Dr. Evelyn Graves
40
40 Years
of Faithful Ministry
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Table of Contents
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The Beginning Introduction
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Dr. Evelyn Graves Biography Family Tree
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12 Banquet Menu 14 Board Of Directors 15 Family Pictures Program
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Tribute to Brother Lester
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Forty Years of Legacy
Drama
Church Ministry
Youth Ministry
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Academy
Day Care
Congratulatory Ads Acknowledgements
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1970 -2010
The Beginnings The original name was Evelyn Graves Drama Club. The Drama Club traveled by car and bus presenting "Christ thru Drama". The Drama Club was established in 1971, to develop hidden talents and present participants and audiences alike with a true cultural enriching experience from the stage.
Also during the early 1970's, the Evelyn Graves Day Care Center was established. The Day Care was directed by her daughter R. Jean Jones. In 1981, the Evelyn Graves Christian Academy was established. God gave Dr. Graves three words to start the school, "Reading - Writing - Arithmetic". God also told Dr. Graves to "Train young people to become Champions for Christ". The Academy held their first Commencement Exercise June, 1983.
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Introduction
Theme: "I'm
Still Standing"
4Oth Anniversary Celebration
Dr. Evelyn C. Graves Honoring
Sunday, November 14, 2010 4:00 P.M. Hilton Hotel Renaissance Grand Salon Ballroom 4200 City Line Avenue Philadelphia, PA
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Biography
Dr. Evelyn Graves
DR.
EVELYN GRAVES, a native of Marion,
BECAUSE OF THREE and a half decades of notable
South Carolina, is the visionary and CEO who
contributions to the community, Dr. Graves has received
founded the multi-faceted Evelyn Graves Ministries Church
numerous citation awards from the Whi9te House in
(EGMC) in 1982. She has opened several community-based
Washington, DC to the Blue House in Seoul, Korea. The
educational centers in Philadelphia, including the Evelyn
Governor of Pennsylvania, House of Representatives, PA
Graves Christian Academy and Learning center, School of
Council on the Arts, NAACP, Federal Court House in NJ,
Performing Arts, Bible School, Adult Continuing Education
Smithsonian Institute, Commonwealth of PA, National
Program, Summer Day Camp and a youth mentoring
Association of Clergy Women and the Mayor of Philadelphia
program. In addition to educational activities, Dr. Graves
have all recognized Dr. Graves for her outstanding works.
has served her community through free food programs for
She has also received awards from the Who’s Who of
individuals and groups in the greater Delaware Valley area.
Business Professionals, Shirley Chisolm and Mary McLeod
SHE HAS BEEN widely acclaimed as a playwright
Bethune Awards. On the 30th of March, 2008, Dr.
and is nationally and internationally respected as a noted pioneer of creative community drama. In 1971, as
DR. GRAVES IS the anointed pastor of the Evelyn Graves
artistic director and founder of the Evelyn Graves Drama
Ministries Church, which is located in Yeadon, PA. She was
Productions (EGDP), Dr. Graves became the catalyst for
educated in the schools of Marion, SC and further3ed her
improving the quality of life for many, through performing
education in Philadelphia under the tutelage of the renowned
arts in the urban community. EGDP is a non-profit theatre
Dr. Howard Jameson of the Jameson Bible Institute and
troupe that strongly promotes the cultural arts, with over
Jameson School of Theology. In 197-, she received a
thirty-five years of performing tradition and education
Bachelor of Theology degree and later received a Doctor of
in the arts in Philadelphia, South Jersey and Delaware.
Philosophy degree from the Jameson Bible Institute. Honorary
SINCE ITS INCEPTION, the drama troupe has strongly
doctorate degrees were conferred upon Dr. Graves from the
promoted cultural arts to generate positive self-awareness
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Graves received the prestigious NAACP Legends Award.
United Theological Seminary and the Seashore Bible College.
within African American communities by traveling to
SHE IS THE MOTHER of six adult children, a
colleges, universities, prisons and churches. Approximately
grandmother to 10 grandchildren, and great grandmother
seventeen of the founder’s original works, along with
to eight great grandchildren, all of whom are pleased
adaptations of Langston Hughes’ “Black Nativity” and
and proud of the positive empowerment produced
Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess” have affected over 400,000
from the lifelong leadership of Dr. Evelyn Graves.
families locally and internationally. Dr. Graves is also credited
All that has been accomplished by this great woman of God is
with the “Little League Voter Registration Campaigners,”
often quoted by her from the book of Zechariah 4:6 “…Not by
a production which netted the largest number of new
might, nor by power, but, by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts.”
registered voters in the City of Philadelphia, 1992-1993.
