R Pinder

The Times & Seasons Of “A True Servant”

Earth’s Entrance September: 22, 1958

Present with the Lord, Saints & Elders: June 3, 2022

Celebration of Life

SATURDAY JUNE 25, 2022

TWELVE O’CLOCK P.M. AT

VOICE OF DELIVERANCE DISCIPLE CENTER

Deliverance Way, off Malcom Road & East Street South

Officiants:

CHIEF APOSTLE LEON WALLACE

BISHOP ELDIN SCOTT

BISHOP CARLFRED CURRY

Assisting Officiants:

PASTOR CHRISTINE WHYLEY

PASTOR MARIO DEVEAUX

MINISTER BIANCHA WILLIAMS

EVANGELIST DIANE BURROWS

OTHER MINISTERS OF GOSPEL

MORE TIME, Mommy

Your earthly days are fast spent. Your voice and time for our chats are no more There’s a sadness that cannot be explained or measured. Losing you has caused deepest pain and displeasure. Your physical presence and laughter won’t ever again fill my home. If only I had more time to say, how much your prayers, love and support gave me strength to stand in my toughest days.

More Time, More Time with you Mommy is my deepest wish. More time to talk. More time to Pray. Be confident and strong you’d always say. Remember God’s word. Remember to Pray . Our God is unfailing and mighty. He won’t fail you child .He’ll make a way. Though the world thinks you’re defenseless and without hope. Remember God’s mercies and faithfulness never runs out. He’ll help you cope.

At times this world is such a bully, so unfair, so unjust Often mistreated and misunderstood. So worried who to trust I’d call you to tell it all. You always made time to listen. And after you’d say, “ Oh Child ignore the fuss. God’s Gat You every step of the way.”

More Time. More Time with you Mommy is my deepest wish. It’s hard not to feel robbed, cheated or defenseless I wish for More Time to Talk. More Time to Pray.

Now you’ve gone ‘bout your Heavenly business and have left me alone Our times together are no more. Your savior has taken you home.

You’d say Child God’s Gat You every step of the way. He’ll guide and protect you during your toughest day.

Forever etched in the Chronicles of Time is the life you’ve that led My Confidant. My Fellow Prayer Warrior. My Friend. Our Time together here on earth has come to an end. Go enjoy Heaven’s portals singing praises and hymns

More Time with you Mommy is still my deepest wish.

Forever and Ever in My Heart

CELEBRATING HER LIFE AND LEGACY

On the island of New Providence, during the early dawn of September 22, 1958, the gift of a beautiful baby girl was unwrapped and presented to Arnold Pinder and Sheila Elizabeth Robert;

principles were the “Order of the Day”. Church attendance was non-negotiable. She would attend St Francis Catholic Church, St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Zion Baptist Church, East & Shirley Street, then back to St Francis Catholic Church (after dinner) with Mama Ruth, Grammy Gwendolyn and her biological mother, Sheila; in one day. Together these three strong women reared Renee into the phenomenal caring, humble and graceful woman she grew into.

Her early education begun at T.A. Thompson Primary School where she received a well-balanced education in the Social Sciences fields. She continued her secondary education at the Donald W. Davis High School. While there she was afforded learning opportunities to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitude that are essential to sound self, family and community development. Renee’s formative education concluded at R. M. Bailey Senior High School in 1977. As a student at R. M. she excelled in Social Studies, Religious Studies, and Cooking. Collectively these subject would propel her into her destiny. She grew to be very creative, collaborative, and innovative. Her efforts to continue to excel led her to attend trade school to learn Typing and Secretarial skills.

In 1979, Renee relocated to Freeport Grand Bahama. Having successfully acquired her Certificate in Secretarial Studies, she was employed at Godfrey Pro Pinder Law Firm as a Receptionist. Later, she was promoted to legal secretary after demonstrating a high level of proficiency in administrative tasks. Her commitment to her work could be seen amidst her colleagues, friends, and industry partners and rivalries which led to an advance career opportunity at Debbie Kikivarakis & Co. During her employment she put forth consistent and prolonged time, effort, and hard work into her assigned tasks. But her passion for culinary arts kept taunting her. Unable to resist temptation, she yielded and resigned from administrative tasks. However, her employment continued in the Tourism and Hospitality industry at Atlantic Beach Hotel, Lucaya, Grand Bahama. She became a staple in the kitchen as a Cook for more than a decade. She was very active in the Hotel Union, then led by Thomas Bastian and dutifully served as an officer with him and his team. She remained an advocate for truth, justice, fairness and inclusion for workers in the Tourism, Hotel and Allied workers sphere.

