FBCMH 80 Anniversary Commemorative Book

Serving Christ With Excellence

“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” Colossians 3:17

First Baptist Church of Marshall Heights 1937-2017

Table of Contents

SUBJECT PAGE(S)

FOREWORD iii

Church History

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CONGRATULATORY LETTERS FROM

PRESENT and PAST

Pastor Ivy's Biography

DIGNITARIES

4-27

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Pastor Ivy's Photo ..................................................................................................................... 31

Sons Of The Church ............................................................................................................ 32-33

Memorial - Dr. William And Mrs. Maggie Tyler ......................................................................... 34

Memorial - Dr. William Tyler Photo 35

Message From First Lady Ivy 36

Pastor Lehman D. Bates 37

Spoken Word Poem - On This Rock 38

ANNIVERSARY ACTIVITIES

Pre-Anniversary Service 42-45 Banquet 46 49 Worship Service 50-61

CHURCH MINISTRIES

Announcement and Welcome Ministry 64

Audio & Musicians Ministry 64

Church School Ministry 65

Culinary Staff Ministry ................................................................................................................ 65

Friendship Women's Ministry 66

Men’s Ministry 66

Missionary Ministry 67

New Members Ministry 67

Nurses Unit Ministry 6 8

Pastor Aide Ministry 6 8

Profiles of Excellence Ministry .69

Silent Praise Mime Ministry

69

Silver Threads Ministry ............................................................................................................... 70

Vacation Bible School Ministry 70

Youth Ministry 71

CHOIRS

Angelic Gospel Choir 74

Celestial Choir

............................................................................................................................ 74

Christ Choir 75

Male Chorus 75

Mass Choir 76

Pastor's Choir 76

Praise Team 77

Senior/Vocal Choir

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Table

CHURCH ADMINISTRATION

Deacon Ministry ........................................................................................................................ 82

Deaconess Ministry 82 Office Staff . 83

Trustee Ministry 83

USHER MINISTRIES

Intermediate Usher Ministry 86

Ladies Usher Ministry ................................................................................................................ 86 Male Usher Ministry 87 Senior Usher Ministry 87

102-116

Church History

Emerging out of a prayer meeting of 12 people in 1937, the First Baptist Church of Marshall Heights was established.

The Church was physically located at 4900 Astor Place, S.E. Reverend Campbell served as Pastor for one year and Reverend Williams served for just a short length of time thereafter. By the grace of God, the call for a Pastor was answered by the late Reverend William Tyler.

Under the pastoral leadership of Dr. Tyler, a Deacon Board, Trustee Board, Church School, Baptist Training Union, and three church-wide committees were created. Thirty-seven auxiliaries and clubs were also organized. Evangelistic work was done in Washington, D.C., Connecticut, South Carolina, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York. The Church enjoyed membership in the Potomac River Baptist Association, District Baptist Convention, and the National Baptist Convention. During Dr. Tyler’s tenure as Pastor, First Baptist built its current edifice in 1964. We thank God for Dr. Tyler’s vision of liquidating the Church’s mortgage in 1975 through “Operation Payoff”. Moreover, seven Ministers were licensed by Dr. Tyler, five of which were called to serve as Pastors. Dr. Tyler served as our Under-Shepherd for 38 years until he was called home to Glory in September 1977.

Under the leadership of former Pastor Dr. Lehman D. Bates, membership increased and the Hour of Power service was restructured. Additionally, he organized a Senior Citizens Group (now called the Silver Threads), Youth Vibration, Almah, Christ Choir, Celestial Choir, Pastor’s Choir; Boys and Girl Scout Troops for children ages 5-17 years were instituted. Dr. Bates licensed 11 men of God to preach the gospel and eight were

installed as Pastors. Dr. Bates originated the Pastors’ Fellowship Guild with neighboring Churches. First Baptist relished membership in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), American Baptist Churches of the South (ABCOTS) and supported the United Negro College Fund. Foreign missions were supported directly and through the Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Mission Convention. The Church enhanced its local evangelistic work by adopting the J.C. Nalle Elementary School, providing backpacks, school supplies, bus transportation for school trips, and winter clothing for needy students. Dr. Bates was installed as Pastor in 1979 and served until 2012.

On February 27, 2015, Reverend Dr. André D. Ivy was selected by vote as the fifth Pastor of First Baptist Church of Marshall Heights. Dr. Ivy’s installation was held on Sunday, September 6, 2015. Dr. Ivy and the Church family are enjoying a great “Pastor and People” relationship. Since Dr. Ivy assumed leadership as Pastor, the attendance for Prayer Meetings and Bible Study has increased significantly. He has organized a Pastor’s Aide Ministry, a Mass Choir, a Silent Praise Ministry and a Praise Team. Moreover, a Church beautification mission has begun under Dr. Ivy’s leadership, with several major projects completed.

The First Baptist Church of Marshall Heights continues to be blessed under Pastor Ivy’s guidance, and the neighborhood has benefitted. Dr. Ivy’s desire is to ensure that “evangelism and discipleship” are never lost, and that others would be “saved and come into the knowledge of Jesus Christ.” With Christ, Pastor Ivy has made a difference in the growth of our Church.

