The Senior Connection

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1 The Senior Connection Volume 7 Issue 3 Rendering Praise and Service to God Whose Power is Sufficient to Sustain Us Rev. Dr. Lee A. Earl, Senior Pastor Loving Others as Christ Loves Us, Making Disciples for the Kingdom The lazy days of Summer!! May we enjoy the season, family, friends, vacations! TAKING JESUS CHRIST EVERYWHERE! ENJOY!!! Another Sold Out Affair! On Friday, June 20th, the Sr. Ministry held it s annual Crab Feast. 120 guest feasted on crabs, chicken, fish, potato salad, cole slaw, Corn on the cob, baked beans, rolls, soda, water and dessert s. The Profit will be used for our annual holiday party which will be held on December 12, Protect Yourself From Heat Stress Spend as much time as you can in cool surroundings. Use fans and air conditioners to cool your home. Slow down and take it easy. Physical activity produces extra body heat. Wear light-weight, light-colored, loose fitting clothing. Cotton is a light, airy fabric. Wear a hat or use an umbrella to protect your head and neck when you are outdoors. Drink plenty of water. Don't wait until you are thirsty. By then, you may already be dehydrated. Watch what you eat. Avoid eating hot foods or heavy meals. Use your stove as little as possible and cook during the coolest part of the day. Take cool baths or showers. Cool water can remove body heat 25 times faster than cool air. Avoid drinking alcohol. Inside this issue: Message from Newsletter Staff 2010 Beautification Project 2 3 Fall Outing 7 Excellence in Aging Award Keeping in prayer Looking Ahead 11

2 A Word from The Newsletter Staff To our seniors and friends, Always be prayerful..because The Lord will provide!! In lieu of our chairperson s regular words, the following is a tribute and plea. One of the characteristics of a great leader is knowing when to pass the baton...knowing that A Change Is Gonna Come. We supported, witnessed and welcomed the change of our President Barack Obama; cheering the change! Sis. Ethel & Bro. Charles H. Nelson, Sr. and their family have worked diligently for the good of the Seniors Ministry. We applaud, appreciate and love them for all they ve done! With this in mind..the plea! The year is half over. We need to be looking forward to next year and thinking about new leadership. No... the Nelsons are not leaving...just stepping back and taking a much deserved rest! They will be here in an advisory capacity. Please search your minds, hearts and spirits in how we can all be of service in uplifting The Lord through SBC Senior Ministry. Sincerely, The Newsletter Staff Therefore Stand firm Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord. Because you know that your labor is the Lord is not in Vain. 1 Corinthians 15: Senior Ministry Newsletter of Shiloh Baptist Church

3 2010 Beautification Project Shiloh Seniors Ministry Our 2010 project is to purchase lawn furniture for the Beasley Square Apartments. Our goal is to have the furniture by the dedication of the apartments. We seek your donations of $100.00, but nothing will be turned down. The $ donations will be In Honor or In Memory of the individual of your choice and listed in the programs for the 3:30 p.m. service on Seniors Appreciation Day. Previous years donations to Shiloh Baptist Church: Lights for the Lettering over Shiloh Baptist Church $ donated to Harambee for Beasley Square 2008 Lettering Shiloh Baptist Church on Worship Center 2007 Donation of $1, to Shiloh Baptist Church Won t you help us this year? Shiloh Baptist Church supports this ministry and were are seeking your support in this project. Please pledge now or give checks to: Ethel Nelson or Cathy Mayo by July 18, All checks must have church envelope number for credit. For additional information, please call Senior Ministry Newsletter of Shiloh Baptist Church - 3

