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Volume 6 Issue 8
Rev. Serenus Churn, Jr. , Pastor “
“By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death” and was not found, because God had taken
him; for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God.
Hebrews 11:5
AUGUST 2016 CALENDAR
August 7, 2016
Junior Ushers Anniversary
Aug. 14, 2016
Joint Anniversary
Deacon and Deaconess
Aug. 15-19, 2016
Lott Carey Convention
August 21, 2016
Men’s Union
3:00 p.m.
August 28, 2016
Rev. Churn will be the guest
preacher at Mt. Zion Baptist
Church, Winston Salem NC
11:00 am and 3:00 pm
High Street Baptist Church
GAZETTE
August 2016
THE JOY OF THE LORD IS YOUR STRENGTH
We find in the Holy Bible where it is written that the joy of the Lord is
our strength (Nehemiah 8:10). You get to choose your outlook each
day, so it is important to choose wisely and well. A joyful outlook can
give you the winning edge.
A joyful outlook can also determine how others respond to you. When
you smile, people tend to smile back – but when you come across as
hardnosed, they’re likely to respond in kind. This isn’t rocket science,
but it is easily forgotten.
A joyful outlook brings happiness. English literary figure Samuel John-
son said: “He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek
happiness by changing anything but his own disposition will waste his life
in fruitless efforts and multiply the grief he proposes to remove”.
A joyful outlook always brings the best result. Successful people
embrace this truth, whether it’s a surgeon going into the operating room,
a pastor preparing a sermon or an executive launching a new business
venture. Confidence increases your chance of success every time.
So when you approach a task, especially one that you don’t relish, fix
your mind on God’s promises and not your feelings. That will get you
back on track every time – guaranteed !
(Portions taken from The Word For You Today devotional by Bob Gass Ministries
and portions taken from The Holy Bible).
THANK YOU TO OUR CHURCH FAMILY
FOR MAKING VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2016
A HUGE SUCCESS
”I’VE GOT TALENT, SHOWCASING MY WORK FOR JESUS” was four
days of fun and learning for all age groups from nursery thru adults
which included bible study, arts and crafts projects, music, gym activities
and delicious refreshments for all. Bible study topics included “Adam
and Eve, Gardeners/Caretakers”, “Esther the Activist”, “Jesus the
Carpenter” and “Paul, Writer/Motivator”.
Congratulations to our teenagers who completed the entire 10 lesson
curriculum in four days. A special “Thank You” to those who worked in
the following capacities: nightly devotional leaders, lead teachers and
classroom assistants for all age groups, the kitchen staff, hall monitors,
recreation leaders, transportation, registration leaders, arts and crafts
leaders. We also wish to say “Thank You” to those who gave monetary
gifts and to a “Special Group” of our members who provided pizza for
everyone on Thursday night. “Thank You” to Pastor Churn for leading
our opening and closing prayers each evening.
The takeaway from this year’s theme: God has created each of us with
unique gifts and talents. Through our work, we can bring honor to Him,
help others, and play our part in God’s plan for humankind. (scrip. ref.
Ephesians 2:10).
To God be the Glory for the great things He has done.
Sister Keisha Smith, VBS Director for 2016
Deacon Gracie C. Board, Supt. of Sunday School
Men’s Day 2016
HIGH STREET BAPTIST men celebrated Men's Day 2016 with a
week-end of events beginning with a Men's Day Workshop in Fellowship
Hall on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at 10:00 am which was conducted by Dr.
J. Elisha Burke, Director of Health Ministries for the Baptist General
Convention of VA. He was also the guest preacher for our 10:30 a.m.
service on Men’s Day, Sunday, July 10, 2016.
THE PREACHER FOR the 3:00 p.m. service was Rev. Kaven V. Smith,
pastor of the Mountain View Baptist Church in Martinsville, VA and he
was accompanied by his outstanding church choir.
THE BROTHERHOOD MINISTRIES would like thank everyone
who made the Men's Day a real glory to God by going over our goal of
$6000.00 by almost $3000.00. To God be the Glory.
