Table Of ContentAntioch Baptist Church North • Rev. C. M. Alexander, Pastor The Church At Antioch
Antioch’s Harding gives Mars Mission a “Go” E 2 Message from the Pastor Happy Connecting
D People
3 5th District Soul Bowl
to Christ
When NASA launched its 1994 to begin working at great reward for all the hard I 4 Baptist Ministers Hold Revival New Year
S
Mars Science Laboratory NASA/Kennedy Space Center. work, as MSL was one of the 5 Rev. Johnson 1st Anniversary
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spacecraft on Nov. 26, An- What have been some of the most complex missions I have 12 Harding Gives Mars Mission “Go”
tioch’s Wanda Harding was highlights? worked to date. I
The Church at Antioch
part of the fi ve-member team
that approved the lift-off from A: It was never my intent to Q: What advice would you give
Cape Canaveral. work for NASA and I left At- to a young person interested
Harding, daughter of Sis. lanta with every intention of in a career in space?
Wendy and the late Dea. Bill returning. But the warm win-
Harding, served as the Senior ters and delicious oranges A: For a career in space or
Bible-based, Christ-centered, Holy Spirit-led, Mission-bound (cid:129) Fellowship, Evangelism, Doctrine, Stewardship
Mission Manager of launch were a nice tradeoff for hur- anywhere, trust God and treat
Sis. Wanda Harding
services, an assignment she ricane season. I’ve worked each experience as prepara- October-December 2011 Volume 4, Issue 10
received in June 2008, just to say about the experience: with engineers on the Inter- tion for the next assignment.
Let your Stir up the gift
prior to her father’s death. national Space Station in Take advantage of opportuni-
After the launch, Hard- Q: You grew up at Antioch. Italy, spent a year lecturing ties and remember that your praise be real
The second letter of Paul
ing was presented a NASA Looking back, how would you at Spelman College and three real boss is, and should always
to Timothy is the kind of
Administrator Medallion for say that contributed to who times have served on launch be, the Lord Christ Jesus (Col Praise is a lifestyle that
note a father would write to
outstanding contribution to you are today? management teams. As I look 3:17). And fi nally, use your testifi es to God’s power in
his son telling him how to
the mission, the fi rst since the back, I’m thankful that God’s blessings to be a blessing to our lives.
conduct himself.
1970s to directly tackle the A: It was not until I moved to plan worked out much better others. In fact, the Rev. Ronald
In it, the Rev. Cameron
age-old question of whether Florida that I began to appre- than mine. Peters told those gathered
Alexander said during the
there is life beyond Earth ciate the impact of growing up Q: Any fi nal thoughts? for the 7:45 a.m. anniver-
11 a.m. anniversary service
“The special part was that in such a loving and nurturing Q: You played a major role in sary service Nov. 13 that it
Nov. 13, Paul encourages
the medallion, which was church. Not only did Antioch the recent mission to Mars. A: Speaking with a friend re- doesn’t matter what the cir-
Timothy to stay fi rm in the
fl own on one of the last three contribute to my spiritual Can you offer any details? cently I was reminded of how cumstances are, real Chris-
faith that had been passed
Space Shuttle missions, was foundation, it remains part close I am on a daily basis to tians can still praise the
on from his mother and
for the mission that launched of some of my best memories. A: As mission manager, my peering into the vast universe Lord and affi rm what God is
grandmother.
on February 24, 2011,” she So many people offered en- day-to-day responsibilities in- that God created. She asked if doing in their lives.
“There’s eternal gain on
said. “That was dad’s birth- couragement, guidance, and cluded any and everything to exposure to all of the theories “That’s how you tell the
up the road,” Pastor said.
day.” served as positive, godly role do with the mission - launch and fi ndings changed what I difference between cake
“Through many dangers, toils, and snares... “If you got to get off make
Recently Harding took models and now have the priv- site support, budget, safety believed about God. I admit- and cornbread,” said Pe-
questions from Church at ilege of continuing that legacy and managing a team of se- ted it has only made me grow ters, president of the Inter- From generation to generation sure you get back on.”
The greatest gift a child
Antioch staff writer Betty Jo to benefi t the next generation. nior level engineers and busi- to be more in awe of Him. We denominational Theologi-
Cooke about her role in the ness management person- serve an absolutely amazing cal Center in Atlanta. They donated $134 above There were two stirring could ever have is Christian
mission. Here’s what she had Q: You moved to Florida in nel. Launch day is like the God. Peters, who said he their tithe. messages – both preached parents and grandparents
sensed Antioch had a cul- And in a lunch time trib- by Pastor Cameron Alexan- who pass on their faith as
ture of praise during his ute to the church founders, der – but one word taken did Timothy’s mother Eu-
Advisor Writers fi rst visit to the church, dozens gathered to show from Psalms, a song the nice and his grandmother
Sis. Barbara J. Alexander Betty Jo Cooke The Church at Antioch told the congregation the their appreciation. Israelites performed at re- Lois.
Barney Simms Karen S. McKinney Newsletter Staff problem he fi nds today is But in, perhaps, the most ligious events and focus of In fact, Paul told Timothy
Yvonnia Henderson too often lifestyles seem to signifi cant of celebrations this year’s theme: “From to stir up the gift that was
Managing Editor
Gracie Bonds Staples Photographer evidence praise but “I think marking the 134th church, generation to generation within him.
Darryl Speed it’s cornbread.” thousands gathered Oct. xx we declare the mighty “There are times when
Design Editor “Everybody who carries to worship and praise God works of our God.” you’re going to feel the
Reggie Tolbert
Contributions by around a big Bible, every for his marvelous works The book, pastor said, gift is not there, when you
March 14, 2012 new bishop’s case is not down through the years. expressed depression, frus- don’t know if you’re going
540 Cameron M. Alexander Blvd, NW (cid:129) Atlanta, GA 30318 (cid:129) 404-688-5679 (cid:129) www.antiochnorth.org Continued on page 3 Continued on page 2 Continued on page 3
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Antioch Baptist Church North • Rev. C. M. Alexander, Pastor The Church At Antioch
Continued from cover: Youth basketball
FEBRUARY
“From Generation to Generation”
A Message From The Pastor
Upcoming Events
set to begin
My Brothers and Sisters:
Anitoch Baptist Church North’s istry.
