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The Savannah Tribune • Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 7 SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY NEWS Bignon to Headline Black Heritage Festival Gospel Concert James Bignon James Bignon and the Deliverance Mass Choir will headline the Annual Savannah Black Heritage Festival gospel concert at 5 p.m. on Feb. 14 at St. John Baptist Church, 522- 28 Hartridge St. Local gospel artists scheduled to perform include Zion, Huxsie Scott, the Savannah State University Wesleyan Gospel Choir and St. John Baptist Church Choir. The annual gospel concert is presented in part by LifeLink of Georgia. Bignon, who comes from a large family of singers, pianists, organists and preachers, sang his first solo at the age of five at St. John where his Ireland, United Kingdom and Japan. Bignon and the Deliverance Mass Choir are best known for their Grammy/Stellar nominated and Billboard gospel hit recordings of God Is Great, On the Other Side of Through, What a Mighty God We Serve and He Made the Difference in My Life. His latest project, Evolution, remains true to his core traditional gospel audience but incorporates a generational appeal. The bonus track, He Is God, was written and recorded with both of his sons, Chris and LJ (James Bignon III), mother was pianist. While attending Lucy Laney High School in Augusta, Ga., Bignon formed the school’s first gospel group. In 1991, he formed his Atlanta-based Deliverance Mass Choir. His debut album, How Excellent Is Thy Name, quickly landed on the gospel charts, followed by Use Me in 1992. In 1995, Bignon led the ten-member ensemble of the original cast of Michael Flatley's Riverdance, intro ducing a secular audience to his unique brand of gospel. He toured Listeners will experience the musical influences from his early beginnings studying at The Gospel Music Workshop of America under the leadership of Reverend James Cleveland, who is considered the king of gospel music. “Our Journey From a Glorious Past” is the theme for the 2010 festival , which is the 11th produced by Savannah State University. All festival events are free and open to the public. For more info, visit www. savannahblackheritage- festival.com. 31st Appreciation for Bishop Moses and Lady Essie Lewis The Church of Christ Holiness Unto the Lord, In. invites you to attend the 31st Appreciation Service for National Presiding Prelate - Bishop Moses Alfred Lewis and Elect Lady Essie B. Grant Lewis, beginning Monday, February 15 with guest minister - Bishop C. C. Singleton of New Order Greater Faith Ministries, Tuesday, February 16 with guest minister - Elder J. B. Thomas of the Macedonia Fire-Baptized Holiness Church, Wednesday, February 17 with guest min- guest minister - Bishop Julian Jones of the Mt. Carmel Deliverance Center and Friday, February 19 with guest minister - Bishop Benjamin P. Collines of the Bread of Life Church of God in Christ. Services will begin at 7:30 p.m. nightly. The closing service will be held on Sunday, February 21st at 11:00 a.m. with the message being delivered by Bishop E. W. Thomas of Bishop Moses and Lady Kelly Temple Church of Essie Grant Christ Holiness unto the Lord ister - Elder Willie Ferrell of in Brooklyn, New York, the Royal Church of Christ, For more information Thursday, February 18 with please call 912.201.3589. Sixth Episcopal District to Observe A.M.E. Founder’s Celebration Atlanta - The Sixth Episcopal District will observe Founders' Day, February 18-20, 2010 hosted by Saint Philip Monumental African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church “The Mother Church of African Methodism in Georgia,” 1112 Jefferson Street, Savannah, GA, The Reverend Dr. George A. Moore, Jr. is the Host Pastor, The Rev. James E. Taylor is the Host Presiding Elder. The Presiding Bishop, Dr. William P. DeVeaux and Episcopal Supervisor, Dr. Pam DeVeaux will be on hand to celebrate this momentous occasion. The event will kick-off on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 7:00 PM with Bishop Richard Franklin Norris, Presiding Bishop of the First Episcopal District, bringing the Opening Worship Founder’s Day Message. This event will be streamed live on Savannah’s Own, 1230WSOK. For the rest of the celebration there will be workshops and specials pre sentations all day. On Friday evening, there will be a special obser vance to honor the "Living Legacies," of the Sixth Episcopal District. A special tribute will take place honor ing Reverend George S. Moore, Sr., Senior Pastor of St. Philip A.M.E. Church; Atlanta, GA. Pastor Moore has been a pier of strength in