Viewing Saturday, July 15, 2017 – 1pm Memorial Service Saturday, July 15, 2017 - 3pm Homegoing Service Sunday, July 16, 2017 - 5pm Internment Monday, July 17, 2017 - 9am
Processional Family and Clergy Presiders Pastor John H. Boyd II Dr. Caswell Morgan Invocation Prophet Mark Vereen The Old Testament Reading Elder David Priestly Psalm 121 The New Testament Reading Dr. Tonya Williams John 14:1-6 Musical Selection NGBM Praise &Worship Total Praise Acknowledgements Dr. Michelle Enix-Kenney Hymns Lady Valerie Boyd
Tributes (Two Minutes per Speaker) Musical Selection NGBM Choir Obituary Dr. Jacqueline Pearson Resolution Dr. Jacqueline Pearson Musical Selection NGBM Choir Special Tributes from the Family Musical Selection NGBM Praise & Worship The Rhema Bishop Liston Page II Prophet Brian Mosley Prophet Rogers Decuir Invitation to Christ Pastor John H. Boyd II Recessional
Dear Mom, Our hearts are heavy because you are no longer here, yet we rejoice in knowing that your pain and suffering no longer exist. We thank you for the imprint that you left in each of us. Your gentle spirit and soft spoken words will continually be part of our lives. The taste of those “Mother Boyd Meals” can never be duplicated, but will always be shared from generation to generation. For the sacrifices that you made for us without giving it any thought and for the countless times that you made us first – Mom, you showed all of us, in action and deed, the true meaning of a Mother, Wife and Friend. You exemplified what it meant to pray more and talk less, to love and forgive,and to be strong and persevere in the midst of storms. Though this chapter of your life has come to an end, our love for you will forever be in our hearts. Love, Your Children
Virtues of Mother Boyd Interview Excerpts When I arrived in New York, I really wanted to work as a nurse. So, I did that type of work. I got a job going into people’s home and taking care of the elderly. This was my calling. That’s what I enjoyed doing. There is something my mother always said, “He was called to preach…you got to stay on your knees and pray for him; that God would take him through it and raise him up further than where he began.” That’s what I did. We’d go home and play church. I used to play a lot of church with my kids. One would get on the piano, the other three would start singing. Then I’d come in…I was going to preach! We did things together. We always played church. That was already in them. Before he said he was called by God, it was already in them! There was no going out to eat out. I fixed dinner, get my kids dressed then dress myself. It was all exciting to me. I liked it. It was something I had to do. Something new; something different. …my kids were very good. They didn’t give me much trouble. They were good. I always wanted my kids to look nice when we went out. I would do without so that I could see them dressed. I’d take them off to school, and pick them up at certain times. If you can take it, you can make it! It takes a lot of prayer. You can be standing doing dishes and be praying…and crying. You still have to do that now. It is a continual thing, and you have to see that. You can wake up all times of the night and God can put someone on your heart, and you have to intercede for them. It’s not like it used to be. My husband burst out in ministry – it takes more now than it did before. It takes more. Much prayer for the children. It takes obedience. I’m not going to tell you nothing wrong. I’m only gonna tell you something that’s going to help you. Sometimes, you have to learn the hard way. Like I continue to say, and it is such a powerful statement that has help me…”If you can take it, you can make it!” There is nothing too hard for God. There are times they ask me things about their husbands or their sweethearts. “Do you think he’s right for me?” I tell them, “Well, that part you have to go to God. You’re the one who’s dealing with the situation Actually, it’s the two of you, and you will have to go to God and find out if he is the one for you.” I say, ask God for signs, and He will give them to you! They have to be rooted. They have to know what they are doing when they are talking. They have to know God. God is not a play toy. He’s not just coming to ask you just to get over to do what you want to do. God don’t work that way! You have to stand by your man. I never was a busy body. I don’t like mess. You got your business right there in your own home. If everybody would see that, it would be much better off. If you want it to work, you have to follow God’s plan.
