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Mt. Nebo Holds Annual Black History Celebration and Honors “Silent Soldiers”

Sojourner’s Truth Staff
 

Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church, under the guidance of Pastor Cedric Brock, held its 17th annual Black History Celebration banquet on March 4 at the Premiere Banquet Complex and honored, as usual, the “silent soldiers” who accomplish so much behind the scenes. This year almost 600 people attended the event hosted by the church’s Voice of Hope Outreach Ministry.

The master of ceremonies for this year’s event was, once again, Larry Jones of Indiana Avenue MBC. After the introduction of this year’s honorees, Sheryl Riggs, of Dale-Riggs Funeral Home, welcomes guests and the church’s First Lady, Debra Brock, performed a musical selection. The many sponsors were thanked and then Nicolle Brown offered a special presentation as Nikketa Sugarfoot.

After dinner, the Youth Ministry performed, then followed the presentation of honorees. This year’s honorees are: James Adams, Thelma Autman, Dian Benton, Lionel Brock, Barbara Crawford-Griffin, Earle Gunn, II, Mary Hawkins, Lisa Heard, Evangelist Addie Holley, Cliffie Hunter, Iris Page-Jones, Arlene Potter, Theresa Powell, Deborah Rivers, Jelise Roberts, Annette Savage, Deacon L.V. Sledge, Sr, Doris Thomas, Shelia Watkins and Shirley Williams.

The annual event started as a dinner held in the church dining area 17 years ago with an attendance of about 150 people. It rapidly out grew that space and has been held in mach larger banquet rooms for more than a decade.

The Voice of Hope Outreach Ministry is the brainchild of Pastor Brock and sponsors the banquet to honor the unsung heroes of the city and surrounding communities. Throughout the years, the ministry has sponsored a number of community services, such as: Radio Outreach (1520 AM and 95.7 FM); Adopt A Haircut Ministries at Poor Clark’s Barbershop; Adopt A Belt Outreach; Coat Give-Away; Good Friday Ham Give-Away; Back To School Give-Away and Weekly Broadcast NOW Network.

 

 

 
   
   


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