother Howard Drake – Emeritus (Deceased)

Brother Paul Laney

“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He shall Lift you up.”

James 4:10 (KJV)

Congratulations Providence Baptist Church On Your Dedication of Your Sanctuary From the

Emmanuel Baptist Church 61A Cherry Street, Tinton Falls, NJ Rev. Robert J. Perkins, Pastor

We congratulate you on this happy and memorable occasion.

“I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord.

Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem.”

Psalm 122:1-2

EnSync Interactive Solutions, Inc. would like to congratulate Providence Baptist Church on the completion of our new sanctuary.

A (church) home is built with great love, an awareness and appreciation to the Lord who is the giver of every good and perfect gift!

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of the lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.”

May this new Church home bring many years of gospel, happiness, joyful singing and blessed memories!!!!! James 1:17

Yours in Christ,

LTC (Ret) Claude A. Jones, Mrs. Yvonne Hunley Jones, and the rest of the Jones Family.

EnSync Interactive Solutions, Inc. 83 South Street, Suite 202 Freehold, NJ 07728 www.ensyncinteractive.com

God Bless Providence Baptist Church

and Congregation with the opening of the New Sanctuary down on Paul’s Place.

May all of the needs of the community be met.

Love,

Lonnie Carroll and Family

Rose Builders Two L.L.C.

Robert Patuto 908-492-5501

Henry Rongo 609-879-9892

New Construction & Home Improvements God Bless You

CONCERNED CITIZENS OF ABERDEEN

MATAWAN-KEYPORT-MORGANVILLE

“TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFENCE” PRESIDENT: WILHELMINA GUMBS (732) 566-0209 gumbsw@optonline.net for info

“TOGETHER WE HAVE THE POWER”

Praise God

for the Great Things He Has Done For Providence Baptist Church!!!

May God Continue To Bless You Reverend Dr. Lee and Members.

Mr. & Mrs. James O. Hargrove Of North Carolina

Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church Congratulates You With The Dedication of Your New Sanctuary at Providence Baptist Church.

Our Prayers Are Forever With You and Best Wishes Upon You. May Gods Continue To Bless and Keep You and May His Grace Forever Shine Upon You. All Glory to God!

Yours in Christ,

Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church

Mount Zion Baptist Church Congratulates Providence Baptist Church on the Successful Build of Your New Sanctuary.

To God Be the Glory!

Rev. Ruth Bell, Pastor All Are Welcome A Christ Centered Church

Mailing address: PO Box 652 Barnegat, NJ 08005

Church Location: 28 Gunning River Road Barnegat, NJ 08005

UNION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH REV. BERNARD B. OATES, PASTOR

HOME: 732-922-42158 CHURCH: 732-671-2693

‘””And

I say also unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.””

Matthew 16:18 .

The Pastor, Official Board and Members of the Union Missionary Baptist Church extend congratulations and god’s richest blessings to Rev. Amelda Lee and the Providence Baptist Church Family on the grand opening of your new Sanctuary.

May the grace of God be upon you as you continue to grow in the Lord.

C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S P ROV I D E N C E BA P T I S T C H U RC H

Strength

ST. MARK A.M.E. ZION CHURCH CLIFFWOOD, NJ 07721 REVerend DR. THELMA GATTIS, PASTOR

It is God who arms me with Strength & keeps my way Secure Psalm 118:32

Congratulations on the Dedication of your new Sanctuary May the Lord continue to bless you as you go forward after your twenty-eight year journey.

The Gospel Church

See the gospel Church secure

And founded on a Rock!

All her promises are sure; Her bulwarks who can shock?

Count her every precious shrine; Tell, to after-ages tell, Fortified by power divine The church can never fail!

Submitted by pastor, officers and members of

Wicker Memorial Baptist Church, Morganville, NJ.

Reverend Joseph L. Pickett, Pastor

Congratulations Pastor Amelda Lee and Providence Baptist Church ON YOUR NEW SANCTUARY.

I PRAY GOD WILL CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU ALL.

DOROTHY M. ALSTON

FROM NORTH CAROLINA

Patrons Mrs. Virginia Smith Rev. & Mrs. George Hunley, Sr. Deacon & Mrs. Cosmore Harrell Amaya DeJesus Kendra Reed Darren Bellamy Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Bellamy Belle Hannon Alvin Jones Renee B. Jones Ingrid Brooks Diana R. Ingram Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Parrish Mr. & Mrs. Rashid A. Ross Mr. & Mrs. Amir T. Ingram Mr. & Mrs. Alphonso Flores Dec. & Mrs. Eric Baldwin Mr. & Mrs. Malcolm Baldwin Mr. and Mrs. Karl S. Ingram Carolyn Johnson – Thomas Lora Johnson-Williams Amanda Johnson Constance Johnson Shronda Johnson

Kristina Schraldi Randee Lyn Steward Keesha Ayers Mark Amatelli Mr. & Mrs. Desiderio Cheryl Kleshick Andrea Donachy Lonnie Carroll Eula Carroll Bernile Carroll Denise Carroll Clarence Hargrove Beatrice Spencer Daraghn Kingberry Sue McKnight Chaz Kingsberry Essie Cheatham Elsie Huff Patricia Cheatham The Peterson Family (Victoia @ Dermone) Many Blessings wished for you Adrianna, Nneka & Damier Alice Cheatham

Janie Hargrove James D. Hargrove Phyllis Alston-Arrington Jimmy Harrington Gail Robertson Daisy Robertson Peter Cannone, Jr. Cheryl Cannone Miriam Quintana Angel Quintana David Arce Maria Arce Nichole Arce Allyana Arce Devin Arce Suriamelie Arce Sharon Myers Lenny Zalewski Cathy De Armas Peter De Armas Honorable Larry Peterson, 33˚ - Grand Master – M.W.

Oriental

Grand Lodge, Inc. A. F. & A.M. Shannon Hill and Layla Byrd Families Dana Jackson and Tyress Jackson Bryant In Memory of the Gumbs and Blanford Families – by Thomas Blandford, Jr. In Memory of Simon, Sr. and Emma Ellison – by Ronald Ellison Mr. Van Lane Mr. George Williams, III Mr. Anthony Jones, Sr. Mr. Jose Rijo Mr. Alphonso Ayers and Ms Marlene Mack Wilhelmina Gumbs Wanda Sims Wendell Gumbs