“God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect.”

II Sam. 22:33

Hopefully, you have enjoyed a pleasant week with the positive change in the weather conditions.

If your week wasn’t so pleasant, then I pray at this very moment that God will erase all of the complications and give you peace.

May He give you the peace that passes all understanding.

Thank you

First of all I want to thank all of you on behalf of the Barr and Witherspoon families for your prayers, concerns, gifts, and visits during the passing of my lovely aunt, the late Mrs. Idonia Witherspoon Barr.

One or all of these actions meant much more than words can express.

Let us pray for all of the bereaved families.

Blue Revue Finer Young Lady Pageant

Lambda Omicron Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. presented its first Blue Revue Finer Young Lady Pageant on Saturday, Jan. 30th, 2010 at the Georgetown High School auditorium with Ms Zenobia Washington as the most able mistress of ceremony.

The program consisted of the prelude being played by the Carvers Bay High School’s jazz band under direction of Mr. Floyd Ruffin, also, Mr. Ruffin is the president of Eta Iota Sigma.

Others on program were Sorors Betty Smalls, Rose Walker, Vanessa White, Eleta Irvin and Shanea Walker.

Musical selections were provided by members of the Georgetown High School’s Gospel Choir under the direction of counselor and pastor, Jason Coakley and Leonna Joy Reed.

There were twelve beautiful contestants that competed in three categories which included public speaking, talent, and evening wear.

All of the young ladies did an excellent job in each category.

They were: Imani Atkins, Katlyn Chandler, Christia Ferguson, Connor Graham, D’etta Greene, Jada Jiles, Clara Johnson, Kamaria Nettles, JoAnna Thompson, Ah’lanea Vanderhost, Sirena Washington, and Shantell Young.

The winners were chosen according to points earned in various projects, fund raising and by the judges’ tally.

The judges for the pageant were Sorors Tameka Brown, Antoinette McCutcheon and Ms Elinor Coaxum.

The escorts for the evening were Shi’Heme Benson, Michael Billings, Tramel Chandler, Vincent Davis, Justin Dunn, Elias Greene, Brandon McCraven and James Sherman, Jr.

The acknowledgements and remarks were given by the program coordinator, Soror Ayanna Shivers, Ph.D.

The winners of the Miss Blue Revue pageant were announced as: First runner up, Shantell Young of Carver’s Bay Middle School; Connor Graham of Waccamaw Middle School and the winner was Imani Atkins of Waccamaw Middle School.

Congratulations to these three young ladies, and all of the participants in the pageant and their parents.

The winner was serenaded by Blake Graham of Waccamaw High School, and the escort for Ms Atkins was Marcus Jiles of Carver’s Bay Middle School.

It was quite an enjoyable evening.

Mt. Zion AME Church

I’d like to thank Reverend Alfred Darby and the Mt. Zion AME Church family of North Santee for inviting me to be their speaker for Missionary Sunday, Jan. 31st at 11 a.m.

Mrs. Ruth Ann Grayson did a wonderful job of presiding, and others on program were brothers Sammy Grayson, Herbert Dennison and Kenneth Gilliard, along with sisters Jannie Lennon, Minnie Smith and Emma Smith.

The background scripture was taken from II Timothy 4:3-8.

I had a wonderful time at my home church, and as I always say, “There’s no place like home”

Mrs. Rachel Rice Edwards is the missionary president. Rev. Alfred Darby is the pastor.

Auditions

Don’t forget auditions for “Eat right, Do right, Live right on, or Be Tired of Wearing Black”, will be held Saturday, Feb. 6th at the old Choppee High School Center at Mrs. Florine Linnen’s office at 2 p.m.

She’s inviting anyone who think that they have a knack for acting, to come and try out for a play that will be presented for dinner theater on March 6, 2010 at 7 p.m. Mrs, Linnen will star as herself in the play.

Prayer

Please remember to pray for the sick and shut in, the bereaved, the homeless, the hungry, the hopeless and the sinners who need a Savior.

Let us also pray for one another for we are all sinners saved by Grace.

Afternoon Blessings

Please join me on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. on 1470 WLMC Radio, for Afternoon Blessings.

God bless you abundantly above and beyond that which you even imagine.

May His peace for you pass all understanding.