View Post By Loretta Fulton “We look forward to being on this corner for another hundred years.” With those words, DeOri Newman, pastor of New Light Baptist Church, welcomed a crowd that gathered to celebrate the church’s first one hundred years. On Saturday afternoon, Feb. 22, a Texas State Historical Marker was unveiled on that very corner commemorating the church’s
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By Loretta Fulton Three historic Black Baptist associations will meet in Abilene the week of June 24, two jointly and one separately. The 121st annual session of the Original West Texas Baptist District Association, Inc. (OWT), will meet Monday, June 24-Friday, June 28. Joining that group will be delegates to the 110th Congress of Christian Education. All sessions, classes, youth
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By LORETTA FULTON New Light Baptist Church will be celebrating its 100th anniversary with various events beginning Saturday, Sept. 30. A Praise Festival will be held in the church parking lot, 518 N. Sixth St., that Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food trucks, bounce house, face painting, and more will be featured. Local choirs and Praise Dancers will
Read moreFuneral service for the Rev. Eddie Jordan, pastor of New Light Baptist Church, has been rescheduled. A memorial service celebrating a life of faith, hope, and love, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at First Baptist Church, 1333 N. Third St. The funeral originally was scheduled for Feb. 18 but was postponed due to the severe winter
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By LORETTA FULTON The Rev. Eddie Jordan, pastor of New Light Baptist Church, is in need of a kidney transplant. A gospel concert will be held April 12 to help raise money for medical expenses. Featured artists are The Texas Boyz and the Gospel Legends. Read Loretta Fulton‘s story in the Abilene Reporter-News The Rev. Eddie Jordan
Read moreBy LORETTA FULTON The title of an exhibit that runs through May 19 at the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature is “Our Voice: Celebrating the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards.” But on the evening of Feb. 12, the NCCIL became “Our Voice: Celebrating the Life of the Rev. Dr. Leo Scott.” Choirs from local African-American congregations
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