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D. 2008 John Graves
Dr. Barry Story
Family Tree Evelyn Cassandra Williams-Graves
Dr. Melinda GravesStory
John Graves Jr
Dr. Cassandra Graves
Carol
Marilyn Graves
John Melynnda Jabar rr es Graves Graves Grave III
Samuel
Derrick Graves
Jean GravesJones
Stephine
Lisa Cirwithen
Samantha Jones Danielle Graves Michael Nance
Anthony Coker
Renee Graves
Diara Graves Miranda Nance
Omar Graves
Jondrea Gaves
Kearn
Jada Graves
Devyn Graves
Maurice Corbett
Jaimer Graves
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Harold Robinson
Jacole Corbett
Caleb Corbett
Jahnia Graves Robinson
Genogram Symbols
Male
Jahnia Jalen Kayla Colin Robinson Robinson Robinson Robinson
Female
Adopted Child
Foster Child
Pregnancy Miscarriage
Death
Twins
Family Pictures
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PROGRAMME EPHESIANS 6:10-18
***I’M STILL STANDING*** Musical Interlude.............................................................................Norma R. Hill, Vincent White EGDP & EGMC Introduction of Clergy, Dais, and Family.............................Evangelist/Trustee Michael Billups, Sr Evelyn Graves Ministries Church Introduction of Mistress of Ceremony..........................................................Dr. Cassandra Graves Evelyn Graves Ministries Church Mistress of Ceremony..................................................................Honorable State Representative Louise Williams-Bishop 192nd Legislative District WURD Radio Personality The Invocation.............................................................................Apostle C.A. Smith, Sr., Pastor Gate to Heaven Ministry, Inc. The Lord’s Prayer................................................................................................Bro. Ross B. Hill Evelyn Graves Ministries Church Kingdom Greetings................................................................................Evangelist Sharon Flythe Evelyn Graves Ministries Church Banquet Chairwoman Special Presentation......................................................................................................Drill Team Elegant Cavaliers Processional of Honoree......................................................................................Dr. Evelyn Graves Evelyn Graves Ministries Church Musical Selection...................................To God Be The Glory.......................Reginald Morrow Sharon Baptist Church ***DINNER IS SERVED***
Guest Artist............................................................................................................Tamika Patton Page 12
Piano Medley..................Theme Songs of E.G.D.P...................Norma R. Hill, Musical Director Evelyn Graves Drama Productions
Musical Selection............................................................EGMC Combined Choir & Alumni Choir I’m Still Standing Proclamations...........................................................................................Dr. Cassandra Graves Evelyn Graves Ministries President Barack Obama United States of America Honorable Mayor Michael Nutter City of Philadelphia Honorable State Representative Anthony Hardy Williams 8th Senatorial District Honorable State Representative Ronald G. Waters State Representative 191st Legislative District Honorable State Representative Louise Williams-Bishop State Representative 192nd Legislative District Interpretive Dance....................Never Would Have Made It.......................................Nia Grays
Evelyn Graves Christian Daycare
Dramatic Presentation................................................Evelyn Graves Drama Productions & Friends Musical Medley..................................................................EGMC Combined Choirs & Alumni Choir Expressions of Appreciation.......................(2 mins max).........Guests/Pastors/Community/Family Musical Tribute...................................................................................................................Violinist Austin Lightfoot Presentations & Awards Expressions of Gratitude...................................................................................Dr. Evelyn Graves Rev. Dr. Melinda Graves-Story Evelyn Graves Ministries Church Benediction.......................................................................................................Rev. Edward Mack Deliverance Evangelistic Church
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Banquet Menu Page 14
Appetizer
Cavatelli Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes, Pine Nuts, and Pesto Sauce.
Salad
Toss Garden Salad with Rosemary Vingeratte
Entree
Boneless Breast of Chicken, Apple and Corn Bread Filling, Grand Marnier Sauce.
or
Pan Seared Salmon, Pommery Sauce, Mango and Papaya Slaw. Chief Presentation of Vegetables and Starch Bakery Rolls and Creamery Butter.
Dessert Carrot Cake
Beverages
Sweetened Ice Tea, Fresh Brewed Coffee, and Tea.