Congratulatory Letters From Dignitaries

First Baptist Church of Marshall Heights 80th Anniversary Celebration

Dear Friends of First Baptist Church of Marshall Heights:

It is a sincere pleasure to offer heartfelt wishes of joy as you celebrate a most blessed occasion, the 80 th Anniversary of First Baptist Church of Marshall Heights. This is indeed a milestone and an event to celebrate!! God has certainly fortified and strengthened this congregation and sanctuary for His use. I have had the pleasure of witnessing First Baptist Church of Marshall Heights flourish and extend its loving arms to residents far and wide.

Under God’s Divine Plan and the anointed leadership of Pastor Ivy, First Baptist Church of Marshall Heights continues to be a cornerstone of the community providing circumspect support not only to its congregation but to the entire community. The vision set many years ago by church founders, desiring to share the news of Jesus Christ, continues to be fruitful to this day. It is only because of this that we have hope and encouragement for the futures of our families and neighborhoods.

Pastor Ivy, thank you for your leadership, lifestyle and love. Thank you to those who dedicate their time selflessly serving the church. As time presses forward, I pray for unimaginable prosperity and growth for the First Baptist Church of Marshall Heights with all Glory to the Lord.

The church will forever be the foundation of the community. As you too keep elected officials in your prayers, be certain that I am praying for you and your families. Continued blessings to all and a very Happy Anniversary to you. Sincerely,

By Authority: Earl J. Howard, Treasurer

CAROLYN J.B. HOWARD

First Baptist Church of Marshall Heights

Reverend Dr. André D, Ivy, Pastor 4934 “B” Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20019

May 4, 2017

Dear Reverend Dr. André D, Ivy:

It is my honor to send a congratulatory wish to you and your entire congregation at The First Baptist Church of Marshall Heights on your remarkable 80th Church Anniversary. An accomplishment of this magnitude is something to be incredibly proud of in itself but your longstanding community support, work and involvement truly made this possible.

I, personally, appreciate your many efforts and initiatives to serve not only your community but thank you for your willingness to open your doors and extend the strong faith and love into my community as well. We are a stronger society because of organizations like yours and your determination to truly continue to Serve Christ with Excellence.

Wishing you continued blessings and success for the future,

25th Legislative District

Delegate Darryl Barnes

Present and Past

BIOGRAPHY OF REVEREND DR. ANDRÉ D. Ivy

Reverend Dr. André D. Ivy is a graduate of the Washington DC Public Schools and earned degrees from Lincoln University and the University of Pittsburgh. He developed his faith in Christ at an early age at the Maple Springs Baptist Church in Capitol Heights, Maryland, under the pastoral leadership of the late Reverend Dr. Chester McDonald, Sr. He was licensed and ordained into the gospel ministry at the Mount Ararat Baptist Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, under the pastoral leadership of Reverend Dr. William H. Curtis. During his theological matriculation, he earned a Master of Divinity from the Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology, Virginia Union University. After completion of his Master of Divinity, he served as Minister of Life Enrichment at Maple Springs Baptist Church, under the pastoral leadership of Reverend Dr. Larry Jordan. He earned a Doctor of Ministry degree from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio, with a focus on Preaching and Leadership. He is a proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. He served in various ministry roles with the latest as a Ministerial Assistant at the Friendship Chapel Baptist Church in Wake Forest, North Carolina, under the pastoral leadership of Reverend Dr. Enoch Holloway.

In February 2015, Reverend Dr. André D. Ivy was voted in as the fifth Pastor of First Baptist Church of Marshall Heights. Dr. Ivy was formally installed on Sunday, September 6, 2015. Dr. Ivy and the First Baptist Church family are moving forward to a great Pastor and People relationship.

Since Dr. Ivy has assumed leadership as Pastor, Prayer Meetings and Bible Study attendance has increased. He has organized a Pastor’s Aide Ministry, a Mass Choir, and a Praise Team. Additionally, under the leadership of Pastor Ivy, a church beautification mission has begun with many major projects completed. The opportunity to serve God’s people and focus on “equipping the saints to do the work of ministry,” Ephesians 4:12, is his model for ministry. His passion is to provide spiritual leadership and guidance to support believers, “in living well according to the principles of God.”

Reverend Dr. André D. Ivy is married to the former Ramona R. McWhite and together they have one daughter, Emilie Christine.

Left to right: Emilie C. Ivy, Rev. Dr. André D. Ivy, and First Lady Mrs. Ramona R. Ivy.

Sons Of The Church

Minister Larry L. Smith

“May the blessings of gratitude and service always be upon the First Baptist Church of Marshall Heights”

Sons Of The Church

Minister Gary D. Plummer

“Congratulations on your 80th Church Anniversary. To God be all the Glory, Honor, and Praise for the amazing things he has done at the First Baptist Church of Marshall Heights. My prayer is that God will continue to shine His light on such a wonderful and blessed congregation.”

