New Mickle Baptist Church 100th Anniversary
“We’ve Come This Far By Faith”
1917 - 2017
Program Welcome………………………………………………..…….MacKinley Hill Invocation………………………………………….…Minister Troy Bratten Introduction of Mistress of Ceremonies……………First Lady Sheila Allen Mistress of Ceremonies……………………….…Minister Sherrelle Jenkins Solo……………………………………………………….……...Cheryl Rolen “We’ve Come This Far By Faith…………………………..………Audience Poem…………………………………………………………..Kristen Jenkins Chat and Chew Solo……………………………………………………………….Cheryl Rolen Honorees Pearl Woodard Janie Coleman Miriam Stephens Norma Swift Mary Bush Gloria Dixon Clara Price Verona Locust Olivia Smith Thelma Miller Presentations………………………………………..................Yindra Wilson Remarks………………………………………………Pastor Melvin Allen, Sr.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Planning and Preparation REVEREND THELMA MILLER
Dinner Cindy Stephens Dino Stephens Rev. Thelma Miller
Anniversary Booklet Jacqueline M. Bentley Walter Young Dino Stephens Cindy Stephens Gregory Miller Lorraine Bivans
Special Activities Gail Branch Yindra Wilson Joyce Fowler Karen Hill Olivia Smith
Sherrelle Jenkins Keith Davis Jewel Rippie Troy Bratten Eileen Miller
Kristen Jenkins Mackinley Hill Deborah Beale
Wayne Jenkins Asia Rabb-Peace Gretchen Walker
PASTOR An Anniversary Pledge of Hope “And it shall be, when you come into the land which the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, and you possess it and dwell in it, 2 that you shall take some of the first of all the produce of the ground, which you shall bring from your land that the LORD your God is giving you, and put it in a basket and go to the place where the LORD your God chooses to make His name abide. 3 And you shall go to the one who is priest in those days, and say to him, ‘I declare today to the LORD your God that I have come to the country which the LORD swore to our fathers to give us.’ “Then the priest shall take the basket out of your hand and set it down before the altar of the LORD your God. 5 And you shall answer and say before the LORD your God: ‘My father was a Syrian, about to perish, and he went down to Egypt and dwelt there, few in number; and there he became a nation, great, mighty, and populous. 6 But the Egyptians mistreated us, afflicted us, and laid hard bondage on us. 7 Then we cried out to the LORD God of our fathers, and the LORD heard our voice and looked on our affliction and our labor and our oppression. 8 So the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and with an outstretched arm, with great terror and with signs and wonders. 9 He has brought us to this place and has given us this land, “a land flowing with milk and honey”; 10 and now, behold, I have brought the first fruits of the land which you, O LORD, have given me.’ 4
“Then you shall set it before the LORD your God, and worship before the LORD your God. 11 So you shall rejoice in every good thing which the LORD your God has given to you and your house, you and the Levite and the stranger who is among you. Deuteronomy 26:1-11 New Mickle Baptist Church family has reached its CENTENNIAL milestone of Ministry and Hope. Sheila and I are privileged to find ourselves a part off the ministry that God has allowed to serve in His Name in this Community. He has used New Mickle to His Glory and Purpose. Today we face new Goals in serving and new opportunities to Present the Hope of Salvation in ways that we never would have thought possible. We as a church family must more than ever Strengthen ourselves In the Lord as He gives us this chance to be used by Him. I am looking excitedly toward what God will accomplish in this ministry to Him and for Him and we must more than ever talk to Him and allow Him to take us to the next level. I Praise God for Loving us and purposing to continue to use us to His Glory. Pastor Melvin N. Allen, Sr.
