The

Springfielder

Inside this issue

HH Back to School Giveaway/Cookout ...2

3rd Pastoral Anniversary .......................3

Celebrating 20 years of Marriage ...........3

Advertise in the Springfield Newsletter...4

Employment Section ..............................5

Discover & Develop Your Spiritual Gifts ..6

Our Moment to Shine ............................7

Where Are They Now?

Brandon Douglass...................................8

Angela Anglin .........................................9

Legacy Members …................................10

Springfield Legacy pt. 5.....................11-13

What’s Happening in Shaw...............14-15

DJ Photo Shoot Schedule ......................16

Kingdom Kids Corner ............................17

Cause of the Month …...........................18

Mother Katherine Warley Centenarian .19

Can I Get A Witness! .............................20

Mt Bethel Annual Luncheon .................21

SBC September Calendar ......................22

Communications Team ........................ 23

Pastor’s Itinerary ..................................24

September Meetings

Deacon Board ......................9/02

Trustee Board …..…...............9/08

Congregational Mtg. …….......9/13

Church Anniversary .............9/16

Executive Board ...................9/16

Oversight Committee ...........9/18

Missionary Meeting .............9/20

Pastor Aide ..........................9/20

Security Team ......................9/20

Joint Board ..........................9/23

Women’s Ministry ...............9/27

September 2014 Volume 1, Issue 9 Springfield Baptist Church

This year has gone past so fast! It seems

like just yesterday that we kicked off

the Diamond

Jubilee Anniver-

sary Revival Se-

ries with the

Mount Calvary

Missionary Bap-

tist Church of

Temple Hills,

MD, and their

dynamic pastor, Rev. Larry Philip

McCray on February 19, 2014.

Since then we have brought back a son

of the church, Bishop Michael V. Kel-

sey, Pastor of the New Samaritan Bap-

tist Church for Holy Wednesday Wor-

ship and made history in May with our

first female guest, Minister Pastor An-

gela K. Williams of the Worship Life

Church in Martinsburg, West Virginia

preaching for our Women’s Only Re-

vival. We continued our series with

Rev. Keith Byrd in June for Pentecost

Service and Rev. Henry Billingsley in

July for Friends and Family Day.

Although August brought us sadness

with the loss of Sis. Rosa Dobson, co-

chair of the 75th Anniversary Commit-

tee, we continued on in celebrating her

life and had an outstanding T-Shirt Sun-

day, wearing Royal Blue and White

shirts approved by Sister Dobson.

This month we are keeping with what is

turning into a marvelous year as we cel-

ebrate Springfield Baptist Church

Homecoming. On September 24th at

7:30 pm, Pastor Anthony Simmons of

First Good Samaritan Baptist Church in

Hyattsville, MD will be our guest

preacher. Pastor Simmons was licensed

to preach on October 6, 1991, and or-

dained on July 6, 1996. Immediately

after being ordained, Pastor Simmons

was called to pastor his first church at

the early age of 25 years of age.

He was appointed Pastor of First Good

Samaritan Baptist Church on Sunday,

March 2, 2008 by his father and the late

Senior Pastor James E. Simmons. As

Pastor of First Good Samaritan, he is

committed to “Making Disciples” as

Jesus Christ commissioned us to do.

The SBC family is looking forward to

this Holy Wednesday event. Join us at

Springfield Baptist Church

508 P Street NW

Washington DC 20001

Dinner will be served from 5:30 pm -

7:00 pm.

Rev. Anthony Simmons

Diamond Jubilee Anniversary Revival Series:

Springfield Baptist Church Homecoming By Sis. Donya Williams

CONTACT US

Springfield Baptist Church

508 P Street NW

Washington DC 20001

(202) 234-0648

sbcoffice@springfielddc.org

Office Hours

Monday - Friday

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Helping Hands Cookout and

Back-to-School Giveaway By Sis. Stephanie Drew

The summer is winding down with just

enough time for a

few more cook-

outs and plenty

of back-to-

school shop-

ping. The Help-

ing Hands held

their annual summer

cookout and partnered with the Youth

Ministry to conduct a back to school give-

away. Both events were a huge success.

The cookout was held in the church park-

ing lot and was open to the community.

The Helping Hands uses this event as an

opportunity to get to know our neighbors

in a more relaxed environment. The

members of the group interact with the

regular Helping Hands patrons, along with

local neighbors sharing a hotdog or two

and a good word. Lots of folks came out

to enjoy the fellowship, to hear good spirit

filled music and to socialize with other

neighbors and friends from the communi-

ty. There were several church members

who came out to offer a helping hand and

to simply enjoy themselves along with so-

cializing with the neighbors in the commu-

nity. Fun was had by all and there was

plenty of food to go around. Many of the

patrons who participated in the cookout

also took advantage of the back to school

event going on as well.

The Helping Hands, partnering with the

Youth Ministry, also held their annual

back to school drive. The families were

treated to great food at the cookout while

shopping for back to school supplies in the

multi-purpose room. There were several

helpers on hand to make the back to school

drive run smoothly. It was very well orga-

nized with the supplies broken down by

school levels, to include elementary, mid-

dle and high school. The group serviced

approximately 30 families with over 77

kids receiving school supplies.

This event would not have been the suc-

cess it was without the donations received.

The outpouring of

support from the

church family and

friends was phe-

nomenal. It

was this support

that allowed us to

service over 77

kids. We can always

count on our Springfield family to step up

to the challenge to help those in need. The

families that received the supplies were

totally appreciative and shared their feel-

ings while receiving their supplies.

Preparing a child for back to school is very

important. You not only send the child to

school prepared to learn but having the

proper material can also boost a child's self

-esteem assisting in their learning process.

It is our goal to help as many children as

our supplies will allow and we are looking

forward to this event and the partnership

again next year. We are challenging our

Springfield family even more- we want

supplies to service over 100 kids.

Hebrews 13:16 - 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacri-

fices God is pleased.

20th Wedding

Anniversary of

Pastor and

First Lady Carmen

Hickerson

By Sis. Eva Stokes Wood

On August 27, 1994, God

blessed the union of marriage

for Carl Que Hickerson and

Carmen Woodson.

Their Springfield Baptist

Church family helped them to

celebrate this wonderful event

this past Wednesday night

after Bible Study. Under the

direction of Sister Sharon

Lane and Mother Mary Rob-

erts, the cakes were delivered,

the decorations went up along

with banners and other items

were hung in recognition of

this wonderful union.

We thank God for the holy

covenant of marriage and for

the beautiful couple that God

sent to us.

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The Third Pastoral Anniversary By Sis. Eva Stokes Wood

It has already been three years since God

sent us our Pastor, the Rev. Dr. C. Que

Hickerson. We can hardly believe it. It

seems like he has been here longer since

he has acclimated himself to the Spring-

field Baptist Church Family. We have

been so blessed by his anointed teaching

and preaching. We will begin celebrating

his and our achievements beginning this

October, 2014. The ministry, under the

leadership of Sister Angelene Jones-Perry

and the committee are working feverishly

to get everything prepared so it will look

nice and festive for these special events.

