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Historic Third Baptist’s Pastoral Installation Banquet
By Tricia Hall
Sojourner’s Truth Reporter
Congregation members, community supporters, and faith-based
leaders gathered on August 2, 2014 for the pastoral
installation banquet for Rev. K. David Johnson, D.Min, of
Third Baptist Church.
The lower level of the historic building hosted the banquet.
White daisies, black and white decorations and catering by
Three Sisters were enjoyed by all guests. |
Deacon Alice Courts, Deacon Percy Rankins, Rev. James
Willis, Rev. Johnson, Rev. Geoffrey Geuns, Rev. Barbie
Harrison, Co chair Caroline Lewis |
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Rev. Johnson was called to preach at age seven, accepted at
age 16 and preached his first sermon at Solid Rock Church in
Oakland, California. In 1976, he received his Baptist
License to preach, and ordained as Baptist clergyman in
1981. He served as a Navy chaplain for 19 years and achieved
the rank of Lt. Commander. Rev. Johnson has provided
ministerial leadership for Southern Baptist, National
Baptist, American Baptist Churches in several states.
“This installation banquet expressed the love from the
church, we’re moving forward into the next century and plan
to remain a loving partner in this community,” explained
Rev. Johnson.
Deacon Alice Courts presided over the banquet, Deacon Percy
Rankins delivered the welcome, Deacon James Dunn shared the
scripture and prayer. Minister Pamela Knox read a poem
called “The Occasion,” Rev. James Willis was the guest
speaker and Minister Barbie Harrison delivered the closing
remarks.
“Today we’re embarking upon the installation of our pastor.
He’s blessed us already for one year. He is chosen by God,
because we prayed for a pastor and God delivered. We’re
walking in faith and organized a formal banquet and give God
the glory,” explained Harrison, pastoral installation
banquet co-chairman.
The banquet featured a booklet and included congratulations
from Third Baptist Church’s Deacon’s Ministry, Georgia
Miller Circle, Kitchen Ministry, Liturgists, Men’s Ministry,
Ministers’ Lyceum, Scholarship Ministry, Trustee Ministry,
Usher Board, Women’s Ministry, and also All American Screen
Printing, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, InstaCopy Printing,
Progressive Baptist Church of Illinois and Rev. Kevin
Bedford, St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church of Toledo and
Rev. James Willis Sr, Toledo City Councilwoman Theresa
Gabriel and Wesley United Methodist Church. |
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