A Prayer for the New Mickle Baptist Church Family
Father You have been With Us from the Beginning and You have Cared for Us from the Beginning and we Thank You for your Grace and Mercy of Protection in this Church Family and In these Your Children. We Ask that this New Mickle Family grow in Your Nurture and Love and that We make a Difference in Our time Here to Your Everlasting Glory. Thank You Lord for Saving each one of us in This Family, Thank You Lord for Strengthening our Minds when We need it, our Bodies Because You allow it and Our Souls Because You have Ordained it. In the Precious Perfect Name of Jesus, Amen. Reverend Melvin N. Allen, Sr. & First Lady Sheila Allen and Family
ASSISTANT PASTOR Reverend Thelma Willis Miller daughter of the late Linwood and Julia Willis was born in Camden New Jersey, her love of the Lord was nurtured by her parents and extended family. Her spiritual journey began as a child at New Mickle Baptist Church where she accepted Christ and through the years used her spiritual gifts as Sunday School Teacher, Deaconess, Missionary and Director of Christian Education. After accepting the call of God to ministry she studied at Cairn University and with her pastor and Rev. Dr. Raymond Thomas. Eventually she was licensed and in 2003 was the first woman to be ordained at New Mickle Baptist Church. She is currently the Assistant Pastor of the church. Thelma has been married to her childhood sweetheart for 48 years and is the parent of an adult son Gregory II and Mother in Love to LaTanya. Thelma is an educator who retired from the School District of Philadelphia after 35 years and has served as Executive Director of Lincoln Day Educational Center in Philadelphia, PA. for the last 11 years. Her ministry mission is to spread the gospel and be of service wherever there is a need. Her hands are available for God's use. Her mouth is dedicated to his call and her feet are commissioned to go where He leads. Preaching, teaching and serving are her passion. Her anchoring bible verse is " I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me".
HISTORY OF NEW MICKLE BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Richard C. Aulstin along with a small group of Christians organized this church in his home on little Locust Street, Camden, N.J. In the spring of 1917, this group of Christians moved to 228 Mickle Street at the invitation of Rev. George W. Tanksley. There they labored together in Christian harmony for the erection for God's Tabernacle and this body became known as Mickle Street Baptist Church. Mrs. Mollie Blevins, the daughter of Rev. Richard Aulstin was one of the early pioneers of this church. She along with many faithful saints continued to trust God for increase. In September 1919, the church was incorporated at Camden City Hall. Soon after this, under the leadership of Rev. Aulstin the church continued to grow. There were struggles however through prayer, faith and God's eminent power they were able to overcome all obstacles. The founding members had a desire to proclaim Jesus, praise His name and tear Satan's kingdom down. There were stalwart faithful families who have generations still present in the church today. During the years, the church was located on Mickle Street it was pastored by the following men of God: Rev. Richard Aulstin Rev. Henry Berry Rev. Joseph H. Stafford
Rev. Dean Rev. Samuels Rev. W. Watt Sherrod Rev. J. W. Alston
The church continued to grow and soon there was a need to expand. A new pastor, Rev. Jessie Brady ushered in a significant era under which a new location at 4th and Benson Streets was purchased. The name of the church was changed to New Mickle Baptist Church. The Lord blessed New Mickle and over the years the following men became Pastor: Rev. J. H. Jackson Rev. Wallace Parham Rev. Donnie Garris
Rev. S. C. Miller Rev. Herman Camper Rev. Hilyard Knox (Interim Pastor)