Birthday Celebration

On Sunday, October 5, 2014 immediately

after morning worship, we will have the

Pastor’s Birthday Celebration. The event

will be a wonderful dinner and program

celebrating the life of our Pastor. Tickets

are being sold already and they can be

purchased from the Third Pastoral Anni-

versary Ministry Finance Team for

$20.00 per person. Our Pastor is donat-

ing all of the money from the birthday

dinner ticket sales to the church. What a

blessed thing to do. We are looking for

everyone to come out and enjoy the food

and you know we are having ice cream

and cake. Minister Laval Sanks will be

the chef.

Day of Worship

On the following Sunday, October 12,

2014, we will be celebrating the third

anniversary. Beginning with breakfast in

the morning, all the way through the af-

ternoon service at 3:30 with Rev. Louis

Benjamin Jones, II and the Pilgrim Bap-

tist Church, we will be praising God.

Our 10:45 preacher is Dr. C. E. Riley, of

Little Rock Baptist Church in Clinton,

MD. A reception will be held immediate-

ly after morning worship. We are look-

ing and praying for a high time in the

Lord as we honor the man of God of this

house, Rev. Dr. C. Que Hickerson and his

family. Please come out and show our

Pastor how much we love and thank God

for him.

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By Sis. Brenda Brown-Paul

The SBC Communications Ministry is

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Employment Section

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rything from retail positions to Government Occupancies. For full job descriptions

about the positions listed below go to www.indeed.com and type in the job name in

the search field.

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manner. Sales Associates must be able to work in a team-oriented environment,

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Administrative Law Judge (AHD)

Status: Full time

Primary Function: Handles all aspects of a case from assignment to issuance of

the final decision. Insures the orderly development of the hearing record and shall

rule on the admissibility of evidence presented. Keeps abreast of current legal de-

velopments in the area of workers' compensation and administrative law. Partici-

pate in conferences with administrative staff members responsible for operational

procedures and, as appropriate, with representatives of private industry, labor

groups, professional associations and representatives of government agencies.

Theresa Walker

By Sis. Eva Stokes Wood

Theresa joined Springfield

Baptist Church in April of this

year. She immediately began

working with the Helping

Hands Ministry. When asked

what she liked about her

church, she replied, "I love

the people and how everyone

is so friendly and willing to

help. Most of all, I love Pastor

Hickerson."

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Discovering and Developing Spiritual Giftedness

By Pastor Carl Que Hickerson

For the past six months we have been

learning about spiritual gifts. In Bible

Study and on Sunday School of Mission

mornings, we have celebrated the super-

natural abilities that God gives every be-

liever and congregation that is connected

to the Holy Spirit.

Nothing can make the Christian life more

exciting and fulfilling than the discovery

of our spiritual gifts. The reason: more

than any other single thing, discovering

our spiritual gifts helps us find God's will

for our lives. To know our spiritual gifts

is to have concrete and specific direction

in life. Finding our spiritual gift is like a

road sign to a lost and weary traveler. It

shows us the direction we should take to

reach our destination in the Christian life.

If you are looking for purpose and excite-

ment in life, discover your spiritual gift

and use it! Most believers who are dis-

couraged and find the Christian life dull

are those who have not found or are not

using their spiritual gift.

The discovery of your spiritual gift will

make the Christian life more vivacious

and meaningful than anything you have

ever experienced. However, it takes time,

effort, and discipline to find your gift or

gifts.

Diamond Jubilee Anniversary

Our Moment To Shine “Black and White” Fellowship

By Sis. Donya Williams

It is true when

they say keeping

busy makes the

time go by faster.

Since the begin-

ning of 2014 the

Springfield Baptist Church has been

busy every month with Revivals, Gospel

Extravaganza, T-Shirt Sunday and our

Friends and Family Day. This month

will not be any different as we continue

our Diamond Jubilee Anniversary by

celebrating “Our Moment To Shine”-

Black and White Fellowship.

On Sunday, September 28, 2014 at 3:00

pm, we will honor all past and current

Mr. and Miss Springfield Scholarship

Fund Pageant and Scholarship Fund

Oratorical participants, scholarship

recipients and parents. Specifically, this

Diamond Jubilee Fellowship is designed

to, (1) thank God for consistently bless-

ing Springfield with a successful Schol-

arship Fund for over four decades, and

for awarding nearly 200 scholarships;

(2) recognizes our dedicated founders,

organizers, parents, sponsors and sup-

porters; (3) celebrate our scholarship

recipients, and last but certainly not

least, (4) sow seeds into our Scholarship

Fund.

We will also start a “Where are they

now series of articles” that will show-

case our past participants and winners.

Make sure you read this month’s news-

letter about Brandon Douglass and An-

gela Anglin, former Springfield Scholar-

ship recipients.

Our job as a church is to support and

nurture the children of the church. The

scholarship fund participants and recipi-

ents are proof of our hard work as a

church family. We are proud of them

and are grateful to the parents for allow-

ing us to be a part of the success of their

children.

From Our Archives

Scholarship Fund

Participants Winners

Recipients

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1st Miss Springfield

Where are They Now - Brandon Douglass - Former

Oratorical Scholarship Recipient

By Bro. Daryl Wright

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“A product of the land known as DC, he

began writing when he

was 12, after discover-

ing his ability to write

raps. Through his teen-

age years, poetry and

hip hop became one in

his mind and soul as a

tool of self-expression.

Then one day he got just enough courage

to share what he was thinking and writing

about at an open mic event. The rest is his-

tory.

Since then he has been on the DC Youth

Poetry Slam Team, opened for Gil Scott

Heron, and performed in South Africa, just

to name a few things. With his artistry, he

works to guide others toward positivity and

encourages others to strive to be whole.

His experience has provided him with the

opportunity to become a teaching artist and

serve the community by educating. He is

constantly working to grow as an artist as

well as a person, and he details this journey

through his words in an honest way so that

others may be moved to do the same.”

The above write up was the introduction

for Brandon Douglass who was the fea-

tured performer at one of rising hot spots

for young poets in the city. In this series of

articles for The Springfielder, we catch up

with our sons and daughters, who spent

their youth in our church, being nurtured

and groomed for the challenges they face

today.

Mr. Douglass attended SBC from 2004-

2009. He was a member of the Angel

Choir, the Youth Choir, the Step Team and

the Music Ministry. When asked his favor-

ite memory of his time at SBC, he quickly

responds, “performing with the Step Team

on Easter Sunday.”