Pastor

and Mrs. William Tyler

DR. WILLIAM TYLER, our Pastor for 38 years, was born in Marston, N.C. It was there he received his formal education. He was converted and baptized in the First Baptist Church of Marston. He moved to Washington, D.C., whereupon he received further scholastic training. He became a member of New Hope Baptist Church where he was a dedicated and willing worker. He was affiliated with many segments of the Church, including the Church School (of which he was superintendent), the Trustee Board, and the Usher Board. He met Maggie Jennings and they were married in 1927. Shortly thereafter, he was called to the Ministry. In 1935, after proving himself to New Hope, he was licensed and served as an Associate Assistant Pastor. To put the best into his work, Dr. Tyler realized he needed to be educationally equipped to meet the needs of his calling. He studied at the Baptist Seminary, American University, Washington Bible College, Moody Bible Institute, Pioneer Theological Seminary, and Teamer School of Theology.

In 1939, Dr. Tyler began pastoring at First Baptist Church of Marshall Heights; he remained Pastor until God called him home in September of 1977. Under his guidance, a strong Deacon Board, Trustee Board, Church School, Baptist Training Union, three church-wide committees and 37 auxiliaries and clubs were organized.

Evangelistic work was done not only in Washington, D.C., but in Connecticut, South Carolina, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey. Dr. Tyler’s qualifications as a leader were recognized by his colleagues. He held the following positions: The Potomac River Baptist Association’s Chairman of the Board of Mission; Executive Board Member of the District Baptist Convention; and Executive Board Member of the Mt. Bethel Association. Additionally, he was a vocal person with The National Baptist Convention, Inc.

Dr. Tyler’s contribution to First Baptist Church will forever linger in the memory of each of us.

MRS. MAGGIE TYLER, the First Lady of First Baptist for 48 years, was born in Hamlet, N.C., where she received her formal education. She gave her life to Christ at an early age and became an active member of the First Baptist Church in her home town. In 1927, she married William Tyler, who later became a Minister and ultimately Pastor of First Baptist Church of Marshall Heights. During their fifty years of togetherness, they shared the joy of nurturing several children in their home. In the interim, Mrs. Tyler became a member of Springfield Baptist Church, formerly New Hope Baptist. In 1939, she transferred her membership from Springfield Baptist Church to First Baptist Church of Marshall Heights. As her husband was Pastor, she was “FIRST LADY” from the inception. She became a faithful and active member with the Church School, Deaconess Board, Missionary Society, Senior Choir, and South Wing Club.

WE HONOR THE MEMORY OF BOTH THE REVEREND DR. WILLIAM TYLER AND MRS. MAGGIE TYLER

REVEREND DR. WILLIAM AND MAGGIE TYLER

Reverend Dr. William Tyler

Pastor, 1939 – 1977

Pastor Lehman D. Bates

After Dr. Tyler was called from labor to reward on September 16, 1977, Reverend Lehman D. Bates answered the call of First Baptist Church of Marshall Heights on January 7, 1979, and served as Pastor until December 14, 2012.

ON THIS ROCK

A Poetic History by Chiereme D. Fortune

San Francisco, California, The Golden Gate Bridge is open for traffic The First Blood Bank opens in Chicago Zora Neale Hurston publishes the novel, Their Eyes Were Watching God.

This was the 1930s When 12 knees Hard pressed, Would bend in reverence To later raise their heads to make history This was the Genesis, 1937, the Lord Great commissioned them, Campbell, Williams, then Tyler

On this Rock, He chose to build His church… District of Columbia, Connecticut, North and South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey and New York, Ministries all over, but the Foundation laid and walls erected in 1964; On B Street South East, Washington, D.C. 37 ways to serve 38 years of service

This is the legacy of Dr. William Tyler, The trailblazer, groundbreaker, the history maker Laid to rest in 1977, but his legacy lives on Now doubt worthy of “Well Done”

On this Rock, He chose to build His church A new chapter began Introducing Dr. Lehman D. Bates 11 ministers licensed; eight to preach Ministries multiplied, Spilling over into the streets 1979, made official and in 2012, His leadership was complete

On this Rock, He chose to build His church Foundation, securely laid Ground has been tilled Fix what was broken This land is dying to be healed Young black women need direction Young black men need fathers We have to rebuild The steeple, The beacon, The church, Pastor and People Salvation and knowledge

This is 2017, and there’s so much carnage In the streets and in the pews, But glory to God, for He is doing something new September 6, 2015, Reverend Dr. André D. Ivy Is on the sceneBut eyes have not seen, Ears have not heard, What the Lord will do with A church that’s willing, That’s working That’s planting, That’s sowing. It started with Campbell, Williams and then Tyler Dr. Bates and now Reverend Ivy

On this Rock, He chose to build His church And the gates of hell will never prevail against it, Amen.