1, 7pm Mid-Week Worship
As we settle into a brand new year with wonderful new opportunities Sports Ministry is gearing up for Providing healthful fun while
6-9 G MBC Statewide Ministers
to be stronger, more committed Christians, I trust that all of us real- another youth basketball season. teaching the Word of God has
ize that life is a gift of God! As such, we should all give thanks for life Meetings for students interest- been a cornerstone of the minis- Conference
every day that He blesses us to have and invest in each “new” day in ed either in playing basketball try for years, organizers said.
5, 7:45/11am Morning Worship
ways that are pleasing to God and brings benefi t to those around us as or cheerleading are held at 6:30 “Before starting and ending
well as glory to God. p.m. on Mondays and Thursday any practice or games we have 8, 7pm Mid-Week Worship
in the church’s 590 Building on prayer,” said Tammelia Barkley, 14 A. S.K. Valentine Recognition
I am so glad that we serve a God of new beginnings and as such, I want
North Avenue. assistant cheerleading coach.
to remind every member of Antioch that all things can be made new. for Seniors
Members view the 134th Anniversary Pic- Students may join one of three In addition to Bible teaching,
With Him, all things—regardless of the circumstances—can be made
toral History in Fellowship Hall. teams: 8 and under (ages 5-8), youths are encouraged to live 10, 7pm Pastor’s Birthday Fellowship
right.
tration, despondency. 12 and under (ages 9-12), and 16 out their faith at school, at home
12 M orning Worship & Pastor’s
“The book has in it the agony of a nation,” and under (ages 13-16). and at church, where they are
It is my prayer that you will let this be your year for making all things
he said, “words that have been preached Although participants are not involved in a range of activities, Birthday
right; including your family life, your personal and professional life,
and put to music.”
required to be members of An- including the MADD for Christ 14 Valentine’s Day
and especially your spiritual life. In so doing, your year will be fi lled
It also contains the sayings that come
tioch, they must agree to attend Choir, dance, verse speaking and
with incredible joy.
to us in the middle of the night, that bring 15, 7pm M id-Week Worship/Baptism
Sunday School, a requirement hand bell ministries, Barkley
comfort and are centered in God.
RHF
As pastor, I am truly excited about the promises and possibilities that And so whether blessed or burdened, for being apart of the Sports Min- said.
lie ahead during 2012. Hopefully, we will get out of our routines and Pastor said, our focus should be on the Al- 18, 8am Women’s Conference
comfort zones and go beyond our church walls to serve God’s people; mighty.
Ministers’ wives decorate Madison House
19, 7:45/11am M orning Worship/Com-
especially those who all too often counted among the least, the less, “Look what he did this morning,” he
and the lost. I challenge every member of Antioch to join me in mak- said. “Even though man’s time and clock In what has become a semi- “I guess we know we’re there munion
changed, the Lord was mighty in getting us
ing certain that our church has the feel of a gracious place where annual outreach, the Minister’s performing a service for our own
all up in due time. 20-20 G MBC Board Meeting and
people will want to come and worship with us. We can do this through Wives of Antioch Baptist Church as Min. Carlton Williams, presiding
“How do we discover that God is mighty
our Christian service and through our stewardship by serving others. North cleaned and decorated the minister holds worship services Adjourned Session
in his work?”
Madison House. and offers encouragement to ‘the
It has to be passed down from genera- 22, 7pm Mid-Week Worship
Let us all have a great journey through 2012. Let us all experience In one gloved hand they had least, the less, and the lost,’ but
tion to generation what he has done for us;
added growth in our faith as we collectively stay focused in our wor- brooms and mops, and in the other we have so much fun, that it just 24, 7pm Birth Month Club Fellowshop
how we came from riding the back of buses
ship and in our witness. garlands and ornaments. seems like fellowship,” said Sis.
to sitting in the front, how we won the right 25 Y outh Ministry/Black
The 12-story Madison House is a Jean Byrdsell, president of the
to vote and the right to use any water foun-
Yours in God’s service, tain not just those marked “colored.” beacon of light in an area of prime ministry. Heritage Festival
real estate in downtown Atlanta. By the end of the Dec. 9 ef-
“I got the word but what needs to be
26, 7:45/11am M orning Worship/NDI Banyi
Unlike the luxury hotels, upscale fort, not only was Madison House
passed down is the works of God in my
life,” he said. “Abraham, Isaac and Jacob restaurants, and pricey condos spic and span when they left, the Celebration
and apartments surrounding it, beauty of the decorations adorning
Reverend C. M. Alexander had their own story to tell but I got a story
27-28, 6:30pm Family Tune-Up Workshops
the 128-unit apartment building the sanctuary was an encouraging
Pastor and you got a story and that story needs to
be handed down. provides affordable housing for reminder to all who entered that 29, 7pm Mid-Week Worship
“God’s been good to us,” he said. “We got the working homeless and persons Christmas is a season of hope.
to pass it down.” with noninfectious tuberculosis.
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Antioch Baptist Church North • Rev. C. M. Alexander, Pastor The Church At Antioch
Homecoming Celebration Continued from cover
7am: Let your praise be real 11am: Stir up the gift
cornbread,” he said. make it cake. to make it or not, stir it reason to pray, Paul told
In fact, Peters said we How does one tell the up,” Pastor Alexander said. Timothy to stir up the gift
live in a culture that has difference between an au- “When it seems there’s no that is within you.”
forgotten about praise, that thentic Christian and a pre-
is willing to let injustice tender?
roll down like water. Peters said that authen-
Drawing from the wis- tic Christians i.e. cake can
dom passed down to him praise God no matter what
from his father, Peter said they are going through.
that you can put icing on “I can still walk and not
cornbread but that doesn’t get scared,” he said.