Currently Mr. Douglass is a performer and

a teaching artist. His average day consists

of going into a space and facilitating poetry

workshops. There is a lot of traveling in-

volved and he meets dozens of young art-

ists looking for an outlet to express them-

selves. He credits his time at SBC for

teaching him something very essential to

his daily routine; realizing how to really

trust God. What he misses most is the fel-

lowship and teachings of the late Rev. L.

B. Jones, who he acknowledges taught him

that He [God] may not be there when you

want him to be but He is always on time.

He is blessed to be able to travel nationally

and internationally. Having people respond

to his thoughts is very rewarding. One of

the drawbacks he mentioned was not al-

ways being prepared for what he is getting

into with his students. Energy can vary

from week-to-week as well as from day-to-

day.

His solution is focus on

his primary goal and

operate from there.

Listening to his lyri-

cal flow, one would

assume that he has

always focused on

poetry as a career.

However as a child, he

wanted to be a civil engineer. That dream

changed when he began having difficulty

with science. Today he finds it interesting

how he is able to use science in creative

ways through his art. He mentioned one of

the most difficult times for him occurred

when he did not go straight to college out

of high school like he planned.

Things were hard because he didn’t have a

job. Forced to do some soul searching, he

soon discovered things about himself that

he was able to express. That expression

kept him positive and focused. When asked

about his advice to his students and to

youth in general, he stresses to them that

knowledge is powerful. Not just in school,

but in life too.

Now as a respected local talent, he can

share his experience, strength and hope

with his audience. He says what has

changed most about him since getting older

is his ability to make better decisions. He

looks forward to visiting Springfield soon

to hear the new pastor preach and to get

reacquainted with members. He says that

he has got a lot of work to do in life before

being satisfied, so there will be much more

to report on this son of SBC.

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Twenty-five years ago she

was a senior in high

school and was

crowned the new Miss

Springfield 1989.

The scholarship she

received enabled her

to enroll in The

George Washington

University where she

would go on to earn a BS

in Biology, Masters in Public Health, and

Certification in Health Information Tech-

nology.

Currently she is a Century 21 Real Estate

Agent and an Area Specialist with the Mar-

yland National Capital Park and Planning

Commission where she is responsible for

planning special events, overseeing the

agency’s marketing plan and supervising a

staff of 75+. This daughter of SBC is An-

gela Dia Anglin.

Miss Anglin attended SBC in the early

80’s and 90’s. She is the niece of Trustee

and Mrs. Charles Mayes. While a member

she was active on the Jr. Usher Board and

participated in the scholarship pageant.

Her fondest memory was being crowned

Miss Springfield. She states. “Springfield

Baptist Church is where my foundation

was laid and I learned about Jesus Christ.

This is also where I accepted Jesus Christ

as my Lord and Savior and where I was

baptized.” She stresses that her tenure at

Springfield prepared her for life by teach-

ing how to pray and refer to the bible. To

this day she still has the bible given to her

by the church for graduating from high

school. She is now a member of First Bap-

tist of Glenarden, under Pastor John K.

Jenkins where she is a member of the Sen-

ior Usher Board.

As an adult, Angela says she is wiser, more

outspoken and maintains a larger circle of

friends. Those around her describe her as

very caring, loyal and dedicated. She is

active in her community serving a second

term as President of Alpha Kappa Alpha

Sorority Inc., Theta Omega Omega Chap-

ter of Montgomery County, Maryland and

is also currently working the Brown Gu-

bernatorial Campaign.

She has not yet had the opportunity to hear

Pastor Hickerson preach. Her last visit was

on Mother’s Day 2011 and the church was

still conducting a search. She has heard

many great things about his preaching and

looks forward to hearing him personally.

When asked if the message of the church

being clearly articulated she responds,

“Yes and no, it depends on the church. But

I hope the reason why churches are grow-

ing and we now have a number of mega

churches is because people are receiving

the word.” When asked how the church

can be more effective she responds,

“Community outreach and be very present

in the lives of the members especially the

youth of the church. If they are participat-

ing in something outside of the church bet

there.”

Angela states the

scripture she most

identifies with

Martha when Jesus

came to visit the

home of Lazarus.

Martha was so

distracted with

making sure eve-

rything was in or-

der (preparing he

meal and trying to serve) that she was frus-

trated with her sister Mary for sitting at the

foot of Jesus. And said to Jesus, “Lord, do

you not care that Mary has left me to serve

alone?

Therefore tell her to help me.” And Jesus

answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha,

you are worried and troubled about many

things. But one thing is needed and Mary

has chosen that good part, which will not

be taken from her.” (Luke 10:39-42) An-

gela shared another verse, the one she

draws her strength from (Joshua 1:15) “No

man shall be able to stand before you all

the days of your life. As I was Moses so I

will be with you: I will not fail you or for-

Angela Dia Anglin - Ms. Springfield Scholarship

Recipient

By Bro. Daryl Wright

Sister Barbara A. Little

Trustee Charles U. Mayes

Sister Mary Morgan

Brother Larry Mullen

Sister Dorothy Haynes Olive**

Sister Marguerite Owens

Sister Bessie Page

Sister Patricia Dorsey Ross

Sister Joyce Brincefield Sanders

Trustee Lenora Sledge

Brother Sam Simmons *

Sister Alice Smith

Brother Tyrone S. Taylor

Sister Brenda J. Dorsey Thomas

Mother Iradell Thomas

Sister Rosie L. Killian Thompson

Sister Katherine H. Wallace

Mother Frances Washington

Sister Glendell Haynes Williams

Sister Cassie Haynes Wilson**

Sister Yvonne Hudley Wilson

Trustee Clarence R. Wright

Mother Maudie L. Wright

Sister Juanita Yeldell-Williams

SAVE THE DATE

YOU ARE CORDIALLY

INVITED TO JOIN THE

SPRINGFIELD FAMILY

AT OUR

Diamond Jubilee Legacy Members Luncheon

SATURDAY,

NOVEMBER 1, 2014,

12:00 PM

SPRINGFIELD

BAPTIST CHURCH

FELLOWSHIP HALL

508 P Street, NW

Washington, DC 20001

THEME:

“Moving Forward in

Faith, Hope and Love”

1CORINTHIANS 13:12-13

HONOREES

2014 LEGACY

MEMBERS

GUEST PREACHER

REVEREND

JOHN A. JONES, PASTOR

First Nazarene Baptist Church

CAMDEN, NJ

TICKETS AVAILABLE:

SEPTEMBER 21, 2014

Ticket Donation: $30.00

For additional

information contact

the Church Office at

(202) 234-0648.