Anniversary Activities

80th Church Anniversary Pre-Anniversary Celebration

80th Church Anniversary Pre-Anniversary Celebration

Sunday, March 12, 2017

Sunday, March 12, 2017

PROGRAM Call To Worship

PROGRAM Call To Worship

Scripture Minister

Scripture Minister

Prayer Minister Larry Smith

Prayer Minister Larry Smith

First Baptist Church Marshall Heights Praise & Worship

First Baptist Church Marshall Heights Praise & Worship

Praise Team

Praise Team

First Baptist Church Marshall Heights

First Baptist Church Marshall Heights

Welcome Mrs. Pauline Pitt First Baptist Church Marshall Heights Selections Mass Choir First Baptist Church Marshall Heights

Welcome Mrs. Pauline Pitt First Baptist Church Marshall Heights Selections Mass Choir First Baptist Church Marshall Heights Offering Selections Mass Choir First Baptist Church Marshall Heights

Offering Selections Mass Choir First Baptist Church Marshall Heights

Introduction of Guest Preacher

Introduction of Guest Preacher Pastor André Ivy First Baptist Church Marshall Heights

Pastor André Ivy First Baptist Church Marshall Heights

Guest Preacher

Guest Preacher

Rev. Dr. Maurice Watson, Pastor Metropolitan Baptist Church Invitation

Rev. Dr. Maurice Watson, Pastor Metropolitan Baptist Church Invitation To

Pastor André Ivy

Pastor André Ivy

First Baptist Church Marshall Heights

First Baptist Church Marshall Heights

First Baptist Church of Marshall Heights 80th Church Anniversary

PROGRAM

Opening Selection

Introduction of Master of Ceremony

Master of Ceremony

Mr. Willie M. Blount Tabernacle of Praise, Waldorf, MD

Mrs. Delma Plummer First Baptist Church Marshall Heights, Washington, DC

Mr. Winston Chaney WYCB AM 1340, Washington, DC

Scripture Minister Gary Plummer First Baptist Church Marshall Heights, Washington, DC

Prayer Minister Larry Smith First Baptist Church Marshall Heights, Washington, DC

Welcome Deacon Charles Young First Baptist Church Marshall Heights, Washington, DC

Presentation

Selection

Silent Praise Tots First Baptist Church Marshall Heights, Washington, DC

Ms. Genobia Jeter New Bethel Restoration Church, Williamsburg, VA

Blessing of the Food Deacon John W. Hackett First Baptist Church Marshall Heights, Washington, DC DINNER

History Spoken Words

Selection

Introduction of Guest Speaker

Selection

Gospel Message

Invitation to Discipleship

Remarks

Ms. Chiereme Fortune Zion Church, Landover MD

Ms. Genobia Jeter New Bethel Restoration Church, Williamsburg, VA

Rev. Dr. Andrè D. Ivy, Pastor First Baptist Church Marshall Heights, Washington, DC

Mr. Willie M. Blount Tabernacle of Praise, Waldorf, MD

Rev. Dr. Anthony Chandler,Sr. Pastor Cedar Street Baptist Church, Richmond, VA

Rev. Dr. André D. Ivy, Pastor First Baptist Church Marshall Heights, Washington, DC

Rev. Dr. André D. Ivy, Pastor First Baptist Church Marshall Heights, Washington, DC

7:15 A.M. | THE HOUR OF POWER ORDER OF WORSHIP

Musicians: James Brodnax, Charnetta Black and Kenneth Brown

The Altar Prayer Minister

The Sanctuary Entrance

The Responsive Reading

Mrs. Regina Marble & Ms. Thea Carney

The Congregational Hymn #22 “We’re Marching To Zion” The Announcements & Welcome to Visitors Master Julius Wright

Selection Christ’s Choir

THE SACRED PERIOD OF GIVING THE PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND PLEDGES

“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almight y, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.” Malachi 3:10

Offertory Prayer Minister

The Hymn of Preparation Christ’s Choir

THE GOSPEL MESSAGE

The Invitation to Discipleship

The Invitational Hymn BENEDICTION

Rev. A.C. Durant, Pastor Tenth Street Baptist Church • Washington, DC

11:00 A.M. | THE HOUR OF POWER ORDER OF WORSHIP

Musicians: Gregory Parrish, William Howard, Thomas Crosson, and Malcom Joyner

Devotional Leaders Praise Team

The Call to Worship Minister

The Sanctuary Entrance Angelic Gospel Choir The Invocation Minister

The Chant “He’s Sweet I Know”

The Responsive Reading Ms. Victoria Ward

The Congregational Hymn #22

“We’re Marching To Zion”

Welcome to Visitors Deacon Alvin W. Blount, Sr.