4 Greetings to all Seniors & Friends, From Midday Bible Study Charles H. Nelson, Sr. We had our last Midday Bible Study before the summer break on June 24th. This was a lively and spirit-filled lesson, that went over our usual time slot! We are thankful for the discussions, teachings, fellowship and most importantly...attendance!! Dr. Barbara Wallace - a sincere Thank-You for the wonderful teachings; and we look forward to September. Our sincere appreciation to Bro. John Moore and all of the devotional leaders. A special Thanks to Sis. Valeria Henderson and her hospitality staff for preparing nourishing and tasteful lunches. Going forward, we hope to have more volunteers for this awesome task! We will reconvene our Midday Bible Study on September 9, 2010 HAVE A SAFE & ENJOYABLE SUMMER!! Charles H. Nelson, Sr. Mid Day Bible Study Chairperson DEUTERONOMY 4:9...DO NOT FORGET THE THINGS YOUR EYES HAVE SEEN OR LET THEM SLIP FROM YOUR HEART TEACH THEM TO YOUR CHILDREN AND TO THEIR CHILDREN AFTER THEM. 4 - Senior Ministry Newsletter of Shiloh Baptist Church

5 SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH Annual Senior Appreciation Day SUNDAY, JULY 25, 2010 Theme: Seniors with God As Our Source...We Are Faith in Action! Scripture: So we are always confident; for we walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:6,7 SPECIAL GUEST S 8:00 a.m. Service 11:00 a.m. Service Rev. Richard Garner, Pastor Rising Zion Baptist Church Jeffersonton, VA Music by: SBC Shiloh Male Chorus 3:30 p.m. Concert Minister Becky Mays Jenkins Ebenezer Baptist Church Alexandria, VA Music by: Women s Ecumenical Choir Senior Appreciation Day Concert featuring: The DC Choral Ensemble Washington, DC Senior Ministry Newsletter of Shiloh Baptist Church - 5

6 Seniors Day Out We thank Victory Temple Missionary Baptist Church for the use of their bus. We visited the Farmers Market in Charlotte Hall, MD. Many purchased veggies and others items. We lunched at Old Country Buffet in Waldorf and later shopped in the shopping center. Our driver, Deacon Moncrease, was kind, friendly, polite; and made sure we all had an enjoyable ride. It was a beautiful day! A Thank-You Card To the Officer s & Member s of the Shiloh Baptist Church Senior Ministry a heartfelt Thank-You for your kindness and expressions of sympathy in the passing of my dad, Julius C. Stanfield. Dinetta Dunston Grandparents News The grandchildren of the late Deacon Emeritus Major W. and Sister Mable T. Lyles graduated from different schools in California in May Ian M. Lyles completed his automotive course at Delta College in Stockton. Brittany M. Lyles graduated from San Francisco State University earning her Bachelors Degree in Journalism. In 2009, she was awarded second place for the best news series in her university school paper. Natalie M. Lyles graduated from Cesar Chaves high School in Stockton, CA. She was a member of the Athletic Chub, Circle of Friends, Singing Titans and the Dance Club. Natalie was Homecoming Queen in 2009; and has been accepted to California State University in Los Angeles, CA. Proud parents, Ronald and Carol, celebrated their children s graduations with a party. Among family and friends was Engineer Naval Officer Freedman IV; who got on one knee and proposed to Brittany! My eight-month old great grandson Aiden Douglas Lyles is a good natured, happy and crawling all over the place. God blessed me to enjoy those happy occasions with my family! Mable T. Lyles 6 - Senior Ministry Newsletter of Shiloh Baptist Church

