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Mt. Nebo Honors Silent Soldiers Who
Step Out in Faith
Sojourner’s Truth Staff
Mt. Nebo
Missionary Baptist Church, for the past 14 years during the
church’s annual Black History Month program, has honored
local leaders who serve the community. The leaders, called
silent soldiers, were publicly thanked before a crowd of 300
people on March 2 at the Premiere Banquet Complex.
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The
celebration entitled, “Stepping Out in Faith,” recognized 17
honorees: Henrietta Armstrong, Lionel Brock, Emma Brown,
Augustine Buchanan, Andrae Ellis, Venetia Harris-Tate, Alice
King, Laura Lloyd-Jenkins, Johnnie Love, Barbara Mitchell,
Bishop Henry Newsom, Elsie Seay, Wilma Sheares, Jackie
Simmons, Bobby Smith, Geortia Trigg and Anne Walker
The Voices
of Hope Outreach Ministry organized the annual celebration,
which has outgrown its original location at Mt. Nebo on N.
Detroit. The celebration opened with Master of Ceremony
Larry A. Jones of Indiana Avenue Baptist Church who has
served as the host for many years.
Youth of Mt.
Nebo escorted the 17 honorees to their seats, each receiving
a standing ovation for his or her service.
Sister
Mardis Newsom of Mt. Nebo welcomed the guests, Kiarra Brock
offered a soulful selection, and Pastor F.A. Sheares of
Rossford First Baptist prayed for the meal.
The program
continued with greetings from U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur; Lucas
County Auditor Anita Lopez; Toledo Public School Board
President Cecelia Adams, PhD, and City Council President
Paula Hicks-Hudson.
The Mt. Nebo
Youth Ministry presented a praise dance, and Geraldine
Scrutchins of St. Paul A.M.E. Zion Church presented the
honorees with gifts.
Debra Brock of Mt. Nebo sang a solo, and Rev.
Cedric Brock, pastor of Mt. Nebo, closed the program with
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