Tributes

Deacon Jonathan Kirby Mrs. Sharon Taylor White Rev. Dr. André D. Ivy

A & B Selection Angelic Gospel Choir

THE SACRED PERIOD OF GIVING THE PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND PLEDGES

“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almight y, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.” Malachi 3:10

Offertory Prayer Minister

The Hymn of Preparation Angelic Gospel Choir

THE GOSPEL MESSAGE

The Invitation to Discipleship

The Invitational Hymn BENEDICTION

Rev. Dexter U. Nutall, Pastor New Bethel Baptist Church • Washington, DC

HONOREES

HONOREES

RUTH A.H. SUMMERS

Ruth A.H. Summers was born January 20, 1922, in Mitchellville, Maryland. I am the ninth and youngest child of the late Abraham and Annette Henry. I received my early education in the public school systems of Prince George's County, Maryland and Washington, D.C., before attending Miner Teachers and Strayer Colleges in Washington, D.C. My role as wife and best friend to my deceased husband Douglass; "Mom" to my two sons, Douglas Chiquito and Andre" and my professional careers at the Department of the Army, Division of Immigration and Naturalization, Department of Labor and Department of Transportation and substitute teaching. I continue to be "Mom" to my sons; Grandmother to five Grandchildren and Great Grandmother to five Great Grandchildren, all of which has been successfully balanced.

Since November 1953, I have been an active and dedicated member of the First Baptist Church of Marshall Heights, Washington, D.C. I have held many positions in the Church to include the first Dean of Vacation Bible School and Acting Superintendent of Sunday School and Teacher of the Intermediate Sunday Class. I am currently President Emeritus of The Silver Threads Ministry an active member of The Deaconess Ministry, Friendship Women's Ministry.

I am a member of The Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. I have traveled extensively to such places as Alaska, Hawaii, Africa, Japan, China, The Philippines, Canada, Central and South America, Caribbean Islands, Bermuda, England, Germany, The Scandinavian countries, and most of the continental United States.

I believe in the worth and power of prayer. If you enter into prayer and make it a serious and unwavering part of your daily life, you will begin to live no longer out of your own human talents and resources. Instead you will begin drawing on the power of God for your everyday life. To God be the Glory!

HONOREES

HONOREES

HONOREES

HONOREES

THE WAY FOR OUR NEW BUILDING

Church Ministries

ANNOUNCEMENT & WELCOME MINISTRY

AUDIO & MUSICIANS MINISTRY

Coordinator: Ms. Selina Jameson

Audio – Coordinator: Trustee James Yates

CHURCH SCHOOL MINISTRY

CULINARY STAFF MINISTRY

Superintendent: Ms. LaWanda Fountain

Coordinators: Ms. Pearl Epps and Mr. James Tolbert

MEN’S MINISTRY

President: Ms. Maxine Guinn

Coordinators: Trustee James Yates and Trustee Alfred Smith

MISSIONARY MINISTRY

NEW MEMBERS MINISTRY

President: Mrs. Brenda Morrisey

Deaconess Natalie B. Smith

NURSES UNIT MINISTRY

PASTOR’S AIDE MINISTRY

President: Ms. Linda Holmes

Coordinators: Deaconess Paulette Ellison and Sister Shirley Williams

PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE MINISTRY

SILENT PRAISE MIME MINISTRY

Coordinator: Ms. Deirdre Drummond

Coordinator: Ms. Arielle Brodnax

SILVER THREADS MINISTRY

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL MINISTRY

President: Ms. Rosiland Parker

Director: Deacon Charles Young

Coordinator: Ms. Verdell Whittington

CHOIRS

ANGELIC GOSPEL CHOIR

CELESTIAL CHOIR

President: Mrs. Willodine Irvin

Director: Mr. James Brodnax

CHRIST’S CHOIR

MALE CHORUS

Liaison: Mrs. Earnestine Jennings

President: Trustee Alfred Smith

MASS CHOIR

PASTOR’S CHOIR

Liaison: Mr. James Brodnax

Parental Liaison: Ms. Shellie Henderson

PRAISE TEAM

SENIOR/VOCAL CHOIR

Liaison: Mr. James Brodnax

President: Ms. Doretha Cox

President: Ms. Pearl Epps

CHURCH ADMINISTRATION

DEACON MINISTRY

DEACONESS MINISTRY

Chairman: Deacon Jonathan Kirby

Chairlady: Deaconess Georgie A. Peterson

TRUSTEE MINISTRY

Vice-Chairman: Trustee Simon Monroe

Lillie Roberts, Belinda Anderson, Delores Green, Sterling Fitzhugh, Pastor Ivy, and Jackie Sutton