Seventeen years ago the Lord assigned Rev. Dr. Melvin N. Allen, Sr. as pastor. We praise God for Pastor Allen, his wife Sheila and their family. We look to the hills from whence cometh our help as we continue to lift up the name of Jesus. For 100 years we have been blessed to minister in this South Camden area. We have seen changes to our neighborhoods, our community and city but there is one thing that we know will never change--that is our call to lift up the name of Jesus and to share the gospel to men women boys and girls. We have a blessed assignment and a blessed assurance. We shall be faithful to our mission. We have entered a new phase in our organizational structure; we now accept the expanded role of women in ministry and have ordained our first female in our 100 year history, Rev. Thelma Willis Miller who is our Assistant Pastor. Keep praying for us as we now have two ministers in training, Deacon Troy Bratten and Deaconess Sherrelle Jenkins. What a mighty God we serve!!!! We pray that we will continue to serve this community and build upon our firm foundation. “We have come this far by faith, leaning on the Lord, trusting in His holy word. He has never failed us yet.�
We are proud to serve n the name of Jesus
Left: Minister Troy Bratten, Pastor Raymond Hill, Pastor Melvin Allen, Sr., Asst. Pastor Thelma Miller, Minister Sherrelle Jenkins, Rev. Kevin Parks
“A CHARGE TO KEEP I HAVE” “A GOD TO GLORIFY”
The Deaconess of New Mickle Baptist Church Celebrates 100 Years
Gail Branch Sherrelle Jenkins Gloria Christie (Emeritus) Olivia Smith Gloria Dixon Yindra Wilson Kenyatta Dowens Pearl Woodard (Emeritus) Joyce Fowler (Chairlady) Rev. Melvin N. Allen, Sr. Pastor _______________________________________________________________________________
CONGRATULATIONS NEW MICKLE BAPTIST CHURCH
It has been an overwhelming pleasure to be a part of this Christian community. I thank you all for allowing me the honor of having fellowship with the New Mickle Church family. Johnny Croom, Minister of Music
Congratulations New Mickle Baptist Church ”
On our
100 Church Anniversary th
“I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go…, I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you” Genesis 28:15
Never think of our Church Anniversary as a mere routine, Of the name upon a Church List forgotten in between. It’s because of the folks who come through the church doors That you celebrate 100 years and many, many more!
The New Mickle Baptist Church Sunday School Deacon Gregory Miller, Sunday School Superintendent Deacon Walter Young, Assistant Superintendent The Reverend Melvin Allen, Pastor
THE COMBINED CHOIR
CONGRATULATES NEW MICKLE BAPTIST CHURCH On Our 100th ANNIVERSARY
1st Row: Sandra Cooper, Gloria Dixon, Mary Bush. Karen Hill; 2nd Row Ken Cooper, Johnny Croom, Minister of Music, Kenyatta Dowens, Olivia Smith, Sandra Cone, Yindra Wilson, Teresa Bratten Gretchen Walker, Darlene Robinson, O’Dell Bush, Jackie Bentley; 3rd Row Edie Finney, Marion Brown, Walter Young; not pictured--Gregory Miller (photographer), Jeffrey Dowens, Diana Wynn, James Roberts.
CONGRATULATIONS
FROM THE SENIOR MISSIONARIES Of New Mickle Baptist Church “He who has two coats let Impart to him Who has none: and he who has food let him do likewise.” Luke 3:11 Barbara Smith, President Yindra Wilson, Vice President Miriam Stephens, Treasurer
SAINTS William Bentley
Janie Coleman
Essie Bostic (in Memoriiam)
Mary Bright
Sharon Clement
Michael Culbreth
Doris Meredith
Camilla Smith
Min. Thomas Knight
Dino Stephens
Karen Hill
THE VISIONARIES OF CHRIST DRAMA MINISTRY
CONGRATULATES NEW MICKLE BAPTIST CHURCH ON OUR 100th YEAR ANNIVERSARY “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord” Psalms 150.6
Standing: Gretchen Walker, Writer, Director; Jackie Bentley, Lorraine Smith, Darryl Smith, Marion Brown, MacKinley Hill, Michael Culbreath, Yindra Wilson; Seated: Sharon Clement, Rev. Thelma Miller, Asst. Pastor, Gregory Miller, Darlene Robinson, Karen Hill; not pictured, Kenyatta and Jeffrey Dowens,, Walter Young, Trevalyn Rivers, Johnny Croom, Musician, Ken and Sandra Cooper
The New Mickle Baptist Church SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE is honored to celebrate 100 years with our church family
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s. Marva Still started the Scholarship Committee. Her God given dream was to award a dedicated member of New Mickle Baptist Church a four year scholarship to seek higher education at a college or university. Since the time Ms. Marva Still established the New Mickle Baptist Church Scholarship Award, the Committee has blessed numerous dedicated church members with tuition, books, and educational fees. The New Mickle Baptist Church is honored that Ms. Marva’s legacy continues to live on. New Mickle Baptist Church past and present Scholarship members: Debra Beale Lorraine Bivans Janie Coleman Joyce Coleman Joyce Fowler Sherrelle Jenkins Katherine Miller Thelma Miller
The New Mickle Baptist Church Scholarship Celebrates with our church family 100 years
May God Bless You All!