Rev. Ronald Peters Hymnals and Bibles dedicated at 134th Anniversay services
Fifth District holds Soul Bowl
Spiritually informative and backsliders, and those who ing down the difference started by Pastor Alexander
uplifting services marked are saved but whose growth between happiness and joy. during his administration.
this year’s annual Fifth Dis- in the Lord has been stunt- “You can’t minister to a dy- “I got to thinking one
trict Soul Bowl held Nov. ed by sin that still has a ing soul if all they see from year that December is full
28-30 at Mt. Nebo Baptist hold on their lives as each you is doom and gloom. of college football bowl
Church in Atlanta. lecturer and preacher ex- If you have lost the joy of games leading up to the
Lectures on Christian pounded upon the text. your salvation, tonight is Rose Bowl on New Year’s
doctrine in addition to the Two sons of Antioch, the the time to say like David, Day [called ‘the granddad-
preached word centered Rev. Ervin Richards, pas- ‘Create in me a clean heart, dy of them all’ because it
on the theme from Psalm tor of Antioch Loving Spirit O God; and renew a right is the oldest] and you can’t
51:12, “Restore unto me the Baptist Church, presided spirit within me’, and you plan anything that will
joy of thy salvation; and up- and the Rev. William Smith, can walk out of here with interfere with the Super
hold me with thy free spir- pastor of Israel Missionary joy and dance like David Bowl, so why shouldn’t we
it.” The historical context Baptist Church, preached danced.” have a Jesus Bowl,” he said.
of David’s sin with Bathshe- the message. On Dec. 3, members of “We’re in the greatest con-
ba and his desire to repent “I don’t like to be around the Fifth District traveled test of them all, the battle
and be restored to joy in the miserable Christians,” the to Macon to participate in for souls.”
Lord spoke to the unsaved, Rev. Smith said after break- the Statewide Soul Bowl,
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Antioch Baptist Church North • Rev. C. M. Alexander, Pastor The Church At Antioch
OCTOBER DECEMBER
Christmas Day at Antioch
Baptist minis-
ters hold revival
The focus of the Atlanta
Baptist Minister’s Union
Revival held Oct. 5-7 was
the health of the church—
spiritual, mental, emotion-
al, and physical.
All of the elements of
the typical revival were in
place—spirited devotions,
uplifting singing, and ex-
hilarating preaching, and
outreach to lost souls,
Spring Concert held...
but the essence of the
revival and the sessions
held during the day was to
take an honest look at the
church—specifi cally the
Baptist denomination—
assess her health, and
determine how to fi x the
areas where illness and
disease have eaten away at
the underpinnings.
The Rev. Cameron Alex-
ander, pastor of Antioch
Baptist Church North and
guest lecturer, pulled no
punches in assessing the
state of the church today.
He asked the pastor of St.
Paul Missionary Baptist church not adhering to her Mixing in his character- “Who is the church? Do
Church, Rev. Dr. C.E. Tay- mission. istic humor with the hard your co-workers and neigh-
lor, the President of the “We know that the church facts of preachers afraid to bors know that you are a
Minister’s Union, Rev. Dr. is a hospital; what do you tell people that they will Christian, or do you act
Ronald Hill, Sr., and those fi nd in a hospital? Sick go to hell if they do not ac- just like they do? What are ANTIOCH FAMILY!
assembled if they really people, but the medical cept Jesus Christ as Lord you—not the person sit-
wanted to know the hard personnel—the pastors, and savior and giving moti- ting next to you, not just
Proud of the job you do or want to nominate your sis-
truth or did they want a the Sunday School teach- vational speeches instead the preacher or the dea-
ter or brother in Christ to be featured in an upcoming
“sugar-coated message.” ers, the missionaries— of preaching the Word, he con—what are you going
Speaking to a packed shouldn’t be as sick as the made the message palat- to do to live so that other issue of The Church At Antioch? E-mail your story idea
house, Alexander laid out patients, or no one will able, but clearly laid out people want to know Jesus, to Sis. Gracie Staples at [email protected].
the hard realities of the ever be healed,” he said. the challenge. too?,” he asked.
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Antioch Baptist Church North • Rev. C. M. Alexander, Pastor The Church At Antioch
Pioneers honored Rev. Jenkins
Taylors
celebrates fi rst
S OCTOBER BAPTISM NAMES
Their memories have Although Sis. Parrish re- renew vows
NAME/BIRTH MONTH anniversary
dimmed now but Antioch fused to divulge her age,
Michelin Dowell, June Baptist Church North pio- she is considered an An-
Antioch turned out “three on a Bro. Samuel and Sis. Miriam
R L’Oreal Ray, April neers are still eager to talk tioch trailblazer and on any
mule” to join son of the church Rev. Taylor renewed their marriage
about the congregation’s given Sunday, she is sur-
Brendan Jenkins as he celebrated vows Oct. 15 at Antioch Baptist
“good ole” days. rounded by her daughters.
OCTOBER CHRISTEN EXPERIENCE his fi rst anniversary Oct. 30 as pastor Church North before dozens of
E As members gathered “No matter how old you get
of the historic Old Friendship Baptist
Julia Orange, July in the 590 Building on Mama is still in charge,” family members and friends.
Church in Marietta.
The couple was joined in holy
Total 3 fellowshipped in October Nov. 12 to pay tribute to they will tell you.
In his introduction of his father
matrimony 50 years ago by the
them, some, including Sis. Sis. Parrish and Mothers
B and Pastor of Antioch Baptist Church
Rev. Paul McDonald McDaniel
Ethel Parrish, sat down to Willie Mae James and Ella
THERE WAS NO BAPTISM IN THE North, Rev. Kenneth Alexander said, Samuel & Mariam Taylor
share some of their fond- Mae Merritt, a member for Sr.
“The sons of Antioch are living proof
MONTH OF NOVEMBER
est memories growing up at 71 years, are among the that we are made in our Pastor’s im-
M
the church and some of the many long-time Antioch age: we walk like him; we talk like Wedding Congratulations
DECEMBER BAPTISM NAMES challenges they faced. members who are credited him; we dress like him; and even
NAME/BIRTH MONTH Sis. Parrish, a deaconess with keeping the traditions when we try not to, we preach like The following couples were recently united in marriage:
who has been a member of the church alive, includ- him. I believe one reason why it’s
Reese Felton, July Bro. Milton and Sis. Carol Roberts Aaron on July 9, 2011
E Antioch for more than 60 ing their dedication to such a happy occasion to be here
Bro. Donald and Sis. Terri Meaux Hilliard on Sept. 17, 2011
Ryan Hill, March
years, remembered time building strong families. is that Rev. Jenkins was trained by Minister Harry and Sis. Karen McKinney Holley on Oct. 8, 2011
Tamara Hill, November spent in the church base- “We have been through him.”
