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“Mr. & Ms. Turner Chapel 2011 Crowned!”
The 3rd Annual Mr. & Ms. Turner Chapel/Gospel Extravaganza was as exciting and spirtually filling as ever! For this year's event, we were blessed by the Soulful Singing of Ms. Tiffany Brown of Greenwood, the Heart of Joy from Grenada, MS, the Cobbin Singers from Blackhawk, and making her live debut, our own family member, Ms. Bessie Childress as she sang two songs off of her upcoming CD. This year, Rev. Frank Willis and Ms. Catelin Harris were our top raisers for this event and were crowned Mr. and Ms. Turner Chapel for the 2011 - 2012 conference year. We would like to thank all the participants for being apart of this event. We would also like to thank all the members and visitors who came out in support of this event. Without you, this event would not have been a success. And last but definitely not least, we would like to thank the Singers and Groups who blessed us with the gift of music. You helped to move the crowd and lift their spirits through the roof! Please join us in congratulating Mr. and Ms. Turner Chapel 2011 - 2012!
Click here to view a few photos from the event.
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“Winner Announced!”
The Turner Chapel Family would like to congratulate Mrs. Phyllis Burl of Grenada, MS, as she was the winner of the Comforter Set Give-away at the 3rd Annual Mr. & Mrs. Turner Chapel/Gospel Extravaganza Program. She was happy to win the comforter set. Mrs. Regina Shoddie-Burch, the chairperson of the event, would like to thank everyone who participated in the give-away. Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Phyllis Burl on her big win!
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“Scholarship Awarded!”
The Turner Chapel Family would like to take to opportunity to congratulate Mr. Reginald Shoddie, as he is the recipient of the David Jordan Scholarship. Reginald is a percussionist/guitarist here at Turner Chapel. He is the son of our own family member and proud parent, Ms. Regina Shoddie-Burch. Please join us in congratulating Mr. Reginald Shoddie on his achievement.
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“Blue Ribbon School Achieved!”
Out of all the schools that are represented over the United States of America, Kathleen Bankston Elementary School received the Honor of being deemed a Blue Ribbon School for 2011! With this honor came a visit to our nation's capital, Washington, D.C., which is where the award ceremony took place. The school principals of all recipient schools where invited to attend, and they could bring a teacher with them. Our own family member, Ms. Viola Parnell was the teacher chosen to accompany Bankston's principal to the awards ceremony. The Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and non-public elementary, middle, and high schools where students achieve at very high levels. So this is no Honor to take lightly. Ms. Parnell has been a devoted teacher at Kathleen Bankston for 20 years, and that dedication to her craft is still growing. The Turner Chapel Family would like to solute Kathleen Bankston Elementary for achieving this honor, and we would like to congratulate Ms. Viola Parnell for her opportunity.
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“Academic Achievement!”
Ms. Davida Shaw has made the Principal's List for the 1st nine weeks at Greenwood Middle School. Davida is the Secretary of the YPD, and she is also the Librarian of the Sunday School. Davida is the daughter of our own, Mr. and Mrs. David Shaw. Davida is also active outside of church. She is a cheerleader for the Middle School, a dancer at Virtual Studio, a member of G.E.M.S. (Glorious, Educated and Motivated Sisters), and she is a cadet in Girl Scout Troop #30093. Please join us in congratulating Ms. Davida Shaw for her achievement.
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“Academic Achievement!”
Ms. Sydni Brooks has made All A's and one B for the 1st Nine weeks at Kathleen Bankston Elemetary School. Sydni is an active member of the YPD, and she is also a faithful member of the Sunday School. Sydni is the daughter of our own, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brooks. Please join us in congratulating Ms. Sydni Brooks for her achievement.
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“Academic Achievement!”
Ms. Rae'nne Jackson has made All A's and one B for the 1st Nine weeks at Davis Elemetary School. Rae'nne is an active member of the YPD, and she is also a faithful member of the Sunday School. She is the daughter of our own, Rev. and Mrs. Ray A. Jackson. Please join us in congratulating Ms. Rae'nne Jackson for her achievement.
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“Academic Achievement!”
Mr. Charles Brooks, Jr. has made All A's for the 1st Nine weeks at Kathleen Bankston Elemetary School. CJ is an active member of the YPD, and he is also the Treasurer of the Sunday School. CJ is the son of our own, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brooks. Please join us in congratulating Mr. Charles Brooks, Jr. for his achievement.
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“Academic Achievement!”