Board Of Directors • Dr. Evelyn Graves, CEO • Dr. Cassandra Graves • John W. Graves, Jr. • Shirley Tyson
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A Tribute Lester Warren Jackson April 28 1927 - October 23 2009
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Drama
Forty Years of Legacy
Ev
elyn Graves Drama Productions is associated with Pennsylvania Council on the Arts; Philadelphia Cultural Fund; Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalitions; Council for Korean Churches; International Association of Blacks-NDance; The Association of American Cultures (TAAC); EPIC Stakeholders; Department of Behavioral Health; National Black Theatre Network and NAACP. It was established in 1971, to develop hidden talents and present participants and audiences alike with a true cultural enriching experience from the stage. The drama productions is a grass roots organization established to present and preserve the arts through educational development, artistic programming and inspirational motivation.
1970-
1974 Rapture 1974 Rapture
1973 Choir Page 18 1973 Choir
70’s Drill Team at the Academy of Music
70’s Drill Team
Dr. Graves at a Banquet in 1978 Dr. Graves at a Banquet Dr. Graves at a Banquet
Drama Club Foundation Members Drama Club Membership Card
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1st Drama Award Prayer Warriors
Drama Club in Oakland CA
Drama Club in Oakland CA
Drama Club in Oakland CA
Drama Club in Oakland CA
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Drama Club in Oakland CA
1989 Drama Club trip to California 1989 Drama Club trip to California
1989 Drama Club trip to California
1989 Drama Club trip to California
1990 Drama Club performance 1990 Drama Club in South Carolina
1989 Drama Club trip to California
1989 Marilyn Graves as Mary in “Crucifixion”
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Drama Club Banquet
1990 Drama Club in Canada 1996 trip to Seoul, Korea
1990 Drama Convention
1990 Drama Convention
1990 Drama Convention
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1990 Drama Club Props 1990 Drama Convention
1990 Drama Club
1990 Dr. Graves
Drama Club in Canada
Dr. Graves
1995 Drama Performance
1990 Dr. Graves
2003 Dr. Graves
1997 Drama Music Convention Dr. Graves & Fred Blaine
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2005 Drama in South Carolina 2005 Drama in South Carolina
2009 Drama Club Cruise 2007 Drama Club Cruise
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2008 Drama Club on TBN TV Network 2009 Drama Club
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Church Ministry Dr. Graves 1970
1980 Chester Avenue Church
1989 Ground Breaking Ceremony, 50th & Woodland
1989 Ground Breaking Ceremony, 50th & Woodland
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1989 Ground Breaking Ceremony, 50th & Woodland
1990 South Carolina Church Planting 1990 South Carolina Church Planting
1990 South Carolina Church Planting
1990 South Carolina Church Planting
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1990 South Carolina Church Planting 1990 South Carolina Church Planting
1990 Yeadon Church Dedication 1990 Yeadon Church Dedication
1990 Yeadon Church Dedication 1990 Yeadon Church Dedication
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1990 Yeadon Church Dedication 1990 Yeadon Church Dedication
1990 Church Ministry 1990 Church Ministry
1998 Blue Mountain Baptism 1998 Blue Mountain Baptism
1998 Blue Mountain Baptism
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2001 Church Ministry
2005 NAACP Awards
2005 NAACP Awards 2008 NAACP Community Award Ceremony
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2008 Dr. Graves with State Rep. Ron Waters
2008 NAACP Community Award Ceremony
TV Ministry with Helen Fleming Virginia Beach Church Vacation
Virginia Beach Church Vacation
Virginia Beach Church Vacation
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Youth Ministry 1993 Youth Ministry
1993 Youth Ministry 1993 Youth Ministry
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1993 Youth Ministry 1990’s Youth Choir - Voices of Tomorrow
1990’s Youth Choir - Voices of Tomorrow 1990’s Youth Choir - Voices of Tomorrow
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1990’s Youth Choir -Unity Day
1995 Youth Choir -Race for the cure
Academy 1980 Academy
1988 Academy
1988 Academy
1997 Academy EGCA Graduation
1997 Academy EGCA Graduation Page 34
1997 Academy EGCA Graduation
2010 Academy EGCA Graduation 2010 Academy EGCA Graduation