Al McCain, Brotherhood President
Women’s Ministry News
The Women's Ministry will meet for a "Fireside Chat" on Sat. August 27
at 10 am in Fellowship Hall. All women are cordially invited to discuss
the 2016-17 calendar which includes Women's Day.
The Women's Retreat Luncheon is scheduled for Saturday, October 22,
2016 at noon at the Roanoke Country Club. Minister Xelia Hicks from
Danville is the guest speaker.
Anchor of Hope Community Center Events for August 2016:
Basketball Practice – Mon & Wed from 4:30–9:00 pm,
Tues, Thurs & Fri 4:30–5:50 pm.
Hi / Low Impact Workout Sessions are in our Gym on
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 – 7:00 pm.
TAP Youth Meeting in the Anchor Assembly Room on
Wednesday, August 3th at 9 am.
Anchor Board of Directors Meeting will be on Thursday,
August 18 at 6:30 pm in the Anchor Conference Room.
Diaconate Session in the Anchor Conference Room on
Tuesday, August 23 at 6:30 pm.
Golden Age Club (Members and Friends) – We are
going to see Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dream Coat at the Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre in
Wytheville, VA on Wednesday, August 24th
Wedding Reception in Anchor Gym on Sat. August 27.
W & L University students will be using the Anchor
Gym from Monday, August 29 thru Friday, September 2.
The Gym will be closed to all other activities.
AOH Events coming in September 2016: Basketball Practice – Mon & Wed from 4:30–9:00pm,
Tues & Thurs 4:30–5:50pm and 7:30 – 9:00pm and Fri
4:30 – 6pm.
Hi / Low Impact Workout Sessions are in our Gym on
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 – 7 pm.
W & L University Students still using the Anchor Gym
thru Friday, Sept 2. The Gym will be closed to all other
activities.
Diaconate Session in the Anchor Conference Room on
Tuesday, Sept 13 at 6:30pm.
Anchor Board of Directors Meeting will be on Thursday,
Sept 15 at 6:30pm in the Anchor Conference Room.
Golden Age Club (Members and Friends) – The GAC
will be going to Floyd County for an Arts and Crafts
outing on Thursday, Sept 22.
NAACP Health Symposium in the Anchor Gym on
Saturday, Sept 24 from 9:00 am – 12 noon.
NOTE: Office will be closed on Monday, September 5
in observance of Labor Day.
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Back-to-School Celebration
Special Announcement
The Back-to-School Planning Committee is postponing the event planned for August 20, 2016 and revamping plans for
the Annual “Back–to-School” Celebration this year. .
We will plan for a more conducive experience that will benefit the children in the community during the second semester
of their 2016-2017 school year.
We STILL need support in this endeavor, i.e. donations of school supplies, or monetarily (for us to do the shopping)
NOW and over the next several months.
You may contact any member of our organization regarding your planned donation. Checks should be made payable to
Educational Services Committee – High Street Baptist Church, c/o Linda Ashford, Chair.
As we refresh our Annual “Back-to-School” Community Celebration at the Anchor of Hope Community Center, we need
you to continue to collect school supplies and stay tuned for more information.
Thank you Very Much,
The Education Services Committee
A High Street “Good Ol’ Days” 2016 Homecoming “Thank you”
“Give me the Good Ol’ Days” was the emphasis at this year’s Homecoming on Sunday, July 24, 2016. Rev. Clarence
McLaughlin, pastor of Bethel Baptist Church, Danville, VA, preached the gospel message and the Bethel Baptist Church
choir provided high praises to God. In addition, 300 plus members, guests and friends were in attendance. Continuing
the theme, a delicious “down home” menu consisting of fried chicken, barbecue, pork slices, hamburgers, hot dogs, cole
slaw, baked beans, green beans, pies and cakes were served in the Anchor of Hope, with its colorful decorations. The ex-
citement of fellowship, food and fun was quite evident.
The Homecoming Chair, Co chair and steering committee members, along with other volunteers, assumed the roles of
cooking, grilling, hosting, decorating and preparing the slices of cakes and pies. The volunteer hostesses who assisted the
choir and visitors—Teresa Parson, Stella Carpenter, and Brenda Lacy. They were great hospitality representatives. The
committee also wants to extend a heartfelt “thank you” to everyone who volunteered in any way, donated food or money.