MWilliam Darnell Evans, Jr., January ment, attending Sunday some good days and some The M.A.D.D. for Christ Choir and Source: Sis. Rosa Tomlinson, wedding coordinator
School, BTU and the Tom bad, but the Lord brought Youth Dancers ignited the church as
Zion Byrd, March
Thumb Weddings. She viv- us through,” Mother James they sang and danced in praise at the
Camden F. Dukes, Feburary Mt. Hermon Annual Session
idly recalled her mother, said. 3 p.m. service.
Kameron Lee, November Montee Roberts, participat- She has been a member In his sermon based on Hebrews
The Mount Hermon Association In message after message, the
13:7, Pastor Cameron Alexander
Jonah Hildreth, April ing in some of the church of Antioch for 81 years and
met Oct. 18-20 in its 71st annual ses- theme, “Being Committed to God’s
said that he was “betwixt” regarding
auxiliaries, the choir, BTU, credits the Lord with taking
Joseph Malone, September sion at Springfi eld Missionary Bap- Word in the New Millennium ‘NOW’”
D which translation to use. The fi rst
and the famous ringing of care of her all these years.
tist Church, where the Rev. Arthur was expounded upon throughout the
word in the NIV printed on the pro-
the bell.
Carson is pastor. three-day session.
gram reads “Remember” but the KJV
DECEMBER CHRISTEN
The Rev. Scott Copeland, chair- The Dean of the Mission Institute,
Hundreds of Bibles, reads, “Obey them that have the rule
E EXPERIENCE man of Antioch Baptist Church Sis. Alice Doanes, speaking on Luke
over you, and submit yourselves: for
NAME/BIRTH MONTH North’s Care and Comfort Ministry, 10:38-42 initiated the series of mes-
they watch for your souls….”
Hymnals dedicated
Ebony Brown, November “It is easier to remember than it Sis. Francene Coleman, coordina- sages and emphasized the need for
tor of Mission, and Mothers Eunice each believer to “sit at Jesus’s feet
D Trudye Young, April is to obey and submit,” he said. “No-
As many as 500 hymnals one generation to another,” Harrison, Frances Miles, Ernestine and hear his word” then rise and put
body wants to obey anymore.”
Tonya Waters-Coles, June
and 400 Bibles were pur- he said. “We don’t know all Shaw, Eunice Harrison, and Sis. Au- the word into daily practice.
An anniversary, however, “is a day
Darlene Jackson, October chased by Antioch Baptist the authors and writers of relia Barnes represented Antioch.
when we remember every day is a day
D Jeff Byrd, January Church North members and the lyrics of each hymnal to obey,” he said.
dedicated in November. but we do know who they
Pastor Alexander extended his
TOTAL OF 14 FELLOWSHIPPED
Dea. Jerome Trimble made wrote about.”
congratulation to Rev. Jenkins, his Visit the 134th Anniversary
IN DECEMBER
the announcement in Nove- Trimble thanked God for
wife Jelyne, and the entire congrega-
A meber during the church’s his word and for the in- tion for the growth “in just one short Pictoral History Display in
134tn anniversary celebra- scribed names of those
year.” He attributed the growth to
Fellowship Hall!
tion. loved ones who will never
Rev. Jenkins obedience to the Lord.
“This is just another way be forgotten.
Source: Sis. Bonita Hammond He said, “prayer has changed
of passing God’s word from
things.”
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Antioch Baptist Church North • Rev. C. M. Alexander, Pastor The Church At Antioch
Celebrating 50 years with
Wallace resurrects engineering organization
Happy Anniversary
Rev. J. H. Flakes, Jr.
For months after entering He began plotting a members, among other
More than 45 Antioch Baptist Church
North couples celebrated wedding an- Savannah State University, course for revival beginning things, leadership training,
Antioch turned out en mass dent of the Congress.
niversaries during the months of October, Jeremy Wallace had been with ramping up the organi- professional development,
November and December. We congratu- to celebrate and pay tribute to Alexander said he is glad God hearing about the positive zation’s membership roll. mentoring opportunities
late them and wish them many more! the Rev. J.H. Flakes, Jr., who said, “whosoever will” because
impact the National Society Wallace, president of the and career placement ser-
celebrated his 50th anniver- if people had been allowed to
of Black Engineers had on Savannah State chapter, vices. NSBE is comprised
October
sary Nov. 27 at Fourth Street determine the requirements,
Bro. John and Sis. Shirley Alexander shaping the future of aspir- said that since taking over of 242 collegiate, 70 profes-
Bro.Clarence and Sis. Debra Anderson Missionary Baptist Church in Rev. Flakes, with his “shad- ing engineers. the organization members sional and 82 pre-college
Bro.Gilbert and Sis.Lillie Bowles Columbus, GA. owy background” of drugs and
And so when his class have represented the cam- active chapters nationwide
Bro. John and Sis. Stephanie Callaway Pastor and Mrs. Cameron drink, would not have been al-
schedule fi nally permitted, pus at the regional conven- and overseas.
Bro. Telly and Sis. Ayanna Clark
Alexander and Dr. and Mrs. lowed to join the church.
Bro. Daryl and Sis. Sheryl Grayer joining was the fi rst thing tion in Jackson, Ms., and is Wallace said as president
Flakes are long-time friends. “A lot of people have forgot-
Bro. Samuel and Sis. Dorothy Hardin on Wallace’s to-do list. working with the U.S. Navy of the organization he hopes
Bro. Robert and Sis. Irene Hudgins Rev. J. H. Flakes, III, was an ten that they have ‘dirtness’ But by the second semes- and Nissan Motor Company to restore the organization
Bro. Millard Jr. and Sis. Diane Johnson adopted son of Antioch while not even realizing that they
ter of his sophomore year, to host seminars in 2012. to its original prestige and
Bro. Joseph and Sis. Stephanie Malone Bro. Jeremy Wallace
he studied at Morehouse aren’t even made from dirt but
he said the organization NSBE is a non-profi t as- raise awareness about the
Bro. Acey and Sis.Mary Palmer
School of Religion and served from dust,” he said. “It is God’s
Bro. Paul Sr. and Sis. Joyce Scott had fallen on hard times time member of Antioch sociation dedicated to the need for more engineers.