Usher Ministry

INTERMEDIATE USHER MINISTRY

LADIES USHER MINISTRY

President: Ms. Doretha Cox

President: Ms. Earlen Cunningham

MALE USHER MINISTRY

SENIOR USHER MINISTRY

President: Ms. Roxie Blake

President: Mr. James Tolbert

Membership Picture Gallery

Clara Alston

Stacey Barlow-Green

Charnetta Black

Marie Anthony

Audrey Bazemore Hytheus Boozer

Trustee Charles and Belinda Anderson

Josephine Bashful

Deacon Alvin and Katie Blount

Louise and Pat Austin

Joe Benson

Margaret Brumfield-Thomas

Patricia Bullock

Thea Carney

Deaconess Grace Clark

Maggie Burwell

Erin Carter

Dorothy Coleman

Betty Burns

Doreatha Carraway

Jeffrey Byrd

Jeanette and Krystal Cherry

Martha and Keith Cooke

Alfred and Alfreda Cowan

Janice Ford

Gleno Dixon

Earlen Cunningham

Carolyn Dunbar

Deaconess Jacqueline Ellison-Spiller and Deaconess Leora Ellison

Doretha Cox

Dannetta Dominick

Deacon Harold and Paulette Ellis

Earnestine Davis

Rachel Dupree-Grant

Sterling Fitzhugh

Anniet Glenn

Maxine Guinn

Lehymia Glenn

Beatrice Graham

Willie Hall

Celia Golson

Deacon John and Jessie Hackett

Renee Glenn

Delores Green

Linda Hawkins

Laverne Hedrick

Deaconess Clara Holloway

Shellie Henderson

Alice Holt

Leroy and Earnestine Jennings

Deacon Jonathan and Gladys Kirby

Lizzie Irving

Geraldine Johnson

Cozette Holt

Annie Lyons

Eleanor Johnson

Maragaret B. Lewis

Haywood and Lillie Isler

Lindia Kelly-Stroman

Arthur and Martha King

Derreck and Regina Marble

Rosetta McNair

Julia Morgan

Charles W. Olden

Deaconess Helen Nash

Preston Paige

Rosiland Parker

Dorothy Patterson

Lee and Amelia McLellan

William and Betty Patterson

Deaconess Georgie Peterson

William and Vivian Person

Jackie and Cheryl Sutton

Sam and Christine Smith

Maragret Ratliff

Trustee Alfred and Mary Ann Smith

Pauline R. Pitt

Carrie Sutton

Minister Larry and Natalie Smith

Deaconess Ruth Summers

Lillie Roberts

Jean Spragley

Gloria Smith

James and Lucrishann Tolbert

Trustee Robert and Lannie Toney

Shirley D. Williams

Sharon and William White

George Trower

Verdell and Valerie Whittington

Loretta Yerby

Lillie Tolbert

Margaret Edmunds and Family

Deaconess Edna Lewis and Family

Rhonda Maclin and Family

Edna Gilbert and Family

Carolyn Clark and Family

Linda Holmes and Family

Annie Worthy and Family

Ethel Strother and Family

Denise Mayo and Family

Taretha Tucker-McMillan and Family

OUR LONG-TIME SICK & SHUT-IN MEMBERS

OUR LONG-TIME SICK & SHUT-IN MEMBERS

Surely, he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. Isaiah 53:4 5

Hospitals/Nursing Homes/Assisted Living

Mrs. Annie B. Bullock

Mrs. Louise Gilbert Mrs. Dorothy Pointer Mr. Reginald Robinson Mr. Joseph Scott Mrs. Catherine Williams Mr. Charles Williams

Mrs. Vera Williams

At Home

Mr. John Craig

Mrs. Eva Crenshaw

Mr. William Cunningham Mrs. Emmadine Dickens-Harper

Mrs. Eleanor Johnson

Mr. John Johnson Mrs. Nellie Jones

Mrs. Ruth D. McNair

Mrs. Oneda Quattlebaum

Mrs. Clarissa Robinson

Mr. Terry Ruffin

Mr. Ivan Smith

Mrs. Rosa Tillery

Mr. Calvin Tolbert

Ms. Ora Vincent

Mrs. Molly Ward

Mrs. Margaret Ratliff

Mr. Alfred Reed

Mrs. Ruth A.H. Summers

Memorials

IN MEMORY OF OUR BELOVED PARENTS

COOT AND EVVIE ROSS AND OUR CHERISHED BROTHERS JOHN W. ROSS A.C. ROSS EMANUEL ROSS

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget the love and steadfast devotion our parents gave to us all. Someone once said it this way, “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart”.

Congratulations Pastor Ivy and First Baptist Church of Marshall Heights on Eighty Years of Service to God. From the Ross Family, We love you from the heart:

Christine Ross Johnson

Catherine Ross Jones Melvin Ross James H. Ross

King W. Ross And Amelia E. Ross McLellan and Pauline Ross Pitt

1 Corinthians 13:13

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love

CELEBRATING THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MARSHALL HEIGHTS

In Loving Memory of Theodore & Bertha Hall, Rebecca Taylor and Professor Jesse “Jack” & Priscilla Taylor

SHARON TAYLOR WHITE - SHAYNA WHITE DANIEL WILLIAM E. WHITE

Forever With the Angels, Always In Our Hearts

Remembering Edna L Benson, the wife of Joe and the mother of their 7 children, a grandmother of 21, a great grand mother of 34 and a great great grandmmother of 2. You will always be remembered because each of us has a piece of YOU with us each day

Forever Loved, Never Forgotten Husband Joe Benson

In Loving Memory of Our Mother, Maggie H. Knight

The Knight Family: Maggie Burwell, Carolyn Dunbar, Mattlye Beckett, Minnie Cooper, Sarah Williams, George Knight, and Quinton Knight.

In Loving Memory of our Father and Mother Virgil L. Marble and Pearl R. Marble

We love you but God loved you more.

