Florida Sentinel Bulletin

MEN OF VISION SERVE HOMELESS DURING HOLIDAYS

            Several members of the Men of Vision, Inc., organization spent the day after Christmas serving the homeless. The event took place at Trinity Café, located on the corner of N. 22^nd Street and E. Busch Blvd. The young men also contributed $1 each to purchase containers so the people could carry food with them. Throughout the day, they served more than 100 people who came to the center in search of a nutritious meal. Ms. Lashanda Williams, a District employee who works in the Communications Department volunteered her time as well. Shown on the front row from left to right are: Jacob Gallman, Tyshawn Hatch, Mezaon Cezar, Ms. Williams, Howard Brookins, Albert Jones, Devin Johnson, and Pierre Alsint, Overall President of the organization. Shown on the second row from left to right are: Aaron Webb, Gregorie Pierre, John Johnson, Tyrik Jones, Ricardo Watson, and Kaleb Harden.

EMANCIPATION DAY SERVICE HELD AT ALLEN TEMPLE AME CHURCH

            The Tampa Bay Coalition of Clergy, Inc., Bishop Thomas Scott, Chairman, held its 2018 Emancipation Day Service on January 1^st at Allen Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev. Dr. Glenn Dames, Host Pastor. The Guest Messenger was Rev. Dr. Patricia Hauser. She selected Genesis 37:18 as the Scripture. The message was entitled: “Why Is Your Brother Still In The Pit?” Members of the Coalition who attended the service were: in front, from left, Rev. Paul Buster, Rev. Laura Ann Hargrove, Host Pastor, Rev. Dr. Glenn Dames; Guest Messenger, Rev. Patricia Hauser; Bishop Thomas Scott, Chaplain Moses Brown, Rev. Jackie Leeks, and Rev. Jerry Nealy. Second row:   Rev. R. J. Stevenson, Superintendent Clethen Sutton, Rev. Joseph Sykes, Rev. Kirk Bogen, Rev. Russell Myers, Rev. Eva Russell, and Rev. Zachary Hudson. (Photograph by Lomax McIntyre)

LAWTON CHILES AWARD PRESENTED AT HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

When REACHUP, Inc. held its Holiday Open House last month, an important part of the event was the presentation of the 2017 March of Dimes Lawton Chiles Award to Estrellita “Lo” Berry. Mrs. Berry is the REACHUP President/CEO. Her family, friends, and co-workers were there to see her accept the award. Among those joining her were, from left: Jane Murphy, Deborah A. Austin, Brian Kirk, Estrellita “Lo” Berry, Rep. Wengay “Newt” Newton, and Bill Sappenfield, MD. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

37-1/2 YEARS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICE RECOGNIZED

During its Holiday Meeting last month, Derrick Brooks Charities, Inc. recognized 37-1/2 years of Law Enforcement service. Major Willie Parker, Jr. retired from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Derrick Brooks Charities presented him a plaque and thanked him for the years of service. Congratulating his years of service are from left: Senator Darryl Rouson, Jackie Coffee-Leeks, Deidra Anthony, Major Willie Parker, Jr., retired, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office; Derrick Brooks, Founder, Derrick Brooks Charities; Darrell Daniels, Executive Director, Derrick Brooks Charities; Chief Brian Dugan, Tampa Police Dept.; and Milt Jenkins, Assistant Fire Chief, City of Tampa. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

‘JOY TO THE WORLD PRAYER BRUNCH’ ABOARD SHIP

The Mary E. May Intercessory Prayerline Ministry held its 26^th Annual Joy To The World Prayer Brunch “Cruising For Jesus” aboard the Starship Yacht on December 9, 2017. The Brunch followed the 21^st Women of Valor Prayer Conference held on Friday, December 8, 2017.  Among the women who participated during the Brunch were, from left: Carol Bafford, Joy Green, Sheryl Diane Johnson, who spoke on Friday; Mary E. May, Founder; Chloe Coney and Sylvia Leonard, Saturday’s Speaker. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

CLASS OF 1967 MEMBERS ENJOY CHRISTMAS PARTY

The Middleton High School Class of 1966 held its Christmas Party on December 16, 2017 at the Embassy Suites at USF. Members of Middleton’s Class of 1967 were invited and enjoyed the evening, Seated are: Mary Hall, Mattie Smith, Vivian Franklin and Cheryl Collins. Standing, Henrietta Rice, Ora Williams, Janie Adams, K. C. Williams, Linda Williams, Rosa Pyles and Margie Seymore.

MIDDLETON HIGH CLASS OF 1966 HOLDS CHRISTMAS PARTY

The Middleton High School Class of 1966 held its Christmas Party on December 16, 2017. Luvator Henry Nelson is the Class President. Members of the class in attendance were: kneeling, Tyrone Brown and Carolyn Russ-Alexander. Seated, from left, Rhudine Hopkins, Estella Clark, Jackie DuPree, Carolyn Brooks, Luvator Henry Nelson, and Barbara Bunts. Standing, Theresa Farqueson, Birdie Underwood, Freddie Bowden, Brenda Reese-Brown, Doris Addison, Bessie Thomas, Joyce Harris, Carolyn Watkins, Charlesetta Arline, Harold Rice, Mary Hobley, Elizabeth Lewis, Bernard Reese, Clarence Nathan and Blanche Turner. 

VOLUNTEERS BUILD PLAYGROUND IN 1 DAY

More than 200 volunteers joined the City of Tampa to build a playground at the Clarence Fort Freedom Trail earlier this month. Students at Potter Elementary School gave their ideas on what the playground should look like. The event had the support of the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation, United Healthcare, East Tampa CRA, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and KaBoom! Among the volunteers were: kneeling, Georgette Edwards, Lalita Lovett and Tina Morrell. Standing, Emma, Lameitria, Denese Meteye James, Charlotte Coffie, Evangeline R. Best, Dianne Hart, Veda Virgil, Channing and Sarah. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

JUST US CLUB HAS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY

The Just Us Club held its Annual Christmas Party December 1^st at the Carver City/Lincoln Gardens Civic Club. The members shared a holiday meal with several of their family members and friends. Entertainment for the event was by Erica Fletcher and Eric Fletcher, DJ. Members in attendance were: from left, Margaret Brown, Connie Hammond, Jean Times, Linda Gilchrist, Willie Mae Williams, Bettye Kinsey, Eileen Wilford, and Mary Lee. Seated: Selphenia Shields and Joyce Bloom. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)