Dr. Graves & Daughter at 2010 Day Care Prom 2010 EGCA Staff
Academy Alumni
2010 Career Day
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2009 Academy Day Camp
Globe Times Article 2009
1990’s Academy Friendship Day 1990’s Academy Friendship Day
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1997 Academy Egca Graduation 1990’s Academy Friendship Day
1990’s Academy Friendship Day
2009 Summer Camp 2009 Summer Camp
2009 Summer Camp
2009 Summer Camp
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2009 Summer Camp
2009 Summer Camp
DayCare
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Dr. Sydney Stevenson Congratulatory Ads Ethel Briscoe Elizabeth Lee Chrisine Chasteen Niecy Beckles Lee Dorothy Daniels Catherine Deckles Elizabeth Dunaway Alfreda Hicks Geraldine Williams
Naomi MacDowel Nancy Mosley Dorothea Oliver James Rush Beth Slaughter Eleanor Johnson Robert Kersey Frances Talley Frances Theresa Williams
And the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not. Isaiah 58:11
Congratulations Dr. Evelyn Graves for 40 years of Intense Ministry Out of your Love and Faithfulness to God, through Prayers and Fasting, “Freshwater Ministries� Page 40
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CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU AS YOU CELEBRATE OVER 40 YEARS OF FAITHFUL DEDICATED SERVICE IN THE FIELD OF CHRISTIAN DRAMA AND PASTORAL MINISTRY. I APPLAUD AND HONOR YOU FOR YOUR CONSISTENT DEDICATED COMMITMENT TO THE MINISTRY OF CHRISTIAN DRAMA IN SPITE OF THE MANY CHANGES THAT HAVE TAKEN PLACE IN MINISTRY TODAY. I BELIEVE THAT GOD CALLED AND ANOINTED YOU TO MINISTER HIS WORD IN DRAMA. FOR THIS, WE SALUTE YOU FOR “STAYING ON THE WALL” WHEN MANY CAME DOWN OFF THE WALL AND SETTLED FOR OTHER CONTEMPORARY STYLES OF MINISTRY. DR. GRAVES BE BLESSED AND CONTINUE TO MINISTER AS UNTO THE LORD; FOR “GREAT IS HIS FAITHFULLNESS TO YOU”. I AM CONTINUALLY PRAYING FOR YOU.
CONGRATULATIONS DR. GRAVES FOR OVER 40 YEARS OF SERVICE!
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We Salute You Dr. Graves for being A Woman of Purpose
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May the Lord’s Purpose Prevail In Your Life
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From Sister Deborah Webster, Family & Friends
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Mother Mary Edwards
Kaprie Barnes
George Massey
Marisal Baretto
Terrance Webster
Lawrence Webster
Cynthia Webster
Ashley Malcolm
Crystal Carter Webster
Sheila Jones
Mary Brownlee
Murice Scott
Khalil Brownlee
Shantel Roberts
Omika Barnes
Andrea Greene
Syretta Smith
Tanya McLaughlin
Lillian Carter
Kieta Greene
Marie Smith
Naomi Johnson
Paret Williams
Marisal Pagan
De’Cheryl Swift
Kathleen Yanzuk
And He brought forth His people with joy, His chosen ones with a joyful shout Psalms 105:45
Congratulations and Best Wishes to: Dr. Evelyn C. Graves As she celebrates her 40th Anniversary
5201 WHITBY AVENUE
215.747.5200 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, 19143 In the Heart of the Community with the Community in our Hearts!
Branch Office 500 West 22nd Street Chester (Upland), PA 19013
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Dr. Graves, You are
There will never be another Dr. Evelyn Graves in this World. There was never a mold used to create you. There was only an image, which God had of whom he wanted you to be. Dr. Graves, if we might for a moment tell you how important you are in our lives, then maybe, just maybe, you’ll understand. You were not an accident, nor an abortion of thought: nor were you the product of God making some error of judgment. Quite the contrary, you were made purposefully for the sake of the Evelyn Graves Ministries Church family as well as numerous other ministries you’ve either started, or were started because of your relationship with others. God deemed you relevant and we stand on that fact. For if he deemed you so important, then by relationship, we your work sake are important to God also. We thank you for your love and leadership. We thank you for humility and grace. We thank you for your protection and direction. We thank you for the many years of prayer. Though there are many things that we could thank you for, the most important thing that we are so blessed by is your allowing God to use you his way, for this time, and this people and in this world. So know that we hold you in the highest esteem. Dr. Graves, you have nurtured the both of us with love. Now in our lives, we can both truly say with reason, YOU ARE OUR INSPIRATION.