Renee loved God and loved her country. She received Christ the Lord as her Personal Savior in repentance and baptism. She was a member of Church of Christ and served in various capacity. Her high soprano pitch could be heard singing melodiously during service. She later joined the Voice of Deliverance Church Family and became one of the founding members

of Voice of Deliverance, Freeport, Grand Bahama. She served as a Minister, Pastor, and Elder for more than two and half decade, and up to the time of her transition. She was very well known in the Prayer community of Grand Bahama. Often times, she would open the Lord’s House and sit for hours in prayer and meditation on behalf of her children, family, neighborhood, nation and church. She was a member of many community Prayer Teams; including teams led by Pastor Lucille Woodside and Prophetess Anne Higgs.

Renee also served her country in front line politics. She was an active member of the Freeport Women’s’ Branch of the Free National Movement, Grand Bahama and served in many offices. The last being National Chaplin. She loved to pray. Her intricate involvement in politics extends throughout the Pine Ridge Constituency.

Renee love her children and family. Although she was the youngest girl, she cared for her older siblings’ children and their children’s children as though they were her own. Her deep love for cooking always drew her nieces and nephews to her house for delicious meals. Her house was dubbed “The Place To Be” often causing overcrowding to her delight. She was most supportive, forgiving and kindhearted in spite of the nuances of family conflict and chaos. Though she reside in Grand Bahama away from her biological children, she always visited them for special occasions and seasons. She would stay for extended periods of time then return to Grand Bahama. Her most favorite activities were cooking, listening to music and dancing, attending church, and reading her bible. She was very sociable, and out-going. Her stylish and glamorous outfits were always admired. She received many compliments and admiration for her classy self-presentation.

In December 2021, her visit to her children for the Christmas Holiday of 2021 would result in her remaining with them. This time she would not return to Grand Bahama. They observed that she was noticeably not in good health and begun to seek medical attention with various doctors and health specialist to determine her diagnosis, recovery process and return home. But Renee’s Savior had other plans. On June 2, 2022, she was admitted to hospital for closer medical attention. For the next twenty-four hours she remained in good spirits and led numerous conversations with her children, friends, family and, religious and political colleagues.

On June 3rd, 2022, the highlight of her conversations with her children throughout the day was visiting hours at 6:00pm. She looked forward to seeing them. On that day at 6:45pm Renee came face to face with her eschatological death. She transitioned life beyond sickness, sorrow, pain, and death.

Her Children: Claudia C. Pinder and Keturah Pinder

Her Grandson: Quinton El Shaddi Pinder

Her Great granddaughter: Kylee Rae Pinder

Sisters: Shonee Minus, Ingrid Ferguson and Jacqueline Collie

Her Furry four-legged Grand Son: Sarge Pinder

Adopted son: Clyde Daxon

Adopted Mother: Ruth Minus Darbouze

Adopted sisters: Dorothy Johnson, Patrice Jones, Donna Fisher, Bridgette Outten, Marlene Minus, D’Arcy Louis, Freya Emmanuel, Alexis Darbouze

Adopted Brothers: Corporal No. 1811 Stephan Johnson of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, Bradbury Johnson and Alex Darbouze

Numerous nieces and nephews including: Paulette and Don Brown, Kino Coakley, Nakeisha Evans, Indira Major, Vandi Poitier, Gareece, Garalice, Nicoya Kemp, Anwar Johnson, Lervette Blair, Sergeant No. 735 Rasheed Davies of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, Dhaska Gilcud, Mardeskia Fisher, Carl Fisher 3rd, Lorenzo, Carlita and Carlisa Fisher, Peter and Christopher Outten, Stephen Johnson Jr., Skyler, Samiah Johnson, Mark Jr and Joshua Emmanuel, Niah-mandi and Noah Louis and Andrew Hall, Meredith and Jefferson Bodie