the A.M.E. Church for sever al years. This occasion will begin at 7:00 PM and will be held at the Cavalry in Savannah, 4625 Water Avenue, The Founder’s Day Celebration will culminate with the Annual Founder’s Day Parade and “Rock the Block” beginning at 9:30AM. The parade will begin at Anderson Street and Martin Luther King Jr., Boulevard heading South. It will then proceed as follows: East on 37th Street, North on Montgomery Street West on Gwinnett Street, North on MLK, South on Morris Brown Drive The parade will termi nate at Greater Gaines Chapel AME Church, 1006 May Street, Savannah, GA, where the, “Rock the Block” will commence. The Reverend Bernard Clarke is the Pastor of Greater Gaines Chapel and will host this event. The A.M.E. Church grew out of the Free African Society (FAS) established by Richard Allen, Absalom Jones, and others, in Philadelphia in 1787. . The A.M.E. Church includes over 3,000,000 members, 8000 ministers, and 7000 congregations in more than 30 nations in North and South America, Africa, Europe and India. Twenty active Bishops and 12 General Officers com prise the leadership of the denomination. The Sixth Episcopal District is head quartered in Atlanta, and comprises nearly 600 churches and in Georgia. For additional information about Founder’s Day Events and Parade Entry, please contact Saint Philip Monumental A.M.E. Church at 912-233-8547. Superintendent Names Student of the Month smtlfui '-Fluid 'Trlba-r: 510 Stephenson Avenue - Savannah, Georgia 31405 Office: (912)354-6260 Fax: (912)354-6261 Family Owned & Operated Mr. K Hruru Ailnnis, Owner/Mm'l ici;m M: Amur i '"I’ri [>Je A" Ada ms, Ownurv/Sfijii rsti 11 Mr. A!Odd Mullice, GoriernJ Muirager Mrs. Lfiurii Single Lon, Office Manager The Superintendent’s Student of the Month is Sydney Grant, a Pulaski Elementary School Fifth- grader. Sydney was chosen for her myriad of accomplish ments and community involvement. Among her accomplish ments, Sydney has achieved high honor roll throughout her academic career, placed 1 st in Pulaski’s 2008-09 Science Fair, and runner up at the school level of the 2008-09 Spelling Bee. Sydney has also attained the school’s title of Top Reader for the past two years. Sydney shines in the community as a member of the 4-H Club, Girl Scouts, the Savannah Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, and the ESP Kids Savings Club. Sydney even finds time to play the clarinet in the school band. In Loving Memory of Deacon Adolphus H. Allen Jr. Suiiriw Slip. K ]‘UI Suiuiui t eh ■9, Jnoy After Glow I'd like ihc memory ni tne in to.* a hiippy nnc. Id like to leave an after plow of smiles when life is donc. t'd like In leave oh echo whispering willy down llic 'ways i Of happy time* and laugh ing Limes and bright and sunny days. I'd like the [ears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun at happy memories ihuE I leave when Uft Ls dune. koi in IVace Your Wife Ceiesline W. Allen. Children: Aniia M. Wilson, Angela E. finjen, Adolphus H. Allen 111, Grandchildren: LaQuieshu, Shnii&o, Courtney. Jacob. Marquise,Christopher. Bryan, and Marcus Givai Graiulchildrcn: Da’Kara »rtd Ku’M ari A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and el her nletivfl and friends. Rc-metord bv Mu in n Rachel, Bribers Anthony uhlI Kevin, Daughters Nhviimiii, Nicole, anti Rachel, gram! daughter Ntkiyah, NyAtma. and Hayden, friends and Co-workers. No sweeter, humble, kinder, lhough!IliI. helpful person could anyone meet, hum litis quiet giurl of a man. Ron. we your family, friends, and co-worker* truly misses you however; we know that one day well see you in Gods grv.il city culled heaven. We will always love you Ron. ^Bessie £M. BYloore j 7C r Id 1929 Jl * ifmt bntlnhuj and <;<m family laws t\nd misses ifoii. Sydney Grant Her teacher Patricia Nelms states, “I must admit that I am amazed at her level of maturity. The wealth of knowledge she possesses is far above that of her peers. Sydney is a very humble young lady; an exceptionally bright child whose personality has blossomed over the past years.” When asked what motivates her to strive for academic suc cess, Sydney quickly responds, “I keep trying to move forward by involvement in school, home, and the com munity. I hope to someday use my passion for animals by becoming a veterinarian.” The Superintendent’s Student of the Month program recognizes individual students at the monthly board meetings who have excelled in the area of academics, leadership, and community service. Sydney was recognized by Dr. Lockamy and present ed with an award plaque and $100 savings bond at the reg ular board meeting on Wednesday, February 3.