CONGRATULATIONS NEW MICKLE BAPTIST CHURCH On Our 100th ANNIVERSARY
Rose Morris I thank God for forty-three years at New Mickle Baptist Church. I was baptized in the Centerville swimming pool when they had a Candle Light Service.
To God Be The Glory!
TO THE ANGEL AT NEW MICKLE BAPTIST CHURCH CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 100TH ANNIVERSARY
I know your works that have • Fed the hungry • Clothed the naked • Given water to the thirsty • Visited the sick and prison-bound • Provided the word of hope to everybody Therefore my beloved brethren, as New Mickle has been over the last 100 years, continue to be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, for as much as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. Continue to. . . • Preach the Word • Be instant, in season and out of season • Reprove • Rebuke • Exhort With all long suffering and doctrine, Behold I come quickly; hold fast to that which thou hast, that no man take thou crown Because
time is at hand
May God continue to bless you as you share the glorious gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ
DEACON NATHANIEL AND DEACONESS MARGARET YOUNG Memories are a gift from God that the devil cannot destroy… The greatest gift is Love. 1 Corinthians 13:13
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TO OUR CHURCH FAMILY CONGRATULATIONS - 100TH YEAR SERVING GOD
“TO GOD BE THE GLORY” Camilla Blackwell-Smith George O. Turner Gina Gibson-Turner Shanee K. Corbett Teni L. Gibson and Jayce K. Hargraves
First Baptist Church of Jericho Extends Congratulations and God’s Continued Blessings Rev. Dr. Melvin Allen Sr., First Lady Sheila and the entire New Mickle Baptist Church Family as you celebrate your 100th Church Anniversary “The LORD has great things for us; and we are glad.” Psalm 126:3
First Baptist Services
8:00 AM — 11:00 AM Each Sunday Bible Study ~ Tuesday 7:00 to 8:00 PM Prayer Ministry -- Wednesday 7:00 PM Fourth & Fifth Sundays — 9:30 AM -- Couples Ministry
Derek V. Gatling -- Pastor / Teacher 856.468.8686 ~ e-mail admin@fbcjnj.org~ website fbcjnj.org
PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW
100 YEARS
CONGRATULATIONS MT. CALVARY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1198 Penn Street - Camden, NJ
Dr. Clifton E. Freeman, Jr., Pastor Robert Bowser, Chairman of Deacons Doris G. Walden, Church Clerk
PASTOR HILLIARD KNOX
IN MEMORIAM OF MY FATHER IN CHRIST
Dino P. Stephens
We Thank God For 100 Years What A Mighty God We Serve “The Turner Family”
PATRICIA TURNER Crystal Turner Alexis Potter Turner Ernest Turner (Stacia) Julian Stewart Darin Stewart David Turner Tricia White Blaire Turner Patrell Turner Branden Turner Kayla Garvin Kali-Rose Stewart
Richard & Gary-Ella Jenkins
For the Lord is good; his mercy endures to all generations Psalms 100:5 Sharon L. Jenkins
Richard Jenkins, Jr.
