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Mt. Nebo Holds Annual Black History Celebration and Honors
“Silent Soldiers”
Sojourner’s Truth Staff
Mt. Nebo Missionary
Baptist Church, under the guidance of Pastor Cedric Brock,
held its 18th annual Black History Celebration
banquet on March 3 at the Premiere Banquet Complex and
honored, as usual, the “silent soldiers” who accomplish so
much behind the scenes. This year almost 600 people attended
the event hosted by the church’s Voice of Hope Outreach
Ministry as they celebrated the theme of “Stepping out I n
Faith.”.
The master of ceremonies
for this year’s event was, once again, Larry Jones of
Indiana Avenue MBC. After the introduction of this year’s
honorees, from Deacon Alan Crawford, the church’s First
Lady, Debra Brock, performed a musical selection. The many
sponsors were thanked and then Nicolle Brown offered a
special presentation as Nikketa Sugarfoot.
After dinner, the Youth
Ministry performed, then followed the presentation of
honorees by Sister Geraldine of St. Paul AME Zion Church.
This year’s 23 honorees are: Dr. Karen Adams-Ferguson, MD;
Barbara Allison; Marcella Cook,; Collette Crosby; Barbara
Crowell; Mary Dunning; Michelle Furr; Chris Gayle; Vickie
Green-Horsley; Julia Holt; Michael Key; Laverne Knighten;
Levon Rayford; Freddie Roberson; Lorena Roberts; Carolyn
Robinson; Gertrude Robinson; Sharisse Rowell; Edward
Sanders; Norma Savage; Adrian Thomas; Rita Winfree and
Alberta Witcher
The annual event started
as a dinner held in the church dining area 18 years ago with
an attendance of about 150 people. It rapidly out grew that
space and has been held in mach larger banquet rooms for
more than a decade.
The Voice of Hope Outreach
Ministry is the brainchild of Pastor Brock and sponsors the
banquet to honor the unsung heroes of the city and
surrounding communities. Throughout the years, the ministry
has sponsored a number of community services, such as: Radio
Outreach (1520 AM and 95.7 FM); Adopt A Haircut Ministries
at Poor Clark’s Barbershop; Adopt A Belt Outreach; Coat
Give-Away; Good Friday Ham Give-Away; Back To School
Give-Away and Weekly Broadcast NOW Network.
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Pastor Cedric and First Lady Debra Brock
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