Bro. Cedrick and Sis. Berdell Smith as pastor of Mt. Gilead Baptist church, and it is a mystery.” and was in trouble of being Baptist Church North who academic and professional “I see the opportunities this
Bro. Marquis and Sis. Hazel Stephens Church in Southeast Atlanta Alexander said that for 50
discontinued. graduated in 2009 from success of African-Ameri- society has for up and com-
Bro. Samuel and Sis. Miriam Taylor before returning to Columbus years members have been com-
“I couldn’t let that hap- Douglass in the top 10 per- can engineering students ing African-American engi-
as co-pastor of Fourth Street. ing to Fourth Street and for 50
November pen,” said Wallace, a long- cent of his class. and professionals. It offers neering majors,” he said.
Pastor Alexander said that years Rev. Flakes has been de-
Rev. Cameron and Sis. Barbara Alexander
Bro. Eric and Sis. Pamela Alexander the friendship with Dr. Flakes livering the same good news.
Bro. Ricky and Sis. Regina Allen “is long and deep.” The two of Pastor Alexander spoke of World day of prayer
Sick and shut-in visited
Bro. George and Sis. Rena Brown
them served in the GMBC Con- his admiration for Dr. Flakes
Bro. John and Sis. Lisa Camp
gress of Christian Education because he didn’t run, didn’t during Sunday blitz
Bro. Ryan and Sis. Jacklyn Davis On the fi rst Saturday in ing daily.
and when Alexander became fl ee, but stayed and preached
Bro. Herbert and Sis. Beverlye Dawkins November, Baptist women The program, prepared
As part of the 134th corner of Cameron M. Al-
Bro.Doc and Sis. LaNore Hammond resident of the organization, the Word keeping hundreds of
around the world came to- by the Caribbean Baptist
Bro. Darryl and Sis. Tracy Hodge Flakes took the reins as presi- families together. Church Anniversary cel- exander Blvd. and North-
gether to celebrate the Bap- Women’s Union, included an
Bro. Ronald and Sis. Cindy West ebration, auxiliary lead- side Drive, but a body of
Bro. James and Sis. Lenora Williams tist Women’s World Day of exposition of the scripture, ers, and members di- individual believers who
Bro. Rodney and Sis. Chandra Wilson Christmas Tree Extravaganza Prayer. “Through the Fruit of the
vided up into teams with care for one another.
In Atlanta, the Fifth Dis- Spirit, Kindness.” Those as-
ministers and deacons And so on Dec. 4, no
December
trict of the GMBC, Inc., the sembled were then assigned
Bro. Jesse and Sis. Lillian Andrews For eight years, Antioch Bap- write, email, or text staff mem- and fanned out across one was too far away for
New Era Missionary Baptist to continental groups, in-
Bro. Pleas and Sis. Joyce Berry tist Church North has been ber Sister Bonita Hammond metropolitan Atlanta to a visit.
Convention, and the South- cluding Africa, Asia, and
Bro. Danny and Sis. Dorothy Cameron
donating decorated Christmas whose brainchild the idea of let our sick and shut-in Following Jesus’ ex-
Bro. Eddie and Sis. Toni Clark ern Baptist Convention Latin America, to learn
trees to the needy. decorating Christmas trees and members know that we ample, Antioch teams
Bro. Jesse and Sis. Juanita Davis gathered at Mount Zion Sec- about and pray for the spe-
This year, though, was a ban- donating them to needy fami- are not just praying for traveled to Alpharetta,
Bro. Bryant and Sis. Jaquillia Garrott ond Baptist Church. cifi c needs of each area.
Bro. James and Sis. Brenda Harp ner year. lies it was and who was unable and thinking about them, McDonough, Lithonia
The Day of Prayer be- “We often forget how
Bro. Jerry and Sis. Linda Harper “You should be proud of your- to attend because of illness. but letting them know and points in between
gan in 1948 following World privileged we are in United
Bro. William and Sis. Cheryl Huff selves,” said Pastor Cameron Al- This year’s winners were:
that their presence is to bring a word of cheer
War II and continues as States,” said Sis. Gwen Jones
Bro. Sherod and Sis. Renita Hunt exander. “In the eight years we Most Creative – Minister’s Alli-
Bro. Ray and Sis. Maria Hunter a means to unite Baptist West. “I drove here today, missed. to those who have been
have been holding this event, ance, Most Festive – Matrons,
Bro. Collumn and Sis. Dawn Jaffar women across continents but there are women who Anyone who was able to unable to attend church
this is the largest crowd and Most Original - Ushers, Honor-
Bro. Larry and Sis. Joan Park. with “spiritual lifelines that had to walk over mountains receive visitors, whether services.
most trees we have ever had. We able Mention – B.T.W. Verse
Bro. Dwaine and Sis. Dana Price strengthen and give hope” or through rivers and even in the hospital, nursing Members sang hymns,
will be making the families who Speakers.
Bro. Eddie and Sis. Emma Reedy
Bro. Fred and Sis. Essie Samuels receive these trees very happy. The Christmas Tree Extrava- to many women who are have had to risk their lives to home, rehabilitation cen- read scripture, prayed
Rev. Jimmy and Sis. Gracie Staples For some of them, this is the ganza is held in conjunction still suffering the violence gather for prayer, but they do ter, or at home learned and spread the love of
Bro. Ernest and Sis. Shirley Tolbert only Christmas they will have.” with the December Birth- of war and others who fear it because they believe in the that the church is not the Christ during each visit.
Bro. Kelvin and Sis. Wylinda Woody He urged everyone to call, month. for their safety and wellbe- power of prayer.” physical facility on the
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Antioch Baptist Church North • Rev. C. M. Alexander, Pastor The Church At Antioch
Celebrating 50 years with
Wallace resurrects engineering organization
Happy Anniversary
Rev. J. H. Flakes, Jr.