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Deaconess Regina Anderson

Sister Essie Baker

Sister Elizabeth Bradley

Brother James Brincefield

Sister Billie Jean Brown

Trustee Vester Chandler

Sister Claudia Clency

Mother Annie E. Cooke

Trustee Charles E. Cooke

Mother Mamie Dorsey *

Sister Nancy Exum

Mother Emma G. Fletcher

Sister Eva C. Garris

Deacon Eli Gavin

Brother David Gore *

Sister Alberta B. Green

Brother Larry Green

Sister Pearlena Hammond

Sister Ella B. Harrington

Sister Josephine Harris

Sister Julia M. Hutchison

Sister Judith G. Johnson

Mother Florine Jones

Sister Virginia Keys

Sister Edith L. King

Springfield Baptist Church “Diamond Jubilee” 75th Church Anniversary

2014 Legacy Members

[As of August 31, 2014]

Current Members with 50 or more years of service in our 2014

Recognition Period of November 17, 2013 – November 16, 2014

[*Legacy Members Deceased, November 18, 2013 – Present]

[**2014 New Legacy Members] Each month the Springfielder features photos of different Legacy Members

until the list is exhausted.

1 Corinthians 13:12-13 12For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know ful-ly, even as I am fully known. 13And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

A SPRINGFIELD LEGACY PART - 5 By Sis. Paula Rae Sherman

The Pastor Jones Era [1971-2008]

On June 23, 1971, Reverend Lou-

is Benjamin Jones, Sr., from Kan-

sas City, Missouri was installed

as the sixth Pastor of Springfield.

He served faithfully, and untiring-

ly for thirty-seven (37) consecu-

tive years, and he is currently rec-

ognized as Springfield’s longest

tenured pastor. When Pastor

Jones and his wife, Sister Dollean M. Jones and family,

relocated to Washington, DC, Mother Pearl B. Fennel

opened the doors to her home and welcomed them to reside

there until their housing was com-

pleted. Their mutual love and re-

spect grew closer as Sister Fennel

served untiringly for over twenty-

five years as President of the Pas-

tor’s Aide Auxiliary until God

called her from labor to reward.

During Pastor Jones’ first seven

years of preaching the gospel and pas-

toring, the membership increased an

average of 200 members per year.

Under his leadership, the church con-

tinued to be blessed spiritually and

financially. As a result, our worship

services, “in-reach” and “out-reach” services, and facilities

were expanded to accommodate the needs of the member-

ship and the surrounding community. Committed tithers, at

times, have exceeded 500. A second trust mortgage was

obtained and a new edifice valued at over one million dol-

lars was erected and dedicated on January 25, 1976. In ad-

dition, Pastor Jones imple-

mented a Bond System that

allowed members to purchase

loan certificates. As a result,

the second trust mortgage

was paid off. Under his pas-

torate, many additional en-

hancements and expansions

were implemented to support the overall vision of the Pas-

tor, Church ministries, the membership and the communi-

ty.

Major enhancements included renovations to the historical

church edifice to accommodate the newly established Child

Development Center, and the Educational Annex that

housed the Springfield Book Store. In addition, a com-

bined enclosed handicap ramp and breezeway were con-

structed to connect the new church edifice to the Educa-

tional Annex. In 2002, an elevator was installed in the

main church structure; the Dining Room and Kitchen were

upgraded to a Banquet Facility, and the two passenger vans

and one cargo van were purchased.

Highlights of the Rich Legacy of a Shepherd who was

called and was determined to “Preach the word; be instant

in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all

long-suffering and doctrine.” II Timothy 4:2.

Spiritual Leadership – Served as Shepherd over a congre-

gation of 2,000 members and provided tutelage to over

thirty-six Sons of the Church; established over forty minis-

tries, broadcasted the “Springfield Gospel Hour” eve-

ry Sunday at 9:00 p.m. on WYCB 1340 AM Radio; and led

the Wednesday noon and evening prayer services and

evening Bible class.

Prayer and Praise: Wednesday Noon and Evening

Prayer Meeting and Testimony Hour; Praise and Worship

Team; Annual Spring and Fall Revivals featuring various

anointed local and national pastors, preachers and evange-

lists; the renowned Annual Noon Day Revival, wherein for

over 25 consecutive years, Reverend Ralph Douglas West,

founder and Pastor, Church Without Walls, in Houston,

TX, ministered to a packed-out sanctuary; and Nurses’

Unit Annual Prayer Breakfast. Hosted the District Federa-

tion Stringfellow Annual Prayer Breakfast.

Christian Education: Wednesday Night Bible Study,

Sunday School Department, Vacation Bible School, Lay-

men’s Auxiliary, and New Members Orientation; Youth

Springfield Baptist Church: Old, New and Expanded

Scholarship Fund; Mr. and Miss Springfield Scholarship

Fund Pageant, Scholarship Fund Oratorical Presentations,

College Orientations and Job Fairs; Church-wide participa-

tion in national, state, local and regional workshops, con-

ferences, institutes and conventions, including Ministers

Conference of DC and Vicinity, District Federation of

Young People - State, Regional and National conferences;

Women’s Auxiliary to the Ministers conference of DC and

Vicinity; Progressive National Baptist Convention, Nation-

al Baptist Convention of USA, Lott Carey Workshop,

Hampton Institute Ministers Conference, and the Mt. Beth-

el Association of MD, DC and VA, Sunday School Auxil-

iary. One of Pastor Jones’ favorite quotes was, "You can't

teach what you don't know, and you can't lead where you

don't go.”

Christian Fellowship and Guidance:

Pastor’s Joint Retreat with the Board of Deacons and Board

of Trustees, Mother’s Board, Missionary Department,

Men’s Fellowship, Women’s Auxiliary (reorganized),

Willing Workers, Youth Retreats and Lock-Ins, Women’s

Conference and Workshops, Men’s Workshop, Family

Conference, Women’s Bible Study Group, Sister’s Night

Out Fellowship, Breast Cancer Awareness “Pink Ribbon

Sunday” and Women’s History Month Observance; Sin-

gles’ Fellowship, Family Night Out Fellowship, Health

Fair Committee and Health Fair, Annual Sunday School

Church Picnic, and Sunday Morning Breakfast and Lunch

Fellowships; and Shopping Trip Fellowships.

Ministry of Music and Arts: Mass Choir , True Believ-

ers, Voices of Zion, Revelations, Psalm 150, and Genesis

2:23; Combined Choirs, Sanctuary Choir, Angelic Sanctu-

ary Choir, Angel Choir; Expressions of Joy and Angels of

Christ Liturgical Dance Teams; Young Adult Choir, Male

Chorus, Angelic Gospel Chorus, Eveready Chorus, Cardi-

nal Choir; The Springfield Singers and the Praise and Wor-

ship Teams. Conducted Music Institutes, featuring re-

nowned artists including, Ministers Donnie McClurkin and

Jeffrey Lavalley among others. Welcomed guests soloists

and musicians during Sunday Morning Worship and spe-

cial events, including Sisters Twinkie Clark (while a stu-

dent at Howard University) and Dorothy Norwood. In

1994, the Music Department produced its first recording,

under his pastorate, entitled, Bind Me Closer, featuring

Pastor Jones, the Mass Choir, soloists and musicians of

Springfield, under the direction of Reverend Michael Reid,

Minister of Music. Produced various musicals and concerts

in Observance of Black History Month.

