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Front Page  This month we compelt you to hop on over and fellowship online with Moore's Chapel AME Church of Clinton, KY where the Rev. Keith D. Love is the pastor. Moore's Chapel lies within the Thirteenth Episcopal District where Bishop Frederick H. Talbot is the presiding prelate. Go 'head, check it out and don't forget to sign their guestbook or send them an email in the true spirit of Christian brother/sisterhood! |
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| Member Profile: Dr. C. Wesley Armstrong
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| Youth Profile: Miss Dionna R. Willis
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Our member in the spotlight for April, 2001 is Dr. Charles Wesley Armstrong. A native of Liberia, the historic West African nation settled by free Negro colonist from the U.S., he was born at Robertsport in Grand Cape Mount County on January 3, 1930. Educated in Liberia and reared in the United Methodist Church, Dr. Armstrong obtained his B.S. in secondary education at the University of Liberia (1957) and his M.L.S. from the School of Library Science at Syracuse University in New York (1967). He received an Advanced Certificate (1967) and his Ph. D.(1971) in Library and Information Sciences from the University of Pittsburgh (PA). Dr. Armstrong began his professional career as an assistant librarian at the University of Liberia in Monrovia in 1958 and, after holding several titles within the department, became Director of Libraries at that institution; a post he held from 1972 to 1984. He was also the founder, professor, and director of the Institute of Librarianship; responsible for the training of non-professional librarians for several West African nations. During this same period, (1956-1990) Dr. Armstrong served as an instructor/professor at several Liberian institutions of learning. In 1990, due to turmoil after the outbreak the Liberian Civil War, the University of Liberia ceased to operate. After barely fleeing his homeland with his life and health intact, Dr. Armstrong settled in Tallahassee with his family. He is married to the former Ruth Bradley and is the father of four daughters, Evangeline, Elizabeth (Meata), Lucille, and the late Dr. Charlene W. Armstrong. A dedicated member of Flipper since his forced retirement, he serves on the Board of Christian Education, the Church School Board, attends Bible Study regularly and often lectures to our youth during Children's Hour. Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Armstrong has held many notable posts, served on many boards, published numerous books and articles, received several accolades and honors, and was highly active in the United Methodist Church of Liberia. We truly thank God for his deliverance and continued good health.
Our youth in the spotlight this month is none other than Miss Dionna Renee' Willis. This spirited and active member of our youth church is the granddaughter of beloved Flipperites Bro. Willie J. and Sis. Julia Johnson. She resides in Llyod, FL (Jefferson Co.) with her mother, Montell, and attends Monticello's Howard Middle School. Born in Washington, DC she will be celebrating her 14th birthday on April 23rd. Dionna enjoys dancing, music, chatting with friends, running track, and spending her weekends at her grandparents' home. She is a member of the Flipper Chapel YPD and the Inspirational Dance Team, and attends Church School regularly. Recently, Miss Willis, along with her elder brother B.J., was baptized by Pastor Bell before the congregation. Bless you Dionna for your vibrant spirit, perserverance, and willingness to be one of Flipper's shinning jewels.