7 Ladrey Building Fellowship May 30, 2010 was our 5th Sunday at Ladrey Building. In attendance were David s Dancers. Dancing to We ve Come This Far by Faith and I Will Trust In The Lord. Rev. Dr. Bobbi Wallace brought an inspiring message, Rev. Yolanda Giles served as worship leader and Min. Renee Conaway gave prayer. Sis. Butler sang a solo with BJ Conaway on the piano. Deaconess Edith Littlejohn and Sis. Doris Surratt served as our hostesses for the delicious dinner provided to the residents. We can always depend on Liz Jackson and Pauline Terrell to assist in anything we do at Ladrey, and we thank them. Project Lunch On April 17, 2010, 230 lunches were prepared and served for the residents of the Ladrey and Annie Rose buildings, along with sick and shut-ins. They enjoyed fried/baked chicken, homemade potato salad, seasoned green beans, rolls and cookies. We thank the deacon and deacons-in-training for delivering lunches to our sick and shut-ins. Special thanks to: Jack & Rosa Byrd, Harvey Gray; Gertrude Bailey, Louise Nelson, Cathy Mayo, Mary Johnson, Cornell Green, Towanna Moore, Nicky Taylor, Hashim Taylor, Antonio Davis, Anita Coleman, Zavin Smith, Edith Threat, Elizabeth Jackson, Pauline Terrell, Doris Surratt, Shaye Nelson, Gail Nelson, Charles H. Nelson, Sr. Fall Outing Save your pennies; cuz we re going.. SHOPPING!!! Rehoboth Outlets Saturday, October 16th Coach Factory Liz Claiborne new York Nine West Outlet Christmas Tree Hill Rockport Shoes. And Many More!! Senior Ministry Newsletter of Shiloh Baptist Church - 7

8 Pomp & Circumstance We salute our Senior graduates! Min. Danielle Bridgeforth - Postgraduate Sis. Yvonne Daniels - Undergraduate Sis. Marilyn Patterson -Undergraduate Bro. Bernard Carey - Postgraduate Sis. Linda Fields - Undergraduate Bro. Bill Porter - Postgraduate Healthy Eating SPINACH SALAD WITH GRILLED PEACHES Recipe courtesy the Neelys for Food Network Magazine For the salad: 1/2 cup pecans 4 ripe peaches, pitted and quartered 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil 1/2 pound hickory-smoked bacon, roughly chopped 8 cups baby spinach For the dressing: 1/2 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue or your favorite cheese 1/4 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 teaspoon sugar Salt and freshly ground pepper Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the pecans on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until golden and fragrant, 6 minutes; roughly chop. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat on one side and medium heat on the other. Lightly brush the peaches with oil and grill over medium until nicely marked, about 4 minutes per side. Meanwhile, place a flat cast-iron skillet on the grill over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp; transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Combine the spinach, red onion, grilled peaches, pecans and bacon in a large bowl. Make the dressing: Mash the blue cheese with a fork in a bowl. Mix in the buttermilk, sour cream, sugar, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss with the salad just before serving. 8 - Senior Ministry Newsletter of Shiloh Baptist Church

