Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church celebrates 40 years with publication of church history

Family and Friends Day was held at Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday, June 1, 2014. During morning worship, Minister Pamela Blackmon introduced members of the Milwaukee Times staff who were present to present the congregation their 98-page book: “Celebrating 40 years of Great Ministry – Take a View,” which chronicled the history of Bethesda from its founding in 1974 through 2014. The book was designed and printed by the Milwaukee Times’ staff. Pictured above (from left) are the book’s creative director, Sister Kathy Larry; Milwaukee Times graphic designer and photographer, Antonio Alexander; Bethesda’s publication chairperson Minister Pamela Blackmon; Milwaukee Times founder, Nathan Conyers and Milwaukee Times Graphic Designer Christopher Spears. Rev. Dr. Robert Sims is pastor.