Florida Sentinel Bulletin

PASSING THE MANTLE OF MINISTRY                     New St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church held a ceremonial service, “Passing The Mantle Of Ministry,” to introduce their new Pastor. The service was held on Saturday, December 7, 2019. Ministers who participated in the ceremony are from left: Rev. Ricky Polk, Pastor, Bethel AME Church, Temple Terrace;…

PRAYERLINE MINISTRY ANNUAL CELEBRATION                      The Mary E. May Intercessory Prayerline Ministry held its annual celebration recently. The ministry celebrated 28 years of “Joy To The World Brunch.” The brunch was held on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the Hilton Airport Westshore Hotel. This year’s theme was: “Being Strengthened Through The Fruit Of The…

MAYOR DISCUSSES BUDGET WITH SENTINEL BOARD   Recently, The Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful organization held its 31st Annual Awards Ceremony at TPepin Hospitality Center. During the ceremony, several students, community partners and other organizations were recognized for the roles they play as environmental stewards. Six members of the Men Of Vision, Inc., organization were among…

ORGANIZATION SPREADS THANKSGIVING CHEER TO SENIORS                     The Women’s Council of Bay Area Realtists partnered with the Tampa Park Apartments Complex to feed the seniors for Thanksgiving. This was the 2nd year the group has hosted this event, which took place on the November 21st at Tampa Park. The Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club donated…

GROUP REGISTERS VOTERS TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT WEEK            Omega Psi Phi Fraternity brothers of Mid-Florida celebrated National Achievement Week by conducting voter registration drives throughout the Tampa Bay Area.  The group hosted a drive at Big John’s Alabama BBQ, and they also gathered for voter registration and tailgating prior to the Buccaneers/Saints football…

FRATERNITY BLESSES FAMILIES FOR THANKSGIVING           The Brothers of Gamma Eta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., blessed several families in the Rainbow Heights community with Thanksgiving Dinner. Tampa Alumni members who were on hand for the event, from left to right were: Dorian Franklin, Baxter Henderson, John Jackson, Maurice Horne, Luzon Dickerson,…

DSI BLACK PAGES 26th ANNUAL SHOWCASING            DSI Black Pages held its 26th Annual Showcasing and Reception on November 14, 2019. The event was held at THAP’s 5508 Event Center. Among those who were recognized are: from left, Ricky Williams of Call Ricky Ask Ricky; Mrs. Jeanette “Diva J.” Hordge Smith, owner, DASH Marketing,…

GALLERY ON THE AVENUE AT SAUNDERS LIBRARY            Shown here at the Robert W. Saunders Public Library on November 12, 2019 are, left to right: Shayla Mitchell, Marnese Mitchell, Artist Patrick Mitchell, Maria Mitchell, Mary James and Patricia Williams. They attended the Gallery on the Avenue program at the library, featuring some of Mr….

A SURPRISE 80th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION             Mrs. Ora Sledge-Chester was truly surprised when she entered the Embassy Suites-USF recently. The occasion was a surprise birthday dinner recognizing her 80 years. The dinner was hosted by her husband, Fred Chester and sister, Elaine Sledge-Saffold. In addition to family members, several guests included friends, fellow worshippers…