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With Love & Devotion from your Son & Daughter Barry & Melinda
Dear Pastor Graves: In recognizing how blessed you are as a chosen vessel of “The Almighty Power”, I am delighted to extend my heart-felt congratulations in celebration of your “Fortieth Anniversary”. Reminiscing your wonderful accomplishments, under the calling of God, I am assured and re-assured that: “Yes, God Is Real”. There is none like him. I take the opportunity to wish you God’s continued blessings, that all your hopes, dreams, and aspirations yet to come, will be manifested under the anointing of His “Powerful Right Hand”. Deacon James Shepard Leesburg COGIC Leesburg, FL
WAY OF LIFE COMMUNITY CENTER “Your Expectations Will Out Last Your Situation” Pastor Carl & Guinevere Bright North Charleston, South Carolina
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CONGRATULATIONS DR. EVELYN C. GRAVES Thank You for your love, .guidance and support. We are eternally grateful. Sam, Jean and Samantha Jones
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I pray that God, who gives peace, will make you completely holy. And may your spirit, soul, and body be kept healthy and faultless until our Lord Jesus Christ returns. The one who chose you can be trusted, and he will do this. 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24
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For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. Hebrews 6:10
To Dr. Evelyn Graves, aPastor, a mother, a friend and coworker in the gospel, I thank my
God upon every remembrance of you. As early as childhood you have always maintained being a Godly example. Your source of strength, encouragement and tenacity, has guided countless of thousands of lives including mine. Because of your love and obedience to God, it has caused me as a son in the Gospel to flourish and mature as a man of God. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. My sincere faithfulness and loyalty will always be true to you. Happy 40th anniversary to a woman of God who is so deserving and appreciated. I pray you live as long as you want, and never want as long as you live! Oh Queen Evelyn! Live Forever! Because of the bleeding side of Calvary, Your son in the Gospel Dr. Kenneth Porter Page 52
3951 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-222-0420
Mitchell Baptist Church Church Telephone 1400 N. 29th Street (215) 235-0598 Philadelphia, PA, 19121 (215) 235-2567 (fax) Rev. James N. Graves, Pastor
Congratulations! Dr. Evelyn Graves We salute for 40 years of dedicated Christian service to the Ministry of: Evelyn Graves Ministries Church And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Matthew 16:18
Building Faith, Family and Fellowship on the principles and promises of God’s Word Page 53
Christian Stronghold Baptist Church “Glorifying Christ, Amplifying the Bible and Edifying the People Through Cells”
CONGRATUALTIONS Dr. Evelyn Graves On Your “40th Anniversary” Dr. Willie Richardson, Senior Pastor and Founder Patricia Richardson, First Lady “We believe the Bible to be the inspired Word of God and our only infallible authority. We believe the Lord, Jesus Christ and the Bible should have the place of pre-eminence in the church, home and each person’s life. By doing this, there is a happy, useful victorious Christian testimony.” SUNDAY WORSHIP HOURS Morning Worship ……………………………………………..6:30 a.m.; 8:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. Sunday School ……………………………………………………..…………….8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship………………………………………………………………….7:30 p.m.
Christian Stronghold Baptist Church
4701 Lancaster Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19131
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Phone: (215) 877-1530 Fax: (215) 878-7470 Website: www.christianstronghold.com
Congratulations! Dr. Evelyn Graves, on behalf of Dr. James and Lady Carolyn A. Rorie and the Faith Deliverance Cathedral Family, we extend a cordial congratulations on 40 years of Ministry! We pray that you personally witness a mighty move of God, during your celebration of such an extraordinary woman of God. We are extremely excited in this season, because we have the opportunity to honor and cherish a Pastor - “ whom is truly a woman after Gods own heart.� It is an honor and a privilege to support you in this ostentatious and historical occasion. We encourage you, Dr. Graves to lift up the name of Jesus and celebrate! We pray that your life be enriched and highly blessed, knowing that the presence of God filled every aspect of your 40 years of extraordinary Ministry. Blessings & Prayers, Dr. James A. Rorie, Lady Carolyn A. Rorie and The Cathedral Family
3051 N. 24th Avenue Hollywood, Florida 33020 E-Mail: faithdc@bellsouth.net / Website:www.FDCMinistries.org
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Congratulations ! Mom, Grandmom, Mother-in –law, Mentor and Friend
