Delaware State University 2020 President's Prayer Breakfast

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President Tony Allen, PH.D. presents

10thAnnual

Justice, Love and God’s Grace: It All Matters

Thursday, October 1, 2020 8 - 9 a.m.

A Virtual Event | Presented via Webex

Program

10thAnnual

Justice, Love and God’s Grace: It All Matters

Pre-event Greeters

Mr. David Hawkins ‘24 • Mr. Tysun Hicks ‘21 • Mr. Corban Weatherspoon ‘21 Delaware State University Faithful Black Men Association

Music Prelude

“Praise is What I Do” by William Murphy Performed by the Delaware State University Approaching Storm Marching Band Mr. Jovan A. Wilson, Director of Bands

Mistress of Ceremonies Rev. Pamela N. Adams Chaplain, Delaware State University

Invocation

Lt. Col. Abner Venezuela Wing Chaplain, Dover Air Force Base

Welcome

Saundra DeLauder, Ph.D. Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Delaware State University

Musical Selection

“Sing Me to Heaven”

by Daniel Gawthrop Performed by the University Chamber Singers Derrick L. Thompson, Ed.D., Director of Choral Activities, Delaware State University

Greetings

Tony Allen, Ph.D., President, Delaware State University The Honorable Lisa Blunt Rochester, U.S. Representative, State of Delaware

Program Presentation of the Faith Partner Award The Honorable Christopher A. Coons U. S. Senator, State of Delaware

Giving Matters – Student Testimonial Ms. Ashlee Davis ‘21 Miss Delaware State University

Musical Selection

“Fly Like A Bird”

by Mariah Carey Performed by the Approaching Storm Marching Band Mr. Jovan A. Wilson, Director of Bands

Prayer for Students, Faculty and Staff Mr. Marco Robinson ‘21, Chaplain Faithful Black Men Association

Prayer for Community, State and Nation Bishop W. James Thomas II Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church-Dover

Prayer for Health and Harmony

Rev. Carol Harris Chaplain Supervisor, Chaplaincy Services Department, Bayhealth Medical Center

Introduction of the Keynote Speaker Mr. Joel Coppadge ‘81 Delaware State University Foundation Advisory Board

Musical Selection

“Amazing Grace”

by John Newton Ms. Chloe Humphrey ‘22, Music Major, Soloist

Keynote Speaker

Bishop Thomas E. Douglas, Sr., Ph.D. ‘79 Senior Pastor, Holy Temple Holiness Church of Deliverance, Inc., Lauderhill, Florida

Closing Remarks

Devona E. G. Williams, Ph.D., Chair Delaware State University Board of Trustees

From the Heart – Words of Thanks Benediction

Rev. Pamela N. Adams

Keynote Speaker Bishop Thomas E. Douglas Sr., Ph.D. ‘79 Senior Pastor, Holy Temple Holiness Church of Deliverance, Inc. Lauderhill, Florida Bishop Thomas E. Douglas is the Senior Pastor of the Holy Temple Holiness Church of Deliverance, Inc. (Florida). He received his call under the late Chief Apostle Julia Williams, under whose guidance he flourished as a soldier for the community and developed a passion for youth and the less fortunate. That passion was further fueled by the dynamic leadership and vision of Apostle James Tilghman and Senior Pastor Greta Tilghman. He has held numerous positions in the church organization including minister, evangelist, elder, and assistant pastor.

He has more than twenty-seven (27) years of professional experience in the field of ministry, education, and community outreach.

Bishop Douglas earned his B.S Degree from Delaware State University in 1979 and went on to earn Ph.D., and M.Ed. Degrees from Howard University and Coppin State University. He was a member of the Delaware State University Hornets Football Team, and after graduating, took his skills to the Canadian Football Leagues. Because of his achievements in football, Thomas Douglas was inducted into the Delaware State University Athletics Hall of Fame, Class of 2016. He is also a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated.

In addition to his ministry, Bishop Douglas currently serves as Co-Founder of the Center for Economics and Policy Development, Inc., and is president of the Florida Chapter of National African American Drug Policy Coalition, (NAADPC ).

He is a Board Member for Alternative Learning Solutions Schools, a Graduate of Leadership Broward Class XXVII,. and the Lead Trainer for Faith Based Educational Initiatives.

Bishop Douglas is also a champion for social justice and has been involved in a variety of related causes. Presently, he is engaged in providing educational alternatives to youth who choose developing their gifts through vocational training instead of enrolling in college degree programs. He is the Founder of the Institute for Holy Living, where over 36 children have been adopted and mentored towards successfully achieving their goals.

Alumnus Douglas is married to Pastor and First-Lady Shauna Whittick-Douglas. They are the proud parents of six (6) biological children and a host of adopted children. Together they are building a cadre of young soldiers for the army of God in the South Florida area.

Bishop Douglas believes that the scriptures are the foundation and enduring principles that governs our lives. “God is a Changeless God in a Changing World” is his mantra.

President’s Faith Partner Award Recipient The Honorable Christopher A. Coons United States Senator, Delaware Chris Coons was elected to the United States Senate in 2010 following terms as New Castle County Council President and New Castle County Executive. In the Senate, he sits on the Appropriations, Judiciary, Foreign Relations, Small Business and Entrepreneurship, and Ethics Committees. Chris has worked hard to find bipartisan solutions to the issues confronting Delaware and the nation.

