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Prominent Pastor To Retire After 58 Years
Event Planned To Address Issues Of Being A Homeowner
BY MONIQUE STAMPS Sentinel Staff Writer
Reverend Dr. H. L. Daniels has been a dedicated servant of the Tampa Bay community for more than fifty-eight years. During those years he has pastored at New Friendship Mis- sionary Baptist Church for his entire career.
Dr. Daniels was one of nine children born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Booker T. and Mat- tie Daniels. Dr. Daniels is married to Sister Jennie L. Daniels and together they have 5 children and many grandchildren.
He was called to lead Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in June 1964.
In 1975, Dr. Daniels was guided to lead the church into a bus ministry, and from that min- istry, 200 were baptized, and there were 200 in Sunday School. To accommodate the classes, some were held in buses, and under shade trees in the yard. Three vans were used, along with one station wagon, to transport the children and adults to Sunday School and Church services on Sunday mornings.
Continuing to be led by the Holy Spirit, the land where the new church located at at the church, 3201 E. Lake Ave., now sits was pur- chased and was paid for in December of 1981. Then, on October 26, 1986, New Friendship marched into its new building.
In November of 2002, the gymnasium, called the Reverend Dr. H. L. Daniels Community Outreach Center, was completed.
Dr. Daniels has held numerous positions in the ministry. Those positions include: Immedi- ate Past Moderator of the Mount Pilgrim Mis- sionary Baptist Association; Past President of Congress Number One; Vice-President of the District Congress of Christian Workers; Advisor to the Senior Women of Mount Pilgrim; Ministry Leader, and he also served as Camp Director of the Mount Pilgrim campsite.
Dr. Daniels states, “I have served the com- munity for 58 years – been some difficulties along the way, but we survived them. Over the
DR. H. L. AND JENNIE DANIELS
years we have knocked on almost every door in West Tampa and the Jackson Heights commu- nity. I have always had a heart for people and wanted to make sure that they knew about God and salvation. Over the years the members have been faithful and supportive, and I want the church to continue move forward. I prayed about my transition to retirement, and the Lord sent my son-in-law, Dr. Kendrix Gardner. I feel blessed. We have planted many seeds on this corner and the harvest is still ripe.”
Dr. Gardner and his wife, Lady Tasnee Gardner feel very fortunate. Lady Gardner is the youngest child of Dr. and Sis. Daniels.
Tasnee Gardner stated, “As once the ‘baby’ of the church, I had no idea that I would one day follow in my mother’s footsteps. From childhood my Dad has always been the Pastor, so it is a transition for all of us.”
A program honoring the Daniels for their 58 years of service will be held on Saturday, June 18th, at 6 p.m. If you have been impacted by them or this ministry in any way you are invited to share in the ce- lebration.
BY MONIQUE STAMPS Sentinel Staff Writer
‘June is where we highlight Homeownership’!
An exciting month of events has been planned to share valu- able information for the aspiring homeowner and the current homeowner.
On June 18, 2022, from 9 a.m. to noon, Bob Henriquez, Hillsborough County Property Appraiser, Charlotte Luke of the Tax Collector’s office, and Tammy Shamburger of All- state Insurance will join realtor, Kella McCaskill to facilitate one part of the American Dream Fest. This event has been planned to discuss the current housing crisis for homeowners.
Also joining the discussion will be a representative from Housemaster Home Inspection company who will share infor- mation regarding ‘4 Point’ in- spections for homeowners. Fifth Third Bank and Suncoast Credit Union will share loan products to help pursue and or protect the dream.
Topics to be covered are:
KELLA MCCASKILL ...Realtor
homestead exemptions, delinquent taxes, home- owner’s insurance, weather- ization, and 203k loans.
McCaskill states, “The American Dream Fest se- ries of workshops is my way of helping the community pursue and protect The American Dream.
“I've experienced lost and can testify to the fact that we per- ish for the lack of knowledge.”
The event will be held at Cyrus Green Park, 2101 E. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd.
REGISTER NOW: www.theamericandream- fest.com.
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