9 SHILOH SENIOR MINISTRY 1429 DUKE STREET ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA MAY 11, 2010 THANK YOU TO THE ALEXANDRIA COMMISSION ON AGING FOR SELECTING THE SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH SENIOR MINISTRY TO RECEIVE THIS SPECIAL AWARD THIS EVENING. YOU WILL NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH IT IS APPRECIATED AND WE WILL CHERISH IT AS IT WILL BE PLACED IN THE MUSEUM AT OUR CHURCH. INCIDENTALLY, THIS IS OUR THIRD AWARD THIS YEAR. OUR PASTOR, THE REV. DR. LEE A. EARL COULD NOT BE HERE WITH US THIS EVENING AS WE WANTED HIM TO ACCEPT THIS AWARD, BUT MY HUSBAND IS ALWAYS BESIDE ME, AND SERVES AS THE VICE CHAIR OF THIS MINISTRY. OUR SPECIAL THANKS TO MR. HARVEY GRAY AND THE DEPARTMENTAL PROGRESSIVE CLUB FOR NOMINATING US AND TO MIN. DANIELLE BRIDGEFORTH AND ATTORNEY JAMES HENSON FOR THE BEAUTIFUL LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION. THIS MINISTRY WAS REORGANIZED IN 2002 AND IN EIGHT YEARS, WE CONTINUE TO GROW. WE BEGIN THE YEAR WITH OUR ANNUAL LUNCHEON, PREPARE AND DELIVER HOT LUNCHES TO THE LADREY AND ANNIE ROSE BUILDINGS ALSO OUR SICK AND SHUT IN MEMBERS. LAST MONTH WE PREPARED OVER 230 LUNCHES AND THEY ARE SO GRATEFUL TO US FOR JUST THINKING ABOUT THEM! ON THE 5TH SUNDAY S AT 4 P.M., YOU CAN FIND US IN SERVICE AT THE LADREY BUILDING. THERE ARE MANY OTHER OUTINGS, BUT WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT OUR ANNUAL SENIOR APPRECIATION DAY WHICH IS THE 4TH SUNDAY IN JULY OF EACH YEAR. WE BEGIN WITH OUR 8 A.M. SERVICE, BREAKFAST IS SERVED AFTERWARDS, WE THEN HAVE OUR 11 A.M. SERVICE WITH LUCH SERVED AND THE DAY CLOSES WITH A GOSPEL CONCERT AT 3:30 P.M. WE INVITE YOU TO ATTEND! OUR SENIOR NEWSLETTER S ARE ENJOYED NOT ONLY SHILOH MEMBERS, BUT OTHERS AS FAR AS CALIFORNIA, TEXAS, NORTH CAROLINA, AS WELL AS CITIES THROUGHOUT VIRGINIA. ALTHOUGH WE ARE SENIORS, WE LOVE HELPING OTHERS AND THIS MINISTRY HAS MANY YOUNG PEOPLE WORKING ALONGSIDE US INCLUDING TEENAGE MEMBERS THAT WE CAN ALWAYS DEPEND ON. WE GIVE ALL PRAISES TO OUR LORD AND SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST FOR WE FEEL WE ARE DOING WHAT HE WOULD HAVE US TO DO! AGAIN OUR SINCERE THANKS TO ALL OF YOU FOR THE BLESSING. REV. DR. LEE A. EARL, SENIOR PASTOR ETHEL & CHARLES H. NELSON SR., CHAIRPERSONS Alexandria Commission on Aging Excellence in Aging Awards Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Nelson, Sr. accepting the Excellence in Aging Award May 11, 2010 Vola Lawson Lobby City Hall Senior Ministry Newsletter of Shiloh Baptist Church - 9

10 Sick List - Please keep in your prayers: Sis. Elaine Augustus Bro. Earl Bryant Bro. Earl Lewis Bro. Charles Price Sis. Dorothy Brown Sis. Elizabeth Hutchinson Sis. Myrtle McCoy *Sis. Dorothy Scott Sis. Scott is now a resident of Envoy of Alexandria. Send a card or stop and visit: 900 Virginia Avenue Alexandria, VA They that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 With Heartfelt Sympathy Please remember these families in your prayers: Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you. Psalms 55: 22 Bro. Antonio Davis - Grandfather Sis. Barbara Lewis - Daughter Sis. Jeanette Lightfoot - Niece Bro. Herbert Spears - Cousin The Family of Bro. Julius Stanfield The Family of Sis. Ernestine Ware The Family of Sis. Decima Webber Sis. Daisy Wise - Husband May God be your comfort in Sorrow...And your hope and strength in the coming days. We are praying for you! 10 - Senior Ministry Newsletter of Shiloh Baptist Church

11 Looking Ahead : Save the Dates! July 25, Senior Appreciation Day August - VACATION September 25, Annual Prayer Breakfast October 16, Shopping Trip Rehoboth, Delaware November 20, Fellowship & Election of Officers December 12, Annual Senior Ministry Holiday Celebration * Quarterly Fellowship at the Ladrey Building each 5th Sunday at 4:00 p.m., Join Dr. Barbara Wallace, the Senior Ministry, and friends in worship service for one hour. ** Quarterly Newsletter *** Monthly meetings 10:00 a.m. (Third Saturday) **** We ask that you PLEASE RSVP for the special events. This is important for the food preparation and spacing. Mid-day Bible Study 1401 Duke Street Fellowship Hall, 11:30 a.m. Thursdays Please come out and fellowship, the word of God is taught and lunch is served. It is not just for Seniors and members of Shiloh, but everyone are welcome. Transportation is provided in the Alexandria area only. Parking is available in the back of the church. Senior Ministry Newsletter of Shiloh Baptist Church - 11