A person of deep faith, Chris grew up attending Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church and was an ordained elder with West Presbyterian Church. He earned a Master’s Degree in Ethics from Yale Divinity School and worked with the South African Council of Churches, where he had the opportunity to preach in Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s church. He continues to preach regularly at houses of worship across Delaware. In 2019, he and Senator James Lankford, his Republican colleague from Oklahoma, co-chaired the 67th annual National Prayer Breakfast, and Chris regularly participates in the weekly Senate Prayer Breakfast. Chris has worked with organizations such as the National Coalition for the Homeless and the education-oriented “I Have a Dream” Foundation.

Chris has been a leading advocate for HBCUs in the U.S. Senate. In 2019, he was one of a small group of senators who introduced a bipartisan compromise that for the first time secured permanent federal funding for HBCUs and simplified the application for federal financial aid for students. This year, he introduced and led the bipartisan passage of the FLIGHT Act, a bill which calls to expand ROTC resources at HBCUs and minority institutions, with special emphasis on flight training. He is the lead Democratic sponsor of the HBCU PARTNERS Act, which would require key federal agencies to undertake annual planning to partner with HBCUs and facilitate Congressional oversight of those efforts.

A longtime New Castle County resident, Chris grew up in the Pike Creek and Hockessin areas and lives in Wilmington with his wife, Annie, and their three children, Michael, Jack, and Maggie.

Board of Trustees

Dr. Devona E.G. Williams, Chair Mr. John Ridgeway ’75, Vice Chair Dr. John J. Allen, Jr., Vice Chair The Honorable Michael N. Castle The Honorable Norman D. Griffiths, Esq. Dr. Debbie Harrington Ms. Lois M. Hobbs The Honorable Jack Markell Ms. Esthelda Parker Selby ‘69

The Honorable Harold Stafford Ms. Jocelyn Stewart Mr. Leroy A. Tice, Esq. ‘02 Ms. Margie Lopez Waite ‘90 Ms. Bernadette Dorsey Whatley Dr. Wilma Mishoe, President Emeritus

Ex-Officio The Honorable John Carney, Governor of the State of Delaware Dr. Tony Allen, President, Delaware State University Trustees Emeriti Dr. A. Richard Barros, Esq. Dr. Claibourne D. Smith

Administrative Council Dr. Tony Allen, President

Dr. Saundra DeLauder, Provost and Chief Academic Officer Mr. Cleon Cauley, Sr., Esq., Chief Operating Officer Dr. Irene Chapman-Hawkins ’14, ‘19, Chief Administrative Officer and Vice President for Human Resources Ms. LaKresha Moultrie, Esq., Vice President of Legal Affairs, General Counsel and Chief Risk Enterprise Officer Mr. Antonio M. Boyle, Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management Dr. Stacy Downing, Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Vita Pickrum ’16, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, President, Delaware State University Foundation, Inc. Mr. Herman Wood, ’73, Associate Vice President of Facilities Management, Planning and Construction Dr. D. Scott Gines, Director of Athletics Ms. Jackie R. Griffith, Director of Government and Community Relations and Special Assistant to the President Mr. Darrell McMillon, Chief Information Officer Ms. Tamara Stoner, Director of Enterprise Risk Management and University Secretary

10th Annual President’s Prayer Breakfast Planning Committee

Dr. Vita Pickrum, ‘16, Chair Dr. Lorene Robinson ‘77, ‘19, Co-chair Rev. Pamela Adams Ms. Claudette Bradley Ms. LaKisha Brown Ms. Aleasha Dorsett Ms. Jackie Griffith

Mr. Carlos Holmes Ms. Dawn Hopkins ‘20 Ms. Quiana Hutchins Ms. Diane Kirby ‘09 Mr. Brandon Maddox Mr. Darrell McMillion Dr. Dawn Mosley ‘20 Dr. Steve Newton

Special Thanks to:

Mr. LaShawne Pryor Ms. Rochelle Ross Mrs. Henrietta Savage Dr. Charity Shockley ‘06,‘15,‘19 Dr. Marcia Taylor ‘84 Mr. Russell Weaver Ms. Andrea Wilson

Delaware State University Band Delaware State University Choir Delaware State University Department of Information Technology Delaware State University Department of Mass Communications, Visual and Performing Arts Faithful Black Men Association

The Mission

Delaware State University is a public, comprehensive, 1890 land-grant institution that offers access and opportunity to diverse populations from Delaware, the nation, and the world. Building on its heritage as a historically black college, the University purposefully integrates the highest standards of excellence in teaching, research, and service in its baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs. Its commitment to advance science, technology, liberal arts, and the professions produces capable and productive leaders who contribute to the sustainability and economic development of the global community.

The Vision

As one of America’s most highly respected Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Delaware State University will be renowned for a standard of academic excellence that prepares our graduates to become the first choice of employers in a global market and invigorates the economy and the culture of Delaware and the Mid-Atlantic Region.

DSU Core Values

Outreach, Community, Scholarship, Diversity and Integrity

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