Florida Sentinel Bulletin

PASTOR AND MEMBERS SPEND TIME WITH HOMELESS POPULATION 

                  Superinteendent Charles Davis, Pastor of College Hill Church of God in Christ, and several members from the church, visited a local park recently to feed the homeless. The group not only shared physical food, but they distributed literature and invited those at the park to visit with them as they assemble for worship. Among those who participated are: from left to right, sitting, JoAnne Broome, Carrie Williams, and Darlene Green. From left to right, standing, Deacon Kenny Sirmans, Elder E. Mathis, Pastor Charles Davis, Faye Harris, Chloe King, C. Minor, Elder Robert Sturgis, Reginia Blash, Deacon Clarence Gyden, Deacon Occlyde Broome, Barbara Mathis, Deacon Ryan Boyd, Sister Taylor, Akila Boyd, and Mary Gyden. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

SERVING OTHERS DURING ‘A DAY OF LOVE’

 After studying Rick Warren’s ’40 Days in the Word’ Bible Study Devotional, ‘A Day Of Love’ was created. ‘A Day of Love,’ in partnership with Esther’s Place and Malachi 597, ventured into Borrell Park last month. This group of adults and children ministered to God’s children, served food, and gave out clothing and hygiene bags. Ms. Edrena Kelly, who leads the group, says this was one of many projects they have planned for the community. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

MRS. OLAEA KARRE CELEBRATES 90^th BIRTHDAY

                  Mrs. Olaea Karre celebrated her 90^th birthday recently.  Her birthday celebration with family and friends was held at the Brandon Hall Center. Mrs. Karre, center, is shown with several of those who attended the celebration. They are: Frank and Estalla Stuaz, Landry and Valeria Wesmore, Karletta Elaky, Justina Marrs, Tabethe Long, Yannie Klings and Vera Tuiblins.  (Photograph by Julia Jackson)

PALM RIVER CHURCH CELEBRATES 47 YEARS

         The New Palm River Church of God in Christ celebrated 47 years of existence recently. As part of the celebration, on Friday, March 13, 2020, the church held a program to honor, Mother Lillie Mae Mills, who co-founded the church with Pastor Ollie Mills. Pastor Mills died about 30 years ago. Mother Mills, seated, is shown with her family: daughter, Sis. Effie Bateman, son, Deacon George Streets; and daughters, Janet Humphrey and Minister Elise Davis. (Photograph by George Streets)  

COKE FLORIDA PRESENTS LAPTOPS TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

       Coca-Cola Beverages Florida (Coke Florida) is committed to giving back to the community as well as embracing the youth of the community as they navigate through the education process to become the leaders of tomorrow. The laptop presentations take place during the months of February and March throughout the State of Florida. In Hillsborough County, some high school members of Men of Vision, Inc. became the recipients of the laptop computers during the Black History Celebration. Shown in this photograph from left to right are: David Dor, Angel Mendoza, Joshua McDonald, Eric Ward, Senior Director of Security for Coca-Cola Beverages, Florida, and Men of Vision Board Member, Ross Anderson, Community & Educational Advocate Liaison, Hillsborough County Public School District, and founder of Men Of Vision. Inc., Kyron Defreatias, and John Johnson.

TAMPA CHAPTER OF THE LINKS, INC. HOSTS 5^th GOLF TOURNAMENT

                  The Tampa Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, hosted its annual Golf Tournament at the historic Rogers Park Golf Course on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Bianca Taylor-Heard was chair of the event. Members from the First Place Team – G. T. Brown, Denis Minefel, Kendall Lindsey, and Tahir Rivers – are shown with Marsha Lewis Brown, left, President, Tampa Chapter of The Links, Inc., and Ms. Taylor-Heard, right. (Photograph by Julia Jackson)

RED HATTERS TAMPA TRIPLE D’S PRESENTS ‘HATITUDE’

                  The Red Hat Society Tampa Triple D’s – Dazzling, Daring Divas – presented its Hatitude, “The Life and Hats of Dorothy Height” and a Show of Hats. The event was held on Saturday, February 29^th at The Bridges in Riverview. The ladies of the Red Hatters Society are: Gloria Johnson, Betty Walker, Lessie Turner, Susie McArthur, Annie Washington, Barbara Jones, Queen Shelia Harden, Novelar Cherry, Emma Jackson, Ann Gordon, Twanda Woodall, and Cassandra Howard. (Photograph by George Streets – Streets & Streets Photography)

WINE AND SPIRITS EVENT FEATURING BLACK-OWNED BRANDS HELD

         “Wine Down Wednesdays” took a different twist last Wednesday (March 4^th) when an Ybor City venue, Ybor’s 7^th & Grove, partnered with Wine & Spirits Noire. The event featured Black entrepreneurs who are influencing the wine and spirits industry. Among those in attendance were: left to right, Chima Burey, Founder and CEO of Duke and Dame Whiskey; Stephanie Love, Epicurious One, LLC; Anji Degante, Wine Curator; Jerred Carter, Founder and CEO of The Red Lady Rum Punch; and Anthony Price, CEO of Price Enterprises. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM IS A CONVERSATION ON ‘EDUCATING OUR CHILDREN’

                  The Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Carver City, held its Black History Month Program last month. The theme was based on a Conversation: ‘Educating Our Children – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.’ The Reverend Frank Watson, Jr., is the host pastor. Special guests were: Ms. Sheila McCants, District Manager Diversity & Special Programs, Equity & Diversity, Hillsborough Community College; and Professor Joseline Jean-Louis Hardrick, WMU Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Tampa Bay. Professor Hardrick, left, and Ms. McCants, right, are shown with Friendship members, Mr. and Mrs. Ricky (Jeannette) Rogers. (Photograph by Ricky Roberts)