Church Management: Licensed Sons to preach; ap-

pointed female members to the Trustee Board, and estab-

lished full-time church administrator, minister of music,

music coordinator, and facilities technician positions.

In-reach and Out-reach: Helping Hands Committee,

Christian Council on Substance Abuse, Evangelistic Com-

mittee, “The Springfield Gospel Hour” radio broadcast

(live and recorded) over WYCB-1340 AM, Sunday, 9:00

p.m. – 10:00 p.m. and the Tape Ministry (preaching and

singing). In addition, Pastor Jones led the Springfield Fam-

ily in an independent church outreach effort to donate

$13,200 to support victims of Hurricane Katrina, in New

Orleans, LA.

Senior Emphasis: Senior Recognition Day, Senior Choir

#1 and Union Prayer Band #1, and hosted the Annual Un-

ion Prayer Worship Service.

Youth Emphasis: Child Development Center , Chr istian

Summer Day Camp, Mr. and Miss Springfield Youth

Scholarship Fund Banquet Pageant, Girl Scout Troop

(reorganized), Youth Bible Study, Children’s Sermons,

Angels of Christ (girls liturgical dance ensemble), the

Springfield Step Team (boys’ ensemble), Junior Usher

Board, and Hallelujah Night, and the District Federation of

Young People.

Tithes and Offerings and Economic Development:

Scripturally-based Tithing Program, Stewardship Training

Series; Auxiliary Assessment Program, Dollar-A-Day Pro-

gram ($365) to benefit the Scholarship Fund and Church

Building Fund; Investment Properties, Tape Ministry,

Child Development Center and Religious Book Store.

Member Support Services: Senior Usher Board I, Sen-

ior Usher Board II, Kitchen Committee, Dining Room

Committee, Van Ministry, Security Team, Flower Circle,

and Nurses Unit.

A Pastor, Husband and Family

Man of God: Pastor Jones did

not stand alone in his ministry. He

had the dedicated support of his

lovely wife and “help meet” Sister

Dollean M. Jones, who served joy-

fully. Throughout her tenure as our

First Lady and Pastor’s Wife, as

Pastor Jones affectionately referred to her, Sister Jones

continues to this day to exemplify the

true meaning of a Proverbs 31 Woman

of God. Sister Jones graciously served

as co-founder and chairman of the

Helping Hands Ministry for nearly

twenty-five years. This community

outreach ministry was a vision from

God, and proved to have one of the

most challenging missions -- that of

consistently ministering to, and feeding and clothing the

needy members around our church community. Sister

Jones garnered internal and external resources that laid the

foundation for an extremely successful and sustained min-

istry for our church family to date.

In addition, throughout Pastor Jones’ tenure, his family

grew up in Springfield and served in various capacities,

including the music department, ministerial staff and the

youth department.

On February 22, 2008, after consistently proclaiming

the Gospel of Jesus Christ for fifty-five (55) years, and

ministering to the Springfield Family and the Shaw Com-

munity for thirty-seven (37) consecutive years, God called

our beloved Sixth Shepherd, Pastor L. B. Jones, Sr.’s,

earthly sojourn to an end. Our solace is that during his last

years of preaching and teaching, Pastor Jones lead the

Springfield Family under the theme revealed to him by

God, “Oneness,” as referenced in John 17:22 -- “And the

glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they

may be one, even as we are one.”

The Springfield Family prays that

God will continue to spread his loving

arms of protection around our Late

Pastor’s Wife, Sister Dollean Maggett

Jones, and his Family. Fond memo-

ries of the invaluable contributions of

Reverend Dr. L. B. and Sister Dollean

Maggett Jones, Sr. and Family, are forever etched in our

hearts, and in the pages of the Legacy of Springfield Bap-

tist Church. [Go to https://www.facebook.com/

SpringfieldBC to view “A Memorial Assembly” - In

Memory of The Reverend Doctor Louis Benjamin Jones,

Sr. – August 12, 1929 – February 22, 2008.]

“Interim Journey” -- The October Issue of the Spr ing-

fielder features highlights from our “Interim Journey” to-

ward the calling of our Seventh Pastor, Reverend Dr. Carl

Que Hickerson. Throughout our Interim Journey, even dur-

ing trying times, the Lord continued to shower down bless-

ings on Springfield Baptist Church. To God Be The Glory!

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The DC Commission on Arts and Humanities By Bro. Daryl Wright

The DC Commission on the Arts and Hu-

manities (DCCAH) is the branch of the

District of Columbia’s government that

provides grants, professional opportunities,

educational enrichment and other programs

and services to individuals and nonprofit

organizations in all communities within the

District. This organization is supported

primarily by the DC Government and the

National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).

The mission of the DCCAH is to provide

grant funds, programs and educational ac-

tivities that encourage diverse artistic ex-

pressions and learning opportunities, so all

DC residents and visitors can experience

the rich culture of our city. Recognizing

the changing dynamics within the city,

DCCAH is poised to increase depth and

expand the breadth of creative opportuni-

ties for residents and city visitors. Many

are familiar with some of the art projects

around the city that they are responsible for

creating as the leading voice for arts and

culture in the District of Columbia. By far,

the most successful city art project was the

Party Animals. This nationally and inter-

nationally recognized project debuted post-

911, and featured uniquely creative ele-

phants and donkeys strategically placed

around the city. This incredibly popular

exhibition helped elevate the impact of the

arts and humanities locally, nationally and

internationally.

Lionel Thomas is the head of DCCAH. He

is a native Washingtonian and a graduate

of the William McKinley Technical Senior

High school. He holds a Bachelor of Arts

Degree in communications from the Uni-

versity of Pittsburgh and earned a Master

of Arts in Organizational Leadership from

Lewis University. He has spent nearly his

entire professional career with this agency.

He started as an intern before being pro-

moted to Mailing List Coordinator, then

Program Manager for Media and Music,

then Grants Assistant, then Legislative

Grants Officer, and finally, Deputy Direc-

tor. He left the agency to become the Ex-

ecutive Director of the Prince Georges

County Arts Commission, but was brought

back to lead the agency as the current

Commissioner of the Arts and Humanities.

Mr. Thomas is a very busy man. Aside

from overseeing the agency, he also sits on

the board of several organizations, spends

many hours a week involved in community

activities, is active with his church and still

manages to find down time to play tennis

and travel. We met at a local Starbucks,

where I found him to be very personable

and attentive. He describes his average

day as demanding. Ironically, it will begin

with a cup of Starbucks coffee. Then he

manages to personally respond to some

150-200 emails that he receives daily.

Next, he will meet with his Deputy Direc-

tor to check on the status of some 15 to 20

on-going projects. This is followed by a

staff meeting. Then the day actually begins

with site visits, speaking engagements, at-

tending performances, and participating

meetings with city officials and community

partners.

