This year the Mt. Nebo
Voice of Hope Outreach Ministry hosted the church’s 15th
annual Stepping Out in Faith Black History Banquet on March
1 at the Premier Banquet Complex and paid homage to “The
Silent Soldiers,” 16 members of the community who have set
an example for service in a humble manner.
The event, hosted by
Pastor Cedric Brock and emceed by Larry Jones, featured a
presentation by praise dancers, a solo by First Lady Debra
Brock and greetings by various dignitaries.
This year’s honorees
were: Deacon Sammy Bills, Bernard Davis, Brenda McFall,
Alisha Pettaway, Deacon Joseph Sommerville, Barbie Chatman,
Deacon Marion Edwards, Shirley El, Iness, Hunter, Mother
Sarah Frieson, Pastor Shirley Sparks, Anita Madison, the
Kitchen of the Poor, Arthur Walker, Craig Dotson and Thomas
McClain. |