For months after entering He began plotting a members, among other
More than 45 Antioch Baptist Church
North couples celebrated wedding an- Savannah State University, course for revival beginning things, leadership training,
Antioch turned out en mass dent of the Congress.
niversaries during the months of October, Jeremy Wallace had been with ramping up the organi- professional development,
November and December. We congratu- to celebrate and pay tribute to Alexander said he is glad God hearing about the positive zation’s membership roll. mentoring opportunities
late them and wish them many more! the Rev. J.H. Flakes, Jr., who said, “whosoever will” because
impact the National Society Wallace, president of the and career placement ser-
celebrated his 50th anniver- if people had been allowed to
of Black Engineers had on Savannah State chapter, vices. NSBE is comprised
October
sary Nov. 27 at Fourth Street determine the requirements,
Bro. John and Sis. Shirley Alexander shaping the future of aspir- said that since taking over of 242 collegiate, 70 profes-
Bro.Clarence and Sis. Debra Anderson Missionary Baptist Church in Rev. Flakes, with his “shad- ing engineers. the organization members sional and 82 pre-college
Bro.Gilbert and Sis.Lillie Bowles Columbus, GA. owy background” of drugs and
And so when his class have represented the cam- active chapters nationwide
Bro. John and Sis. Stephanie Callaway Pastor and Mrs. Cameron drink, would not have been al-
schedule fi nally permitted, pus at the regional conven- and overseas.
Bro. Telly and Sis. Ayanna Clark
Alexander and Dr. and Mrs. lowed to join the church.
Bro. Daryl and Sis. Sheryl Grayer joining was the fi rst thing tion in Jackson, Ms., and is Wallace said as president
Flakes are long-time friends. “A lot of people have forgot-
Bro. Samuel and Sis. Dorothy Hardin on Wallace’s to-do list. working with the U.S. Navy of the organization he hopes
Bro. Robert and Sis. Irene Hudgins Rev. J. H. Flakes, III, was an ten that they have ‘dirtness’ But by the second semes- and Nissan Motor Company to restore the organization
Bro. Millard Jr. and Sis. Diane Johnson adopted son of Antioch while not even realizing that they
ter of his sophomore year, to host seminars in 2012. to its original prestige and
Bro. Joseph and Sis. Stephanie Malone Bro. Jeremy Wallace
he studied at Morehouse aren’t even made from dirt but
he said the organization NSBE is a non-profi t as- raise awareness about the
Bro. Acey and Sis.Mary Palmer
School of Religion and served from dust,” he said. “It is God’s
Bro. Paul Sr. and Sis. Joyce Scott had fallen on hard times time member of Antioch sociation dedicated to the need for more engineers.
Bro. Cedrick and Sis. Berdell Smith as pastor of Mt. Gilead Baptist church, and it is a mystery.” and was in trouble of being Baptist Church North who academic and professional “I see the opportunities this
Bro. Marquis and Sis. Hazel Stephens Church in Southeast Atlanta Alexander said that for 50
discontinued. graduated in 2009 from success of African-Ameri- society has for up and com-
Bro. Samuel and Sis. Miriam Taylor before returning to Columbus years members have been com-
“I couldn’t let that hap- Douglass in the top 10 per- can engineering students ing African-American engi-
as co-pastor of Fourth Street. ing to Fourth Street and for 50
November pen,” said Wallace, a long- cent of his class. and professionals. It offers neering majors,” he said.
Pastor Alexander said that years Rev. Flakes has been de-
Rev. Cameron and Sis. Barbara Alexander
Bro. Eric and Sis. Pamela Alexander the friendship with Dr. Flakes livering the same good news.
Bro. Ricky and Sis. Regina Allen “is long and deep.” The two of Pastor Alexander spoke of World day of prayer
Sick and shut-in visited
Bro. George and Sis. Rena Brown
them served in the GMBC Con- his admiration for Dr. Flakes
Bro. John and Sis. Lisa Camp
gress of Christian Education because he didn’t run, didn’t during Sunday blitz
Bro. Ryan and Sis. Jacklyn Davis On the fi rst Saturday in ing daily.
and when Alexander became fl ee, but stayed and preached
Bro. Herbert and Sis. Beverlye Dawkins November, Baptist women The program, prepared
As part of the 134th corner of Cameron M. Al-
Bro.Doc and Sis. LaNore Hammond resident of the organization, the Word keeping hundreds of
around the world came to- by the Caribbean Baptist
Bro. Darryl and Sis. Tracy Hodge Flakes took the reins as presi- families together. Church Anniversary cel- exander Blvd. and North-
gether to celebrate the Bap- Women’s Union, included an
Bro. Ronald and Sis. Cindy West ebration, auxiliary lead- side Drive, but a body of
Bro. James and Sis. Lenora Williams tist Women’s World Day of exposition of the scripture, ers, and members di- individual believers who
Bro. Rodney and Sis. Chandra Wilson Christmas Tree Extravaganza Prayer. “Through the Fruit of the
vided up into teams with care for one another.
In Atlanta, the Fifth Dis- Spirit, Kindness.” Those as-
ministers and deacons And so on Dec. 4, no
December
trict of the GMBC, Inc., the sembled were then assigned
Bro. Jesse and Sis. Lillian Andrews For eight years, Antioch Bap- write, email, or text staff mem- and fanned out across one was too far away for
New Era Missionary Baptist to continental groups, in-
Bro. Pleas and Sis. Joyce Berry tist Church North has been ber Sister Bonita Hammond metropolitan Atlanta to a visit.
Convention, and the South- cluding Africa, Asia, and
Bro. Danny and Sis. Dorothy Cameron
donating decorated Christmas whose brainchild the idea of let our sick and shut-in Following Jesus’ ex-
Bro. Eddie and Sis. Toni Clark ern Baptist Convention Latin America, to learn
trees to the needy. decorating Christmas trees and members know that we ample, Antioch teams
Bro. Jesse and Sis. Juanita Davis gathered at Mount Zion Sec- about and pray for the spe-
This year, though, was a ban- donating them to needy fami- are not just praying for traveled to Alpharetta,
Bro. Bryant and Sis. Jaquillia Garrott ond Baptist Church. cifi c needs of each area.