Mr. Montizse Dillard has made all A's for the 1st Semester at Claudine Brown Elementary School. Montizse is an active member of the YPD, and he is also a faithful member of the Sunday School. Martizse is the son of our, Mr. Taylor Dillard. Please join us in congratulating Mr. Montizse Dillard for his achievement.
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“GTC Shows Our Friendship!”
On Sunday, October 30th, members of the Turner Chapel A.M.E.Church loaded up in our vehicles, and we traveled with Rev. Ray A. Jackson to Parker Chapel A.M.E. in Shaw, MS to participate in their Family and Friends Day, where the Presiding Elder Archie Smith delivered the message. The Senior Choir provided two selections that helped to bring the spirit into the church. They were few in numbers, but they sounded as if they had a house full. And as if the spirit was not already high enough, when they finished their 2nd selection, our own Guitarsman, Mr. D'George Shoddie blew the roof off the church with his electrifing guitar playing. If it's not Rev. Jackson, then it's our choirs and musicians who love to show out when we are in other churches. Other churches in the North MS Conference also provided their talents that helped raise the spirits in the forms of singing and Praise Dancing. The program was spirit-filled, and Presiding Elder Smith provided a dynamic message on friendship. The message was so good, that Rev. Jackson said that he would not get up behind him and preach as he was extending the invitation to join church. Overall, the program was excellent, and the members really enjoyed themselves. If future programs are anything like this one, then the Turner Chapel A.M.E. Family is looking forward to joining in.
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“Academic Achievement!”
Ms. Titeyanna Turner made the Principal's List for the 1st Semester at Greenwood Middle School. Titeyanna is an active member of the YPD, where she serves as the Historian, and she is a faithful member of the Sunday School, where she serves as the Librarian. Please join us in congratulating Ms. Titeyanna Turner for her achievements!
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“Academic Achievement!”
Mr. Ranarios Hancock made the Principal's List at Greenwood High School. Ranarios is the Vice President of the Y.P.D. Please join us in congratulating Mr. Ranarios Hancock for his achievement.
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“Y.E.L.L. For Success!”
The Turner Chapel Family would like to congratulate Mr. Ranarious Hancock for being accepted in the Y.E.L.L. program. Y.E.L.L. is an acronym that means "Young Emerging Leaders of Leflore". The Y.E.L.L. program is an exclusive youth leadership program offered by the Greenwood-Leflore Chamber of Commerce, and it allows high school juniors to engage in a year-long youth leadership and development program geared just for them. They will participate in programs such as peer-to-peer feedback, leadership styles, conflict resolution, and much more. The Y.E.L.L. program only accepts up to 30 students in the Greenwood-Leflore area, and Mr. Hancock was one of the chosen students to participate. Please join us in congratulating Mr. Ranarious Hancock for his achievement.
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“Welcome Back!”
The Turner Chapel Family would like to welcome back our own family members, Rev. Ray A. Jackson and his wonderful family. He has returned to us for another conference year. This will be Rev. Jackson's 11th year serving the LORD, here at Turner Chapel, and we are excited to see what this year has in store for us. If it is anything like the previous years, then we are in for yet another glorious and prosperous year. Throughout his tenure as our Pastor, he has brought about tremendous change. We have done nothing but move up, and we can't do anything but continue to move up. And if you don't believe me, stop by 719 Walthall, and you can see our progress with your very own eyes. In the past 10 years, we have built up a wonderful house of worship. Now it's time to build up our spirits, our hearts, and our minds, so that we can be strong enough to go out there and help others to experience the Awesomeness that is the LORD. So let us roll up our sleeves and get to work Turner Chapel Family! Once again, we would like to take this opportunity to welcome Rev. Jackson and his family back to Turner Chapel A.M.E. Church. We look forward to another wonderful and prosperous year.
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“ATTENTION!”
The Turner Chapel Family would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Mr. Benjamin Sims for successfully completely 10 grueling weeks, with limited contact to family, of Basic Training in the United States Army. Members of the Turner Chapel Family travelled to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri to share in his graduation ceremony. Mr. Sims is currently doing A.I.T. training in Virginia. He is the son of proud parents and our own Rev. and Mrs. Ray A. Jackson. Please join us congratulating Mr. Benjamin Sims for his achievement.
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“Train Up a Child in the Way He Should Go!”