Fight a good fight for the faith and claim eternal life. God offered it to you when you clearly told about your faith, while so many people listened. 1 Timothy 6:12Â
From the Graves & Jones Families
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Dr. Evelyn Graves MARION SOUTH CAROLINA SUMMER YOUTH MISSION BLUFF & FOXBORO ROAD MARION SOUTH, CAROLINA MISSION FOR AGES 5 & UP…. TRAINING YOUTH TO BECOME
“CHAMPIONS FOR CHRIST” DR. EVELYN GRAVES, FOUNDER EVANG. SHARON FLYTHE, DIRECTRESS
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As your Armor Bearers, We Salute You Pastor, we honor you for forty years of service to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. God knew He could trust you. He knew that not only would you do that which was pleasing in his sight, but that you would lead his people in the way that was right. You have borne the "Fruit of the Spirit". For we have witnessed much Love, Joy, Peace, Longsuffering, Gentleness, Goodness, Meekness, Temperance and FAITH in your life. On this day, We glory in Christ for the finished work of the cross and this season of celebration in your honor We Love you Pastor's Aide Committee Evang. Sharon Flythe, Darlene Walker Vanessa King, Deborah Webster,, Tanya Witherspoon. Assistants: Dr. Tracy Becoat, Evang. Vance Evans, Regina Rideout, & Theresa Hill
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PASTOR
If it were not for our teachers, where would we be? Thrust into the jaws of life, without a destiny Ignorant of the things we need to help us as we grow No knowledge of the road ahead, on our journey we would go But God saw fit to send us you, to help us to succeed And now our lives have been restored, our spirits have been freed For you sought not fame nor fortune, or even vain filled glory But you taught that even the least of us could have a success story
Dear Dr. Graves, The great commission to go and teach all Nations Will forever be our service to the body of Christ
For “We gain understanding through his precepts� Psalms 119:104 Page 60
With Love & Honor from Sister Brenda Thomas and The Evelyn Graves Ministries Church Sunday School Department
Thanks for being a pioneer in the area of introducing dance in the church. We bless God for your wisdom and teachings to praise God through dance.
Congratulations on 40 years of ministry
Love the EGMC Praise Dancers
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On November 16, 2009 my one and a half year old grandson was rushed to CHOP hospital. The doctors found that he was in need of a new heart. He was kept on life support for 21 days.
Dr. Graves and the Evelyn Graves Ministries Church
family all prayed for Zion to receive a new heart. He received his new heart on May 16, 2010 and came home on June 16, 2010. Zion is a happy little two year old, running around the house telling everybody “no”. Dr. Graves, my family and I can’t thank you enough. Your prayers and kindness are giving Zion another chance at life and to one day say, “yes” to the Lord!!
Congratulations on forty years of faithfulness to God! We love you. Debra Lane & The Riddick Family
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To A True Mother In Zion; For the many years, A True Mother In Zion; spanning To decades, I thank For the many years, you. spanning From “Come to Him” decades, as my I thank Sunday School Teacher,you. to the From “Come Him” as my Commission to “Go Ye” to into Sunday to the Evangelism as mySchool Pastor,Teacher, my Commission to “Go Ye” into gratitude. Evangelism as my Pastor, my With Love gratitude.
Evangelist Wanda Jones King, The A.R.M.S., With Inc. Love EvangelistMission Wanda Jones King, Angel Resource The A.R.M.S., Inc. Services, www.thearmsinc.org Angel Resource Mission Services, www.thearmsinc.org
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These 2 card are for Sonora She gets ½ page
Congratulations Dr. Graves
card are for Sonora s ½ page
On 40 years of “Dedicated Ministry”
Eternal Love Sonora Lacey
Congratulations Dr. Evelyn Graves from Joanne McCall
Congratulations Dr. Evelyn Graves from Nicki
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To Our Pastor
Dr. Evelyn Graves
Thank you for excellent leadership,
mentoring, and love for the Youth
Choir of the Evelyn Graves Ministries.
Congratulations on
40
years of faithful ministry. Page 66
Sister Karen Hill, Director
Celebrating You!! Dr. Evelyn Graves on 40 years of fulfilling the mission God gave you to do. A mission well done.
The Missionaries President: Mother Daisy Nealy Secretary: Sis. Veleda Purcell
Psalms 41:1-3
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Congratulating you Dr. Evelyn Graves
On 40 years of “Dedicated Ministry”
To God be the glory. God richly bless you. The Mother’s Board Page 68
Titus 3:3-5
PSALMS 95:1-2
O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto Him with psalms.
