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First Baptist Church Of College Hill Celebrates 112th Anniversary
worship services will be held respectively at 7:30 and 10 a. m. with Guest Pastor Michael Neely, of the New Millennium Community Church, bringing the message of “FBCCH Reach Families,
Communities, and the World.”
For more information, please call Mark and An- gela Wilfalk, anniversary chairpersons, at 813-248- 6600.
REV. DR. EVAN BURROWS ...Senior Pastor
BY SHERNA BLAIR RICH
“A Past To Remember and A Future to Pursue” is a fitting theme for First Baptist Church of College Hill’s 112th Anniversary which will kick off on Friday, October 14 – 16, 2016.
Since 1904, First Baptist Church of College Hill (FBCCH) has inspired good- ness and growth through the years among Tampa’s East Hillsborough community.
From the beginning, there have been several spiritually- inspired men of God who helped to influence what their mission of service is today: LOVE the Lord, GROW the Believer and REACH the world.
MARK AND ANGELA WILFALK ...Anniversary Chairpersons
In 1918, under the leader- ship of Pastor D. F. Gam- mons, one little known history fact is that the church’s name was Mount Olive Baptist Church, but it was renamed First Mission- ary Baptist Church of College Hill.
Throughout the years, FBCCH avidly addresses community needs. From physical, social, and spiritual aid by their multiple weekly services; education initia- tives, economic development seminars and physical/men- tal health forums, college scholarships, funding home repairs for the elderly and handicapped.
“From the humble begin- nings of worship in the home of Deacon Garvin to this
PASTOR MICHAEL NEELY ...Guest Pastor
present moment, truly the Lord has been with us every step of the way. The rich his- tory of FBCCH is a true testi- mony to the faith that our founding fathers and moth- ers had in God when they em- barked on this faith journey in 1904. ‘Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have en- tered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him’,” said Pastor Dr. S. Evan Burrows.
To kick off their festivities, Comedian Steffon Vann, will serve as Master of Cere- mony on Friday night, Octo- ber 14, 2016, from 7-9 p. m. for an evening of “Loving Our Lord in Song, Laughter, and Motion.” To culminate the event, on Sunday, October 16,
Parent University For Caregivers
You’re invited to register for Parent University! This is a FREE event for parents and caregivers of students in kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as, children who are not school age, yet.
This free, half day confer- ence is a series of informa- tional sessions that support the academic life of children with a special focus on the earliest learners. Available classes include helpful topics like tips for preparing for kindergarten, navigating the school district and its many resources, an overview of STEM classes (science, tech- nology, engineering and math), and tips for transi- tioning to middle school. There are even classes par- ents can take together with their little ones!
This is a free event and all
materials will be provided. Free childcare is available with advance registration for children in grades pre-K-5 ONLY. In addition, you are invited to visit the Gallery be- fore the event and between classes where you can learn about programs and services available to Hillsborough County students.
The Parent University will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Franklin Middle School Boys Academy, 3615 E. 21st Ave., Tampa (33605). Classes are held 8-11:45 a. m., and registration starts at 7:30 a. m.
The event is sponsored by Alliance for Public Schools in partnership with Hillsbor- ough County Public Schools and the Hillsborough Class- room Teachers Association (HCTA).
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