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Polk County News
First Year Of Service Celebration Held
have given in the City of Bartow dur- ing the past year. Elder Charles Pittman served as Master of Cere- mony. The message entitled “Chosen to Lead” was preached by Elder Monte Wilson. Songs of worship and praise were rendered by devo- tional leader LaCorsha Wilson.
Some of the members and guests in attendance were: Al Smith, II, Patricia Smith, Minister An- thony Landers, Myrtice Lan- ders, Elder Derrick Blue, Elder Gary Hird, Caroline Hird, De- loris Landers, Elder Calvin Mc- Donald, Belinda McDonald, Neil Cowan, Carolyn Cowan, and John Brown.
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Commis- sioner Phillip Walker who was re- cently elected to serve another four-year term in the seat of the Northwest District City Commission. In the city-wide election, Commis- sioner Walker received a majority of the votes over Ricky Shirah and a newcomer to the Lakeland political arena, Alberto Rodriguez.
Happy Birthday!
Shaw-Nuf Talk extends wishes for a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to: Lakeland businessman, James Bennett (Jan. 2nd); Bishop John W. Smith (Jan. 5th); and Maurice Johnson (Jan. 7th). Belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes to: Elijah Landers; Re- shad Williams, Edna Lawrence, Elder Theresa Kite and Tavius Kincade. May the Lord continue to bless each of you with many, many more birthdays!
Shaw-Nuf Shout-Out
This week’s Shaw-Nuf Shout-out is extended to Mrs. Barbara Car- penter of Lakeland. Affectionately known as, Ms. Barbara, this awe- some woman has a reputation for “giving the shirt off of her back” and trying to help anyone who is in need of help. She always has a smile on her face and a warm hug to give. Ms. Barbara...we, Shaw-Nuf appreciate you and the service that you have given to all over the years. Love you much!
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ELDER JOE POWELL AND FIRST LADY BEVERLY POWELL
The members of Bartow Church of God by Faith and the Tampa West- coast District gathered to show appre- ciation for the service that Elder Joe and First Lady Beverly Powell
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