Congratulations Dr. Graves We praise you in Jesus name. EGMC CHURCH CHOIR
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Congratulations!! Pastor Graves
on your 40th anniversary. We honor you and the Christ in you and how you stood the test of time. It is through your Love, Leadership and Prayers that we have grown and continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord. As the scripture says “eye has not seen, ear has not heard, neither has it entered the hearts of man the things that God has in store for you”. At this time we wish you all the blessings that God has in store for you. We Love and Esteem you highly
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Men’s Bible Class,
Evang. Michael Billups, Instructor
Congratulation to Dr. Evelyn Graves For a day in your courts is better than a thousand. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. Psalms 84:10 Love,
EGMC Ushers & Greeters
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Congratulations!!! To “The Pioneer of Drama”: Drama Mama, Dr. Graves. We salute you for your
40 years of love and labor to God and His
people. Millions of lives have been Transformed, through your ministry of Drama, Church, School, GED program, Day-care and more. “Now it’s Your Time to Rest, Relax, be Renewed and Refreshed”.
But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, establish, strengthen, settle you! 1 Peter 5:10-
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“Transformed Women of Divine Destiny” Evelyn Graves Women’s Ministry: L’Tanya Billups/TWODD
Congratulations Pastor Graves
on your 40 years of steadfast service in the Lord. The impact of your ministry has spanned this globe. Many Pastors, Evangelist, Teachers, Missionaries and Ministries are where they are today because of your commitment to the call of God. We celebrate you and the Christ in you for all you have done. Much will be shared about your great accomplishments, but no one can capture it all. Continue to be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord.
Deacons/Trustees of EGMC Deacon Anthony Walter, Chairman Deaconess Vermell Keitt, Evang./Trustee Michael Billups, Trustee Robert Frisby
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The Evelyn Graves Ministries Bible School Celebrates 40 years of Ministry with our Pastor and Founder
Dr. Evelyn Graves
Heaven and earth will pass away, but my word will not pass away. Matthew 24:35
We invite you to study the word of God with us. Classes meet Thursdays at 6:30pm Evelyn Graves Ministries Bible School West Cobbs Creek Parkway & Whitby Avenue Yeadon, PA 19050 Page 74
For more information call:
(215) 727-7796
Rev. Emanuel Brinson, Director
Congratulations
Dr. Evelyn Graves on 40 years in faithful ministry
The Worship Leaders Page 75
The Ministers of Evelyn Graves Ministries rejoice in the commemoration of your 40 years of faithful service to God and mankind. You have shown us, through your life’s example, how to become servants of God who exhibit, among other things, strength of character, grace, servitude, humility and faith in God. Moreover, your steadfast adherence to that passage of scripture in Zechariah 4:6, “….not by might nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of host,” has taught us to expect the miraculous!
Rev. Dr. Melinda Graves-Story Rev. Emanuel Brinson Evangelist Sharon Flythe Evangelist Vance Evans Evangelist Michael Billups Evangelist Thelma Swinson
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Evelyn Graves Ministries Church
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Keepers of the Culture Evelyn Graves Drama Productions
EGDP Board of Directors
Congratulations
…is extremely proud of our rich legacy comprising local and international troupe tours presenting and preserving the cultural and performing arts
Still Standing 1971 -present Founder Executive Director………………………………… Dr. Evelyn C Graves Associate Director………………………………………… Dr. Cassandra D Graves Musical Director………………………………………………Sis Norma Richelle Hill Page 78
www.evelyngravesdramaproductions.com 5447 Chester Ave Philadelphia, PA 19143 215-727-7796
Evelyn Graves School of Performing Arts of Philadelphia Salutes a Great Leader We proudly celebrate the Performing Arts with you from 1971 to present
215-727-7796
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CONGRATULATIONS
APOSTLE & CO-PASTOR SMITH
SUNDAY SCHOOL MORNING WORSHIP EVENING AS SCHEDULED
9:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M.
TUESDAY BI-WEEKLY MINISTER TRAINING
7:00 P.M.
WEDNESDAY NEW MEMBER CLASS PRAYER BIBLE STUDY
7:00 P.M. 7:30 P.M. 8:00 P.M.
FRIDAY SERVICE HEALING & DELIVERANCE 7:30 P.M. SHUT IN PRAYER BI-WEEKLY 12:00 A.M.
