Nazarene Baptist Church: Senior Saints' Celebration Booklet

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Senior Saints’ Celebration

Nazarene Baptist Church Officers

Kevin C. Brooks, Sr., Pastor

Lester Coleman, Associate Minister

Jamie Robinson, Associate Minister

Ronald Wade, Deacon Ministry Chair

Josephine Batiste, Deaconess Ministry Chair

Monty Buckles, Trustee Ministry Chair

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grateful for their invaluable contributions to our church and the wider community, which have left a profound legacy.

This year ' s celebration has been thoughtfully designed to pay tribute to our Senior Saints' guidance, wisdom, and experience The theme, "The Promise of Influence: Senior Saints Guiding the Next Generation," is inspired by Psalm 71:18, which emphasizes the significance of passing on the knowledge of our elders to the younger generation. Through this program, we acknowledge and appreciate the profound impact that our Senior Saints continue to have on our daily lives By sharing their stories and experiences, we hope to inspire the next generation to build upon the foundation that has been laid for them.

The Senior Saints’ Celebration is a testament to the strength and resilience of our community We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Senior Saints for their invaluable contributions, and we eagerly anticipate celebrating their achievements for many years to come. Let us all come together to honor and appreciate our Senior Saints, and welcome everyone with open arms.

Anchored In Christ,

The Rev. and Mrs. Kelvin C. Brooks, Sr.

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ebration

Andrew Randall is a native of Shreveport growing up in the MLK Community. He is a graduate of Northwood High School, Dillard University and the Tulane University School of Law.

He is deeply involved in the community and serves on a host of boards for many charitable organizations and educational institutions throughout Shreveport.

His partnerships with elementary, middle, and high schools have blessed the lives of thousands of children through mentorship, provision of school supplies, and educational support

Bishop Randall has served faithfully in the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship and is a member of the Council of Bishops. He currently serves as the Bishop of the Office of Legal Counsel.

Bishop Randall is not only a pastor, but a noted attorney He was admitted to the Louisiana Bar Association in 2000 and operated the law firm of Andrew L. Randall Jr., LLC and an has been an Ad Hoc Judge for the Shreveport City Court.

He currently serves as the Director of Juvenile Services for Caddo Parish and Polemarch of the Shreveport Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity

He is married to Latoya Randall and the father of two daughters Sydney and Amya.

EAKER NDREW RANDALL, JR., JD 3

Senior Saints’ Celebration

PROGRAM

Musical Prelude

Call To Worship ........................................

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Scripture Sis Niya Buckles, Esther Circle Leader

Prayer Deacon Ronald Wade

Prayer Chant: “His Yoke Is Easy”

Selection Nazarene Baptist Church Gospel Ensemble

Morning Meditation and Altar Call Minister Jamie Robinson

Welcome.................................................Bro. Vince Herbert, Master of Ceremony

Senior Saints Historical Highlights

Living History Video Tribute Tribute In Song Special Recognition

Tithes and Offering (See back cover for ways to give)

Introduction of Guest Speaker Pastor Kelvin C Brooks, Sr

Solo Sis LaKeesha Dixon Jordan

Message Bishop Andrew Randall, Jr , JD

Bishop of the Office of Legal Counsel

Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship

Invitation To Discipleship Pastor Kelvin C Brooks, Sr

Remarks Sis Torri Buckles, Esther Circle and Program Coordinator

Pastor Kelvin C. Brooks, Sr.

Benediction ...............................................................Bishop Andrew Randall, Jr., JD

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Senior Saint Honorees

Anna Bond Louis Bond Gwen Booker Irma Briggs Fate Buckles,Jr. Shirley Buckles Josephine Batiste Carolyn Bergeron

Senior Saint Honorees

Faye Davis Albert Dotch Meredith Dotch Yvonne Dunn Lovie Frank Gladys Gordon Shirley Clark Georgia Coleman Carol Davis

Senior Saint Honorees

Leotha Hayes Elizabeth Haynes Emmanuel Howard Pamela James Frances Johnson Gwendolyn Jones Robert Gordon Henry Gorham Brenda Green

Senior Saint Honorees

Calvin Payne Patricia Payne James Redd Mack Ross Nancy Scott Gloria Simon Linda Mack Audrey O’Conner Laura Odell

Senior Saint Honorees

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Laura Wheeler Audrey Williams Theresa Taylor Dorothy Toussaint Ike Wallace Not Pictured: Margaret Bell Mozelle Coleman Ruby Gaines Harris Cynthia Holloway
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APPRECIATION

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the Senior Saints who made this program possible We are grateful for their dedication and unwavering enthusiasm, which brought this wonderful celebration to life. We also thank Pastor and Mrs. Brooks for their guidance, leadership, and encouragement throughout the planning process

Our sincerest thanks to Bishop Randall for graciously accepting our invitation to speak at today's event We appreciate your prompt acceptance and for making the journey with Mrs. Randall to be with us today. Our gratitude extends to the offices, congregations, vendors, and individuals who generously donated their time and resources to make this event possible. We appreciate the contributions of The Office of Governor John Bel Edwards', Dr T Delbert Robinson, Senior Pastor of Greater St Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church, Brandon Lewis, and the staff at the LSU Museum of Art, Derrius Taylor of Destination Transportation, Darian Thomas of DST Media LLC, Capital City Grill, Mobility Depot, Cleve Brown Photography, LaKeesha Dixon-Jordan, Darryl Johnson of Socially Yours, Inc., Althea Wiliams Matthews, and Kean Miller LLP

Psalm 71:18 is a powerful reminder of the significance of intergenerational relationships and the exchange of knowledge and wisdom between our elders and younger generations. In today's fast-paced world, it can be easy to overlook the value of the experiences and insights of our Senior Saints However, their contributions to our church community are immeasurable and we are immensely grateful for their presence in our lives.

From their unwavering faith to their selfless acts of kindness, our Senior Saints have a profound impact on our daily lives Their wisdom and guidance serve as a beacon of hope and inspiration, reminding us of the importance of living a purposeful life. As we learn from their experiences and the lessons they have learned, we are empowered to navigate life's challenges with greater resilience and grace.

In conclusion, let us continue to honor and appreciate our Senior Saints for all that they do. Let us strive to create a church community that values and celebrates the contributions of all generations, recognizing that each has a unique role to play in shaping our collective journey of faith.

May God Continue To Bless You, Esther Circle

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CONTACT US

1707 Spanish Town Road

Baton Rouge, LA 70802 (225) 344-1743

Website: www.nbcbr.org

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