He credits his Executive Assistance for

helping him to stay on task. However, it is

his organizational skills, ability to multi-

task and focus on the bigger vision that

allows him to maintain success in leader-

ship. What he finds most challenging

about his work is competing priorities. He

elaborates: “Often internal priorities don't

always align with city priorities. I must

find the balance to effectively manage pub-

lic resources while meeting the mission of

the organization.”

He is proud of the opportunities DCCAH

provides to rising artists in the city. As a

What’s Happening

in the

Shaw Community!

As a staff writer for the

Springfielder it is impera-

tive that we report infor-

mation that is helpful, use-

ful, and relevant to the

congregation and our read-

ers.

A key area of focus that

has been targeted by the

Communications team

centers around developing

a relationship with the

community.

In turn, I will bring you

information monthly on

persons of interest, organi-

zations, and business in

the community in which

we service.

The Springfielder

Highlights

Lionel Thomas

Head of DCCAH

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grant maker, they sponsor many opportu-

nities aimed at providing resources to the

underserved communities in Wards 7 and

8, fellowships to new and established art-

ists, training to arts organizations, and gen-

eral support of art and music programs.

Another priority, he is working towards is

increasing funding for art and music pro-

jects for seniors and youth. Recently,

DCCAH has partnered with the Office on

Aging to develop more opportunities for

senior projects. They have also estab-

lished the Arts Education Program for

Youth, whether they are in or out of

school.

Funding for arts and music projects is

available to individuals or businesses

whose primary place of operation is within

the city and who have a 501c(3) status.

Grant applications are accepted every

spring through the end of the summer for

the following Fiscal Year. Money is avail-

able for art projects in traditional settings

(galleries, museums, schools, churches,

community centers, senior centers, recrea-

tional centers etc.)

and nontraditional

settings (art cen-

ters, theaters,

parks, literature

groups, dance fa-

cilities, etc.). Mr.

Thomas has been

instrumental in

increasing the

funds available

through the estab-

lishment of a dedicated tax revenue stream

for the arts. He was also instrumental in

creating a sustainability plan to support the

renewal of the iconic Lincoln Theater.

Most recently his unveiling of Chuck

Brown Memorial Park has proven to be a

very much appreciated presence in North-

east Washington, DC.

During our interview, he shared many per-

sonal things about himself. He is a dedi-

cated member of the Mount Horeb Baptist

Church, where Rev. Dr. H. B. Sampson,

III is the Senior Pastor. His faith and

strong relationship with God is a blessing.

He believes developing a good prayer life

prepares you to deal with challenges and

that it will teach you to embrace your fail-

ures so you can learn from them. He feels

that community outreach will be the key to

churches succeeding in the future. He

adds that learning to embrace people who

are unlike themselves will is the secret to

enduring. He most identifies with biblical

character of Moses because, “he showed

an incredible amount of leadership and

resilience against incredible odds.” He

uses that example to support his belief that

if you hear the message and stay true to

the Word, all obstacles are surmountable.

Having recently turned 50 years old, Mr.

Thomas says growing older has changed

him spiritually in that he is more connect-

ed to God; emotionally in that he has

more balance in his life; and mentally, be-

cause certain things simply do not bother

him any longer. His advice to youth is to

seek as much education as possible, but

also to seek a spiritual connection. When

asked what the next chapter of his life will

bring, he responds, “(1) Retirement by age

60; (2) Some form of continued public

service or perhaps consulting.”

He credits his mother for grooming him to

be the man he is today. He says, “She had

the biggest impact on life by making me

work beyond my limits to reach my poten-

tial. She taught me to be kind, mindful

and respectful of others, but most im-

portantly, that we are here to serve a great-

er purpose and that purpose is to help oth-

ers.” When asked if there was anything

else he wanted people to know about him,

he added. “I love what I do and I truly be-

lieve that art and culture are the most im-

portant things we can do as a civilization

to preserve, protect and educate our com-

munity.”

Trustee Clarence and

Mother Maude Wright

Happy 55th Anniversary

Happy 50th Birthday

Dr. Deidra Wright-Hill

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DIAMOND JUBILEE DIGITAL SOUVENIR JOURNAL

PHOTO SHOOT SCHEDULE

In celebration of the 75th Church Anniversary, the Anniversary committee will create

a Digital Souvenir Journal. This journal will consist of all of Springfield's Ministries

and organizations. Below is the schedule for when your group will be photographed.

All photos will be taken before or immediately following our 11:00 a.m. Morning

Worship Service.

There will be three pictures taken per ministry. Please see your designated coordina-

tors for time and place to take your pictures. There are no make-up days.

Contact: Sis. Eva Stokes Wood, Chair , Publicity Subcommittee

Sis. Stephanie Drew, Co-chair, Publicity Subcommittee

Reverend Dr. Carl Que Hickerson, Pastor

Trustee Ernest Dobson, Chairman, 75th Church Anniversary Committee

1st Sunday September 7, 2014

Coordinator: Bro. Kenneth Stephens

Mass Choir

Pacesetters

Trustee Board

Communications Ministry

Prayer Band

Usher board #1

3rd Pastoral Anniversary Ministry

Musicians

4th Sunday September 28, 2014

Coordinator: Sis. Brenda Paul

Youth Choir

Angel Choir

Angels of Christ

Little Angels of Christ

Junior Usher Board

Pastor’s Aide

Security Ministry

Springfield Book Club

Health Fair Ministry

Audio Technicians

Culinary Arts - Dining Room

3rd Sunday September 21, 2014

Coordinator: Sis. Stephanie Drew

Male Chorus

Missionaries

Young Adult Ministry

Helping Hands Ministry

Diamond Jubilee

75th Church Anniversary Committee

Children’s Ministry

Nurses

Usher Board #2

Praise and Worship Ministry

Sunday School Teachers & Secretaries

2nd Sunday September 14, 2014

Coordinator: Sis. Donya Williams

Deacon Board

Deaconess Board

Angelic Sanctuary

Mother’s Board

Culinary Arts - Kitchen

Van Ministry

Office Administration

Pastoral Family

Associate Ministers

Women’s Ministry

Upcoming Events The Pastoral Anniversary Committee will have its next Outreach Luncheon on Fri-

day, September 12th from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. See page 21 for the order form

On September 20th The Mass Choir will host a Community Day

The 75th Diamond Jubilee Church Anniversary Revival Series: Fall Revival with

Rev. Anthony Simmons of 1st Good Samaritan Baptist Church on Wednesday, Sep-

tember 24th at 7:30 pm

Church Wide cleaning will be held on Saturday, September 27th at 10:00 am

The 75th Church Anniversary will host its Diamond Jubilee Our Moment to Shine

“Black and White” Fellowship on September 28th at 3:00 pm

Welcome Back To Kingdom Kids

Child Development Center

By Sis. Donya Williams

It’s back to school time. Time to set your

alarms and fix those early morning break-

fast. All schools in the DC, MD and VA

area are officially open and the Kingdom

Kids Child Development Center is ready

for them. They have fresh new before and

after care staff who are and a couple of

new faces at the center.