A “very special thank you” is extended to the awesome food preparers, Dottie & Johnny Chapman and crew; the dessert
crew led by Pat Dunlap; along with the dedicated kitchen clean-up crew consisting of Tina Allredd, Peggy Sue Mason,
Deacon Gracie Board, Anita Price, Poindexter, Janice Taylor, Valerie Hunter, John Epps, Marian Vaughn-Howard and
Marlena Dickerson who remained to clean the kitchen.
It was just another GREAT “Good Ol’ Days Homecoming” at High Street Baptist Church.
Thank you so much!
Homecoming Committee
Gloria Randolph-King, Chair; Stacie Howard Wright, Co Chair;
Marlena Dickerson, advisor; Rev. Serenus Churn, Jr., pastor
Ministry of the Month of August Educational Services Committee
The Educational Services Committee held its formal organizational and planning meeting on Monday, September 9, 1985. The
committee was part of the new and upcoming Anchor of Hope Family/Community Development Center. Two main functions
were developed: a) sponsor tutoring services, and b) sponsor educational and personal enrichment activities for youth and
adults (secure consultants for workshops and seminars, etc.). Dr. Dolores Y. Johns was named Chairperson; the Vice-
chairperson was Betty Lovelace.
FREE TUTORING – The Tutorial Services Coordinators were Linda Johns Ashford and Beulah Dabney. The services
launched October 8, 1985 with 17 volunteer tutors made up of retired and current teachers in the Roanoke City School System,
sorority and fraternity members, as well as, church and community members. The “free” tutorial services were offered for one
and half hours per session, twice a week. The program continued for approximately 20 years serving numerous students from
elementary to college ages in the community.
WORKSHOPS/DISCUSSION GROUPS - The coordinators were Sallye Coleman and Betty Lovelace. The Educational
Services Committee provided free enriching activities which involved professional speakers covering a variety of topics, i.e.
health, politics, finance, estate planning, parent/student college education, reading analysis and much more.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS NIGHT – The original Family and Friends Nights were held twice a month from 5:30 pm to 8:30
pm on Wednesdays. Meal cost was just $2.00 per dinner, commencing at 5:30 pm ending at 6:30 pm. The charge was set in
order to defray the cost of the food; not a fund-raiser. Activities during the night (6:30 pm to 7:30 pm) were held in several
rooms of the church and the Anchor: Fellowship Hall: meal and games, skits, debates, fashion shows, caroling, etc.; Nursery:
babysitting the little ones while parents enjoyed activities; Primary Room: rap sessions, movies, etc.; Assembly Room: children’s
entertainment, storytelling, arts/crafts, etc.; Anchor gym: volleyball, basketball, shuffleboard, aerobics; Ceramic room: board
games, checkers, chess, pottery, etc.; and Library: discussions, guest speakers. Finally, the last hour was reserved for Power
and Prayer Service -7:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the Chapel.
TODAY, Two hour Family and Friends Nights continue quarterly on the third Wednesday of that month, (no activities are
scheduled during the months of June-August) from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Delicious meals, provided by the Food Committee, are
now $3.00 per person which still includes dessert and a drink. Prayer and Power Service remains during the 7:30 to 8:30 pm
hour. After the meal; fun, entertaining and educational programs, full of fellowship are held. Bible Study is held on the other
Wednesdays from 6:30 -7:30 pm.
MEMBERSHIP: All are welcome to join the hard-working Educational Services Committee, chaired by Linda Ashford, and
Vice-Chair Anita Price. Special programs continue to be sponsored by the Committee. Several partnerships have formed, in-
cluding working with the Anchor Board of Directors for the Back-to-School Celebration. Also, other partnerships have been
with the Virginia Cooperative Extension, Roanoke Parks and Recreation, other churches, etc.
PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES- The planned programs continue to provide educational and enrichment activities. Lately, emphasis is
placed on “family” again. Over the years, favorite and very special programs have included:
Volunteer Awards Programs – recognizing Church/Anchor volunteers who have served numerous hours in their given capacity:
Building Committee Members, Building Supervisors, Tutors, Coaches/Recreation Department, Nurse’s Corps, Tour Guides,
Groundskeepers, etc.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Award – given annually since 1991 to a church or community leader who exemplifies living
the “dream” of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Follow the Leader Program – recognizes a few outstanding citizens/or groups in various walks of life including these categories:
Religion, Education, Medicine, Community Services, Sports, the Arts, Music, and high school seniors from High Street Baptist
Church.
MEMBERS OF THE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: Linda Ashford, Anita Price, Gloria Randolph-King, Marion Vaughn- Howard, Dr. Dolores Johns, Ellen Chambers, Stacie Wright, Kia Wade, Chimere Johnson, Valerie Hunter, and new member Veronica Lawrence.
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Health News You Can Use
“For your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit in you, which you have from God, and that you are not your own…You were bought with a price; therefore; glorify God in your body.” (I Corinthians, 6:19-20) The Nurse Corps features health news you can use to promote holistic health—physical, mental, spiritual, social, and total body wellness.
AUGUST: National Immunization Awareness Month
How Vaccines Prevent Disease
A vaccine stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, exactly like it would if you were exposed to the
disease. After getting vaccinated, you develop immunity to that disease, without having to get the disease first. This is
what makes vaccines such powerful medicine. Unlike most medicines, which treat or cure diseases, vaccines prevent
them.
Vaccine Side Effects and Risks
Like any medication, vaccines can cause side effects. Most common side effects are usually mild, such as redness and
swelling at the injection site. These symptoms should go away within a few days. If your child experiences a reaction at
the injection site, one can apply a cool, wet cloth to reduce redness, soreness, and swelling.
Serious side effects following vaccination, such as severe allergic reaction, are very rare and doctors and clinic staff are
trained to deal with them. Pay extra attention to your child for a few days after vaccination to ensure that side effects go
away. If you see something that concerns you, call your child’s doctor.
Vaccine Ingredients
Today, except for some flu vaccines, none of the childhood vaccines used routinely in the United States contain mer-
cury (thimerosal) as a preservative. Although no evidence suggests that there are safety concerns with thimerosal, vac-
cine manufacturers stopped using it as a precautionary measure. Now, it is contained in very tiny amounts only in multi
-dose vials of flu vaccine. Thimerosal is necessary in vaccines that come in multi-dose vials because they require that
each individual vaccine dose be drawn from the vial with a new needle and syringe to minimize introduction of germs
into the vial.
Ensuring Vaccine Safety
The United States' long-standing vaccine safety system ensures that vaccines are as safe as possible. In fact, currently,
the United States has the safest, most effective vaccine supply in its history.
Safety monitoring begins with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), who ensures the safety, effectiveness,
and availability of vaccines for the United States. Before a vaccine is approved by the FDA for use by the public, re-
sults of studies on safety and effectiveness of the vaccine are evaluated by highly trained FDA scientists and doctors.
FDA also inspects the sites where vaccines are made to make sure they follow strict manufacturing guidelines.
Let’s do our part is stamping-out infectious diseases by getting immunized across our lifespan and by
encouraging others to do so!
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Vaccines: The Basics
Vaccines contain the same germs that cause disease. (For example, measles vaccine
contains measles virus, and Hib vaccine contains Hib bacteria.) But they have been
either killed or weakened to the point that they don’t make you sick. Some vac-
cines contain only a part of the disease germ.
August Birthdays
Linda Ashford August 2
Myrna O’Neal August 2
Karen Churn August 2
Brenda Brown August 3
Patricia Hopson August 3
Lucille Womack August 4
Tina Allredd Tanks August 6
Fred Hairston August 6
Carroll Swain August 6
Teresa Lawton August 6
Toni Keeling August 9
Krystal Chambers August 10
Gloria Randolph-King August 13
Charlie Forbes August 14
Brandon Keeling August 14
Marlena Dickerson August 16
Mabel Cooper August 22
Roy Dillard August 22
Francis Jeffries August 22
Jean Harvey August 26
John Harris August 26
Michelle White August 27
Elsie Scott August 28
Janet Stockton August 28
Tameka Bouseman August 30
Steven Yuille August 30
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From the Desk of the Dabneys
To Rev. Churn, Associate Ministers, officers and members of High Street Baptist Church,
The family of William and Beulah Dabney wishes to express our sincere appreciation for the cards and all the expressions of sympathy extended to us when our sister, Mrs. Edna Calloway of AltaVista, VA, passed away.
