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Vol. 37 • No.09 • Thurs., March 15, 2018 - Wed., March 21, 2018 • An NCON Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area • 65¢

Dr. Lester Carter, Jr. talks natural health with Canaan Baptist Church On Sunday, March 11, 2018, Canaan Baptist Church hosted local renowned pharmacist and author Dr. Lester L. Carter, Jr., R.Ph. (right) for a question-and-answer session and signing for his book "Healing the Human Body with God's Remedies," at Canaan Baptist Church Education Building, 2964 N. 11th Street. The event was organized by Canaan Baptist Church Community Engagement Ministry, which is chaired by Ann Wilson (left). The pastor of Canaan Baptist Church is Rev. Dr. Fredrick E. Jones.

Photos by Yvonne Kemp

St. Mark A.M.E. hosts tutoring program for Keefe Ave. School students

Photo by Yvonne Kemp

On Sunday, March 11, 2018, St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal Church held a special recognition ceremony at their church, 1616 West Atkinson Ave., to thank their outstanding church members who volunteer to run their weekly tutoring and mentoring program. The program is for students of Keefe Avenue School and for grades K3-8; it is sponsored by the Geraldine Bradford Women's Missionary Society. Pictured are (back row, from left) tutor Dan Ajibola; mentor Abbie Ajibola; Cassandra Jenkins-Fast; tutor Bettye Washington; mentor Judge Charles Clevert; (front row, from left) Keefe Ave. principal Dr. Christlyn Frederick-Stanley; coordinator Anne Beamon; St. Mark pastor Rev. Joy L. Gallmon; Geraldine Bradford Women's Missionary Society president Helen Harris; tutor Leslie Clevert; (not pictured) tutors George Farrington and Kathy Farrington; and mentors Dr. Tyrone Carter and Emily Carter.

Zion Hill M.B.C. hosts American Baptist College Day On Sunday, March 11, 2018, Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church hosted a rally worship services in celebration of American Baptist College Day at their church, 1825 West Hampton Ave. Since 1924, American Baptist College has been a college dedicated to educating and developing Christians for worldwide leadership and service. The idea of a seminary for the training of Black Baptist ministers grew out of conversation between National Baptist leaders and Dr. O.L. Hailey, one of the founding fathers of the college. The service included many local alumni including Rev. Dr. Mary J. Jiles ('84); Bishop Lawrence L. Kirby ('76); Rev. Don Darius Butler ('05); Dr. Forrest E. Harris, Sr. ('79) ; and Rev. Steven R. McVicker ('89). The host pastor for the event was Rev. Dr. Russell B. Williamson. www.milwaukeetimesnews.com

Photo by Yvonne Kemp

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