Mr. & Mrs. Derreck Marble & Family

In loving memory of DAISY CARTHENS

The joy and love you gave us will never die.

Rev. Oscar Hedrick and Daughter Sandra

Resting in the arms of Christ

The Hedrick Family

CONGRATULATORY ADVERTISEMENTS AND WELL WISHERS

Congratulations First Baptist Church of Marshall Heights on your 80th Church Anniversary

RADM Annie B. Andrews

Mr. Robert Bess

Ms. Florene Boles

Ms. Vivian Brannen

Dr. Cheryl D. Dozier

Ms. Betty Ellington

Ms. LaTanga Allen-Felder

Ms. Serena Garcia

Ret. Lt. Gen. Walter Gaskin

Mr. Steve Gerido

Dr. Patricia M. Harris

Dr. Gardner J. Hobbs

Ret. Capt. Bernard L. Jackson

Honorable Edna B. Jackson

Dr. Jimmie C. Jackson

Mr. Edward B. Jolley, Jr.

Dr. Kenneth Jordan

Mr. John Kelley

Honorable Emanuel Larkin, Jr.

Mr. Bobby Lockett

Ms. Glennera E. Martin

Judge Barbara J. Mobley

Dr. Virginia J. Morrison

Mr. Clyde A. Newton

Mr. Nathan A. Saunders

Dr. William T. Simmons

Mr. Julius Smith

Dr. Daniel D. Stevenson

Mr. James O. Thomas, Jr.

Mr. Arthur J. Terry

Mr. Kendall Walker

Dr. F. Carl Walton

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Executive Director

Mr. Phillip Adams

Business Manager

Mr. H. Lee Perry II

MR. CHARLES G. YOUNG Chairman Savannah State University Foundation, Inc.

CONGRATULATIONS!

TO THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MARSHALL HEIGHTS ON OUR 80TH ANNIVERSARY

THE SILVER THREADS MINISTRY

Mission: To courageously proclaim and celebrate the Good News of Jesus Christ through witness, evangelism, discipleship, fellowship, compassion and service to the senior members of our Church and community while promoting healthy living, healthy aging and meaningful adventures.

Reverend Dr. André D. Ivy, Pastor

Ms. Rosiland Y. Parker, President Mrs. Lillie G. Tolbert, Vice President

Senior

CONGRATULATIONS FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MARSHALL HEIGHTS ON OUR 80TH CHURCH ANNIVERSARY ANGELIC GOSPEL CHOIR

Our Mission Statement

The mission of the Angelic Gospel Choir is to spread the gospel both inside and outside of the church. We lift up the word of the Lord through song, praise and worshhip in effort to bring people closer to our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

MRS. WILLODINE IRVIN, PRESIDENT

DR. ANDRE’ D. IVY, , PASTOR

EV ERY THING GOOD THAT HAPPENED TO US — GOD DID IT!

I Ti mothy 3:13 ”For they that have use d the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a goo d standing, and great boldne ss in the faith which is in Christ Jesus . ” (KJV)

ALMIGHT G OD has blessed First Baptis t Church of Marshall Heigh ts (FBCMH) with Pastoral Leadership t o instill in their Deacons the “True Meaning of Servantho od.”

A tribute to and in memory of the Patriarc hs of FBCMH:

Deaccons

Albert Austi n Johnnie Pete rson

James L. C hick George Sledg e

Wallace Degr aphenreid Tyler Smith

Rev John W Diggs Leard Tucker Rev. Hende rson Duckett Samuel Tuck er

Leroy Elliso n Arthur Tyler

Rev. Roose velt Goldson George White head B. Harry K earse Eddie Worthy Joe Lewis James Worthy Charlie McCai n

Pres ent Deacon’s Ministry of FBCM H:

Alvin Blount , Sr. Marvin Nash Harold Ellis Glandus (Gle n) Pittman John Hacket t James Williams Bernard Holl oway Charles Youn g Jonathan Kir by

Special than ks to the following Deacons f or their commitment and ser vice to the FBCMH Family and th e Community:

Rev. Otis T olbert

Jerome Polite

Michael Artis s John Spiller

William How ard, Jr. Jackie Sutto n Khaliff Ahm ed Kassim Ronald Ware

“The Deacon’ s Minisstry”

First Baptist Church of Marshall Heights

To GOD be the gloory to First Baptist Church o f Marshall Height s for our 80th Church Anniversa ry!!!

Deaconess Georgie Peterson, Chairlady Serving Christ with Excellence …Colossians 3:17

Congratulations on 80 years of ministry to the Marshalll Heights Community

I have been spirituallly blessed sixty four of those years.

I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually y be in my mouth Psalm 34:1

CONGRATULATIONS & MANY BLESSINGS TO

Ruth A. H. Summers

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MARSHALL HEIGHTS

IN CELEBRATION OF IT ’S 80th CHURCH ANNIVERSARY.