May God bless you all. Thank you.
Thank you to…... Reverend Churn, Deacon Redd, Mrs. Anita Price, Mrs. Marion Vaughn-
Howard and the General Missionary of High Street Baptist Church, the
Deacons and Deaconess Ministry who served as pall bearers and flower
bearers - your contributions to the service were a tremendous help; Ms. Dar-
lene Kasey and the Willing Workers, Skip Dunlap and Family, Ms. Tina
Allredd and Family, Mrs. Gloria Randolph-King, the organist , Mrs. Hunt
and choir for the beautiful music, and to Mrs. Utterback, for her kind words
and guidance at the passing of my mother, Mrs. Bessie Gray.
All of you did a wonderful job helping me with my mother's funeral at such a
short notice. I am truly grateful for the delicious meal prepared for my
family, the many kind words of sympathy and the love and support you have
shown my family and me during this difficult time.
Blessings to you all. I am FOREVER grateful….
Andrea Johnson and Family
Expressions of Thanks
****************
Happy Belated Birthday
Charmaine Vaughan
July 24th
Rev. Serenus and Karen Churn August 13th 11 years
Trustee Wallace and Janice Allen August 14th 45 years
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How to Submit News To the Newsletter/Gazette
The newsletter highlights activities at High Street Bap-
tist Church, as well as community affairs. News items
should focus on the following: human interest stories,
organizations/auxiliaries of the church, youth depart-
ment events, Anchor of Hope news, photographs.
(Keep in mind quality of the photos), new members,
birthdays, anniversaries, births and community events.
Consideration should be given to the following:
* The newsletter will be published monthly, and dis-
tributed in hard copy and on the church’s website the
first week of the month.
*Each church organization/auxiliary should identify
one person as reporter.
*News items can be sent to Gloria Randolph-King at
[email protected] or Monique Randolph at
Deadline for all typed or electronically submitted
entries is the 10th of each month
HIGH STREET BAPTIST CHURCH
NEWSLETTER /GAZETTE
COMMITTEE
Brother Al McCain, Chair
Gloria Randolph-King, Editor
Monique Randolph, Asst. Editor
Sister Janice Allen
Sister Ahondryea Brooks
Sister Patricia Dunlap
Sister Louise Hairston
Sister Sabrina Law
Sister Linda Moseley
Sister Brenda Nutter
►Submit news items to:
Contact Information: High Street Baptist Church
2302 Florida Ave., NW
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 563-0123
Rev. Serenus Churn Jr., Pastor
Congratulations!
K-Ron Ferguson, son of Rene Ferguson participated in the VA Commonwealth Games in
Lynchburg, VA during the weekend of July 23-24, 2016.
He won five (5) gold medals and one (1) bronze medal."
Congratulations! PATRICK CURTIS, SON OF DUKE AND PATRICIA CURTIS
WAS HONORED AS A “COMMUNITY SUPPORTER” BY THE SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE OF THE
ROANOKE ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.
AT THE ANNUAL MAY WEEK LUNCHEON. ON MAY 21, 2016.
Find High Street Baptist Church on
Face book!
To submit pictures and announce-
ments for the
Face book page, please e-mail
We are also on the Web!
http://highstreetbaptistchurch.org
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Billie W. Stockton
Retired Army
Retired Franklin county’s Office Chief Deputy
Now, serving first term on Rocky Mount’s Town Council
MEN’S DAY 2016 BROTHERHOOD MEMORIES
HSBC MEMBERS SWORN IN AT CITY AND TOWN COUNCILS
TRUSTEE ANITA JAMES PRICE, ROANOKE VICE MAYOR DEACON BLLIE STOCKTON, ROCKY MOUNT TOWN COUNCIL
Anita James Price
Retired Educator
First African American Female to serve on City Council
Now, first African American female to serve as Roanoke’s Vice Mayor