On September 4th one of the parents will

be teaching our students and teachers sign

language. She will be coming every other

Thursday and spend 15 minutes per group.

The children’s group will have a story

time.

On September 18th the Colgate Van will

be here to teach and clean kids teeth age

(1 and up) at 9:30 am. Colgate's mobile

dental vans measure 32-feet long, nearly

the size of a mobile home, and feature

friendly visuals to help create a fun and

less intimidating ‘screening experience.

With two child-sized dental chairs aboard,

Colgate's Bright Smiles, Bright Futures®

screens two children at a time, with the

average screening lasting approximately

two minutes.

With the support of our volunteer dental

professionals, children ranging in 3-12

years of age all receive free dental check-

ups*, treatment referrals (if needed), and

learning materials that include a tube of

Colgate® kid's toothpaste, a Colgate®

kid's toothbrush and brushing instructions.

The Kingdom Kids CDC is looking for-

ward to great new school year.

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Let’s

Pray

for

Each

Other

Statistics 57 Children

1 Director

11 Full Time Staff

2 Part Time Staff

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Cause of the Month Sickle Cell Awareness Month

Sponsored by the SBC Health Ministry

Springfield Baptist Church

“The Mission Center in the Heart of the City”

508 P Street, N.W.

Washington, DC 20002

Rev. Dr. Carl Que Hickerson, Pastor

Bro. James Brincefield, Chairperson

Sickle Cell Disease is an inher ited blood disorder that can cause attacks of pain, damage to vital organs,

and risk of serious infections and can lead to early death. Sickle cell disease affects the main protein inside the

red blood cells called hemoglobin. The disease occurs when a person inherits one sickle cell gene from each

parent or a combination of one sickle cell gene plus one of several other abnormal hemoglobin genes.

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is an inher ited blood disorder that occurs more commonly in Afr ican Amer i-

cans. 1 in 500 African Americans are born with the disease. 1 in 1,400 Latinos are born in the U.S. with SCD

each year. SCD also affects people of Arabian, Greek, Maltese, Italian, Sardinian, Turkish and Indian ancestry.

SCD is inher ited in the same way physical traits like eye and hair colors are inher ited. SCD is not conta-

gious, the hemoglobin in patients with SCD is damaged and causes red blood cells to stiffen and twist into jag-

ged “sickle” shapes.

The distorted red blood cells in SCD patients block small blood vessels and can lead to:

• Pain in arms, legs, chest and/or abdomen

• Stroke

• Lung tissue damage (acute chest syndrome)

• Serious infections

• Damage to heart, kidneys and liver

• Anemia

Young children with SCD are at increased risk for bacterial infections due to spleen damage. Both children and

adults with SCD are at risk for strokes that can cause lasting disabilities such as learning difficulties and physi-

cal impairment. Other problems can include vision impairment and blindness, slow growth and delayed puber-

ty, difficulty breathing, chest pain and fever. At present there is no cure for SCD. About 100 children with sick-

le cell disease have been cured through a bone marrow transplant, using donated bone marrow from an immu-

nologically matched sibling. This however carries a high risk: About 10 percent of the children who underwent

bone marrow transplants for severe sickle cell disease have died.

Multiple red blood cell (RBC) transfusions of “normal” blood can protect SCD patients from some of the acute

and chronic complications of the disease. Readily available blood tests will identify people who have either

sickle cell trait or a form of the disease. There are prenatal tests to determine whether the baby will have sickle

cell disease, carry the trait or be unaffected.

The March of Dimes has been a major supporter of sickle cell disease research. This year the Sickle Cell Dis-

ease Association of America will sponsor its 1st Annual National Sickle Cell Walk with the Stars. This event

will be held on September 6, 2014 in Baltimore, Maryland. For more information go to http://

www.sicklecellnationalwalk.com/. If you are unable to participate in the walk there are virtual ways for you to

do so. For more information on other ways to participate go to http://www.sicklecellnationalwalk.com/3/

events.htm. You might want to donate, if so go to http://www.sicklecellnationalwalk.com/3/donate.htm to do-

nate online or you can mail a check or money order to Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc., 3700

Koppers Street, Suite 570, Baltimore, Maryland 21227

SAVE THE DATE

Join us for the Community

Day at Springfield Baptist

Church (SBC) to be held on

Saturday, September 20,

2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00

p.m. With so many activities

planned, Community Day is

sure to be a “hit” for members

and neighbors to come and

enjoy. There will be a Food

Court serving hot dogs,

hamburgers, cotton candy,

popcorn & snow cone, tables

of vendors offer ing items for

sale, blood pressure screen-

ings and spiritual counsel-

ing. The kids will have

something to do at our “Kid’s

Corner” to include a moon

bounce, face painting, sketch

artist and table games. Spon-

sored by the SBC Mass Choir

as an outreach effort to share

the church’s mission with

those in the community, the

event will combine food, fun

and fellowship while show-

casing the church as a valua-

ble community asset. All pro-

ceeds received through this

effort will go to the building

maintenance. The Springfield

Baptist Church is located at

508 P Street NW in the

District of Columbia.

The Mission Center in the

Heart of the City

A People and a Place of

Worship, Wellness,

Wholeness and Wisdom

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Proverbs 3:16 (NIV) - Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.

Mother Warley Centenarian

By Sis. Donya Williams

Centenarian - a person who lives to or

beyond the age of 100

years. Because average

global life expectan-

cies are less than 100,

the term is invariably

associated with Lon-

gevity.

Springfield is blessed to

have their very own centenarian.

Mother Katherine Warley celebrated her

100th birthday on Sunday, August 31st

with her church family and friends. When

her daughter Sister Mary Lane asked

what she wanted for her birthday Mother

Warley repeated, “I want my family to

hear my pastor say in 3 days he got up!”

Well Mother Warley got her wish. She

was surprised by her family and stood to

let her know that they were here for her

and loved her dearly.

I called Sister Mary Lane and asked her a

few questions about her Mom.

Sister Williams: When did your moth-

er join Springfield Baptist Church?

Sister Lane: My mother does not re-

member the exact date but she knows that

she came in with the late Pastor L. B.

Jones

Sister Williams: What is her secret to a

long and healthy life?

Sister Lane: She never smoked or

drank. She always trusted in the Lord and

she has always taken a nap.

Sister Williams: What is the one thing

that she has taught you that you will nev-

er forget?

Sister Lane: She taught us to always

put God first and to pray for anything that

we wanted. She also said continue to be

faithful servants.

Mother Warley’s favorite bible verse is

Psalms 21 and her favorite saying is

“Lord keep my mind, my soul and my

body to help me do the things that I am

supposed to do.”