It is indeed a joyous day when new souls declare that they are ready to put on the full armor of GOD, and they are ready to join GOD's army, and it is never too early to have children shielded in the love of GOD. The Turner Chapel Family is proud to welcome the newest members into GOD's Holy Army. On July 31st, Rev. Ray A. Jackson baptized five youths in the pool. We would like to welcome Marquavius Benford, Martavius Benford, Cashyla Benford, and Montrellis Walker into GOD's Holy Army. And once they are of age, the Turner Chapel Family will willingly train them in the way of the LORD and teach them GOD's Holy Word. We would also like to welcome Davida Shaw into the Army of GOD. Davida has been trained in the way of the LORD, and she has stepped out on faith and has declared that she is ready to put on the full army of GOD. We know that the angels are celebrating in Heaven! Let the church say, AMEN!
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“Congrats to the Grads!”
The Turner Chapel Family would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all the May 2011 graduates. Ms. Naomi Sims graduated from Mississippi Valley State University, Ms. Concepcion Anderson graduated from Northwest Mississippi Community College, and Ms. Tiaira Hancock, Mr. Benjamin Sims, and Mr. D'George Shoddie graduated from Greenwood High School. Naomi is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Ray Jackson, and is an active member of the Youth Choir. Ms. Concepcion Anderson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Anderson. Ms. Tiaira Hancock is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Perkins and is an active member of the YPD. Mr. Benjamin Sims is the son of Rev. and Mrs. Ray Jackson, Asst. Superintendent of the Sunday School, Junior Usher Board Vice President, and Parliamentarian of the YPD. Mr. D'George Shoddie is the son of Mrs. Regina Shoddie-Burch and is the President of the YPD, Junior Usher Board President, the Guitarist for the Adult Choir, and Mr. Shoddie also received numerous scholarships on graduation night. Please join us in congratulating all of the May 2011 graduates of Turner Chapel A.M.E. We wish you all well in your future endeavours!
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“Parent of the Year!”
The Turner Chapel Family would like to take this opportunity to congratulate fellow family member Mrs. Lashon Brooks for becoming Kathleen Bankston Elementary's Parent of the Year, the Greenwood Public School District's Parent of the Year, and the 2nd Congressional District's Parent of the Year for 2010 - 2011. This is a high honor for a parent, and Mrs. Brooks was blessed to receive it. Mrs. Brooks is an active member of the Adult Choir and an active member of the Neva B. Jackson Missionary Society. Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Lashon Brooks for her great achievement.
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“Academic Achievement!”
Mr. Montizse Dillard has made the Honor Roll at Claudine Brown Elementary School for the year 2011. Montizse is an active member of the YPD, and he is also a faithful member of the Sunday School. Please join us in congratulating Mr. Montizse Dillard for his achievement.
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“Congratulations!”
Ms. Naomi Sims has earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Mississippi Valley State University. The Turner Chapel Family would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Ms. Sims for this great achievement. Naomi is a member of the Turner Chapel Family, and she is the daughter of proud parents and Turner Chapel members Rev. and Mrs. Ray A. Jackson. Please join us in congratulating Ms. Naomi Sims for her achievement.
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“Golden Egg Found!”
The Turner Chapel Family celebrated the rising of our LORD and Savior JESUS CHRIST with many traditional events. The celebration kicked off with Sunrise Service. It has been years since we've had a 6:00a.m. service, but many members came out to this event. Rev. Jackson preached a wonderful sermon. Later on in the day, we had our regular service in which the Y.P.D. put on the play, "The Trial, the Crucifixion and the Resurrection of JESUS". The youth depicted the capture of our LORD, HIS trial, HIS suffering on the cross for our sins, and HIS triumphant rise to power. The Y.P.D. did a marvelous job on their performance. After the play, Rev. Willis preached a power message. And after all the services were over, The Turner Chapel Family held a traditional Easter egg hunt for the children and adults. Rev. Jackson hid both silver and gold eggs that held a nice little sum for the lucky person, or persons, who found them. The silver and gold eggs where found by brother and sister, Mr. Kelton Cockrell and Ms. Teresa Childress respectively. I'm sure that were extremely happy to have found them. And although this celebration was a joyous occassion, we can never forget what this day was truly about, and that is the Rise of our LORD and Savior JESUS CHRIST. Amen!
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“Happy Anniversary!”
The Turner Chapel Family would like to take this time to wish Rev. and Mrs. Ray A. Jackson a Happy Anniversary. Rev. and Mrs. Jackson celebrated their anniversary on April 10th. Rev. Jackson surprised Mrs. Jackson with an anniversary balloon and a dozen red roses. Rev. and Mrs. Jackson have been blessed to be married for 12 years. Please join us in wishing Rev. and Mrs. Ray A. Jackson a Happy Anniversary and to many, many more.
