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February 2016
Hallowed Grounds: Site of
African American Memories The Association for the Study of African
American Life and History announces the 2016 National Black History theme as
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Hallowed Grounds: Site of African American Memories Women’s Ministry Outreach
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Community Service Award Recipients
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Celebrating January Birthday’s
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Save the Dates
God’s Valentine Gift
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Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African
American Memories. The history of African Americans unfolds across the canvas of America, beginning before the arrival of the
Mayflower and continuing to the present. From port cities where Africans disembarked from slave ships to the battle fields where their descendants fought for freedom, from the colleges and universities where they pursued education to places where they created
communities during centuries of migration, the imprint of Americans of African descent is
deeply embedded in the narrative of the American past. These sites prompt us to remember and over time became hallowed grounds.
One cannot tell the story of America without preserving and reflecting on the places where African Americans have made history. The Kingsley Plantation, DuSable’s home site, the numerous stops along the Underground Railroad, Seneca Village, Mother Bethel A.M.E.
Church and Frederick Douglass’ home — to name just a few— are sites that keep alive the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries in our consciousness. They retain and refresh the
memories of our forbears’ struggles for freedom and justice, and their belief in God’s grace
and mercy. Similarly, the hallowed grounds of Mary McLeod Bethune’s home in Washington, D.C., 125th Street in Harlem, Beale Street in Memphis, and Sweet Auburn Avenue in Atlanta tell the story of our struggle for equal citizenship during the American century.
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History has selected this annual theme to bring attention to the centennial celebration of the National Park Service and the
more than twenty-five sites and the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom that are part of America’s hallowed grounds, including the home of the father of black history, Dr. Carter G. Woodson.
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Hallowed Grounds: Site of African American Memories continued …
Recognition of Black history originated in 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson as “Negro History Week.” It was later celebrated as Black History Month. Hallowed Grounds: Site of African American Memories, is the 2016 National Black History Theme.
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Women’s Ministry Outreach On Monday, January 18, 2016 the Women's Ministry of Shiloh New Site went to Hughes
Homes to deliver balloons for the residence celebrating birthdays in the month of January. aaaaaaaaa Each month, the Women’s Ministry will deliver balloons to various residences at Hughes
Home for their birthdays. This month Pamela Lamar coordinated the event and led some of our youth and parents to Hughes Homes. The fellowship was awesome and the kids enjoyed singing, "Happy Birthday" and so did all birthday candidates.
It was a blessing just to see the expressions on each of the birthday recipients
faces. February is Valentine’s month. Let's come together and show the residence at Hughes Home a joyful time to celebrate another year in the Lord. Thanks to all who participated.
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Community Service Award Recipients On Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 7:00 pm the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. hosted its
gala at the Riverside Center. Brother LeRoy (Buddy) Hamm and Sister Carole Hamm were
honored by the fraternity for over 34 years of community service within the Fredericksburg area. They were significantly recognized for their service and dedication to the Walker
Grant Alumni Association Summer Station program. The Summer Station program offers educational tutelage during the summer months to children in the community.
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Save The Dates • Every Wednesday at Shiloh Baptist Church New Site: o 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM – Prayer and Praise o 7:00 PM – 7:25 PM – Worship Service o 7:30 PM – 8:25 PM – Bible Study Classes • Sunday school will now start at 9:00 AM and end at 10:00 AM. • February 12, 2016 from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm there will be a Daddy-Daughter Dance hosted by the Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation at the Dorothy Hart Community Center. There is no fee but there is a required pre-registration. Please visit http://www.fredericksburgva.gov/ to register or call 540-372-1086. • February 17, 2016 from 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm there will be an information meeting for students who are currently in grades 9-12 at Shiloh Baptist Church New Site building 3. Parents and students are encouraged to come out and here from the Christian Education Ministry. • March 29 –31, 2016 at 7:00 pm all youth are encouraged to attend Mt. Zion’s Youth Revival. o March 29th: Devin & Jonique Waiters & Shiloh New Site’s One Voice Youth Choir o March 30th: Pastor Dwight Micheals & Choir from Piney Branch o March 31st: Minister Wendell Mickens & Choir from Mt. Zion Baptist Church Triangle, VA • April 1-3, 2016 the 2016 Mountaintop Experience Virginia Statewide Youth Conference will take place. This event is only for youth grades 6-12. Please notify Deacon Anna Griffin or Sister Kisha Britt by February 7, 2016 if you are interested in attending. • All Youth and Young Adult Acknowledgements will now be read on 3rd Sundays. Forms will continue to be sent out via e-mail and also be available on the information rack.
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Celebrating February Birthdays
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Tonya "Nicki" Anderson-2/17 Mae F. Arter-2/17
D'Mari K. Banks-2/15
Anthony Bennett, Sr.-2/6 Alberta Hall Brooks-2/22 Cindye Brown-2/11
Dea. Brenda Armstead Brown-2/15 Harold Brown-2/9 Jeff Brown-2/13
Iyanna D. Brunson-2/15
Min. Donald Bryant, Sr.-2/19 Julian F. Bumbrey-2/1 Linda M. Bundy-2/3
Lisa V. Herbert Cato-2/8 Jeanne Christmas-2/1
Vanessa Catlett Davis-2/19 Phyllis M. Ennis-2/22 Monet Green-2/18
James L. Greene-2/8
Robyne L. Fisher Jackson-2/26
Natham M. Johnson-2/3 Samuel Jones-2/11
James Lane, Jr.-2/2
Kamilah S. Lawson-2/28
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Kayla S. Lewis-2/11
Dea. Arthur Lynch, Jr.-2/21 Melissa Mimms-2/2 Sade L. Poole-2/14
Carolyn Richardson-2/3 Viola S. Royster-2/28 Sylvia Saunders-2/9
Ralph R. Tatum-2/26
Jerome A. Thomas-2/10
Portia C. Washington-2/27
Tracey Simms Washington-2/26 Avery L. Watkins-2/16 Darin Webb-2/5
Yvonne West-2/25
Jewel Wigglesworth-2/24
Christopher R. Williams-2/20 Loronda K. Willis-2/15
Marie Brown Wilson-2/2 Frank G. Wynne-2/15
Kiah D. Zaremba-2/11
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God’s Valentine Gift
God's Valentine gift of love to us was not a bunch of flowers, it wasn't candy, or a book to while away the hours.
His gift was to become a man, so he could freely give
his sacrificial love for us, so you and I could live.
He gave us sweet salvation, instruction, good and true,
to love our friends and enemies and love our Savior, too.
So as we give our Valentines,
Let's thank our Lord and King,
the reason we have love to give is that he gave everything.
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