Grand Nieces:34

Grand Nephews: 28

Great grand Nieces: 11

Great Grand Nephews:9

A Host of Other Relatives and Friends including: Chief Apostle Leon Wallace and the entire Voice of Deliverance church family; both locally and internationally, Pastor Christine Whyley and family, Minister Biancha Williams and family, Pastor Lucille Woodside and First Holiness Church Family and Prayer Team, Prophetess Anne Higgs and the Mighty Warriors Prayer Team, Pastor Tyrone Thomas and Family, Pastor Shirley Stubbs and family, Pastor Majorie Lefluer and family, Apostle George and Savaletta Fowler and Final Hour Ministries family, Jonathan Fowler, Jamaal T. Bethel, Marinetta Smith and Family, Marco Barnett, Toni Barnett, The team at D’s Shoes Store, the Back a Town community, the Pine Ridge Constituency, The Women’s Branch and The Association of the Free National Movement, Grand Bahama, Michelle, Stephanie, Antoinette, Cherry Malone, Annamae Delva, Cathy Balia, Joann Cox, Angela Strachan, Ken and Pamela Ferguson, Denero Grant Sr. and Denero Grant Jr., Betty Nixon and others too numerous to mention.

She is forever loved and her memories will be cherished by:

ORDER of SERVICE

PRELUDE & FAMILY SEATING

Saxophonist John Evans

CALL TO WORSHIP ........................................................................................................................

Moderator

ENTRANCE PROCESSION OF PASTORS, MINISTERS, ELDERS, AND OTHER CLERGYMEN AND CLERGYWOMEN ...................................... Voice of Deliverance

OPENING HYMN

There was a time I traveled

A lonely sinful road

Beneath a heavy burden bending low

But now all things are different

For Jesus took my load

It's alright now I'm His I know

It's alright now

For I am in my Savior's care

It's alright now

My Savior hears and answers prayer

He'll walk beside me

'Til I climb the heav'nly stair

And ev'rything is alright now

A-down a lonely pathway

Without a friend to guide

I walked in sin and sorrow all alone

'Til Jesus came and found me

And drew me to His side

It's alright now for I'm His own

No more in sin I wander

No more in darkness roam

The Lord has placed My feet on higher ground

Each day new heights I'm gaining My soul is nearing home

It's alright now I'm heaven bound

INVOCATION .................................................................................................................

“It’s Alright Now”

Pastor Shirley Stubbs

SOLO ............................................................................................................................ Anne Marie Munnings

OLD TESTAMENT READING, PSALMS 39: 4 -7 .................................................................... Bridgette Otten

CONGREGATIONAL HYMN ............................................................................................... "Heaven’s Jubilee"

Some glad morning we shall see, Jesus in the air

Coming after you and me, joy is ours to share

What rejoicing there will be, when the saints shall rise

Headed for that jubilee, yonder in the skies

Oh what singing, oh what shouting

On that happy morning when we all shall rise

Oh what glory, Hallelujah

When we meet our blessed Savior in the skies

Seems that now I almost see, all the sainted dead Rising for that jubilee, that is just ahead In the twinkling of an eye, changed with them to be All the living saints to fly, to that jubilee.

When with all that heavenly host, we begin to sing Singing in the Holy Ghost, how the heavens will ring Millions there will join the song, with them we shall be Praising Christ through ages long, heaven's jubilee.

THE PLEASURE OF KNOWING RENEE L. PINDER ...........................................................

SPECIAL TRIBUTES

Biancha Williams

Keturah Pinder & Quinton (Daughter & Grandson)

AnnaMae Delva (Friend)

SOLO John Darville, Pastor, Mount Tabor Church

NEW TESTAMENT READING, REVELATIONS 21: 2-5 ................................................... Michelle McDonald

OBITUARY READING .......................... 3 minute silence/pause ................................................ (Read in Silence)

CONGREGATIONAL HYMN ...........................................................................“Blessed Jesus Hold My Hand”

As I travel through this pilgrim land

There is a friend who walks with me

Leads me safely through the sinking sand

It is the Christ at Calvary

This would bye my prayer, dear Lord each day

You help me do the best I can

For I need Thy light to guide me day and night

Blessed Jesus, hold my hand.