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“It's Your Time”
The members of the Turner Chapel Family and others joined in to show our appreciation to Rev. Ray Jackson and his family. We held an appreciation banquet at the Civic Center. All the organizations of the church surprised Rev. Jackson with several wonderful gifts, and he was very appreciative. He was so overwhelmed by the gratitude shown from our members and his "allergies started acting up". This truly was his time. Since he's been here, our church has grown in ways we would have never imagined, and we have been able to accomplish more than we could have accomplished, and it was all thanks to Rev. Jackson. We can truly thank him for all he's done for us, but this banquet was our way of showing our appreciation for all he has done. So the Turner Chapel Family would like to let Rev. Jackson know that we truly appreciate him for all he's has helped us to accomplish since being assigned to our church. He is not only our pastor, but he and his family our members of our family, and we would like to let you know, Rev. Jackson, that this truly is Your Time.
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“Academic Achievement!”
Mr. Benjamin Sims made the Principal's List at Greenwood High School. Benjamin is the Parliamentarian of the Y.P.D., The Vice President of the Usher Board, and the Asst. Superintendent of the Sunday School. Please join us in congratulating Mr. Benjamin Sims for his achievement.
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“Academic Achievement!”
Mr. Ranarios Hancock made the Principal's List at Greenwood High School. Ranarios is the Vice President of the Y.P.D. Please join us in congratulating Mr. Ranarios Hancock for his achievement.
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“The Children are Our Future”
The Turner Chapel Family is always excited when our youth progress themselves, especially when it comes to academics, and Mr. Ranarios Hancock is one of our many youths who is doing just that. Mr. Hancock was featured in the February 27, 2011 edition of the Greenwood Commonwealth. He, along with his fellow classmates, learned how to file taxes, become familiar with the various tax forms, and they were also taught how to calculate payroll in their Business Management Technology class. Mr. Hancock is a sophomore and honor student at Greenwood High School. He is the son of proud parent and Turner Chapel member Ms. Renee Hancock, and he is also the Vice President of the Y.P.D. The Turner Chapel family would like to congratulate Mr. Ranarios Hancock for his academic enhancement, and if you haven't filed your taxes yet and you need someone to help you out, you can call on Mr. Hancock.
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“Teacher of the Year!”
The Turner Chapel Family would like to take this opportunity to congratulate fellow family member Ms. Viola Parnell for becoming Kathleen Bankston Elementary's Teacher of the Year for 2010 - 2011. This is a high honor for the teachers of Bankston, and Ms. Parnell was blessed to receive it. Ms. Parnell teaches 5th and 6th grades at Bankston Elementary, she is an active member of the Steward Board and an active member of the Neva B. Jackson Missionary Society. Please join us in congratulating Ms. Viola Parnell for her great achievement.
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“Academic Achievement!”
Mr. Benjamin Sims has placed 2nd in the Local school science fair and will advance to the Regional Science Fair in Greenville, MS. Benjamin is a Senior at Greenwood High School, Asst. Superintendent of the Sunday School, Junior Usher Board Vice President, and Parliamentarian of the YPD. Please join us in congratulating Mr. Benjamin Sims for his achievement.
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“This is the Day the LORD has Made...”
Rev. Jackson and members of the Turner Chapel Family traveled to Holcomb, MS on Sunday, January 23rd to visit New Tuscohoma A.M.E. Church, pastored by our own Rev. Cora Lowe. Turner Chapel showed up in greater numbers to worship the LORD, sing HIS praises, and listen to HIS word which was delivered by Rev. Jackson. The theme for this occasion was "This is the Day the LORD has made; Let us Rejoice & be Glad in It." Rev. Lowe was elated to see that so many of us showed up, and Rev. Jackson was very thankful to all the members who traveled to Holcomb with him. The Turner Chapel family was happy to be apart of this event and is looking forward to future events.
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“Winner Announced!”
The Turner Chapel Family would like to say congratulations to fellow family member Mr. Charles Brooks. Mr. Brooks was the winner of a drawing that was sponsored by the Steward Board. He was the winner of a Comforter Set. The Steward Board would like to thank all the members who helped support this fund raiser by selling tickets, purchasing tickets, or giving a donation. All of your efforts made this event a huge success. Once again, we would like to say thank you. Please join us in congratulating Mr. Charles Brooks on his big win.
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