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Appreciation Program Planned For Popular Pastor
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
On Saturday, September 23th, Rev. Eddie and Mrs. Geraldine Nunn will be the guests of honor at an appre- ciation program. The event will take place at 4 p.m., St. John Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, 2504 E. Chipco, Rev. Bart Banks Pastor.
Rev. Banks will also serve as the keynote speaker for the appreciation program. Elder Frank Gray and Pastor and Mrs. Donald (Marie) White will also participate in the program along with others. The theme is “Faithful Servants Living A Legacy of Exemplifying God’s Love.”
The Whites, who are sponsors for the event said, “We are inviting everyone to us to honor and show love to this Living Legacy couple.”
“Over the decades, this couple has shared their wis-
REV. AND MRS. EDDIE NUNN
dom, guidance, and support to many individuals, near and far. Now, it is time for us to show our appreciation. It is so good to be a blessing to others,” Mrs. White said.
A Tampa couple, Pastor and Mrs. Nunn are the par- ents of four children. They are also grandparents. He re- tired after serving twenty years as pastor.
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