Florida Sentinel Bulletin

SENIOR WOMEN’S MISSION MINISTRY SHARES CHRISTMAS MEAL

The Senior Women’s Mission Ministry at New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Reverend Larry L. Roundtree, II, Pastor, held its Christmas Dinner on Monday, December 7^th during its monthly meeting. The women enjoyed great food and fellowship. With the addition of several members to this ministry, the women took time to update the organization’s photograph. Seated from left to right: Barbara Wright, Vice President; Beverly Footman, President; Bettye Grant, Missions’ Coordinator; Marie Beard, Secretary; Carrie Terrell, Yvonne Douglas, Financial Secretary and Mae Pearl Merritt. Standing left to right: Almatine Williams, Gloria Sylvester, Alternate; Mary Priester, Carolyn Watson, Delores Taylor, Juanita Johnson, Dorothy Jacobs, Linda Cook, Evelyn Jenkins, Frances Everett, Leola Borders, Ida Lewis, and Carrie Lewis. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

GROUND BROKEN FOR NEW PAVILION AT ST. PETER CLAVER CATHOLIC SCHOOL

It has been more than 50 years since ground was broken at St. Peter Claver Catholic School for a major project. It was in the 1960s when the annex was added onto the school. Under the theme, “Good things are happening at St. Peter Claver,” last Monday, December 7, 2015, ground was broken to build an outdoor pavilion on the school’s property. The name designated for the pavilion is “The Ed Gallagly Pavilion.” Among those who participated in the groundbreaking were: from left, Joseph Bodden, alumni; Chris Pastura, Superintendent; Mike Jensen, Advisory Board President; Sister Maria Babatunde, SSMA, Principal; Joe Capitano, President, Radiant Oil Company, school supporter; Donelda Gallagly and Father Hugh Chikawe, Pastor. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

GAMMA THETA OMEGA CHAPTER ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC. RECOGNIZES ITS OLDEST, LONGEST ACTIVE MEMBER

The Gamma Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated recognized its oldest, longest active member during a luncheon last Saturday. The recognition was part of the chapter’s 75^th Jubilee Celebration. Mrs. Nancy Butler Andrews, seated, received the recognition. She has been continuously active in the chapter for approximately 50 years. The Sentinel received a plaque for being a Community Partner. Mrs. Andrews is joined by from left, Sharon Brown Harriott, South Atlantic Regional Director; Marsha Lewis Brown, 17^th South Atlantic Regional Director; Gloria Adams Andrews, sis-in-law of honoree; Donna Douglas, President, Gamma Theta Omega Chapter; Deidre Jones, Luncheon Chairperson; Atty. Carolyn House Stewart, 28^th International President; Kay Andrews, Sentinel Publisher and niece of honoree; Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson, 29^th International President, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Dr. Sharon Andrews, daughter of the honoree. (Photograph by Ricky Roberts)

DOUG WILLIAMS INDUCTED INTO BUCCANEERS’ RING OF HONOR

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ quarterback, Doug Williams was inducted into the Bucs’ Ring of Honor on Sunday during halftime of the game against the Atlanta Falcons. He was the second player inducted this season. The induction capped a weekend of events held in his honor hosted by Atty. Barry Cohen and Company. On the field, Williams was surrounded by his wife and children, former teammates and longtime friends. From left to right are: DJ, Jasmine, Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Lee, Laura, Ashley and Adrian Williams. (Photograph by George Streets of Streets and Streets Photography)

MINISTERS HOST THANKSGIVING DAY SERVICE AT BIBLE-BASED FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

The Tampa Bay Coalition of Clergy, Inc. held its Thanksgiving Day Service at Bible-Based Fellowship Church of Carrollwood on Thursday, November 26, 2015. Reverend Dr. David Green was the messenger. The title of his message was “The One That Came Back,” taken from Luke 17:11-17. From left to right are: Reverend Anthony (Tony) White, host pastor; Bishop Thomas Scott, Senior Pastor, 34^th Street Church of God; Reverend David Green, Sr., Allen Temple AME Church; Bishop Matthew Williams, Pastor, Brown Memorial Church of God in Christ; and Reverend Clethen Sutton, Pastor, Miracle Temple Church of God in Christ. (Photograph by Lomax McIntyre)

SEVERAL PROFESSIONALS ADDRESS ATHLETES AT ‘SUCCESS YOUTH LUNCHEON’

Moffitt Cancer Center hosted a Success Youth Luncheon for several middle and high school athletes on October 24, 2015. The luncheon featured such professionals as the Honorable U. S. District Judge for the Middle District of Florida, Mary Scriven and her husband, Atty. Lance Scriven, former NFL player Davin Joseph, Lex Smith, Senior Vice President of SunTrust Mortgage; and State Representative Ed Narain, among others. Shown in this photograph are: Areon Atkinson, Florine T. Horne, Dr. Shalewa Noel-Thomas, Nikki Ross-Inda, Judge Mary Scriven, Denotra Harvey, Jeffrey Mitchell, Terry Beameer, Dr. B. Lee Green, Michael Reece, Atty. Lance Scriven, Ricky Gallon, Davin Joseph, Tim Keeley, Lex Smith and BK Searcy. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

RETIRED NFL PLAYER PRESENTS GOLDEN FOOTBALL TO MIDDLETON HIGH SCHOOL

On Wednesday, retired NFL player Ll0yd Mumphord made a special visit to his alma mater, Middleton High School. Mumphord addressed the football players and the highlight of his visit was the presentation of the Wilson Golden Football. The presentation of the football, which is inscribed with Mumphord’s name and that of the school, in part of the upcoming events surrounding the NFL 50^th Super Bowl Celebration. NFL players who participated in a Super Bowl are visiting their high schools and presenting the school with a Golden Football. Mumphord graduated from Middleton High School with the class of 1965. Shown in the photograph from left to right are: Marvin Youngblood, Mumphord’s classmate and best friend, Mrs. Rosemary Buchanan, Middleton High School Parent and Community Liaison, Lloyd Mumphord, retired National Football League player for the Miami Dolphins, and Travian Smith, Middleton High School Assistant Principal and Athletic Director. (Photography by BRUNSON).

CONSECRATION AND ORDINATION SERVICE FOR REVEREND THOMAS SCOTT

The Consecration and Ordination Celebration for Reverend Thomas Scott was held Friday evening, November 13, 2015 at the 34^th Street Church of God, where Bishop-Designate Scott is the Senior Pastor. Among those who joined him for this inaugural celebration were, seated left to right: Apostle James H. Howell, Bishop Thomas Scott, Presiding Bishop Timothy Clarke and Bishop Matthew Williams. Standing, left to right: Bishop Zema Florence, Bishop Ben Gibson, Bishop Gregory Fly, Bishop J. David Stockton and Bishop James Logan. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)