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Can I Get A Witness?

By Sis. Ingrid Parks Gavin

I know that because we have a black presi-

dent, we thought that perhaps things were

changing, but the recent incidents in New

York and Ferguson, Missouri serve as re-

minders that the more things change, the

more they remain the same!

Whenever I think about

Oscar Grant, Trayvon

Martin, Renisha

McBride, Eric Garner,

Michael Brown and the

other atrocities by people

we don’t know by name,

I immediately think of

that infamous speech

delivered by slave owner

Willie Lynch in 1712.

Ever since slavery, the black man has al-

ways been a target. “Don’t forget,” Lynch

said, “you must pitch the OLD black male

against the YOUNG black male, and the

YOUNG black male against the OLD

black male. You must use the DARK

skinned slaves against the LIGHT skinned

slaves, and the LIGHT skinned slaves vs.

the DARK skinned slaves. You must use

the FEMALE against the MALE, and the

MALE against the FEMALE. You must

also have white servants and overseers

[who] distrust all Blacks.” The part of the

speech that always resonates with me is

when he said “HAVE A FOOL PROOF

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING

YOUR BLACK SLAVES. I guarantee

every one of you that, if installed correctly,

IT WILL CONTROL THE SLAVES

FOR AT LEAST 300 HUNDRED

YEARS.” Well, it’s 302 years later , and

there is still a lot a work to be done to

break this conditioning! In times like these,

we can’t afford to be fighting over things

that don’t matter, watching television

shows that perpetuate stereotypes, and pro-

ducing negative and self-hating tweets and

posts on social media! Tearing up our

neighborhoods is never the solution. We

must continue to edify, educate, empower

and pray for our communities! African

Americans have survived tremendous in-

justices, and our ancestors and Civil Rights

icons made the ultimate sacrifice! In times

like these, we must continue to sing the old

Negro spiritual:

Ain’t gonna let nobody,

Turn me round! Turn me around! Turn

me around!

Ain’t gonna let nobody, Turn me round!

I’m gonna keep on a-walkin’ keep on a-

talkin’

Marchin’ down to freedom‘s land!

Keeping singing it even if you have to hum

it in your cubicles! We must love, love,

and continue to love because I know that

someday we will all be free! Please know

that I love you, but God loves us more!

Can I Get A Witness???

sake you.” In trial and tribulations she

remembers this verse and knows that God

is with her, encouraging her to be strong,

encouraging her to believe, encouraging

her to be strong and endure.

Her faith is the key to her remaining bal-

anced. In her professional life she deals

with project management, decision mak-

ing, public relations, plan implementation,

training and development, and supervision.

At times she says it can be tedious and

challenging but the reward comes when

you are given the change to turn ideas into

reality. Her advice to youth today,

“dreams can become a reality with hard

work, sacrifice, and perseverance Never

give up, no matter how hard life becomes;

remember the sacrifices that were made by

our ancestors so we can live the life we do

today If you are able to go to college do

so, and love they neighbor.”

Angela Anglin con’t from pg. 9

Oscar G.

Trayvon M.

Michael B.

Renisha M.

Eric G.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Closed SBC &

Kingdom Kids CDC

2

7:00 pm

Mass Choir

Rehearsal

7:00 pm

Executive Board

3

12:00 pm

Prayer Meeting

7:30 pm

Mid-Week Worship

4 5

7:30 pm

Leadership Meeting

Pledge Sheets Due

6

2:00 pm

Youth Ministry

Bowling Event

@ Bowling AFB

7

9:30 am

Sunday School of

Mission

Male Chorus (B)

8

7:30 pm

Trustee Board

Meeting

9

7:00pm

Deacon Board

Meeting

10

12:00 pm

Prayer Meeting

1:00 pm

Mother Board & Pastor

7:30 pm

Mid-Week Worship

11

7:00 pm

Male Chorus

12

11:00 am

Outreach Luncheon

13

10:00 am

Deaconess Board

10:00 am

Helping Hands

11:30 am

Security Team

1:00 pm

Prayer Band

3:00 pm

Sr. Usher Board #1

14

Holy Communion

Youth Ministry (B)

15 16

17

12:00 pm

Prayer Meeting

7:30 pm

Mid-Week Worship

18

1:00 pm

Oversight Committee

Meeting

6:00 pm

Angelic Sanctuary

7:00 pm

Male Chorus

19

6:00 pm

Angels Of Christ

7:00 pm

Angel Choir

8:00 pm

Youth Choir

20

10:00 am

Mass Choir

Community Day

10:00 am

Missionary

Ministry

12:30 pm

Little Angels of Christ

3:30 pm

Junior Usher Board

21

9:30 am

Sunday School of

Mission

Culinary Arts (B)

22 23

7:00 pm

Mass Choir

Rehearsal

24

12:00 pm

Prayer Meeting

6:00 pm

Pastoral Anniversary

Meeting

7:30pm

75th Diamond Jubilee

Church Anniversary

Fall Revival

Rev. Anthony Simmons

1st Good Samaritan

Baptist Church

25

6:00 pm

Angelic Sanctuary

7:00 pm

Church Anniversary

Meeting

(Conference Call)

26

6:00 pm

Angels Of Christ

7:00 pm

Angel Choir

8:00 pm

Youth Choir

27

10:00 am

Women’s Ministry

10:00 am

Church Wide

Cleaning

12:30 pm

Little Angels of Christ

28

3:00 pm

75th Diamond Jubilee

Church Anniversary

“Black & White” Our

Moment to Shine

Fellowship

29 30

7:00 pm

Mass Choir

Rehearsal

September 2014

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The

Communication

Ministry The SBC Communica-

tions Ministry is com-

prised of members of

other ministries within

the Church.

We are always looking

for new members as well

as guest writers for the

month. If you would like

to join the Communica-

tions Ministry, feel free to

contact anyone on the

staff.

If you would like to be a

guest writer, contact

Donya Williams at

donya20746@gmail.com.

Sis. Donya Williams

Bro. Daryl Wright

Sis. Annette Rollins

Sis. Brenda Brown-Paul

Bro. Kenneth Stephens

Sis. Eva Stokes-Wood

Sis. Ingrid Gavin Parks

Sis. Sanetra Mitchell-Smith

Deacon Kevin Gavin Trustee Stanley Johnson

Pastor’s Itinerary September 6, 2014 Guest Speaker

The Associate Minister’s Retreat

Potomac, MD

September 19-20, 2014 First Annual Mission Conference

Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church

Washington, DC

September 26-27, 2014 In Class

October 8, 2014 Bible Class @ Gethsamane Baptist Church Washington, DC

October 19, 2014 Calvary Baptist Church Baltimore, MD

Springfield Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. C. Que Hickerson, Pastor

Springfield Missionary Baptist Church

508 P Street, N.W.

Washington, DC 20001

Phone: 202-234-0648

Website: www.springfielddc.org

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