Bro. James and Sis. Brenda Harp ner year. lies it was and who was unable and thinking about them, McDonough, Lithonia
The Day of Prayer be- “We often forget how
Bro. Jerry and Sis. Linda Harper “You should be proud of your- to attend because of illness. but letting them know and points in between
gan in 1948 following World privileged we are in United
Bro. William and Sis. Cheryl Huff selves,” said Pastor Cameron Al- This year’s winners were:
that their presence is to bring a word of cheer
War II and continues as States,” said Sis. Gwen Jones
Bro. Sherod and Sis. Renita Hunt exander. “In the eight years we Most Creative – Minister’s Alli-
Bro. Ray and Sis. Maria Hunter a means to unite Baptist West. “I drove here today, missed. to those who have been
have been holding this event, ance, Most Festive – Matrons,
Bro. Collumn and Sis. Dawn Jaffar women across continents but there are women who Anyone who was able to unable to attend church
this is the largest crowd and Most Original - Ushers, Honor-
Bro. Larry and Sis. Joan Park. with “spiritual lifelines that had to walk over mountains receive visitors, whether services.
most trees we have ever had. We able Mention – B.T.W. Verse
Bro. Dwaine and Sis. Dana Price strengthen and give hope” or through rivers and even in the hospital, nursing Members sang hymns,
will be making the families who Speakers.
Bro. Eddie and Sis. Emma Reedy
Bro. Fred and Sis. Essie Samuels receive these trees very happy. The Christmas Tree Extrava- to many women who are have had to risk their lives to home, rehabilitation cen- read scripture, prayed
Rev. Jimmy and Sis. Gracie Staples For some of them, this is the ganza is held in conjunction still suffering the violence gather for prayer, but they do ter, or at home learned and spread the love of
Bro. Ernest and Sis. Shirley Tolbert only Christmas they will have.” with the December Birth- of war and others who fear it because they believe in the that the church is not the Christ during each visit.
Bro. Kelvin and Sis. Wylinda Woody He urged everyone to call, month. for their safety and wellbe- power of prayer.” physical facility on the
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Antioch Baptist Church North • Rev. C. M. Alexander, Pastor The Church At Antioch
Pioneers honored Rev. Jenkins
Taylors
celebrates fi rst
S OCTOBER BAPTISM NAMES
Their memories have Although Sis. Parrish re- renew vows
NAME/BIRTH MONTH anniversary
dimmed now but Antioch fused to divulge her age,
Michelin Dowell, June Baptist Church North pio- she is considered an An-
Antioch turned out “three on a Bro. Samuel and Sis. Miriam
R L’Oreal Ray, April neers are still eager to talk tioch trailblazer and on any
mule” to join son of the church Rev. Taylor renewed their marriage
about the congregation’s given Sunday, she is sur-
Brendan Jenkins as he celebrated vows Oct. 15 at Antioch Baptist
“good ole” days. rounded by her daughters.
OCTOBER CHRISTEN EXPERIENCE his fi rst anniversary Oct. 30 as pastor Church North before dozens of
E As members gathered “No matter how old you get
of the historic Old Friendship Baptist
Julia Orange, July in the 590 Building on Mama is still in charge,” family members and friends.
Church in Marietta.
The couple was joined in holy
Total 3 fellowshipped in October Nov. 12 to pay tribute to they will tell you.
In his introduction of his father
matrimony 50 years ago by the
them, some, including Sis. Sis. Parrish and Mothers
B and Pastor of Antioch Baptist Church
Rev. Paul McDonald McDaniel
Ethel Parrish, sat down to Willie Mae James and Ella
THERE WAS NO BAPTISM IN THE North, Rev. Kenneth Alexander said, Samuel & Mariam Taylor
share some of their fond- Mae Merritt, a member for Sr.
“The sons of Antioch are living proof
MONTH OF NOVEMBER
est memories growing up at 71 years, are among the that we are made in our Pastor’s im-
M
the church and some of the many long-time Antioch age: we walk like him; we talk like Wedding Congratulations
DECEMBER BAPTISM NAMES challenges they faced. members who are credited him; we dress like him; and even
NAME/BIRTH MONTH Sis. Parrish, a deaconess with keeping the traditions when we try not to, we preach like The following couples were recently united in marriage:
who has been a member of the church alive, includ- him. I believe one reason why it’s
Reese Felton, July Bro. Milton and Sis. Carol Roberts Aaron on July 9, 2011
E Antioch for more than 60 ing their dedication to such a happy occasion to be here
Bro. Donald and Sis. Terri Meaux Hilliard on Sept. 17, 2011
Ryan Hill, March
years, remembered time building strong families. is that Rev. Jenkins was trained by Minister Harry and Sis. Karen McKinney Holley on Oct. 8, 2011
Tamara Hill, November spent in the church base- “We have been through him.”
MWilliam Darnell Evans, Jr., January ment, attending Sunday some good days and some The M.A.D.D. for Christ Choir and Source: Sis. Rosa Tomlinson, wedding coordinator
School, BTU and the Tom bad, but the Lord brought Youth Dancers ignited the church as
Zion Byrd, March
Thumb Weddings. She viv- us through,” Mother James they sang and danced in praise at the
Camden F. Dukes, Feburary Mt. Hermon Annual Session
idly recalled her mother, said. 3 p.m. service.
Kameron Lee, November Montee Roberts, participat- She has been a member In his sermon based on Hebrews
The Mount Hermon Association In message after message, the
13:7, Pastor Cameron Alexander
Jonah Hildreth, April ing in some of the church of Antioch for 81 years and
met Oct. 18-20 in its 71st annual ses- theme, “Being Committed to God’s
said that he was “betwixt” regarding
auxiliaries, the choir, BTU, credits the Lord with taking
Joseph Malone, September sion at Springfi eld Missionary Bap- Word in the New Millennium ‘NOW’”
D which translation to use. The fi rst
and the famous ringing of care of her all these years.
tist Church, where the Rev. Arthur was expounded upon throughout the
word in the NIV printed on the pro-
the bell.
Carson is pastor. three-day session.
gram reads “Remember” but the KJV
DECEMBER CHRISTEN
The Rev. Scott Copeland, chair- The Dean of the Mission Institute,
Hundreds of Bibles, reads, “Obey them that have the rule
E EXPERIENCE man of Antioch Baptist Church Sis. Alice Doanes, speaking on Luke
over you, and submit yourselves: for
NAME/BIRTH MONTH North’s Care and Comfort Ministry, 10:38-42 initiated the series of mes-
they watch for your souls….”
