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Organizations Join Forces To Offer AIDS Testing And Awareness
Mt. Tabor Choirs And Ushers Host Anniversary Celebration
The Choirs and Ushers of Mount Tabor M. B. Church hosted their annual anniver- sary celebration at the church, 2606 West Grace Street.
The Mass Choir of Mount Tabor provided the Prelude and guest deacons provided the Devotion. Sister Wanda DeCosta gave the welcome
address. And Sisters Be- linda Jefferson and Ann Gordon gave the commemo- rative speeches. (PHOTOS BY JULIA JACKSON)
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
Tuesday, December 1st, is recognized as World AIDS Day. The day or recognition was designed to bring the deadly disease into focus and to create awareness.
Several organizations have joined forces to provide free testing and awareness in the Tampa Bay Area. Rev. Dr. James Favorite, Sen- ior Pastor of Beulah Baptist Institutional Church, is the Board Chairperson of the Na- tional Black Leadership Com- mission on AIDS (NBLCA).
NBLCA, in collaboration with Coalition of 100 Black Women, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and DACCO, will provide testing and awareness information to members of the community. The testing will take place from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m., at the church, 1006 W. Cypress.
Dr. Favorite said, “We believe testing is the key to eliminating this disease in our lifetime. If everyone could get tested and know what their status is, then we can begin to act appropriately in our conduct.
“During the last two years, there has been an increase in
REV. DR. JAMES FAVORITE
the disease being diagnosed.” He further said that there are more cases in women, but the numbers have increased
in both sexes.
“It used to be a time when
a diagnosis of HIV was an au- tomatic death sentence. But, that is not the case anymore. People who receive the proper treatment, take their medication as directed, and watch their diets can prevent the disease from developing into AIDS. But, the key is to become aware of the disease, get tested, and then conduct yourself in the appropriate manner.”
The testing is free and the event is open to the public. Light refreshments will also be served.
Rev. T. Raines spoke during the anniversary celebration.
Rev. Bartholomew Banks, pastor of the guest church, St. John Progressive M.B. Church.
Mt. Tabor members, Ms. Madison Harrison, and Sister Tadiah Taylor.
Sisters Ann Gordon and Belinda Jefferson.
Women’s Day, Men’s Day At Macedonia Church
On October 18th Macedonia M. B. Church held their Women’s Day and Men’s Day celebration at their church with the theme, “Just Be A Christian About It.”
Two speakers headlined the show Minister Janice Nunn-Nelson and Bishop Andre Wright. (PHOTOS BY JULIA JACKSON)
Janiece Nelson introduces the speaker.
Macedonia M. B. Church Pastor Rev. Joseph Sykes.
Diane Brown performs her skit, “Miss Goody Two-Shoes.”
Sandra Lise “On The Glory Train,” and Kenneth Whelchel, conductor of the train.
Mt. Tabor members, Yolanda Parker and Den- nis Gilbert.
FYI
December 1st Is National Day Of Giving
Tuesday, December 1st, is the National Day of Giving. As an off- shoot from “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday,” National Day of Giving is dedicated to giving to non-profit organizations and those less fortunate.
National Day of Giving was founded in 2012 and is growing each year.
Speaker, Minister Janice Nunn-Nelson.
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