Blessed Jesus, hold my hand

Yes I need thee evry hour

Through this land, this pilgrim land

By They saving power

Hear my plea, my feeble plea

Lord, dear Lord look down on me

When I kneel in prayer

Blessed Jesus, hold my hand

Let me travel in the light divine

That I may see the blessed way

Keep me that I may be wholly thine

And sing, ‘Redemption’s Song’ some day

I will be a soldier brave and true

And ever firmly take a stand

As I onward go and daily meet the foe

Blessed Jesus, hold my hand

When I wander thru the valley dim Toward the setting of the sun, Lead me safely to a land of rest

If I a crown of life have won

I have put my faith in thee, dear Lord

That I may reach the golden strand

There’s no other friend on whom I can depend

REFLECTION A Visiting Pastors, Ministers and Other Dignitaries

SELECTION (PRAISE & WORSHIP) Voice of Deliverance Mass Choir

EULOGY ................................................................................................................ Chief Apostle Leon Wallace

PRAYER FOR THE FAMILY Pastor Marjorie LaFleur

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Evergreen Mortuary

EXITAL PROCESSION Pastors, Ministers, Elders, and other Clergymen and Clergywomen

FAMILY EXITAL .............................................................................................................................................................

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

OPENING REMARKS (Voice of Deliverance)

FIRST HYMN

When peace like a river attendeth my way

When sorrows like sea billows roll

Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say

It is well, It is well with my soul

It is well, it is well with my soul

It is well (it is well)

With my soul (with my soul)

“It is Well With My Soul”

My sin, oh the bliss of this glorious thought

Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul

And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight

The clouds be rolled back as a scroll

The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend

It is well, it is well with my soul

Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come

Let this blest assurance control

That Christ has regarded my helpless estate

And has shed His own blood for my soul

Even so, it is well with my soul COMMITTAL HYMN

There's a line that is drawn through the ages

On that line stands that old rugged cross

On that cross a battle is raging

For the gain of a man's soul or it's loss

It is finished, the battle is over

It is finished, there'll be no more war

It is finished, the end of the conflict

It is finished, and Jesus is Lord

On one side, march the forces of evil

All the demons and all the devils of hell

On the other the angels of glory

And they meet on Golgotha's hill

The earth shakes with the force of the conflict

And the sun refuses to shine

There hangs God's son in the balance

And then through the darkness he cries

weapon form against us will prosper. And every tongue that rise against you sin judgement is already condemned. So they wasting their time.”

~ Elder Renee Pinder

“Godnever fails. He’s a promise keeper. Watch God.

~ Elder Renee Pinder

here aint no body gat a heaven or hell to put you in. So don’t worry ‘bout them.”

~ Elder Renee Pinder

Sometimes ya have to give up ya right for others wrong, just for peace sake.”

~ Elder Renee Pinder

“God’s justice slow but it sure. Just hold on.”

~ Elder Renee Pinder

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He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shad ows of the Almighty.”

PALL BEARERS

CLYDE DAXON

STEPHEN JOHNSON

RASHEED DAVIES

MARCO BARNETT

KINO COAKLEY

DENERO GRANT

HONORARY PALL BEARERS

QUINTON EL SHADDI PINDER

JONATHAN FOWLER

JAMAAL BETHEL

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

In God’s divine providence, He has predestined the birth, life span and death of our loving Mother, Grandmother, Great grand mother, Sister, Aunt, Friend and colleague, one Renee Lorraine Pinder. As we celebrate her life and cherish the memories that she leave behind, we do so with heavy; but very grateful hearts. Your calls, attendance, time, kind words of encouragement and sympathies, floral arrangements, cards, and prayers have helped to strengthened us during our time of bereavement. For these gestures, we extend our immeasurable and profound appreciation with deepest gratitude to you.

Your generosity is felt deep within. As we seek to move forward without leaving behind Renee’s memory, we ask that you continue to keep us in your prayers. Though we find solace in her being absent from her body, we know that she is present with Christ her Lord, our hearts retains a void once filled by her in life. We find strength knowing she is a far better place and we shall see her again.

“Ain’t nothing impossible with God.”

~ Elder Renee Pinder