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Imani Offering

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Ambay's Gift

October's Imani, or Faith, offering comes to you via our editor, author M.W. Catledge. Entitled, Ambay's Gift it is meant to bring comfort to those who've experienced turmoil within their family.

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You are listening to "He Will Be There" sung by the Sons of Thunder of Allen AME Church.

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Food For Thought
The Monthly Word
by Sis. Constance Gold

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The new Church Year is barely two weeks old and already we have had two Church School Board meetings. One for organization and the other for the monthly lesson review. The meetings have been energetic, well organized and purposefully lead. The Pastor’s appointment of Sister Lucy Pride, as the Church school Superintendent is an excellent choice. She has ideas, determination, willingness and she is of a mind-set to make the remainder of the Church School year the brightest jewel in Flipper Chapel’s crown of glory.

The roster of teachers is impressive. No one person will have to carry all the load. Each age level has been supplied with three or more teachers and each class will have an ample supply of equipment and materials. Nothing has been left to chance, Sister Pride is a planner and motivator.

With all of this planning and motivation, 9:30 Sunday morning promises to be the perfect jump-start for a victorious week for the whole family. Questions answered, lively discussions, the perfect time “to come together and study God’s Word”.

Come to Sunday School, bring friends, bring family. As Paul said to Timothy: “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (2Timothy 2:15). Your attendance and participation will strengthen your faith and increase your understanding of the will and nature of God our Father. Your attendance will also help the Church School leaders identify and plan for the type of classes that will be best suited for your spiritual needs.

Come to Sunday School. Greet the friends you know and make new friends of those you did not know.

Come to Sunday School. Be in place for the Praise Worship at the beginning of the Eleven o’clock hour.

Come to Sunday School. Be ready to fully experience the worship service and hear the Preached Word.

Pastoral History: Rev. Sylvester Stewart
"A Dutiful and Humble Shephard"

RevNealyEach month Praise likes to take a brief look back and revist some of Flipper's former pastors whose contributions to the success of our church should never be forgotten. This month we honor Rev. Sylvester Stewart.
Rev. Stewart severed as pastor of Flipper Chapel from 1964 to 1971. He is remembered as a dutiful and humble shephard who carried out his pastoral charges with quiet dedication. Mrs. Grace Fitz, Flipper's unsung fountain of historical data, recalls that Rev. Stewart's favorite inspirational gospel selection was Jesus Be A Fence. "He just loved that song", she chuckled in fond remembrance. It is also worth mentioning that Rev. Stewart was the clergyman whom united two very beloved members of Flipper Chapel, Dr. and Mrs. Charles (nee Ruth Bradley) Armstrong, in holy matrimony.
Following his tenure at Flipper, it is believed Rev. Stewart acted as an assistant minister at another local church, however, he never again took charge of a congregation of his own. Unfortunately, though it is known that he and Mrs. Stewart had two chilren, not much else can be reported regarding the family's activities after they moved on. Nevertheless, we certainly appreciate knowing that Flipper's flock was well tended under his loving care.