Christopher J. Jenkins
Congratulations New Mickle Baptist Church on Celebrating Your 100th Year Anniversary Lovingly Submitted The Branch & Jenkins family Mrs. Gail Branch Mr. Norman Branch Mr. Stephan Jenkins Sr. Mrs. Patricia Jenkins Ms. Rosetta Morris Mrs. Sherrelle Jenkins Mr. Christopher Jenkins Ms. Patricia Keeny Ms. Michelle Branch Ms. Sharron Jenkins Mr. Rashon Ford Ms. Michelle Branch Ms. Stephanie Jenkins Mr. Stephen Jenkins Jr. Ms. Karen Banks Mrs. Sade Bethea Mr. Quinzelle Bethea Kristen Jenkins Wayne Jenkins Sharon Jenkins Shayniyah Jenkins De’zhon Keeny Brielle Branch Gabrielle Branch J’Asia Wiggins Yusef Keeny Kenyatta (KJ) Williams Kayla Williams Haaja Jenkins Qwamir Jenkins Kayla Jenkins Javon Ford BreAsia Nelson Krystal Banks Kyli Hall Kyla Hall Kay-Lynn Hall Kanesha Banks King Browning Shaun Banks Sho’n Banks Stacey Banks Jr. Staci Banks
In Celebrating New Mickle Baptist Church 100 year anniversary we celebrate you both for your commitment to New Mickle Baptist Church and your family!
Deaconess Gail & Trustee Norman Branch Proverbs 31:10-2010 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. 11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. 12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. 13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. 14 She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. 15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household and a portion to her maidens. 16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. 17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. 18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. 19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. 20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. Thank you Mom & Dad for teaching us how to be Godly. Words can never express the love we have for you thank you for your selfless love and all your sacrifices Sherrelle Jenkins, Sharron Jenkins, & Michelle Branch.
CONGRATULATIONS NEW MICKLE BAPTIST CHURCH ON 100 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE LORD From THE TRUSTEES Dino Stephens, Chairman Yindra Wilson, Vice Chair Yvette Benton, Treasurer Camilla Blackwell-Smith Norman Branch Jeffrey Dowens Keith Davis
New Mickle Baptist Church 100th Church Anniversary
In Loving Memory Of
Aunt & Sister Grace Scott, Aunt & Sister Ella C. Foutz, Aunt & Sist er Eva C. Chester, Sister Grace Mayhew, Sister Kathryn Miller, Sister Agnes Hagins, and Brother Clarence Mayhew .
“They remembered that God was their Rock, that God Most High was their Redeemer Psalms 78:35
Aunt & Sister Grace Scott, Aunt & Sister Ella C. Foutz, Aunt & Sister Eva C. Chester, Sister Grace Mayhew, Sister Kathryn Miller
These names are not just a part of an Ad, they are written in our Hearts
For each name is someone who has crossed our path in life at some time And in that meeting, they’ve become a rhythm in our rhyme! And while it may seem strange to others for us to make this claim, We know that we are composed of each remembered name. Just meeting them has changed our lives a lot more than anyone can think. The years cannot erase the memory of a pleasant word or of a friendly face, of o ur Sunday School, Youth Missionary, Youth Usher Teachers and so much more . We Thank God for their Love and commitment in our lives!!! Sister Miriam Stephens, Sister Norma Swift, Brother Dino Stephens, Nora Cajetta Stephens and Dr. Nicole M. Stephens
THE COLEMAN FAMILY CONGRATULATES New Mickle Baptist Church on the 100th Year Anniversary In Loving Memory of McKinley Coleman & Kendall Coleman
THE COLEMAN FAMILY Janie M. Coleman Joyce Coleman-Cowen (Kenneth) Gwendolyn Coleman-Adkins (Wendell) Beverly Coleman Tamara Coleman Moses Walker “Know ye that the Lord is God; it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people; and the sheep of his picture” (Psalm 100:3) Love, Friendship and Inspiration”
In Memory of Dr. Earl H. Rippie, Jr.
