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Reverend John E Roberts,
D.Min, celebrated a milestone during a 90th birthday brunch
surrounded by friends, well wishers and church family on
March 11, 2017 at the Stevenson Roberts Fellowship Hall of
the Indiana Avenue Missionary Baptist Church. The theme, “A
Journey Well Traveled” from Proverbs 323 through 326, was
very appropriate for a man whose footsteps have been led by
God for many years.
With his lovely wife, First Lady Mother Bernice Roberts, and
his family by his side, the pastor entered the beautifully
decorated hall walking down a pathway to emphasize his
journey. His accomplishments are many, including having a
street named in his honor and along with many years of
visiting the sick and shut-in members of family and friends.
He has contributed to the community with his presence at
many meetings and in service to others.
Roberts has served as pastor and Indiana Avenue Missionary
Baptist Church for 52 years faithfully and diligently. He
has, say members of his flock, a selfless love for his
church family and a child-like faith in the Lord.
The hall was filled with over 200 church family and friends,
along with a host of elected officials and dignitaries. A
special program was given in his honor and proclamations
from the city and state were read by members of the City
Council and state government.
Former assistants, now
pastors of their own churches, spoke in tribute to their
former leader: Rev. Jerome Graham, Rev. Jerry Boose, Rev.
Rufus Middleton and Rev. W.L. Perryman.
Reverend Roberts has been married to Bernice Roberts for
over 60 years. He is the father of three sons: Reverend
Derrick Roberts, Reverend Jeffrey Roberts and Tracy Roberts.
He is a pastor, father, grandfather, uncle, teacher and
counselor.
Delores Bates and Clara
Brank served as co-chairmen of the birthday committee.
Committee members included Jacqueline Jackson, Frankie
Anderson, Sharon-Green Gaines, Willie Purnell, Larry Jones,
Jelise Roberts, Carlis Stevens, Gevette Love and Robert
Jackson
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