12 Doris Chandler, 7/3 Rev. Kenneth Nelson - 7/3 Jacquelyn Chandler 7/5 Emerson Bascomb 7/7 Mary Dupree 7/8 Harold Graves 7/9 Thomas Powell 7/10 Charles Stanton 7/12 Veronica Moore 7/13 Wilma Postell 7/13 Linda Terry 7/15 David Nowlin 7/17 Bertha Woods, 7/18 Jacquelyn Evans-McRae, 7/18 Mary Douglas, 7/19 Harvey Gray, 7/19 Helen Dortch, 7/22, Debra Logan, 7/26 Mary McLean, 7/26 Lorraine Carter, 8/1 Judy Callahan, 8/1 Shirley Carter-Hall, 8/3 Milton Stanton, 8/3 Shirley Hylton, 8/5 Lebert Duke, 8/7 Dea. Danny Ross, 8/7 Myra Addison, 8/10 John Moore, 8/10 Doris Surratt, 8/11 Cynthia Holloway, 8/14 Ethel V. Nelson, 8/16 Fannie Johnson, 8/16 Gardner, 17 Sue Brown, 8/19 Adrian Vaughn, 8/23 Charles Price, 8/24 Brenda Alexander, 8/25 Henriette Jessie, 8/28 Paula Normam, 8/28 Felissa Whitlock, 8/29 Ethel Ferguson, 9/3 Samuel Littlejohn, 9/4 James Jones, 9/4 Roberta Staples, 9/8 Annette Miller, 9/9 Dea, Emer. McInnes Lyles, 9/10 Mary Mathis, 9/11 Janet Jackson, 9/13 Keith Calhoun, 9/13 Dea. Harold Thomas, 9/13 Ethan Charity, 9/14 Dea. Emer. Denver Livingston, 9/15 Dea. Donald Gibson, 9/16 Ernestine Tyler, 9/17 Dea. Etta Wilson, 9/18 Betty Scott, 9/19 Ruby Holland, 9/20 Doris Smith, 9/22 James Charles, 9/24 Epthal Stanton, 9/24 Louvenia Charles, 9/25 Charla Sizemore Pearson, 9/28 Rhonda Johnson, 9/30 Lelia Nelson. 9/30 SENIOR MINISTRY OFFICERS FOR 2010 Ethel V. Nelson, Chairperson Charles H. Nelson, Sr., Vice Chair Dr. Barbara Wallace, Assistant Chairperson Anita Coleman, Assistant Chairperson Dea. Tommie Richardson, Assistant Chairperson Yolanda Earl-Thompson, Area Director of Fellowship Mary Johnson, Secretary Jeanette Lightfoot, Assistant Secretary Elizabeth Green, Treasurer Cathy Mayo, Assistant Treasurer Gail Nelson, Chaplin Mabel Lyles, Assistant Chaplin Dr. Barbara Wallace, Spiritual Advisor Dea. Edith Littlejohn, Ladrey House Coordinator Doris Surratt, Ladrey House Coordinator Shaye Nelson, Newsletter Editor Yvonne Daniels, Newsletter Editor 12 - Senior Ministry Newsletter of Shiloh Baptist Church Shiloh Baptist Church 1429 Duke Street Alexandria, VA Special thanks to Rev. Dr. Lee A. Earl for his support of this ministry! If you have any questions or comments, please contact Sis. Ethel Nelson, Senior Ministry Chair, at (703) ARTICLES NEEDED! Next Newsletter October 2010 Contact Shaye Nelson for submissions at: Deadline for Submissions September 12, 2010