The LORD is my light and my salvation— Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— Of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalm 27:1
Love,
THE RIPPIE FAMILY
CONGRATULATIONS Rev. Dr. Melvin Allen, Sr. and NEW MICKLE BAPTIST CHURCH On Celebrating their 100th Church Anniversary
In Memory of Sister Cora Finney
St. Paul Baptist Church Rev. Sport Palmer, Jr. Pastor “Building, Believing and Baptizing into the future”
CONGRATULATIONS NEW MICKLE BAPTIST CHURCH 100th ANNIVERSARY FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF DIANA WYNN
Today take a seed from the word of God and plant it in the soil of your heart. Let its promise be unlocked and bear fruit in your life. We honor the memory of our ancestors and founding father of this church by joining in the spirit of celebration. Congratulations New Mickle on 100 years of spiritual service. THE BLEVINS FAMILY
Ella Wynn Rodrick S. Coleman Sabria Wynn Gary Wynn Sandra Williams Shawnique Wynn Michael Reynolds Chuckie Presta Debra Wynn-Owens Journey Wynn Tamara Wynn Nayara Wynn Francine Smith Nyia Wynn Mae Wynn Alonzo Wynn ShawnaeWynn Angelina Wynn Savannah Wynn
New Mickle Baptist Church 100th Church Anniversary In Loving Memory Of Strong Men Who “Loved” the Lord And His Church
Brother William Foutz Brother George Jordan Brother Clarence Mayhew Brother Linwood Willis Deacon Joseph Miller The Rev. Donald Willis Deacon Julius Willis “if you are looking for me…know that I am in my Prayer room praying for you! Even though I’m not there, know that I care, I’m in my Prayer room praying sincerely for you!”
Women’s Ministry
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NEW MICKLE BAPTIST CHURCH ON OUR 100TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY
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CONGRATULATIONS NEW MICKLE BAPTIST CHURCH 100th Year Anniversary
OUR PATRON LIST Arcelia Adams Kevin Andujur Sean Bennett Hazel Bey Loren Boardley Braylon Boardley Mable Burt Linda Burt Aaron Burt Mr. & Mrs. Barry Burt Mr. & Mrs. Carl Burt Thelma Campbell Michael Capilato Kevin Clauson Mr. Al Coleman Mrs. Anita Coleman Phyllis Collier Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Collier Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Collier Terrie Collier Derek J. Collier Denise Collier Joseph Coltagirone Art Conkwright Andrea Cooper Arian Cooper Terrie Cooper Pete Coto Mae Cunningham Nathaniel M. David, Jr. Malea David, Jr. Kayma R. Diaz Marylou Dickens Kayla Dicks Deanna Dorceus Valerie Elliott-Prattis Phillip Evans Brian Excell Ladeadra Fernandez Izetta Friend Harvey Goss Frances Hallman (in memoriam) Adelina LaCroce Quasan Richardson Laresha Wheeler
Joe Haviland Florine Howell Brenda J. Jefferson Carol Kane Cathy Kelly Anna Knight George Kozak Lauren Lauver Sydney Lee Regina Magee Danielle Martin Rachel McKinley Sean McKinley Pat McGorty Rosemary McWilliams Mary Mezzatesta Mr. & Mrs. Daryl Miller Leonard Mouzon Kevin & Henrietta Parks Stephanie Proko Valerie Rinaldt Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Roberts Jamere Roberts Nyla Roberts Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Roberts, Jr. Jenny Roesner Louis Rosser Kate Samson Theresa Seitz Rocco Siravo Jerry Smith Betty Smoot Jill Staskin Mr. & Mrs. Dino P. Stephens Angie Still Rosa Stout Teneyah Taylor Damon Taylor Shawn Thomas Edward Thomas Dellise Thompson Danielle Udinson Jailen Waters Eric Wynn Minnie Wheeler
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