“The Promise Of Influence: Senior Saints Guiding The Next
Kelvin 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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Thisyear'scelebrationhasbeenthoughtfullydesignedtopaytributeto 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 builduponthefoundationthathasbeenlaidforthem.
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 welcomeeveryonewithopenarms.
AnchoredInChrist, TheRev.andMrs.KelvinC.Brooks,Sr.
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 UniversitySchoolofLaw.
He is deeply involved in the community and serves on a host of boards for many charitable organizations and educational institutionsthroughoutShreveport.
His partnerships with elementary, middle, and high schools have blessed the lives of thousands of children through mentorship, provisionofschoolsupplies,andeducationalsupport.
BishopRandallhasservedfaithfullyintheFullGospelBaptistChurch Fellowship and is a member of the Council of Bishops. He currently servesastheBishopoftheOfficeofLegalCounsel.
Bishop Randall is not only a pastor, but a noted attorney. He was admittedtotheLouisianaBarAssociationin2000andoperatedthe law firm of Andrew L. Randall Jr., LLC and an has been an Ad Hoc JudgefortheShreveportCityCourt.
He currently serves as the Director of Juvenile Services for Caddo Parish and Polemarch of the Shreveport Alumni Chapter of Kappa AlphaPsiFraternity.
He is married to Latoya Randall and the father of two daughters SydneyandAmya.
Senior Saints’ Celebration
Musical Prelude
Call To Worship ...............................................
Selection ......................................... Nazarene Ba
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
Anna Bond Louis Bond
Gwen Booker
Irma Briggs Fate Buckles,Jr.
Shirley Buckles
Josephine Batiste
Carolyn Bergeron
Faye Davis
Albert Dotch
Meredith Dotch
Yvonne Dunn
Lovie Frank
Gladys Gordon
Shirley Clark
Georgia Coleman
Carol Davis
Leotha Hayes
Elizabeth Haynes
Emmanuel Howard
Pamela James
Frances Johnson
Gwendolyn Jones
Robert Gordon
Henry Gorham
Brenda Green
Calvin Payne
Patricia Payne
James Redd
Mack Ross
Nancy Scott
Gloria Simon
Linda Mack
Audrey O’Conner
Laura Odell
Ruby
Julia
Cynthia
Laura Wheeler Audrey Williams
Theresa Taylor
Dorothy Toussaint
Ike Wallace
Not Pictured:
Margaret Bell
Mozelle Coleman
Gaines
Harris
Holloway
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 throughouttheplanningprocess.
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 extendstotheoffices,congregations,vendors,andindividualswhogenerously 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 MillerLLP.
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 weareimmenselygratefulfortheirpresenceinourlives.
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 andgrace.
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 uniqueroletoplayinshapingourcollectivejourneyoffaith.
MayGodContinueToBlessYou, EstherCircle
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