Obituary Born in Charlotte Court House, Virginia on March 7, 1924 to the late Walter and Rosa Bell Jackson. Margie attended the Rough Creek School System of Charlotte Court House, Virginia. As a child, she attended the White Oak Grove Baptist Church. During World War II, Margie and her late sister Maude relocated, to New York City where the factory jobs were located. Her father was a farmer and the family needed financial assistance to make ends meet. The war created opportunities to get war-related jobs that allowed her to make enough money to support herself and send money to assist her family during hard times. In 1945, she met the love of her life, the late Apostle John H. Boyd. On August 16, 1947, they were united in holy matrimony. From that union, they were blessed with five children: Geri, Gail, John II, Rubina, and Warren. Together their legacy was catapulted by the addition of over 40 grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. During her early years, she and her husband became owners and proprietors of the Grammercy Luncheonette, but it didn’t end there. Margie was the secretary for the Cretewell Construction Company, where her husband was CEO and owner. Mother Boyd’s love for the Lord began under the leadership of Pastor Ernest Brown of Macedonia Church of Christ in Brooklyn, NY, where she and the late Apostle John H. Boyd served faithfully and diligently for 18 years.When Apostle Boyd entered the office of Pastorship in 1972 and opened the first gospel tent, giving birth to what we now know as the New Greater Bethel Ministries, Mother Boyd was right by his side. Their home at that time was known as the “Boyd Hotel”. Mother Boyd served and took care of all the speakers, washing their clothes and cooking the best fried chicken on the planet. This exemplified her spirit of humility. Mother Boyd also played a big part in Bethel Christian Academy as the school receptionist for over 15 years. During the building blocks of the ministry, Mother Boyd was the president of the Missionary Department. Mother also sang in the Choir and was a Prayer Counselor. On June 3, 2006, she received her Honorary Doctorate Degree in Ministry from the New Greater Bethel Bible Institute. Mother Boyd didn’t just wear the title of First Lady and Mother, but was appointed and anointed by God to walk in this calling. A virtuous and true praying Mother in Zion, she had the mantle of prayer and a strong gift of discernment. When the power of God fell on her, those Mother Boyd belly shots would take you to the next level.
Mother loved God, her husband, and had an undying love for all her children, grandchildren and the Body of Christ. A precious jewel, no more a diamond in the ruff, but now a part of God’s jewelry case. On Thursday, June 29, 2017, Mother Boyd peacefully answered the Lord’s call to enter eternal rest. Mother Boyd will surely be missed because she was indeed a designer’s original. We will be so ever grateful for the many wonderful memories, lessons and humor she left us. Mother Boyd leaves this legacy of faith and love to many: A Devoted Wife for 65 years Her Loving Children: Geraldine, Gail, John II, Rubina, Warren, and Desiray Her Devoted Siblings: Maude Boyd (preceded in death), Ruby Mae Graham (preceded in death), Katherine Patterson, Alease Haskins, Willard Jackson, Edward Jackson (preceded in death), and Elijah Jackson (preceded in death) Her Devoted In-Laws: Caswell Morgan, Louis Johnson (preceded in death), Valerie Boyd, Reginald Jones, Diana Boyd, Howard Boyd (preceded in death), V. Graham (preceded in death), Herman Haskins (preceded in death), Edna Jackson (preceded in death), Mabel Jackson (preceded in death), Sheryl Jackson Twenty-One Grandchildren: Lora, Lance, Toby, Denise, Dabari, John III, Djuana, Janelle, Joshua,Bukky, Andre, Rachel, Dwayne, Kimberly, Israel, Brianna, Dawn, Crystal, Christopher (preceded in death), Kierra, and David Twenty-Two Great-Grandchildren: Ryan, Ashley, Dallas, Jacquelyn, Jaziah, Quincy, Kaden, Ben, Kieran, Tyler, Logan, Ruth, Skye, Sarah, Uriah, Levi, Noah, Isaiah, Jaion, Camille, Makayla, and Zoey Two Great-Great Grandchildren: Aubrey and Piper A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, the New Greater Bethel Church family, countless friends, neighbors, and covenant churches Lovingly submitted by the Children
Acknowledgements The family of Mother Margie Boyd wishes to express sincere appreciation for your prayers and acts of kindness. To thos of you who reached out to us in love, prayers and generosity of time, talen or resources, we extend our profund appreciation. For those of you who shared her amazing and inspiring journey, we thank you.
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