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EVERY FIRST SATURDAY WOMEN OF WOW
11:00AM
IN YOUR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION DR EVELYN GRAVES OF 28 YEARS OF MINISTRY & 40 YEARS OF DRAMA CHURCH # 215-387-8770 FAX # 215-387-3958 EMAIL: GATETOHEAVEN7@AOL.COM WEB: GATE2HEAVEN.WEBS.COM
Dear Dr. Graves, Thank you for continuing to stand in spite of… Your tenacity, determination, and loyalty to God’s Kingdom work is infectious! I am so glad God led me to your ministry and gave me the strength to stay and stand. Congratulations Dr. Graves on your 40th Anniversary keep on standing because your work and living is not in vain…
Dr. Tracy Becoat
Randolph Walters & Associates, LLC Tracy Becoat, D.Min., MSW, LSW Psychotherapist
Children, Adolescent, Marriage, Couples & Family Therapy Doctorate in Ministry to Marriage and Family • • • • • •
Master of Social Work Licensed Social Worker Over twenty years of experience in working with children and families Conduct Relationship Seminars Facilitate self esteem and parenting workshops Author of book Entitled “Between Two Loves The Struggle”
1980 North 63rd St, Suite 200 Philadelphia, PA 19151 Phone (610) 955-4393 Fax (215) 878-8998 definemeforme@yahoo.com www.randolphwalters.com
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE
RONALD G. WATERS 191st Legislative District Salutes
The Evelyn Graves Ministries Church Family For
Forty Years of Dedicated Service to God and the Community And to
Dr. Evelyn C. Graves
For your vision, leadership and love of God and his people …and I say also unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Matthew 16:18
May God continue to bless and keep you and your congregation!! District Office:
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6027 A Ludlow Street Philadelphia, PA 19139 Tele: 215-748-6712 Fax: 215-748-1687 E-mail: rwaters@pahouse.net
Committees:
Professional Licensure, Liquor Control Committee, Judiciary Committee, Children & Youth, Health & Human Services, Majority Subcommittee Chairman on Health & Human Services, Region 2 NBCSL, Chairman PA Legislative Black Caucus, Chairman
Capitol Office: House of Representatives Room 328 K. Leroy Irvis Office Bldg. Harrisburg, PA 17120 Tele: 717-772-985 Fax: 717-783-1516
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Congratulations to the Keepers of the Culture
Evelyn Graves Drama Productions and Dr. Evelyn Graves, A brilliant Beautiful Woman I respect and admire greatly
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Ronald Hart
Morrow & Robinson Photography Fine Photography & Video Productions 4627 Baltimore Avenue * Philadelphia, PA 19143 Phone: (215) 382-1122-- Fax: (215) 382-1121 Email: formorrow@aol.com Fine Photography specializes in: • Photorestoration
• Church & community events
• Children’s events
• Personalized wedding photography Video
• Graduation portraits
• Glamour
• Creative family portraits
• Portfolios
• Political events
• Pet pictures
• Instant Passport
Congratulation to Dr. Evelyn Graves for 40 years of dedicated ministry Page 85
Acknowledgements
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Banquet Chairwoman, Evang. Sharon Flythe
Assistant to Banquet Chairwoman, Dr. Tracy Becoat
Correspondence Administrator, Dr. Melinda A. Graves-Story
Pastor’s Aide Committee Banquet Committee Staff & Men’s Support Group Assistance to Catering and Fundraising, Betty Ames, Philip Sampson, Denise Orr
Greeters, Hostesses and Hospitality Committee Sound Technician, Lloyd Billups
Alumni Choir Musical Director/Pianist/Organists, Minister Vincent White, Minister David Winslow, Sis. Richelle Hill
Alumni Choir Musical Director Choir Directors, Pastor Caprice Griggs, Pastor Delores Burger, Sis. Caprice Griggs, Jr. Clarey Smalls
Alumni/Choir Drummer, Anthony (Spike) McCrae, Ahnye Armstrong
Alumni/Choir Guitar, Lloyd Billups
Correspondence Coordinator, Evang. Vance Evans, Sis. Sabrina Speights
Limousine Service Banquet Photographer, Reginald Morrow Photography, Merrique Photography
Banquet Booklet Committee, Regina Rideout, Darlene Walker, Theresa Hill, Evang. Vance Evans I would like to extend my sincere appreciation and heartfelt thanks to a dedicated Pastor’s Aide Committee, banquet coordinators, and those who thought it not robbery to give of their time, finances, and devotion to make our Pastor’s 40th Anniversary a success. Also, thank you Hilton Hotel for your continual support to the Evelyn Graves Ministries Church.
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