Hymnals dedicated
Ebony Brown, November “It is easier to remember than it Sis. Francene Coleman, coordina- sages and emphasized the need for
tor of Mission, and Mothers Eunice each believer to “sit at Jesus’s feet
D Trudye Young, April is to obey and submit,” he said. “No-
As many as 500 hymnals one generation to another,” Harrison, Frances Miles, Ernestine and hear his word” then rise and put
body wants to obey anymore.”
Tonya Waters-Coles, June
and 400 Bibles were pur- he said. “We don’t know all Shaw, Eunice Harrison, and Sis. Au- the word into daily practice.
An anniversary, however, “is a day
Darlene Jackson, October chased by Antioch Baptist the authors and writers of relia Barnes represented Antioch.
when we remember every day is a day
D Jeff Byrd, January Church North members and the lyrics of each hymnal to obey,” he said.
dedicated in November. but we do know who they
Pastor Alexander extended his
TOTAL OF 14 FELLOWSHIPPED
Dea. Jerome Trimble made wrote about.”
congratulation to Rev. Jenkins, his Visit the 134th Anniversary
IN DECEMBER
the announcement in Nove- Trimble thanked God for
wife Jelyne, and the entire congrega-
A meber during the church’s his word and for the in- tion for the growth “in just one short Pictoral History Display in
134tn anniversary celebra- scribed names of those
year.” He attributed the growth to
Fellowship Hall!
tion. loved ones who will never
Rev. Jenkins obedience to the Lord.
“This is just another way be forgotten.
Source: Sis. Bonita Hammond He said, “prayer has changed
of passing God’s word from
things.”
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Antioch Baptist Church North • Rev. C. M. Alexander, Pastor The Church At Antioch
OCTOBER DECEMBER
Christmas Day at Antioch
Baptist minis-
ters hold revival
The focus of the Atlanta
Baptist Minister’s Union
Revival held Oct. 5-7 was
the health of the church—
spiritual, mental, emotion-
al, and physical.
All of the elements of
the typical revival were in
place—spirited devotions,
uplifting singing, and ex-
hilarating preaching, and
outreach to lost souls,
Spring Concert held...
but the essence of the
revival and the sessions
held during the day was to
take an honest look at the
church—specifi cally the
Baptist denomination—
assess her health, and
determine how to fi x the
areas where illness and
disease have eaten away at
the underpinnings.
The Rev. Cameron Alex-
ander, pastor of Antioch
Baptist Church North and
guest lecturer, pulled no
punches in assessing the
state of the church today.
He asked the pastor of St.
Paul Missionary Baptist church not adhering to her Mixing in his character- “Who is the church? Do
Church, Rev. Dr. C.E. Tay- mission. istic humor with the hard your co-workers and neigh-
lor, the President of the “We know that the church facts of preachers afraid to bors know that you are a
Minister’s Union, Rev. Dr. is a hospital; what do you tell people that they will Christian, or do you act
Ronald Hill, Sr., and those fi nd in a hospital? Sick go to hell if they do not ac- just like they do? What are ANTIOCH FAMILY!
assembled if they really people, but the medical cept Jesus Christ as Lord you—not the person sit-
wanted to know the hard personnel—the pastors, and savior and giving moti- ting next to you, not just
Proud of the job you do or want to nominate your sis-
truth or did they want a the Sunday School teach- vational speeches instead the preacher or the dea-
ter or brother in Christ to be featured in an upcoming
“sugar-coated message.” ers, the missionaries— of preaching the Word, he con—what are you going
Speaking to a packed shouldn’t be as sick as the made the message palat- to do to live so that other issue of The Church At Antioch? E-mail your story idea
house, Alexander laid out patients, or no one will able, but clearly laid out people want to know Jesus, to Sis. Gracie Staples at [email protected].
the hard realities of the ever be healed,” he said. the challenge. too?,” he asked.
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Antioch Baptist Church North • Rev. C. M. Alexander, Pastor The Church At Antioch
Homecoming Celebration Continued from cover
7am: Let your praise be real 11am: Stir up the gift
cornbread,” he said. make it cake. to make it or not, stir it reason to pray, Paul told
In fact, Peters said we How does one tell the up,” Pastor Alexander said. Timothy to stir up the gift
live in a culture that has difference between an au- “When it seems there’s no that is within you.”
forgotten about praise, that thentic Christian and a pre-
is willing to let injustice tender?
roll down like water. Peters said that authen-
Drawing from the wis- tic Christians i.e. cake can
dom passed down to him praise God no matter what
from his father, Peter said they are going through.
that you can put icing on “I can still walk and not
cornbread but that doesn’t get scared,” he said.
Rev. Ronald Peters Hymnals and Bibles dedicated at 134th Anniversay services
Fifth District holds Soul Bowl
Spiritually informative and backsliders, and those who ing down the difference started by Pastor Alexander
uplifting services marked are saved but whose growth between happiness and joy. during his administration.
this year’s annual Fifth Dis- in the Lord has been stunt- “You can’t minister to a dy- “I got to thinking one
trict Soul Bowl held Nov. ed by sin that still has a ing soul if all they see from year that December is full
28-30 at Mt. Nebo Baptist hold on their lives as each you is doom and gloom. of college football bowl
Church in Atlanta. lecturer and preacher ex- If you have lost the joy of games leading up to the
Lectures on Christian pounded upon the text. your salvation, tonight is Rose Bowl on New Year’s
doctrine in addition to the Two sons of Antioch, the the time to say like David, Day [called ‘the granddad-
preached word centered Rev. Ervin Richards, pas- ‘Create in me a clean heart, dy of them all’ because it
on the theme from Psalm tor of Antioch Loving Spirit O God; and renew a right is the oldest] and you can’t
51:12, “Restore unto me the Baptist Church, presided spirit within me’, and you plan anything that will
joy of thy salvation; and up- and the Rev. William Smith, can walk out of here with interfere with the Super
hold me with thy free spir- pastor of Israel Missionary joy and dance like David Bowl, so why shouldn’t we
it.” The historical context Baptist Church, preached danced.” have a Jesus Bowl,” he said.
of David’s sin with Bathshe- the message. On Dec. 3, members of “We’re in the greatest con-
ba and his desire to repent “I don’t like to be around the Fifth District traveled test of them all, the battle
and be restored to joy in the miserable Christians,” the to Macon to participate in for souls.”
Lord spoke to the unsaved, Rev. Smith said after break- the Statewide Soul Bowl,
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