By Jackie Hampton,
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Rev. Calvin Peoples delivers Anniversary and Easter message as Rev. William Wheeler listens Photo by Jackie Hampton
The celebration of a church anniversary, no matter how many years it has existed, is very significant. It first signifies appreciation to God for its’ existence, and then it conveys gratitude to members for their involvement, hard work and commitment to the future growth of the church through their services and giving. This year, the significance is even greater for the College Hill Baptist Church family.
The 114th year church anniversary, normally celebrated on the first Sunday in April, fell on Easter Sunday.
College Hill Church family loses 3 matriarchs within a week
College Hill Church family loses 3 matriarchs within a week
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“The loss of a faithful member sends a storm of grief throughout the church membership. However, when three seasoned and saintly women depart this life within days of each other, that storm of grief has developed into a tsunami of grief, unreal and seemingly unbearable,” stated Dr. Michael T. Williams, retired pastor of College Hill Baptist Church.
As members of College Hill were mourning and preparing for the week-end homegoing services of Ella Robinson, 90 and Ruth Weir 93, they received another blow, that church member Juanita Starks, 92 had transitioned.