THE YOUTH MINISTRY

CONGRATULATIONS & MANY BLESSINGS TO

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MARSHALL HEIGHTS

IN CELEBRATION OF IT ’S 80th CHURCH ANNIVERSARY.

THE YOUTH MINISTRY

Organized in 2016 by Pastor Ivy

Organized in 2016 by Pastor Ivy

Verdell Whittington, Chair

Qiana Wright, Co-Chair

Pauline Pitt, Secretary

Lucrishann Tolbert, Chaplain Georgiana Teel, Committee Chair Shellie Henderson, Membership Chair Janice Ford, Sergeant-at-Arms Michael Hackett, Tutoring Chair

Verdell Whittington, Chair Qiana Wright, Co-Chair Pauline Pitt, Secretary Lucrishann Tolbert, Chaplain Georgiana Teel, Committee Chair Shellie Henderson, Membership Chair Janice Ford, Sergeant-at-Arms Michael Hackett, Tutoring Chair

CONGRATULATIONS ON OUR 80 TH CHURCH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!

Pastor Ivy and the First Baptist Church of Marshall Heights Family:

It is with great pleasure and humility that we express our appreciation to you for your support as we planned the Church’s 80 th Anniversary Celebration.

The Anniversary Committee was motivated through continued prayer and the Anniversary Theme: Colossians 3:17 – Serving Christ with Excellence. We were also motivated by the Committee’s self -established Mission and Vision “to organize a Celebration magnifying God’s goodness for eighty years of grace on the Hill, A Loving Community”. The Co Chairs thank you for the trust and confidence you placed in us. We hope the outcome was pleasing to God and to the First Baptist Church family.

To our Team Members, thank you for your steadfast cooperation. From the beginning to the end session, the Recorder kept recording. The Celebration venue was magnificent and the program activities were filled with enterta inment and excitement. The news was broadcasted often and all around. Church members, family and friends felt welcomed and nourished by the warm hospitality; and, we were snapped and photographed until the end. As we plotted the journey to the great Cel ebration, we were reminded that God would supply all our needs as our allotted funds were skillfully managed. We are grateful for your respect, honesty, and endless teamwork. This Commemorative Anniversary Book is a keepsake and a reminder of the Anniver sary Theme: Serving Christ with Excellence!

Church Staff, thank you for your guidance and thoughtfulness throughout the process.

To our Pastor, we are appreciative of your strong support. The light in our hearts will forever shine brighter!

ALL GLORY UNTO GOD!

Doreatha Carraway

Doreatha Carraway

Amelia E. McLellan

Amelia E. McLellan Co Chairwoman Co Chairwoman

80TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Co-Chairs:

Doreatha Carraway

Amelia McLellan

Recording Secretary

Jacqueline Spiller

Team #1: Site Location and Coordination

Delma Plummer and Elsie Yates, Team Leaders Dannetta Dominick

Taretha Tucker McMillan

Team #2: Administration and Programs

Katie B. Blount, Team Leader

Celia Golson

Selina Jameson

Taretha Tucker McMillan

Pauline Pitt

Peggy Taylor

Team #3: Anniversary Book

Annie Worthy, Team Leader

Celia Golson

Jessie Hackett

Alice Holt

Team #4: Publicity Deirdre Drummond, Team Leader Shellie Henderson

Team #5 & 6: Reception/Hospitality and Church Ministries

Pearl Epps, Team Leader Janice Ford Catherine Strother Richardson Mary Ann Smith

Team #7: Photography and Audio/Visual Arthur and Martha Bernice King, Team Leaders Janice Ford

Team #9: Budget

Natalie Smith, Team Leader Dannetta Dominick Mary Ann Smith

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Acknowledgments

We wish to acknowledge the support of the special invitees and others who played important roles in celebrating with the First Baptist Church of Marshall Heights on its Eightieth Church Anniversary. Your contributions were greatly appreciated. Thank you for celebrating with us!

Special Guests:

Reverend Dr. Maurice Watson, Metropolitan Baptist Church, Washington, DC Guest Preacher, Pre-Anniversary Service; Sunday, March 12, 2017

Reverend Dr. Anthony M. Chandler, Sr., Cedar Street Baptist Church, Richmond, VA Guest Preacher, Anniversary Banquet; Saturday, June 10, 2017

Reverend A.C. Durant, Tenth Street Baptist Church, Washington, DC Guest Preacher, 7:15 AM Annual Church Celebration Service; Sunday, June 11, 2017

Reverend Dexter U. Nutall, New Bethel Baptist Church, Washington, DC Guest Preacher, 11:00 AM Annual Church Celebration Service; Sunday, June 11, 2017

Entertainment:

Mr. Willie Blount, Artist - Tabernacle of Praise, Waldorf, MD

Ms. Chiereme Fortune, Poet - Zion Church, Landover, MD

Ms. Genobia Jeter, Artist – New Bethel Restoration Church, Williamsburg, VA

Specialists:

Photographer: Jay Bruce, Simply Put Services

Graphic Designer: Stephen Fortune, Creative Director of Skycon Media, LLC

Banquet Venue: Camelot by Martin’s