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Progress Village
December Birthdays
Tyrone Leroy Bealts cele- brated his birthday, December 7th.
Happy belated birthday to Mike Deeson of Channel 10 Investigative News. His special day was December 8th.
Sick And Shut-Ins
We continue praying for our sick and shut-ins: Shatayshia Brinson, James Miller, Bob Anthony, Rhonda Williams, Keith Ennis, Wayne Owens, Stanley Turner, Ernestine Turner, Minister George Harris, Johnnie Mae Garner, Freida Washington and Lydia McNeal.
Prayer Requests
We have special prayer re- quests: Louis Concepcion for God’s protection and mercy;
Omar in Staten Island is being prayed for by family.
Sympathy
Our sympathy is extended to the families of the following: Mr. George Pelt, Jr., Rev. Dr. Alvin Wydell Brown, Mrs. Annie Davis-Neves, Mr. Darrell Granville, Mr. Willis Johnson, Mrs. Joyce Hughes, Mr. James Dera- mus, Jr., Queen Mother Agaree Young, Mrs. Letonda Cheatham, Mr. Al Bennie Bell, Mrs. Alease Washington, Mrs. Frances Foster, Mrs. Gloria Ann McMillian, Mr. Michael Diggs, Mother Julia Mae Graham, Brother Charles Byrd, Dea. Paul Kearse, Sr., Mr. Jeffery Williams, and Mrs. Barbara Odom Hum- mings.
A Thanksgiving Celebration
Mother Joyce White- hurst shared what a wonderful time she had with her family during Thanksgiving.
Her family came together in Tampa after 21 years (and not for a sad occasion). While here she combined her birthday cel- ebration. The Rainbow Church Ministries in Seffner, FL, hosted the family and they filled three pews. Mother Whitehurst was celebrating her 65th birth- day. She was surprised to see her former Pastor, Bishop Matthew Williams.
Aritha Scott’s Senior Holiday Banquet
The Senior Holiday Banquet will be held on Sunday, Decem- ber13,2015at2p.m.atThe Progress Village Rec Center. All seniors, 60 years and older are invited to attend. News fur- nished by President of Progress Village Civic Council, Mrs. Linda Washington.
Chess For The Family
Come learn or play chess at the Riverview Library on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 10 a. m. – 12 p. m., and every 2nd Mon- dayat5p.m.Thereisnocost!
Free Job Workshop
Randy Reid will be con- ducting a workshop on Tues., Dec. 15, from 1:30-2:30 p. m. at C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Library, 2607 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd., Tampa, 33610.
Become a master at getting jobs. You can have an interview in two weeks. Please do not miss out on this great opportunity, sign up at the Librarian Desk. Mr. Reid is the Founder of 4 Tic Clockers) for more informa- tion go to website http://www.4ticclockers.com/.
At least once a month, Fred Hearns hosts “A Black History Experience” at the Robert Saunders Branch Library.
An organization or indi- vidual is invited in with
guests to share information. Earlier in November, the his- tory of St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church was shared with guests. (Photos by
BRUNSON)
Mrs. Rosemary Hearns was also in attendance.
P. V. Newest Author
Shane Anthony, author of Americaine Dream is available on Createspace.
Call Gloria at 813-270-2257 with questions.
YELP Foundation
The Hillsborough County Lit- eracy Council has been selected to compete for a grant up to $5,000 from the YELP Founda- tion! Community votes will de- termine the winner of the YELP Foundation Grant.
Show your support by voting daily for Hillsborough Literacy Council before 12/15/2015 at www.yfgiveslocal.org
MOW And POW
Meals On Wheels (MOW) have exciting news about a Youth Advisory Board (Juniors and Seniors) from various schools to come up with ideas on furthering our mission.
We are delighted to share that POW (Produce on Wheels) exceeded their goal for funding three POW deliveries. Volun- teers are needed for 2016 deliv- eries: Sat. - 1/16, 2/20 and 3/19.
For information call Laura at 813-238-8410 or email her at l.vance@mowtampaorg.
MHS Alum Invited To Revival And Breakthrough Service
Middleton High School, Class of ’65 is invited by The Greater Mt. Carmel AME Church to at- tend their Holy Ghost Fresh Fire Revival and Breakthrough ser- vice with their Evangelist and classmate, the renown Bishop Lue Ray Norris, II on Decem- ber14-16at7p.m.at 4209N. 34th Street, Tampa. 813-238- 3491. Pastor R. A. Polk.
Scripture (Proverbs 21:13)
Who so stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
F. Y. I.
Call News into Gloria at 813-270-2257
Black History Experience At Saunders Library
“Pete” Edwards, left, talked about the old and New St. Paul AME Church. He is with Black His- tory Experience host, Fred Hearns.
Elder Williams and Pastor Karen Jackson Sims.
DonnettaWalkerwas in attendance.
News & Activities
Friday, December 11
New Tampa Library from 10:30-11:30 a. m. - Hillsborough County Benchmark Series: Could You Pass The Test? Join reps from the Hillsborough County Bar Assoc. as they introduce partici- pants to their role as citizens and increase their knowledge of the U. S. and Florida Constitutions.
John F. Germany Library
from 3-5 p. m. - Movies at the Li- brary: “Max” (111 min. and PG).
Town N Country Library
from 3-4 p. m. - Hour of Code for Teens. Celebrate National Com- puter Science Education Week with fun computer programming.
Saturday, December 12
New Tampa Library from 10:30-11:30 a. m. - Online Photo Editing.
78th Street Community Li- brary from 3-4 p. m. - Cooking for Two. Learn from Warren Cater- son how to save time, cooking tips, and humorous anecdotes about cooking for two.
Sunday, December 13
New Tampa Library from 2- 3 p. m. - Beginners Chess. (K-8).
Monday, December 14
New Tampa Library from 3:30-5 p. m. - Holiday Handmade Gifts (grades 6-8, limit 25 Tweens). Register at 813-273-3652.
Seminole Heights Library
from 6-8 p. m. - Advance Card Making Class. You will take 5 cards home and learn how to make en- velopes that will fit any size card.
78th Street Community Li- brary from 6-6:45 p. m. - Chair Yoga with Guided Meditation.
Tuesday, December 15
New Tampa Library from 11 a. m. – 12 p. m. - Giveback. All handmade items given to hospitals, shelters, nursing centers; and from 3-4 p. m. - Photoshop CC: Intro.
C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Li- brary from 3:30-4:30 p. m. - Kids Code. Write code, create games, program robots, build websites. For grades 4-8.
Wednesday, December 16
Robert W. Saunders Li- braryfrom 10a.m.–12p.m.- SBA Loans and Financing; and from 12:30-2:30 p. m. - Doing Business with Hills. Co. Workshop. Register at 813-204-9267.
New Tampa Library from 2- 4 p. m. - Financing Your Business. Register at 813-204-9267.
Thursday, December 17
Brandon Library from 10:30-11:30 a. m. - Genealogy: Cemetery Research.
John F. Germany from 6:30- 8 p. m. - The HIVE: Recording Studio Open House.
Mr. and Mrs. Don (Bettye) Johnson were also in attendance.
Longtime St. Paul members and their families in atten- dance were: Caroliine Davis, Benettye Griffin Davis (hold- ing Hayleye Davis), Crystal Hargrett Johnson (holding Noelle Johnson) and Payton Johnson. To the far right are Mr. and Mrs. James T. Hargrett, Sr.
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